Cancel PlayStation Plus directly in the app on your phone or tablet

You can cancel your PlayStation Plus subscription through the PlayStation App without needing a console or computer. Open the app, go to your profile, find your subscriptions, and select the option to cancel. The process takes about two minutes. Your subscription will remain active until the end of your current billing period — you won't lose access immediately.

The exact menu names vary slightly depending on whether you use an iPhone or Android device, but the steps are nearly identical. You'll need to know your PlayStation Network (PSN) account password to confirm the cancellation.

Key Takeaways

  • Open the PlayStation App, sign in, tap your profile icon, and navigate to Subscriptions to find your PlayStation Plus membership.
  • Select Cancel Subscription and confirm your choice — the app will ask you to verify your password before processing the cancellation.
  • Your subscription stays active through the end of your current billing cycle, so you keep access to online multiplayer and monthly games until then.
  • If you cancel by mistake, you can resubscribe through the same app menu within 30 days and restore your saved data.

Step-by-step cancellation on iPhone

Tap the profile icon at the bottom right of the PlayStation App home screen. This opens your account menu. Select Account from the list of options.

Tap Subscriptions. You'll see PlayStation Plus listed with your current plan type (Essential, Extra, or Premium) and your next billing date. Tap on the PlayStation Plus entry to open your subscription details.

Select Cancel Subscription. The app will show you a summary of what you're cancelling and ask you to confirm. Tap Cancel Subscription again to proceed. You'll be asked to enter your PSN password to verify the cancellation. Once you enter it, the cancellation is complete.

Step-by-step cancellation on Android

Tap your profile icon at the bottom right of the app home screen. Select Account Settings from the menu.

Scroll down and tap Subscriptions. Find PlayStation Plus in the list and tap it to view your subscription details, including your plan type and next billing date.

Tap Cancel Subscription. Review the cancellation notice, which will tell you when your access ends. Tap Cancel Subscription again to confirm. Enter your PSN password when prompted. The cancellation is then processed.

What happens after you cancel

Your PlayStation Plus membership remains active through the last day of your current billing period. If you're billed monthly, you keep access for the rest of that month. If you're billed annually, you keep access for the rest of that year. You can still play online multiplayer games, download your monthly games, and use any other PlayStation Plus features until that date.

After your subscription ends, you lose access to online multiplayer and cannot download new monthly games. Games you've already downloaded stay on your console, but you cannot play them if they require PlayStation Plus. Your saved game data remains stored on PlayStation Network servers and can be restored if you resubscribe later.

Resubscribing if you change your mind

If you cancel and then decide you want PlayStation Plus back, you can resubscribe through the same app menu. Open your profile, go to Subscriptions, and select PlayStation Plus. Choose your plan (Essential, Extra, or Premium) and complete the purchase. Your subscription will restart immediately.

If you resubscribe within 30 days of cancellation, your saved games and account data are still there. After 30 days, your data may be deleted depending on your account settings, though PlayStation Network typically keeps it longer. Check your account settings before the 30-day window closes if you think you might resubscribe.

Cancelling a subscription you didn't authorize

If someone else subscribed to PlayStation Plus on your account without permission, cancel it through the app using the same steps above. Then change your PSN password immediately to prevent further unauthorized charges.

If you were charged for a subscription you didn't authorize, contact PlayStation Support through the PlayStation App or at support.playstation.com. Explain what happened and request a refund. PlayStation can reverse charges within a certain window depending on your payment method and region. Have your account details and billing information ready when you contact them.

Why you might not see the cancel option

If you don't see a Cancel Subscription button, your subscription may have already ended or been cancelled. Check the subscription details page — it will show whether your membership is active or expired. If it says expired, you're no longer being charged.

If your subscription shows as active but you can't find the cancel option, try signing out of the app completely and signing back in. If the button still doesn't appear, use a web browser to cancel instead by going to your PlayStation Network account settings at playstation.com. The web version sometimes loads faster and more reliably than the app.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I lose my games immediately after cancelling?

No. Games you've downloaded stay on your console and remain playable until your subscription ends on its billing date. After that date, you can't play games that require PlayStation Plus, but the game files stay on your device. You can redownload them if you resubscribe later.

Can I cancel PlayStation Plus on the same day I'm billed?

Yes. Cancelling on your billing date stops future charges, but you've already been charged for the current period. Your subscription remains active through the end of that billing cycle. If you want a refund for the charge you just received, contact PlayStation Support.

What if I cancel but the app still shows an active subscription?

The app sometimes takes a few minutes to update after cancellation. Close the app completely and reopen it. If it still shows as active after an hour, sign out and sign back in. If the problem persists, contact PlayStation Support to confirm the cancellation went through.

Will cancelling the app subscription also cancel my console subscription?

Yes. PlayStation Plus is tied to your PSN account, not to any single device. Cancelling through the app cancels your subscription everywhere — console, web, and app. You don't need to cancel separately on your PlayStation console.