Cancel before your trial ends to avoid the first charge

Spotify's free trial lasts 30 days, and the company will charge your payment method on day 31 unless you cancel first. You can cancel at any time during the trial — you do not have to wait until the last day. Once you cancel, your account switches to Spotify Free (the ad-supported version) when ready, and you keep that access through the end of your trial period.

The cancellation happens in your account settings, not through email or customer service. Spotify does not send a reminder before charging you, so mark your calendar or set a phone reminder for a few days before day 31 if you think you might forget.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel in your account settings under "Plan" — the button is labeled "Cancel Premium" and takes effect when ready.
  • You can cancel anytime during the trial; you do not lose access until your 30 days are up.
  • Spotify will charge your card on day 31 if you do not cancel, so check your calendar now if you are unsure of your start date.
  • If you were charged by mistake, contact Spotify support within 30 days and they will usually refund the charge.

How to cancel on a computer or phone browser

Go to spotify.com and sign in to your account. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Account from the menu. On the Account page, scroll down to the Plan section. You will see your current plan listed (it will say "Premium" with the trial end date). Click the button that says Cancel Premium.

A popup will appear asking you to confirm the cancellation. Spotify may offer you a discount to keep your subscription — you can ignore this and click Cancel Premium again to proceed. Once you confirm, the cancellation is complete. You will see a message saying your Premium access will end on [your trial end date], and you will receive a confirmation email.

How to cancel on the Spotify mobile app

Open the Spotify app and tap your profile icon at the bottom right. Select Settings and privacy, then scroll down and tap Premium. You will see your current plan and trial end date. Tap Manage Plan or Cancel Premium (the exact wording varies by phone type). Confirm the cancellation when prompted.

If you do not see a cancel option in the app, go back to spotify.com on your phone's browser instead — the app sometimes hides the cancellation button to encourage you to keep the subscription.

What happens after you cancel

Your Premium features stay active until the end of your trial period. You can still read songs, skip unlimited tracks, and listen without ads. On the day after your trial ends, your account automatically becomes Spotify Free. You will see ads between songs, can skip only six times per hour, and cannot read music to listen offline.

You can resubscribe to Premium at any time after the trial ends. Spotify does not charge a penalty for canceling and restarting — you just pay the regular monthly price if you come back.

If you were charged after canceling

Contact Spotify support through your account settings. Go to Account, scroll to the bottom, and click Contact Us. Explain that you canceled during the trial and were charged anyway. Spotify support can see your cancellation date and will usually issue a refund if you contact them within 30 days of the charge.

Keep your cancellation confirmation email as proof. If Spotify support denies the refund, you can also dispute the charge with your credit card company or bank — most will reverse it if you show them the cancellation confirmation.

Canceling a trial you started through Apple, Google, or Amazon

If you signed up for Spotify through Apple Music, Google Play, or Amazon Music, you must cancel through that service, not through Spotify itself. Canceling on Spotify's website will not stop the charge.

Apple: Go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > Spotify > Cancel Subscription. Google Play: Open the Play Store app, tap your profile icon, select Subscriptions, tap Spotify, then tap Cancel Subscription. Amazon: Go to Your Account > Login & Security > Amazon Appstore Subscriptions > Spotify > Cancel Subscription. Each service processes the cancellation when ready, and you will receive a confirmation from that company, not from Spotify.

Why Spotify does not send cancellation reminders

Spotify intentionally does not email you before charging your card. This is a common practice among subscription services — they rely on you to remember or set your own reminder. It is not illegal, but it is why you should write down your trial end date somewhere you will see it, like your phone calendar or a note on your fridge.

Some credit card companies offer alerts for upcoming subscription charges. If your bank has this feature, you can turn it on in your banking app to get a heads-up before any charge goes through.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel my Spotify trial and still listen to music?

Yes. After you cancel, you switch to Spotify Free and keep listening until your trial period ends. After that, you can still use Spotify Free forever — you just get ads and fewer features. You do not lose your account or your playlists.

What if I cancel by mistake?

Contact Spotify support and ask them to reactivate your Premium trial. If your trial period has not ended, they can usually restore it. If your trial has already ended, you will need to start a new trial or pay for Premium.

Will Spotify charge me if I delete the app?

No. Deleting the app does not cancel your subscription. You must cancel through your account settings or through the app store where you signed up. Spotify will still charge you on day 31 if you only delete the app.

Can I get a refund if Spotify charged me after my trial ended?

Yes, if you contact them within 30 days. Spotify support will review your account and refund the charge if you did not authorize the payment. After 30 days, you can dispute the charge with your bank or credit card company instead.

Do I need to cancel if I do not have a payment method on file?

No. If you never added a credit card or debit card to your Spotify account, the trial will straightforward expire and you will become a Free user. You only need to cancel if you have a payment method saved.