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How to cancel Direct Line
What its contract says about leaving.
We read the Direct Line terms on 12 April 2026. The company may have changed them since, and your contract may be different.
Notice and dates for leaving
- Annual renewal
- Direct Line sends renewal terms at least 21 days before the expiry date
What the contract says about leaving
- Excess can be high for young or new driversYou pay both a compulsory and voluntary excess on every claim. For drivers under 25, the compulsory excess is often £250-£500 on top of whatever voluntary excess you set.
- No-claims bonus is at risk when you claimMaking a fault claim reduces your no-claims discount. Even a single claim can add hundreds of pounds to your next renewal. Protected no-claims costs extra and still allows limited claims.
This page does not explain how Direct Line handles cancelling (by phone, on its website or with a form). For that, see the company's own page.
This is not legal advice. It is a summary, made with the help of AI, of the terms the company publishes.
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