How to Cancel Glo Data Auto-Renewal in Nigeria (2026): Stop Automatic Renewal

If your Glo data bundle keeps renewing automatically whenever it expires, you can stop the next renewal without cancelling the data you have already paid for.

Glo’s current data FAQ says the official way to cancel data auto-renewal is to send the keyword cancel to 127.

How to Stop Glo Data Auto-Renewal

1. Open the SMS app on your phone.
2. Create a new message.
3. Type cancel.
4. Send the message to 127.
5. Wait for the confirmation message.

Glo states that you can cancel auto-renewal at any time.

What Happens After You Cancel Auto-Renewal?

Canceling auto-renewal stops the bundle from automatically renewing after its validity period. It does not mean you should lose the data you have already purchased before its expiry.

Glo’s FAQ distinguishes between an auto-renew purchase and a one-off purchase: an auto-renew purchase renews after expiry, while a one-off purchase does not renew automatically.

Can I Cancel Glo Auto-Renewal Before My Data Expires?

Yes. Glo says you can cancel auto-renewal anytime by sending cancel to 127.

This is useful if you want to keep using your current data but do not want Glo to deduct airtime for another bundle when the current one expires.

How to Know if Glo Auto-Renewal Has Been Cancelled

After sending the cancellation request, look for a confirmation SMS. If you do not receive confirmation or the bundle still appears to be set for renewal, check your Glo account through the available self-service channels and try the cancellation command again.

What If You Want to Keep Your Unused Glo Data?

Canceling auto-renewal and losing unused data are two different things. Glo says unused data can roll over when you subscribe to a new bundle in the same category before the existing bundle expires. Its stated rollover periods depend on the validity of the expired plan.

If you cancel auto-renewal and do not buy another qualifying bundle, your existing plan will simply follow its normal expiry and rollover rules.

How to Buy Glo Data Again After Cancelling Auto-Renewal

You can manually subscribe to a Glo data plan when you need one. Dial *312# and follow the data-plan prompts. Glo also lists the Glo Café app, its self-care website and SMS menu as data-subscription channels.

For a step-by-step guide, see our article on how to buy Glo data in Nigeria.

What If Glo Keeps Renewing the Bundle?

• Make sure you sent exactly cancel to 127.
• Wait for the confirmation message before assuming the request failed.
• Check whether you have more than one active auto-renewing bundle or service.
• For data plans, use Glo’s current self-service channels to review your account.
• Remember that other Glo value-added services can have separate unsubscribe procedures.

Glo Data Auto-Renewal vs One-Off Purchase

Option	What it means
Auto-renew	The data plan renews automatically after expiry.
One-off	The bundle does not automatically renew after expiry.
Cancel auto-renewal	Send cancel to 127.

Other Useful Glo Guides

Once you have stopped automatic renewal, you may also want to check your balance or manage your data manually. Read our guides on checking Glo data balance, sharing Glo data and transferring Glo airtime.

Quick Answer

To cancel Glo data auto-renewal in Nigeria, send cancel by SMS to 127. Glo’s official FAQ confirms this as the cancellation method for data-plan auto-renewal.