How to Cancel Your Spotify Premium Subscription: A Step-by-Step Guide

Last Updated: 31 January 2025

Spotify Premium offers ad-free music, offline listening, and enhanced sound quality, but if you’ve decided it’s time to cancel, the process is straightforward. Whether you subscribed via Spotify’s website, a mobile app, or a third-party service, here’s how to cancel your Premium plan.

1. Canceling via the Spotify Website

Log In: Go to Spotify’s account page and sign in.
Navigate to Subscription: Under “Your plan,” click Change Plan or Manage Plan.
Cancel Premium: Scroll to “Spotify Free” and select Cancel Premium.
Confirm: Follow prompts to confirm cancellation.

Note: You’ll retain Premium benefits until your next billing date.

2. Canceling on iOS (iPhone/iPad)

If you subscribed through the App Store:

Open Settings > Tap your Apple ID.
Select Subscriptions > Choose Spotify.
Tap Cancel Subscription.

Spotify’s app won’t let you cancel directly on iOS—you must use Apple’s settings.

3. Canceling on Android

If you subscribed via Google Play:

Open the Google Play Store app.
Tap your profile > Payments & Subscriptions > Subscriptions.
Select Spotify Premium > Tap Cancel Subscription.

Android users can’t cancel via Spotify’s app; use Google Play instead.

4. Canceling Through Third-Party Services (e.g., iTunes, Carrier Billing)

iTunes/Apple ID: Follow the iOS steps above.
Carrier Billing (e.g., phone bill): Contact your mobile provider directly.

Cancellations must be done through the platform you used to subscribe.

What Happens After Cancellation?

Access: You’ll revert to Spotify Free after your billing cycle ends.
Playlists: Saved music and playlists remain, but offline downloads disappear.
Resubscribe: You can rejoin Premium anytime under “Subscriptions” in your account.

FAQs

Q: Can I pause my subscription instead?
A: Spotify doesn’t offer a pause option, but you can cancel and resubscribe later.

Q: Will I get a refund?
A: No. Cancellation stops future charges, but existing payments aren’t refunded.

Q: How do Family Plan members cancel?
A: Only the plan manager can cancel, ending Premium for all members. Individuals can’t leave separately.

Q: How do I confirm cancellation?
A: Check for a confirmation email or verify under “Subscription” in your account.

Final Tips

Double-check which billing method you used.
Save playlists publicly to avoid losing them if you switch to Free.
Consider downgrading to a cheaper plan (e.g., Student or Duo) instead of canceling.

Canceling Spotify Premium is quick, but ensure you follow the correct steps for your subscription method. Enjoy music your way—whether Premium or Free!