The fastest way to cancel your Spotify Premium subscription is at spotify.com/account under Your Plan > Manage Plan > Cancel Premium. If billed through Apple or Google, cancel via their app store settings. Refunds aren’t issued, but you keep Premium until your billing cycle ends.
Quick facts:
- Where to cancel: spotify.com/account
- Cutoff/notice: Cancel before the next billing date to avoid renewal
- Refunds: No refunds for partial months (Spotify Refund Policy)
- Access after cancel: Premium remains active until the current billing period ends
- Last verified: October 17, 2025
How to cancel Spotify subscriptions on desktop
- Go to spotify.com/account and sign in.
- Scroll to Your Plan.
- Click Manage Plan.
- Select Cancel Premium.
- Confirm your cancellation when prompted.
- Check your email for a confirmation message from Spotify.
Steps are the same on desktop and mobile browsers.
How to cancel Spotify subscriptions on mobile
Cancel via iOS (Apple App Store)
- Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap your Apple ID > Subscriptions.
- Select Spotify.
- Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm.
Cancel via Android (Google Play)
- Open the Google Play Store app.
- Tap your profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions.
- Choose Spotify.
- Tap Cancel subscription and confirm.
Cancel inside the Spotify app (if supported)
- Open Spotify on your phone.
- Go to Settings > Account > Manage your plan.
- Tap Cancel Premium.
- Follow prompts to confirm.
If you can’t cancel your Spotify subscription
- Subscribed through a partner (like your phone carrier or internet provider)? Cancel via that provider’s account portal. See Spotify’s Partner Billing page.
- If you started a free trial via Apple or Google, cancel through that app store.
- Check your current plan and billing source at spotify.com/account.
What happens after you cancel
- Premium access continues until the end of the current billing cycle.
- After cancellation, your account reverts to Spotify Free.
- Playlists, liked songs, and saved albums remain available.
- You can re-upgrade anytime at spotify.com/premium.
Troubleshooting
- No Cancel option? You might be billed through Apple, Google, or a partner.
- Didn’t get a confirmation email? Check your spam folder or confirm in Account > Your Plan.
- Refunds? Spotify doesn’t offer refunds for unused time — see Refund Policy.
- Regional differences: Some countries may require confirming cancellation via email or SMS.
What are good Spotify alternatives
- Apple Music — Best for Apple device users. From $10.99/month. Deep iOS integration. Visit Apple Music.
- YouTube Music — Great for music videos and playlists. From $10.99/month. Visit YouTube Music.
- Amazon Music Unlimited — Ideal for Prime members. From $9.99/month. Visit Amazon Music.
- Tidal — Best for high-fidelity audio. From $10.99/month. Visit Tidal.
- Deezer — Broad catalog and personalized Flow feature. From $10.99/month. Visit Deezer.
