Cancel Patreon in three steps from your account settings

To cancel a Patreon membership, log into your account, go to your settings, find the membership section, and click the option to cancel. Patreon will ask you to confirm, and your membership ends when ready — you keep access through the end of the current billing cycle, then it stops. The whole process takes about two minutes and you can do it from any device with a web browser.

Your creator still sees that you cancelled, but Patreon does not charge you again after you confirm. If you change your mind later, you can rejoin the same creator and start a new membership at any time.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel from your account settings under "Memberships" — you do not need to contact the creator or Patreon support.
  • Your membership ends at the end of your current billing cycle, so you keep access until then even though you cancelled today.
  • Patreon will not charge you again after you confirm the cancellation.
  • You can rejoin the same creator later if you change your mind, and your new membership starts fresh.
  • If you cancel but still see a charge, contact Patreon support with your transaction ID from your bank or credit card statement.

Where to find the cancel button

Open Patreon in a web browser and log in with your email and password. Click your profile picture or avatar in the top right corner, then select "Settings" from the dropdown menu. On the left side of the settings page, click "Memberships" — this shows every creator you currently support.

Find the creator whose membership you want to cancel and click on their name or card. A page opens showing your membership details: the tier you are on, when you joined, and when your next charge is due. Scroll down until you see a button that says "Cancel membership" or "Leave this membership" — the exact wording varies slightly depending on when your account was created.

What happens after you click cancel

Patreon asks you to confirm that you want to cancel. You may see a message asking why you are leaving, with options like "Too expensive," "Lost interest," or "Other." You do not have to answer this — it is optional feedback. Click the confirmation button to complete the cancellation.

Your membership ends when ready in Patreon's system, but you keep access to the creator's posts and content through the end of your current billing cycle. For example, if you were charged on the 15th and you cancel on the 20th, you keep access until the 15th of next month. After that date, Patreon removes your access and does not charge you again.

If you see a charge after cancelling

If Patreon charged you after you cancelled, the charge was likely processed before your cancellation went through. Patreon processes charges on the same day each month, so if you cancelled within a few hours of that date, the system may have already sent the charge to your bank.

Check your bank or credit card statement for the transaction. Find the Patreon charge and note the transaction ID or reference number. Go to Patreon's support page, click "Contact Support," and describe what happened. Include the transaction ID and the date you cancelled. Patreon support can see your cancellation timestamp and will refund the charge if it went through after you cancelled.

Cancelling on mobile or the app

The Patreon mobile app does not let you cancel directly from your phone. Open Patreon in your phone's web browser instead — go to patreon.com, log in, and follow the same steps as above. The mobile website works the same way as the desktop version.

If you prefer not to use a browser, you can also cancel from the app by going to your profile, tapping "Memberships," finding the creator, and looking for a menu icon (three dots or lines). Some app versions show a cancel option there, but the web browser method is more reliable if the app does not show it.

Rejoining a creator after you cancel

If you cancel and then change your mind, you can rejoin the same creator at any time. Go back to their Patreon page, select the tier you want, and start a new membership. Your new membership is treated as a fresh start — you do not get credit for the time you were away, and your next charge is one month from the date you rejoin.

Some creators offer a welcome-back message or bonus content for returning members, but this is up to the individual creator. Your access to past posts and archives depends on the tier you choose — if you rejoin at a lower tier than before, you may lose access to content that was only available at your previous tier level.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the creator know I cancelled?

Yes, creators can see when members cancel. Patreon shows them a list of active members and past members, so they know you left. However, they do not see your reason for cancelling unless you choose to tell them directly.

Can I cancel without the creator seeing it?

No, the creator will see that you are no longer a member. If you want to pause your membership temporarily without the creator noticing, some creators offer a "pause" feature on their membership page, but this is not a Patreon-wide option — it depends on whether that specific creator set it up.

What if I cancel mid-month?

You keep access through the end of your current billing cycle. If you were charged on the 1st and cancel on the 20th, you stay a member until the 1st of next month. Patreon does not prorate refunds for partial months.

Will I lose access to private Discord servers or other perks?

Yes, once your membership ends at the end of your billing cycle, you lose access to any private Discord servers, exclusive posts, and other member-only perks. Some creators manually remove members from Discord, while others let access expire automatically.

How do I cancel all my Patreon memberships at once?

Patreon does not have a "cancel all" button. Go to your Memberships settings and cancel each creator one at a time. If you have many memberships, this takes a few minutes, but there is no faster way through Patreon itself.