Are you ready to bid farewell to Spotify Premium? Whether you’re switching to a different streaming service or simply want to put your music expenses on hold, canceling your subscription is a straightforward process. Follow our comprehensive guide to navigate the cancellation procedure effortlessly, ensuring a smooth transition and preserving your financial well-being.
To initiate the cancellation process, head to the Spotify website and log in to your account. Once you’re logged in, click on your profile picture in the top right corner and select “Account.” Scroll down to the “Subscription” section and click on “Change plan.” You will be presented with a list of subscription options, including the option to cancel your premium membership. Simply click on “Cancel Premium” and confirm your decision to terminate your subscription.
Upon cancellation, your Spotify Premium subscription will expire at the end of the current billing cycle. You will continue to have access to all the premium features until that date. After the expiry date, your account will revert to the free Spotify tier, allowing you to enjoy music with limited functionality. If you ever decide to reactivate your Premium membership, you can easily do so by visiting the “Subscription” page on the Spotify website.
Identifying Cancellation Options
Spotify offers several ways to cancel your Premium subscription. Depending on the device you used to sign up, you may have different options available:
- Via the Spotify website:
- Log in to your Spotify account on the website.
- Click on your profile icon in the top right corner.
- Select “Account” from the drop-down menu.
- Under “Subscription,” click on the “Change plan” button.
- Scroll down to the “Cancel Premium” button and click on it.
- Via the Spotify mobile app:
- Open the Spotify app on your device.
- Tap on the “Home” icon in the bottom left corner.
- Tap on the gear icon in the top right corner.
- Select “Account” from the menu.
- Under “Subscription,” tap on the “Change plan” button.
- Scroll down to the “Cancel Premium” button and tap on it.
- Via Apple App Store or Google Play Store:
- If you subscribed to Spotify Premium through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, you will need to cancel your subscription through their respective websites or apps.
- For Apple App Store users, visit https://reportaproblem.apple.com and select “Subscriptions” to cancel your Spotify subscription.
- For Google Play Store users, visit https://play.google.com/store/subscriptions and cancel your Spotify subscription from there.
Using the Spotify Website
Step 1: Log in to Your Account
Visit the Spotify website and click on the “Log In” button. Enter your username and password to access your account.
Step 2: Navigate to Your Subscription Page
Once logged in, click on your profile icon in the top-right corner and select “Account” from the drop-down menu. Scroll down to the “Your plan” section on the next page.
Step 3: Cancel Your Subscription
Under “Your plan,” click on the “Change plan” button. On the following page, scroll down to the “Spotify Free” plan and click on the “Cancel Premium” button. Confirm your cancellation by clicking on the “Yes, Cancel” button in the pop-up window.
Using the Spotify App
Step 1: Open the Spotify App
Open the Spotify app on your phone or tablet.
Step 2: Tap on Your Profile Icon
Tap on your profile icon in the top-right corner of the app.
Step 3: Navigate to the Subscription Page
Scroll down to the “Your plan” section and tap on “Manage plan.” On the next page, tap on the “Change plan” button.
Step 4: Cancel Your Subscription
Scroll down to the “Spotify Free” plan and tap on the “Cancel Premium” button. Confirm your cancellation by tapping on the “Yes, Cancel” button in the pop-up window.
Contacting Customer Support
If you have trouble canceling your Spotify Premium subscription through the self-service options, you can contact Spotify Customer Support. Here are the steps:
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Cancelling via Apple App Store
If you signed up for Spotify Premium through the Apple App Store, you’ll need to cancel your subscription through Apple. Here’s how:
- Open the App Store on your Apple device.
- Tap on your profile icon in the upper-right corner.
- Tap on “Subscriptions”.
- Find the Spotify subscription and tap on “Cancel Subscription”.
- Follow the prompts to confirm your cancellation.
Cancelling via Google Play Store
If you signed up for Spotify Premium through the Google Play Store, you’ll need to cancel your subscription through Google Play. Here’s how:
- Open the Google Play Store on your Android device.
- Tap on the menu icon in the upper-left corner.
- Tap on “Subscriptions”.
- Find the Spotify subscription and tap on “Cancel Subscription”.
- Follow the prompts to confirm your cancellation.
Cancelling via Paypal or Third-Party Payment
If you signed up for Spotify Premium through Paypal or another third-party payment processor, you’ll need to cancel your subscription through that provider.
Here are the steps for cancelling your Spotify Premium subscription through PayPal:
- Log in to your PayPal account.
- Click on “Activity”.
- Find the payment to Spotify and click on “Details”.
- Click on “Cancel Subscription”.
- Follow the prompts to confirm your cancellation.
The steps for cancelling your Spotify Premium subscription through other third-party payment processors may vary slightly. However, the general process is similar. You’ll need to log in to your account with the payment processor, find the payment to Spotify, and cancel the subscription.
Cancelling via Spotify.com
If you signed up for Spotify Premium directly through Spotify.com, you can cancel your subscription through the Spotify website.
- Go to the Spotify website and sign in to your account.
- Click on your profile icon in the upper-right corner.
- Select “Account”.
- Under “Subscription”, click on “Change Plan”.
- Select “Cancel Premium”.
- Follow the prompts to confirm your cancellation.
How to Cancel Spotify Premium
Canceling your Spotify Premium subscription is a simple process that can be completed in a few steps. To cancel your subscription, follow these instructions:
- Log in to your Spotify account on the Spotify website or app.
- Click on the “Account” tab.
- Under the “Your plan” section, click on the “Change plan” button.
- Scroll down to the “Cancel Premium” section and click on the “Cancel Premium” button.
- Confirm your cancellation by clicking on the “Yes, cancel” button.
- Your Premium subscription will be canceled immediately. You will continue to have access to Premium features until the end of your current billing period.
- If you have any unused Premium time remaining, you will be refunded for the prorated amount.
Refund Eligibility and Timelines
If you cancel your Spotify Premium subscription within the first 14 days of your billing period, you are eligible for a full refund. After 14 days, you will not be eligible for a refund.
If you are eligible for a refund, the amount will be credited to your original payment method within 7-10 business days.
Table: Refund Timelines
| Refund Eligibility | Refund Timeline |
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| Cancel within 14 days of billing period | Full refund within 7-10 business days |
| Cancel after 14 days of billing period | No refund |
Re-subscribing to Spotify Premium
If you’ve canceled your Spotify Premium subscription but want to get it back, here’s how:
- Go to the Spotify website and log in to your account.
- Click on your profile name in the top right corner and select “Account.”
- Under “Subscription,” click on “Change plan.”
- Select the Premium plan you want to subscribe to.
- Click on “Start subscription.”
You’ll be charged for the first month of your subscription right away. Your subscription will then renew automatically each month until you cancel it.
Here are some things to keep in mind when re-subscribing to Spotify Premium:
| If you cancel your Premium subscription and then decide to re-subscribe within 30 days, you’ll be able to keep all of your saved music and playlists. |
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| If you cancel your Premium subscription and then wait more than 30 days to re-subscribe, you’ll lose all of your saved music and playlists. |
| If you cancel your Premium subscription and then sign up for a new account, you’ll lose all of your saved music and playlists. |
Troubleshooting Cancellation Issues
If you’re having trouble cancelling your Spotify Premium subscription, here are some things to try:
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You can’t find the cancellation option. |
Make sure you’re logged into the correct Spotify account. If you’re still having trouble, contact Spotify support. |
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You’re getting an error message when you try to cancel. |
Try refreshing the page or closing and restarting the Spotify app. If you’re still getting an error message, contact Spotify support. |
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Your subscription is still active after you’ve cancelled. |
It may take a few days for your cancellation to take effect. If your subscription is still active after a few days, contact Spotify support. |
9. My subscription was accidentally canceled. How do I get it back?
If you accidentally canceled your Spotify Premium subscription, you can reactivate it by following these steps:
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Log into your Spotify account.
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Click on your profile name in the top-right corner of the screen.
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Select “Account” from the menu.
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Scroll down to the “Subscription” section and click on “Reactivate Premium”.
Your Premium subscription will be reactivated immediately.
Additional Tips and Considerations
1. If you don’t see the “Cancel Premium” option, you may have signed up for Spotify through a third-party app or website, such as Amazon or Apple. In this case, you’ll need to cancel your subscription through that platform.
2. If you’re on a Spotify Premium Family plan, only the account holder can cancel the subscription. Other family members can’t cancel it on their own.
3. When you cancel your Premium subscription, you’ll still be able to listen to music on Spotify, but you’ll have to listen to ads and you won’t be able to download songs or listen offline.
4. If you change your mind and want to reactivate your Premium subscription, you can do so at any time. Just log in to your Spotify account and click on the “Upgrade to Premium” button.
5. If you have any questions about canceling your Spotify Premium subscription, you can contact Spotify’s customer service team for assistance.
Canceling Spotify Premium in 10 Steps
Here are the detailed steps on how to cancel Spotify Premium:
- Log in to your Spotify Premium account.
- Click on your profile picture or username in the top-right corner of the screen.
- Select “Account” from the drop-down menu.
- Under the “Your plan” section, click on the “Change or cancel” button.
- Click on the “Cancel Premium” button.
- Select a reason for canceling your subscription from the drop-down menu.
- Click on the “Cancel Premium” button again.
- You’ll see a confirmation message that your subscription has been canceled.
- Your Spotify Premium subscription will expire at the end of the current billing cycle.
- You can continue to listen to Spotify for free with ads.
How to Cancel Spotify Premium
If you’re no longer interested in using Spotify Premium, you can cancel your subscription at any time. Here’s how:
- Log in to your Spotify account.
- Click on your profile name in the top right corner of the screen.
- Select “Account” from the drop-down menu.
- Under “Subscription”, click on “Cancel Subscription”.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the cancellation process.
Once you’ve canceled your subscription, you’ll continue to have access to Spotify Premium until the end of your current billing period. After that, you’ll be downgraded to the free Spotify service.
People also ask
How do I cancel Spotify Premium on my iPhone?
To cancel Spotify Premium on your iPhone, open the Spotify app and tap on the “Premium” tab. Then, tap on the “Cancel Premium” button and follow the on-screen instructions.
How do I cancel Spotify Premium on my Android phone?
To cancel Spotify Premium on your Android phone, open the Spotify app and tap on the three lines in the top left corner of the screen. Then, tap on “Settings” and scroll down to the “Subscription” section. Tap on the “Cancel Premium” button and follow the on-screen instructions.
What happens if I cancel Spotify Premium?
If you cancel Spotify Premium, you’ll lose access to all of the premium features, such as ad-free listening, high-quality audio, and the ability to download music for offline listening. You’ll still be able to use Spotify for free, but you’ll have to listen to ads and you won’t be able to download music.
