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How to Cancel Spotify
in 2026

Cancel Spotify Premium and revert to the free plan — your playlists stay intact.

By Marcus Webb·Last verified: January 2026
Quick Summary
Time needed
~2 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Refund possible
No
Notice period
Cancel anytime; reverts to free tier at billing period end.
Available on
Web · iOS · Android · Desktop

Before you cancel: Spotify does not refund partial billing periods. Premium continues until period end.

How to Cancel Spotify on Web (Recommended)

Cancelling via the website is the most reliable method and works for all subscription types.

1

Visit spotify.com/account in your browser and log in.

2

Scroll to "Your plan" and click "Change plan".

3

Scroll to the bottom and click "Cancel Premium".

4

Click "Yes, cancel" and optionally select a reason.

5

Confirm cancellation. You'll receive a confirmation email.

How to Cancel Spotify on iPhone / iPad

1

Open iPhone Settings > tap your Apple ID at the top.

2

Tap "Subscriptions" and select Spotify.

3

Tap "Cancel Subscription" and confirm.

4

Note: Only works if you subscribed through Apple.

How to Cancel Spotify on Android

1

Open Google Play Store > tap profile icon > Subscriptions.

2

Find Spotify and tap "Cancel subscription".

3

Follow the on-screen steps to confirm.

4

Note: Only works if you subscribed through Google Play.

Pro Tips Before You Cancel

Still Can't Cancel? Here's What to Do

Contact Spotify Support

Search "Spotify cancel subscription support" for their current support page. Use live chat for the fastest response.

Block via Your Bank or PayPal

If you cannot cancel through the service, call your bank or credit card provider and ask them to block future charges. Most banks can also initiate a chargeback for unauthorized recurring charges.

Cancel via PayPal

If you pay via PayPal: Log in → Settings → Payments → Manage automatic payments → find Spotify → Cancel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my playlists if I cancel Spotify Premium?

No. Your playlists, saved tracks and follows are preserved when you move to the free tier.

Can I cancel Spotify in the mobile app?

Not directly in the Spotify app. Use the Spotify website, or your phone's native app store if that's where you subscribed.

What happens after I cancel Spotify Premium?

Your account reverts to Spotify Free on your billing date. You can still listen with ads and shuffle play.

Does Spotify offer a pause option instead of cancellation?

Spotify does not offer a built-in pause feature. You would need to cancel and re-subscribe later.

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