How to cancel a Google Play subscription on Android

Open the Google Play Store app on your Android phone or tablet. Tap your profile icon in the top right corner, then select Payments and subscriptions. Tap Subscriptions to see all active subscriptions tied to your Google account.

Find the subscription you want to stop. Tap it, then tap Cancel subscription. Google will show you the cancellation date — usually the end of your current billing period. Confirm the cancellation. Your access ends on that date, but you won't be charged again.

If you see a screen asking why you're canceling, you can skip it or answer. Your choice doesn't affect whether the cancellation goes through. The subscription is canceled once you see the confirmation message.

How to cancel a Google Play subscription on a computer

Go to play.google.com in your web browser and sign in with the same Google account you use on your phone. Click your profile icon in the top right, then select Payments and subscriptions.

Click Subscriptions on the left side. Find the subscription you want to cancel and click it. Click Cancel subscription, review the cancellation date, and confirm. You'll receive an email confirmation from Google.

Canceling from a computer works the same way as canceling from your phone — both methods access the same account settings, so it doesn't matter which device you use.

Key Takeaways

  • You can cancel any Google Play subscription through the Play Store app or at play.google.com using the same Google account.
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period, not when ready, so you keep access until that date.
  • Google sends an email confirmation after you cancel, which you should keep for your records.
  • If you can't find a subscription in Google Play, it may be billed through a different payment method or managed by the app developer directly.
  • Canceling stops future charges but does not refund money you've already paid for the current billing period.

What happens after you cancel

Once you cancel, Google stops charging you on your next billing date. You keep full access to the subscription until that date arrives. After the cancellation date passes, the app or service removes your premium features, and you either lose access entirely or drop to a free version if one exists.

Google sends a confirmation email to the address tied to your Google account. This email includes the subscription name, cancellation date, and the payment method that was being charged. Save this email in case you need proof of cancellation later.

If you can't find the subscription to cancel

Some apps manage their own subscriptions instead of using Google Play's system. If you subscribed through an app's own website or payment screen, you may need to cancel directly with that app or company, not through Google Play.

To check: open the app and look for a settings or account menu. Many apps have a Manage subscription, Billing, or Account option. If the app has its own subscription management, cancel there instead of in Google Play.

If you still can't locate it, check your email for subscription confirmation messages from the app developer. Those emails usually contain a link to manage or cancel the subscription. You can also contact the app's support team directly — they can tell you whether the subscription is managed through Google Play or their own system.

Stopping charges from a payment method you no longer use

If a Google Play subscription is charging a credit card or bank account you no longer want to use, you have two options: cancel the subscription itself, or update the payment method on your Google account.

To update your payment method, go to play.google.com, click your profile icon, and select Payments and subscriptions. Click Payment methods and add a new card or bank account. Google will use the new method for future charges. You can then delete the old payment method once you confirm the new one is set as default.

If you want to stop the subscription entirely rather than just change how it's paid, follow the cancellation steps in the sections above. Either way, once you cancel or remove the payment method, no further charges will go through.

Refunds for Google Play subscriptions

Google does not refund subscription fees you've already paid, even if you cancel when ready after being charged. Your cancellation stops future charges, not past ones.

If you were charged by mistake — for example, you canceled but were still charged, or you were charged twice in one month — you can request a refund. Go to play.google.com, click your profile icon, and select Payments and subscriptions. Click Billing history, find the charge, and click it. Select Report a problem and describe what happened. Google reviews these requests and may issue a refund if the charge was an error.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get a refund if I cancel in the middle of a billing period?

No. Google does not refund the current billing period when you cancel. Your subscription remains active until the end of that period, and then it stops. You keep full access to the service until the cancellation date.

Can I pause a subscription instead of canceling it?

Google Play does not have a pause feature for subscriptions. You can only cancel or let it continue. If you want to stop charges temporarily, you must cancel and resubscribe later if you want to use the service again.

What if I cancel but the app keeps charging me?

Check your billing history at play.google.com to confirm the cancellation went through. If charges continue after the cancellation date, report the problem through your billing history. You can also contact Google Play support through the Play Store app by going to your profile, then Help and feedback.

Can I cancel someone else's Google Play subscription?

Only the person whose Google account owns the subscription can cancel it. If a family member set up a subscription on your account without permission, you can cancel it yourself through your account settings, but you'll need to address the unauthorized charge separately with Google support.

Does canceling my Google Play subscription delete my account?

No. Canceling a subscription only stops that one recurring charge. Your Google account, apps, and data remain unchanged. You can continue using Google Play to buy apps or start new subscriptions whenever you want.