Canceling Spotify Premium? 

But as with any subscription, there may come a time when you decide it’s no longer necessary.

Perhaps you’re:

• Looking to cut monthly expenses
  
  
• Switching to another music service like Apple Music, YouTube Music, or Amazon Music
  
  
• No longer using Spotify as frequently
  
  
• Sharing an account with family and want to downgrade to a more cost-efficient plan
  
  
• Frustrated with recent pricing updates or changes in features
  
  

Whatever the reason, it’s helpful to know exactly how to cancel Spotify Premium, especially since Spotify offers multiple ways to subscribe — including directly via their website, through Google Play or Apple’s App Store, or bundled with your mobile provider.

Each billing method has its own cancellation path, and missing the correct one could mean you continue getting charged even after thinking you’ve canceled. That’s why we created this guide: to make sure you don’t miss a step.

This 2025 guide covers:

• How to cancel Spotify Premium on the Spotify website, Android, iOS
  
  
• What to do if you subscribed via Google Play, Apple, PayPal, or a mobile carrier
  
  
• How to confirm the cancellation was successful
  
  
• What happens to your account and playlists after you cancel
  
  
• Options to downgrade instead of canceling if you’re simply looking to save money
  
  

Whether you’re using your phone, desktop, or tablet, you’ll find the right process tailored to your billing source — so you can cancel without hassle and with complete confidence.

Things to Know Before Cancelling Spotify Premium

Before walking you through the steps of how to cancel Spotify Premium, it’s important to understand what actually happens when you cancel — and what doesn’t. Spotify has a very user-friendly model, but there are a few key points that most users overlook.

1. Cancelling Does Not Delete Your Account

A common misunderstanding is that cancelling Spotify Premium means deleting your account — but that’s not the case. When you cancel, your subscription simply reverts to the free tier once the current billing period ends.

Here’s what stays intact:

• All your playlists and saved albums
  
  
• Your listening history and personalized recommendations
  
  
• Follower/following lists
  
  
• Your liked songs and podcast subscriptions
  
  

In short, your entire Spotify experience remains available — minus the premium features.

2. Premium Features Remain Active Until the End of Your Billing Cycle

Spotify doesn’t cut you off immediately after cancellation. Instead, you continue enjoying all Premium benefits until your current paid cycle ends. So if you cancel halfway through the month, you’ll still get full access until the next billing date.

During this time, you can:

• Download and listen offline
  
  
• Skip unlimited tracks
  
  
• Enjoy ad-free streaming
  
  
• Use Spotify Connect across devices without restrictions
  
  

Once the billing period ends, your account will automatically switch to Spotify Free, and you’ll start seeing ads and other limitations again.

3. There Are No Cancellation Charges, Fees, or Lock-ins

Spotify Premium is billed on a month-to-month basis, with no minimum contract term. You can cancel at any time, without worrying about penalties, hidden fees, or early termination charges.

If you cancel immediately after a payment goes through, your cancellation still holds — you’ll just retain benefits until that period expires. You won’t be charged again unless you manually resubscribe.

This freedom is especially valuable if you’re rotating subscriptions or switching services seasonally.

4. You Can Rejoin Without Losing Anything

Spotify retains your data, even if you spend months on the free plan or don’t log in at all. If you decide to rejoin Spotify Premium later:

• Your playlists will still be there
  
  
• Your downloads will resume automatically (after re-downloading for offline use)
  
  
• Your listening history and preferences will stay personalized
  
  

The platform makes it easy to pause and resume, which is helpful for users who don’t want to start from scratch every time they return.

III. How to Cancel Spotify Premium Subscription

The process of cancelling your Spotify Premium subscription depends entirely on how you originally subscribed. If you signed up directly through Spotify’s website, the process is straightforward. But if you subscribed via Google Play, Apple, PayPal, or a mobile/internet provider, cancellation must happen through those billing channels.

Here’s a full breakdown of how to cancel Spotify Premium step-by-step across every platform.

1. Cancel via Spotify Website (Most Common Method)

If you subscribed to Premium directly through Spotify using a credit/debit card or PayPal, the website is the easiest and most direct way to cancel.

Steps to cancel on desktop or mobile browser:

1. Visit spotify.com/account and log in.
   
   
2. On the left sidebar or main dashboard, click on “Your Plan.”
   
   
3. Under your current subscription details, click “Change Plan.”
   
   
4. Scroll to the bottom until you see the “Spotify Free” option.
   
   
5. Click “Cancel Premium” under that section.
   
   
6. Spotify will prompt you to confirm — click “Yes, cancel” to complete.
   
   

You’ll receive a confirmation email and your account will switch to the free plan after your billing period ends.

Note: If you do not see a “Change Plan” option, your billing is managed externally (Google, Apple, etc.). Spotify will usually display a message with the third-party platform and provide a link to manage it.

2. Cancel Spotify Premium on Android (via Google Play)

If you purchased Spotify Premium using your Google Play account, you’ll need to manage the cancellation from the Play Store — not from within the Spotify app.

Steps:

1. Open the Google Play Store on your Android device.
   
   
2. Tap your profile icon in the top right corner.
   
   
3. Go to “Payments & Subscriptions.”
   
   
4. Tap “Subscriptions.”
   
   
5. Locate and tap on Spotify in the list.
   
   
6. Tap “Cancel subscription.”
   
   
7. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete cancellation.
   
   

You will continue to have Premium access until your next billing cycle ends. Google will send a cancellation confirmation to your Gmail address.

Important: Spotify’s in-app settings will redirect you to Google Play if it detects that your subscription was made through that platform. You cannot cancel Google-billed subscriptions directly from the Spotify app or website.

3. Cancel Spotify Premium on iPhone or iPad (via Apple Subscriptions)

If you subscribed to Spotify Premium via the App Store or iTunes, you’ll need to cancel using your Apple ID subscription settings.

Steps to cancel on iPhone or iPad:

1. Open the Settings app.
   
   
2. Tap your name/Apple ID at the top of the screen.
   
   
3. Select “Subscriptions.”
   
   
4. Find Spotify in your list of active subscriptions.
   
   
5. Tap “Cancel Subscription.”
   
   
6. Confirm the cancellation when prompted.
   
   

After cancellation, your Premium access will remain active until the next billing cycle ends. Apple will send a confirmation via email.

Tip: If you don’t see Spotify listed, make sure you’re signed into the correct Apple ID — the one used to purchase the subscription. Also, note that some older iTunes accounts may require cancellation via desktop iTunes or Mac System Settings.

4. Cancel via Third-Party Billing (Mobile Providers, PayPal, Bundles)

If you signed up for Spotify Premium through a third-party service such as your mobile provider, PayPal, or a bundled package, your billing isn’t handled by Spotify — and you can’t cancel from their site or app.

Here’s how to approach each scenario:

a. Spotify Premium via Mobile Providers (e.g., Jio, AT&T, Verizon)

If your Spotify subscription is part of a mobile or internet bundle:

1. Log in to your mobile carrier’s account portal or app (e.g., MyJio, MyAirtel, Verizon, etc.).
   
   
2. Navigate to Subscriptions or Value-Added Services.
   
   
3. Find Spotify Premium in the list.
   
   
4. Select Deactivate or Cancel.
   
   

Some providers may require you to call customer care or use SMS to opt out.

b. Spotify Premium via PayPal

If you authorized PayPal for recurring Spotify billing:

1. Log in to your PayPal account at paypal.com.
   
   
2. Go to Settings > Payments > Manage automatic payments.
   
   
3. Select Spotify from the merchant list.
   
   
4. Click “Cancel” or “Turn off Automatic Payments.”
   
   

This will stop PayPal from charging Spotify again. Your subscription remains active until the current billing cycle ends.

How to Check Who Bills You:

If you’re unsure how you’re being billed:

• Go to spotify.com/account
  
  
• Under “Your Plan”, you’ll see your billing source.
  
  If it says “You are billed through Apple,” “Google,” or “Your provider,” follow the respective instructions above.
  
  

IV. How to Confirm Your Spotify Premium Cancellation

Just because you clicked “Cancel” doesn’t always mean your Spotify Premium subscription is truly deactivated. Many users assume it’s done, only to find they’re still being charged the next month. To make sure you’ve successfully completed the cancellation process, it’s essential to verify through one or more of the methods below.

Here’s how to confirm your Spotify Premium cancellation no matter where or how you subscribed.

1. Look for a Confirmation Email

After you cancel Spotify Premium — whether through the website, Google Play, Apple, or a third-party provider — you should receive an official confirmation email.

This email typically includes:

• Your cancellation date
  
  
• A summary stating that your subscription will end on a specific date
  
  
• A note about reverting to the free plan
  
  
• A link or instructions for resubscribing, if desired
  
  

Tip: Check your spam or promotions folder. If you don’t see the email within a few minutes, it might be filtered out depending on your email settings.

If you don’t receive a confirmation email, proceed to verify directly through your Spotify account or billing provider.

2. Check Account Status on Spotify Dashboard

You can always confirm cancellation by logging into your account:

1. Go to spotify.com/account
2. Under Your Plan, check your subscription status.
   
   

You’ll see one of the following:

• Spotify Free: Your cancellation is complete, and billing has stopped.
  
  
• Spotify Premium – Cancelled: Your cancellation is pending, and you’ll retain Premium access until your billing date.
  
  
• Spotify Premium – Active: Cancellation hasn’t gone through. You’re still subscribed and will continue being billed.
  
  

If the page indicates that you’re being billed through Apple, Google, or a telecom provider, this is your cue to check with that platform to make sure the cancellation request was processed properly.

3. Confirm with Your Payment Provider

Still not sure? You can double-check directly through the service you were billed through:

• Google Play Store:
  
  
  
  • Open the Play Store > Tap Profile > Payments & Subscriptions > Subscriptions.
    
    
  • If Spotify is listed as “Cancelled” with an expiration date, you’re all set.
    
    
• Apple Subscriptions:
  
  
  
  • Go to iOS Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions.
    
    
  • Spotify should appear under “Inactive” or “Expired” after cancellation.
    
    
• PayPal:
  
  
  
  • Log in > Settings > Payments > Manage Automatic Payments.
    
    
  • Spotify should no longer appear as an active merchant.
    
    
• Mobile Provider or ISP:
  
  
  
  • Log into your provider’s account dashboard or contact support.
    
    
  • Confirm Spotify has been removed from your value-added services.
    
    

Ensuring these steps are completed is the only way to guarantee you’ve successfully cancelled Spotify Premium and won’t be billed again.

V. What Happens After You Cancel Spotify Premium

Cancelling Spotify Premium isn’t the end of your account — it’s just a change in access level. Spotify retains your entire library and listening history, even after your subscription ends.

Here’s what to expect once you complete the Spotify Premium cancellation process.

1. Your Premium Features Will End at the End of the Billing Cycle

Spotify does not revoke Premium access immediately upon cancellation. Instead, you continue enjoying all features until the end of your billing cycle — which you can confirm on your account dashboard or from your confirmation email.

During this remaining period, you’ll still have access to:

• Offline downloads
  
  
• High-quality streaming
  
  
• Unlimited skips
  
  
• Ad-free listening
  
  

Once your billing date arrives, Spotify will automatically switch your account to the free tier, and the above features will be disabled.

2. You Lose Access to Offline Content and High-Quality Audio

After your Premium subscription expires:

• Downloaded songs will be removed from your device — you’ll need an internet connection to listen.
  
  
• Audio quality will default to the standard bitrate (160 kbps vs. 320 kbps for Premium).
  
  
• You’ll begin hearing ads between songs, and skip limitations will be reinstated.
  
  

This downgrade applies across all devices linked to your Spotify account.

3. Your Playlists and Music Library Remain Intact

What doesn’t change is your personal data. Spotify retains your:

• Playlists (created or followed)
  
  
• Saved albums and songs
  
  
• Listening history
  
  
• Podcasts and subscriptions
  
  
• Account settings and preferences
  
  

This means if you decide to come back later, everything will be waiting for you — as if you never left.

Even if you remain on the free plan for several months (or longer), your library and profile won’t be deleted unless you request permanent account deletion.

4. You Can Resubscribe Instantly, Anytime

Want to come back to Premium later? Just log in to spotify.com/account or open the app, go to your account settings, and tap “Upgrade.”

Spotify offers plan flexibility, so you can resume with the same Premium plan — or try an alternative like Family, Duo, or Student — without losing any data.

Reactivation is instant. As soon as the payment goes through, Premium features are restored and offline downloads can be re-enabled.

VI. Having Trouble Cancelling Spotify? Here’s What to Do

In most cases, cancelling Spotify Premium is quick and easy. However, if you can’t find the cancel option, aren’t sure where you’re being billed from, or the app keeps redirecting you with no clear resolution, you’re not alone.

This section walks you through the most common Spotify cancellation problems and how to fix them step-by-step.

1. The “Cancel” Option Doesn’t Appear in Your Spotify Account

If you log into your Spotify account and don’t see the “Cancel Premium” or “Change Plan” option, it’s almost always because your billing is handled by a third party.

Here’s how to identify and resolve it:

• Go to spotify.com/account
• Scroll to Your Plan
  
  
• Look at the billing message — if it says something like “You are billed through Apple”, “Google Play”, or a mobile provider, you’ll need to cancel via that platform (not on Spotify’s site)
  
  

Spotify does not allow direct cancellation for subscriptions handled outside its system. In these cases, follow the steps in Section III to cancel through Apple ID, Google Play, PayPal, or your telecom provider’s portal.

2. You Don’t Know Who Is Billing You

It’s not uncommon to forget whether you subscribed directly with Spotify or through a bundle or app store. Here’s how to quickly confirm:

• Log into your Spotify account on a browser
  
  
• Navigate to Account > Your Plan
  
  
• Review the “Billing Partner” or payment method mentioned
  
  

Once you identify the source (e.g., Apple, Google, PayPal, or your phone provider), you can follow the corresponding cancellation instructions. If nothing is listed, it typically means your subscription was started directly through Spotify.

3. You Subscribed Through a Mobile or Internet Provider

Many users get Spotify Premium as part of a postpaid mobile plan, broadband bundle, or promotional offer. Cancelling these subscriptions can be confusing because Spotify doesn’t control the billing.

To cancel:

• Log into your mobile provider’s app or web dashboard
  
  
• Look under Subscriptions or Value-Added Services
  
  
• Find Spotify Premium and select Deactivate
  
  

If there’s no self-service option, call customer support and ask them to remove Spotify from your account. Once the provider processes the cancellation, Spotify will automatically downgrade your account at the end of your current billing cycle.

4. Still Stuck? Use Spotify Support or the Chatbot

Spotify provides a help portal and live support to resolve complex issues.

Here’s how to get support:

• Go to support.spotify.com
• Click “Account Help”
  
  
• Choose “Subscription” > “Cancel Premium”
  
  
• Use the chat assistant or select “I still need help” to speak with a human agent
  
  

If you’re dealing with account access issues, incorrect billing, or a failed cancellation attempt, support agents can manually review your account and process a cancellation request if eligible.

VII. Alternatives to Cancelling – Try Downgrading Instead

Cancelling isn’t your only option. If you’re considering leaving Spotify Premium due to price, usage patterns, or account limitations, you may be better off switching to a different plan rather than cancelling entirely.

Let’s explore cost-effective alternatives before making the final decision.

1. Switch to a Lower-Cost Premium Plan

Spotify Premium is not one-size-fits-all. As of 2025, Spotify offers multiple plan options:

• Individual: Standard Premium plan with full features
  
  
• Duo: Designed for two people at a lower price than two separate plans
  
  
• Family: Supports up to six accounts under one household with parental controls
  
  
• Student: Discounted rate for verified college/university students
  
  

If you’re on an Individual plan and sharing with someone, switching to Duo or Family can reduce your monthly cost without losing Premium benefits. You can change your plan at any time at spotify.com/account under “Your Plan” > “Change Plan.”

2. Compare Spotify Free vs. Premium Before Cancelling

Some users switch back to the free version temporarily — especially if they only use Spotify occasionally or don’t mind the ads.

Here’s a quick comparison:

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If none of the Premium-only features matter to you right now, moving to the free version could be enough — and you can always upgrade again later.

3. Use Shared Accounts or Subscription Rotation

Some Spotify users manage cost by sharing access with family members (within Spotify’s policy), or by rotating subscriptions between platforms every few months based on content preferences.

This can give you access to multiple services throughout the year without paying for all of them at once.

VIII. Final Thoughts

Cancelling a subscription shouldn’t feel complicated — and thankfully, Spotify Premium makes the process fairly straightforward, regardless of how or where you signed up.

The key takeaway is that your cancellation path depends on how you’re billed:

• If you subscribed directly on Spotify.com, you can cancel from your browser.
  
  
• If your payment goes through Google Play or Apple, you must cancel through those platforms.
  
  
• If Spotify Premium came bundled with your mobile or internet plan, cancellation must be done through your provider.
  
  
• If PayPal is your payment method, auto-payments should be disabled through your PayPal dashboard.
  
  

No matter the platform, the steps are simple once you identify where your billing is handled.

Remember, cancelling Spotify Premium doesn’t delete your account. It just reverts you to the free version at the end of your current billing cycle. You won’t lose your playlists, saved music, or account history. And if you ever choose to return to Premium, everything will still be there — ready to pick up where you left off.

For users who still enjoy the platform but are looking to reduce cost, switching to a more affordable Premium plan (like Duo, Family, or Student) is often a smarter choice than cancelling outright.

At the end of the day, Spotify gives you control over your subscription — cancel, pause, or downgrade — based on your lifestyle and listening habits.

IX. FAQs – How to Cancel Spotify Premium

1. Will I get a refund for unused days after cancellation?

No. Spotify does not offer partial refunds. When you cancel, your Premium features remain available until the end of your current billing cycle. After that, your account reverts to Spotify Free, and no further charges will be applied.

2. How do I cancel Spotify if I forgot my password or can’t log in?

Visit spotify.com/password-reset and use your registered email address or username to reset your password. Once logged in, follow the steps to cancel under Your Plan. If you don’t remember which email was used, Spotify’s customer support team can help retrieve your account based on payment details.

3. Can I cancel Spotify Premium directly from the app?

No. You cannot cancel directly within the Spotify mobile app. Instead, the app will redirect you to the web browser or appropriate billing platform (e.g., Google Play or Apple Subscriptions). All cancellations must be completed through your account settings online.

4. What happens to my playlists after I cancel Premium?

Your playlists, library, and liked songs are not deleted when you cancel. They remain part of your account even on the free plan. The only difference is that offline listening and ad-free playback are no longer available. You can still stream music online using the same playlists.

5. Can I switch from Premium to Family or Duo without cancelling?

Yes. You don’t need to cancel your current plan to switch. Simply go to spotify.com/account, click Change Plan, and select the Premium Family or Duo option. Your billing will adjust automatically from your next payment cycle.

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