How to Cancel Spotify Premium
The fastest correct way to cancel Spotify Premium is to open a web browser, go to spotify.com/account, and select Manage plan or Available plans, then Cancel Premium and confirm. The key caveat is that you must cancel through the company that handles your billing: Spotify, Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon, Roku, or your carrier or bundle provider.
Cancelling Spotify Premium stops the plan from renewing and changes your account to Spotify's free, ad-supported tier at the end of the paid period. The most important detail is where you subscribed: Spotify only manages subscriptions billed directly through Spotify, while purchases made through another company must be cancelled there. Your playlists, saved music, and followers remain after Premium ends, and cancelling Premium does not delete your Spotify account.
Before you start
- Know where you subscribed. Check your receipt, bank statement, or the payment method listed for the plan to see whether Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon, Roku, or a carrier handles the billing.
- Have your Spotify login details ready for the direct web route. You may also need the password for the Apple, Google, or other provider account that originally charged you.
- Note the end of your current paid period. Cancelling normally does not end Premium early, so access remains available until that date.
- Do not assume unused paid-period time or provider credit will be refunded. Refund eligibility depends on the terms of the company that processed the payment.
How to Cancel Spotify Premium
Identify the billing company
Open the email receipt for your latest Spotify payment and identify the company shown as the billing provider. Check your bank or card statement if the receipt is unclear. If it says Spotify, use the website route; if it names Apple, Google, Amazon, Roku, or a carrier or bundle provider, use that provider's subscription settings.
Cancel directly through Spotify
Open a web browser and go to spotify.com/account. Sign in and select Manage plan, or select Available plans if that is the option shown, then choose Cancel Premium. Review the cancellation details and confirm the request. Do not look for a cancellation setting inside the Spotify mobile app, because the cancellation control is not available there.
Cancel an Apple App Store subscription
If you subscribed through the Apple App Store, open Apple's account settings and go to your Subscriptions section. Find Spotify Premium, select it, and use the cancel option provided by Apple. Confirm the cancellation there, then wait for Apple's confirmation so you know the subscription will not renew.
Cancel a Google Play subscription
For a Google Play purchase, open the Google Play Store and access the account menu for the Google account used to subscribe. Open Payments and subscriptions, locate Spotify Premium, and choose Cancel subscription or the available cancellation control. Complete Google's confirmation process and save the resulting status or email.
Cancel a carrier or bundle subscription
If Spotify Premium came through a phone carrier, internet provider, or bundled service, contact that provider or sign in to its account-management site. Find the subscription, bundle, or premium-service section containing Spotify and request cancellation there. Keep the provider's confirmation because Spotify may not control the renewal.
Cancel an Amazon or Roku purchase
If your receipt lists Amazon or Roku as the seller, sign in to the corresponding account and open its subscription or purchase-management area. Locate Spotify Premium and cancel the recurring purchase using the option shown there. Confirm that the renewal has been cancelled with that provider.
Confirm the cancellation
Look for a cancellation confirmation email, renewal status message, or an account page stating that your plan ends on a specific date. Check the billing history to make sure the next charge is marked as cancelled where that information is available. If no confirmation appears, contact the company that processed the payment before the renewal date.
Choose a pause instead
If Spotify displays a Pause option for your account and you only need a temporary break, select that option instead of cancelling. Follow the prompts and note the scheduled restart date. If no pause option is shown, complete the standard cancellation process instead.
Tips & shortcuts
- Save the confirmation email or take a screenshot of the page showing your plan ends date. That gives you a clear record of when Premium access should stop.
- Keep Premium until the end of the paid period if you want uninterrupted access during that time. Cancelling normally prevents renewal rather than removing access immediately.
- Your playlists, saved music, and followers remain when the account returns to the free tier. Premium-only features such as ad-free playback will no longer be available after the paid period ends.
- If you installed Spotify on a phone, television, or other device, you can keep using the app after cancellation. Removing the app does not cancel the subscription, so complete the cancellation through the correct billing company.
- Do not close or delete your Spotify account if your goal is only to stop Premium charges. Closing or deleting the account is a separate action and can remove access to your Spotify data.
Troubleshooting
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Frequently asked questions
Will I still be charged after cancelling Spotify Premium?
A successful cancellation normally prevents the next renewal. Confirm that you received a cancellation message and check that your account says the plan will end on a specific date.
Will I get a refund?
A refund is not guaranteed because cancellation usually stops renewal rather than reversing the current paid period. Review the terms of Spotify, Apple, Google, or whichever provider charged you.
Do I keep Premium access until the period ends?
Yes, Premium normally continues through the paid period you already paid for. Your account then automatically changes to the free, ad-supported tier.
Can I pause Spotify Premium instead?
If a Pause option appears for your Spotify account, you can use it to pause the plan under the displayed terms. If no pause option is available, you will need to cancel and resubscribe later.
How do I know the cancellation worked?
Look for a confirmation email, a cancelled renewal status, or a message stating that your plan ends on a particular date. If none appears, contact the billing provider before the renewal date.
Does cancelling Premium delete my Spotify account?
No. Cancelling Premium changes the plan, while closing or deleting the account is a separate action. Your playlists, saved music, and followers are kept when you only cancel Premium.
What if I subscribed through Apple or Google?
Cancel through Apple App Store or Google Play subscription settings rather than Spotify's website. Your Spotify account will then follow the cancellation and billing instructions set by that provider.
Does Spotify Premium cancel immediately?
Usually not. The paid period continues, but the plan will not renew and your account will revert to free at the end of that period.