Cancel PlayStation Plus directly from your console or online account

You can stop your PlayStation Plus subscription at any time through your PlayStation Network account. The cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period — you keep access until that date, then the subscription ends. Sony does not refund the portion of the month or year you have already paid.

The fastest way is through your console if you have one nearby. If you do not have access to a PlayStation 4 or 5, you can cancel through the PlayStation website using any web browser. Both routes take about five minutes and require your PSN password.

Key Takeaways

  • You can cancel PlayStation Plus through your PS4 or PS5 console, or through your account on the PlayStation website.
  • Your subscription remains active until the end of your current billing period, even after you cancel.
  • Sony does not refund unused portions of your subscription, so cancelling mid-month means you lose that time.
  • If you subscribed through a third-party store like Amazon or Apple, you must cancel through that store instead of PlayStation.
  • Restarting your subscription later is straightforward — you can renew whenever you want without penalty.

Cancel through your PlayStation console

This is the simplest method if you have a PS4 or PS5 in front of you. Start by signing into the console with the account that has the PlayStation Plus subscription.

Go to Settings, then select Users and Accounts. Choose Account, then Payment and Subscriptions. Select Subscriptions and you will see PlayStation Plus listed. Highlight it and press the Options button (the three horizontal lines on your controller). Choose Manage Subscription, then select Cancel Subscription. The console will ask you to confirm — select Yes to finish.

After you confirm, you will see a message showing your subscription ends on a specific date. Write down that date or take a screenshot. You will still have full access to PlayStation Plus games and online play until that day arrives.

Cancel through the PlayStation website

If you do not have a console available, you can cancel through your web browser. Go to www.playstation.com and sign in with your PSN account in the top right corner.

Once you are signed in, click your profile icon and select Account. Look for Payment and Subscriptions in the left menu, then click Subscriptions. Find PlayStation Plus in the list and click Manage. Select Cancel Subscription and confirm your choice. The website will show you the final date your subscription is active.

The website method works the same way as the console — your access continues until the end of your billing period, then stops automatically.

What happens if you subscribed through Amazon, Apple, or Google

If you set up PlayStation Plus through Amazon Prime Gaming, Apple App Store, Google Play, or another third-party service, you cannot cancel through PlayStation. You must cancel through the service you originally used to pay.

For Amazon Prime Gaming, sign into your Amazon account, go to Your Account, select Prime Membership, and look for the option to manage or cancel Prime Gaming benefits. For Apple, open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad, tap your profile icon, select Subscriptions, find PlayStation Plus, and tap Cancel Subscription. For Google Play, open the Play Store app on an Android device, tap your profile icon, select Payments and Subscriptions, then Subscriptions, find PlayStation Plus, and tap Cancel.

If you are not sure which service you used, check your email for the most recent receipt. The receipt will show whether you paid PlayStation directly, Amazon, Apple, or Google.

Understand what you lose when your subscription ends

When your PlayStation Plus subscription ends, you lose access to online multiplayer — you cannot play games online with other people, though single-player games still work. You also lose access to the monthly games that came with your subscription, though any games you claimed while subscribed remain in your library as long as you keep your account active.

You keep your game saves, trophies, and profile. You can still download games you own outright and play them offline. If you resubscribe later, your online features turn back on immediately.

Restart your subscription later

Cancelling PlayStation Plus does not delete your account or prevent you from resubscribing. You can restart your subscription at any time by going back to Settings > Users and Accounts > Account > Payment and Subscriptions > Subscriptions and selecting PlayStation Plus, or through the website using the same path.

When you restart, you will be charged for a new subscription period starting immediately. There is no penalty for cancelling and restarting — you can do this as many times as you want. Some people cancel during months when the included games do not interest them and restart later.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get a refund when I cancel PlayStation Plus?

No. Sony does not refund unused portions of your subscription. If you cancel mid-month, you keep access until the end of that billing period, but you do not receive money back for the remaining days. Plan your cancellation for near the end of your billing cycle if you want to avoid wasting time.

Can I cancel PlayStation Plus on my phone?

You can cancel through the PlayStation website using any web browser on your phone, including Safari or Chrome. You cannot cancel through the PlayStation mobile app — you must use the website or a console. The website method works exactly the same way on a phone as on a computer.

What if I subscribed through PlayStation Store but do not remember my password?

Go to the PlayStation sign-in page and click Forgot Your Password. Enter your email address and follow the reset link Sony sends you. Once you reset your password, sign in and cancel through either the console or website. If you subscribed through a third-party service, reset the password for that service instead.

Will cancelling PlayStation Plus delete my games or save data?

No. Your game saves, trophies, and profile stay on your account. Games you claimed through PlayStation Plus become unavailable to play, but any games you purchased outright remain in your library. Your data is safe whether you cancel for a month or a year.

How long does it take for PlayStation Plus to actually stop after I cancel?

Your subscription remains active until the end of your current billing period. If you cancel on the 5th of the month and your billing date is the 20th, you keep full access until the 20th. After that date, your subscription ends and online features turn off automatically.