Cancel Spotify on the web or mobile app in three steps

To cancel Spotify, log into your account on the web, go to your account settings, select "Cancel Premium," and confirm. On mobile, open the app, tap your profile icon, go to Settings, find your subscription, and tap "Cancel Premium." The cancellation takes effect immediately, though you keep access through the end of your current billing period. You won't be charged again after that date.

The exact steps differ slightly between web and app, but both routes take less than two minutes. If you've forgotten your password or can't access your account, you'll need to reset it first before you can cancel.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancellation on the web happens in your Account Settings under "Premium" — you do not need to contact Spotify support.
  • On mobile, tap your profile icon, then Settings, then find your subscription and select "Cancel Premium."
  • You keep full access to Spotify until the end of your current billing cycle, even after you cancel.
  • If you cancel mid-cycle, you will not receive a refund for the unused portion of your subscription.
  • After cancellation, your account becomes free tier — you can still log in and listen to music with ads.

Step-by-step cancellation on the web

Go to spotify.com and log in with your email and password. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account" from the dropdown menu. This takes you to your account overview page.

Scroll down to the "Premium" section. You'll see your current plan and billing date. Click the "Cancel Premium" button. Spotify will ask you to confirm — read the message, which usually offers a discount to stay, then click "Cancel Premium" again to finalize it.

You'll see a confirmation message that your cancellation is complete. Your account will downgrade to the free tier on your next billing date. Until then, you have full Premium access.

Step-by-step cancellation on iPhone or Android

Open the Spotify app and tap your profile icon at the bottom right. Select "Settings and privacy," then scroll down and tap "Premium." You'll see your current subscription and billing date.

Tap "Cancel Premium" at the bottom of the screen. Spotify will show you a confirmation screen with options to stay or cancel. Tap "Cancel Premium" again to confirm. You'll get a message saying your cancellation is complete.

On iPhone, if you subscribed through Apple's App Store, you may need to cancel through the App Store instead. Go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions, find Spotify, and tap "Cancel Subscription." The same applies on Android if you subscribed through Google Play.

What happens after you cancel

Your Premium features stop on your next billing date, not immediately. Until that date arrives, you can still download songs, skip unlimited tracks, and listen without ads. After the billing date passes, your account becomes free tier — you'll see ads between songs and can't download music offline.

Your playlists, saved songs, and listening history stay in your account. You can log back in anytime and resume listening on the free tier, or resubscribe to Premium later. Spotify does not delete your account when you cancel.

If you subscribed through a third party

Some people sign up for Spotify through Apple Music, Google Play, Amazon Music, or other platforms. If you did, canceling on Spotify's website won't work — you have to cancel through the service you used to sign up.

On iPhone, go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions, find Spotify, and tap "Cancel Subscription." On Android, open Google Play, tap your profile icon, go to Payments and Subscriptions > Subscriptions, find Spotify, and tap "Cancel." On Amazon, go to Your Account > Memberships and Subscriptions, find Spotify, and select "Cancel Subscription."

Refunds and billing after cancellation

Spotify does not refund unused portions of your subscription. If you cancel on the 15th of a month and your billing date is the 30th, you lose access to those 15 days of Premium. You keep full access until the 30th, but you won't get money back for the partial month.

After cancellation, you won't be charged again. If a charge appears on your card after you cancel, contact Spotify support immediately — it may be a duplicate or a billing error. Keep your cancellation confirmation email as proof of when you canceled.

Reactivating your Premium subscription

You can resubscribe to Premium anytime by logging into your account and selecting a plan. Spotify sometimes offers discounts to returning subscribers, though these vary. Your playlists and listening history will be waiting for you when you return.

If you want to pause your subscription instead of canceling — for example, if you're short on money for a month — Spotify does not offer a pause feature. Your only options are to cancel or keep paying. Some users downgrade to free tier temporarily and resubscribe later.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. Spotify does not refund unused time on your subscription. If you cancel before your billing date, you keep access until that date but won't receive money back for the remaining days.

What if I can't find the Cancel Premium button?

Make sure you're logged into the account that has the Premium subscription. If you have multiple Spotify accounts, you may be looking at the wrong one. On the web, scroll all the way down on your Account page — the Premium section is near the bottom. On mobile, make sure you're in Settings, not the main app menu.

Will my playlists disappear after I cancel?

No. Your playlists, saved songs, and listening history stay in your account forever. You can access them on the free tier or if you resubscribe to Premium later. Canceling does not delete your account or any of your data.

Do I have to contact Spotify support to cancel?

No. You can cancel entirely through the app or website without talking to anyone. Spotify support is only needed if you can't log in, forgot your password, or have a billing problem after you've canceled.

What's the difference between canceling and deleting my account?

Canceling stops your Premium subscription but keeps your account active. Deleting your account removes all your data permanently and cannot be undone. If you only want to stop paying, cancel. If you want to remove yourself from Spotify entirely, you can request account deletion through Account Settings, though this is separate from cancellation.