You can cancel Spotify Premium through your account settings on any device, and your access ends on your next billing date

Canceling Spotify Premium stops future charges but keeps your account active until the end of your current billing cycle. If you paid for a month on the 15th, you keep Premium until the 15th of next month, then drop to the free tier. You do not lose your playlists, followers, or saved songs — those stay with your account whether you use Premium or the free version.

The cancellation process takes about two minutes and works the same way whether you signed up through Spotify's website, the mobile app, or a third-party service like Apple or Google Play. The key difference is where you go to cancel: if you subscribed through Spotify directly, you cancel in Spotify. If you subscribed through Apple or Google, you cancel there instead.

Key Takeaways

  • Canceling through Spotify's website or app stops charges on your next billing date, and you keep Premium until that date arrives.
  • If you subscribed through Apple, Google Play, or Amazon, you must cancel through that service, not through Spotify itself.
  • Your playlists, followers, and saved songs remain on your account after you cancel and switch to the free tier.
  • You can resubscribe to Premium at any time and your account will be exactly as you left it.

Canceling a Spotify subscription you paid for directly

Open Spotify on any web browser and go to your account page. Click your profile icon in the top right corner, then select "Account" from the dropdown menu. Scroll down to the "Subscription" section and click "Manage Plan" or "Change Plan" (the exact wording varies by region).

Click the "Cancel Premium" button. Spotify will ask why you are canceling — you can skip this or choose a reason, but it does not affect whether your cancellation goes through. Confirm the cancellation when prompted. You will see a message confirming that your Premium ends on your next billing date.

If you prefer to cancel on mobile, open the Spotify app, tap your profile icon at the bottom right, select "Settings and privacy," then scroll to "Subscription" and tap "Manage Subscription." The cancellation button and process are the same.

Canceling if you subscribed through Apple, Google, or Amazon

If you signed up for Spotify Premium through Apple's App Store, Google Play, or Amazon, you cannot cancel through Spotify itself. You must cancel through the service you used to pay.

Through Apple: Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad, tap your name at the top, select "Subscriptions," find Spotify, and tap "Cancel Subscription." On a Mac, open System Settings, click your name, select "Subscriptions," find Spotify, and click the minus button.

Through Google Play: Open the Google Play app on an Android phone, tap your profile icon in the top right, select "Manage subscriptions," find Spotify, and tap "Cancel subscription."

Through Amazon: Go to amazon.com on any browser, click your account name in the top right, select "Your Account," then "Subscriptions and memberships." Find Spotify and click "Cancel subscription."

What happens after you cancel

Your Premium features stay active until your billing date passes. If you cancel on the 10th and your next charge was scheduled for the 25th, you have Premium for 15 more days. After that date, your account converts to Spotify Free, which includes ads and limits you to shuffle play on mobile (you can play specific songs on desktop or web).

All your playlists, saved songs, and followers stay on your account. You can still see your listening history and create new playlists. The only things you lose are the Premium features: ad-free listening, offline downloads, and the ability to play any song on demand on mobile.

You can resubscribe to Premium at any time by going back to your account settings and clicking "Upgrade to Premium." Your account will be exactly as you left it, with all your playlists and history intact.

If you want to pause instead of cancel

Spotify does not offer a pause or freeze option that holds your subscription without charging you. Your only choices are to stay subscribed or cancel. If you think you might return to Premium soon, canceling is the same as pausing — you will not lose anything, and you can resubscribe whenever you want.

Some users keep a free account active while they are not using Premium, then upgrade again later. This works fine and your account remembers everything you saved.

Troubleshooting cancellation problems

If the "Cancel Premium" button does not appear in your account settings, you may be looking at the wrong section. Make sure you are in the "Subscription" area, not "Settings." If you still cannot find it, try a different browser or clear your browser cache and try again.

If you subscribed through a third party (Apple, Google, Amazon) and you cancelled there but Spotify is still charging you, contact Spotify support through the app or website. Provide them with proof of cancellation from the third-party service. Spotify can sometimes take a few days to sync the cancellation, but if charges continue after a week, support can refund the extra charge.

If you cannot remember which service you used to pay, check your email for Spotify receipts. Receipts from Apple will say "Apple Media Services," Google receipts will say "Google Play," and Amazon receipts will say "Amazon Payments." That tells you where to cancel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I lose my playlists and saved songs when I cancel?

No. Your playlists, saved songs, followers, and listening history all stay on your account. They remain whether you use the free tier or resubscribe to Premium later. The only things you lose are the Premium features like ad-free listening and offline downloads.

Can I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?

No. Spotify charges monthly in advance, so you keep Premium until your next billing date. If you cancel on day one of your billing cycle, you still have Premium for the full month. Spotify does not refund partial months.

What is the difference between canceling and downgrading?

Canceling removes Premium entirely and converts your account to the free tier after your billing date. Spotify does not offer a downgrade option — canceling is the only way to stop paying. You can resubscribe to Premium at any time.

Will Spotify try to get me to stay with an offer?

Spotify may show you a discount offer during the cancellation process, but it is optional. You can skip it and cancel at full price, or accept a discount if you want to keep Premium. Either way, the cancellation goes through only if you confirm it.

How long does it take for the cancellation to go into effect?

The cancellation is immediate, but your Premium access continues until your next billing date. You will see a confirmation message right away showing the exact date your Premium ends.