You can cancel Spotify on any device in under a minute, and your access stops at the end of your current billing cycle

Spotify does not charge you when ready when you cancel. Instead, your subscription runs until the date you were already paid through, then stops. If you cancel on the 15th of the month but your billing date is the 20th, you keep full access until the 20th. After that date, your account reverts to the free tier unless you resubscribe.

The cancellation process is the same whether you signed up through Spotify's website, the mobile app, or a third-party platform like Apple or Google Play. You cancel through your Spotify account settings, not through the app store or payment method.

Key Takeaways

  • You can cancel Spotify through the web at spotify.com by going to Account > Subscription and clicking "Cancel Plan".
  • Mobile app users should go to Settings > Subscription and tap "Cancel Subscription" (the exact wording varies slightly by phone type).
  • Your music access continues until the end of your current billing period, even after you cancel.
  • If you signed up through Apple or Google Play, you can cancel there instead, but Spotify's website is faster and clearer.
  • You can resubscribe at any time and your playlists, saved songs, and followers will still be there.

Cancelling through the Spotify website

Go to spotify.com and sign in to your account. Click your profile name in the top right corner, then select "Account" from the dropdown menu. You will land on your Account Overview page.

Scroll down to the "Subscription" section. You will see your current plan name (Premium, Premium Duo, Premium Family, or Premium Student) and the date your next charge is due. Click "Cancel Plan" or "Change Plan" — either link takes you to the same cancellation page. Click "Cancel Subscription" on the confirmation screen. Spotify will ask you why you are leaving; you can skip this or answer it. Your cancellation is complete.

Cancelling through the Spotify mobile app

Open Spotify and tap the gear icon (Settings) in the top right corner. Scroll down and tap "Subscription." You will see your current plan and billing date. Tap "Cancel Subscription" or "Manage Subscription," depending on your phone type.

On iPhone, you may see a button that says "Manage Subscription" — tap that, then tap "Cancel Subscription" on the next screen. On Android, the button usually says "Cancel Subscription" directly. Either way, confirm the cancellation when prompted. The app will show a confirmation message.

What happens if you signed up through Apple or Google Play

If you created your Spotify account through Apple's App Store or Google Play, you can cancel through Spotify's website using the steps above. This is the fastest method because it is when ready and clear.

You can also cancel through the app store itself. On iPhone, go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > Spotify > Cancel Subscription. On Android, open Google Play, tap your profile icon, go to Payments and Subscriptions > Subscriptions > Spotify > Cancel Subscription. Both methods work, but they sometimes take longer to process and the confirmation is less obvious, so the Spotify website is usually the better choice.

What to do if you cannot find the cancel button

If you are logged in but do not see a "Cancel Plan" button in your Subscription section, you may have a free account or a trial that has already ended. Free accounts have no subscription to cancel. If you are on a trial, the button will appear once the trial period ends and your first charge goes through.

If you are certain you have a paid subscription but cannot find the cancel option, try logging out completely and logging back in. Clear your browser cache if you are on the web. If the button still does not appear, contact Spotify Support through the Help section at spotify.com — they can cancel for you, though it usually takes a few business days.

Getting your money back if you cancel mid-cycle

Spotify does not refund partial months. If you cancel on the 5th but your billing date is the 20th, you keep access through the 20th and receive no refund for the unused days. You are paying for access through that date, whether you use it or not.

The exception is if you were charged twice by mistake or charged after you cancelled. Contact Spotify Support with your receipt or bank statement, and they will investigate. Refunds for genuine errors usually process within 5 to 10 business days.

Reactivating your subscription later

Your Spotify account and all your data — playlists, saved songs, followers, listening history — stay on Spotify's servers for at least 30 days after you cancel. If you resubscribe within that window, everything is exactly as you left it.

To resubscribe, sign back into Spotify.com or open the app and tap "Get Premium." Choose your plan and enter your payment method. You will be charged when ready and your access restarts right away. If more than 30 days have passed, your account may have been deleted, though Spotify sometimes keeps accounts longer — you can try signing in to see if your data is still there.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my playlists and saved songs if I cancel?

No. Your playlists, saved songs, and followers stay on your account even after you cancel. If you resubscribe later, everything will be there. If you do not resubscribe for more than 30 days, Spotify may delete your account, but your data is safe for at least a month.

Can I pause my subscription instead of cancelling?

Spotify does not offer a pause feature. You either stay subscribed or cancel. If you want to stop paying temporarily, cancel now and resubscribe when you are ready. Your data will be waiting if you come back within 30 days.

What if my payment method is expired or invalid?

Spotify will try to charge your payment method on your billing date. If it fails, Spotify sends you an email asking you to update it. You have a grace period (usually a few days) to add a new payment method. If you do not, your subscription pauses and you lose Premium access. You can update your payment method in Account > Billing to restart it, or cancel if you do not want to continue.

Do I need to cancel before switching to a different plan?

No. If you want to switch from Premium to Premium Duo or Premium Family, go to Account > Subscription > Change Plan and select the new plan. You will be charged a prorated amount based on your current billing cycle. You do not need to cancel first.

How long does it take for Spotify to stop charging me?

Spotify stops charging you after your current billing cycle ends. If you cancel on the 10th and your next charge date is the 20th, you will not be charged again. Your access continues through the 20th, then your account becomes free.