Cancel Snapchat Plus by going to your account settings and turning off the subscription

Open Snapchat and tap your profile icon in the top left corner. Go to Settings (the gear icon), then scroll down and tap "Snapchat+". You will see a button that says "Manage My Subscription" or "Cancel Subscription" depending on your device. Tap it, then confirm the cancellation. Your subscription ends immediately, though you keep access to Snapchat+ features through the end of your current billing cycle.

If you subscribed through Apple (iPhone), you can also cancel through the App Store. Open the App Store app, tap your profile icon in the top right, select "Subscriptions", find Snapchat+, and tap "Cancel Subscription". If you subscribed through Google Play (Android), open Google Play, tap your profile icon, go to "Payments and subscriptions", select "Subscriptions", find Snapchat+, and tap "Cancel subscription".

The method you use does not matter — all three routes (Snapchat app, Apple, or Google) cancel the same subscription. Canceling through your phone's app store can sometimes be faster if Snapchat's own settings are slow to load.

Key Takeaways

  • You can cancel Snapchat+ directly in the Snapchat app under Settings, or through your phone's app store (Apple App Store or Google Play).
  • Cancellation takes effect immediately, but you keep Snapchat+ features for the rest of your current billing period.
  • Your next monthly charge will not happen after you cancel.
  • Snapchat+ costs $3.99 per month on most devices, though the price varies slightly by region and device type.

What happens to your account after you cancel

Once your current billing cycle ends, Snapchat+ features disappear and your account reverts to the free version of Snapchat. You lose access to features like custom app icons, exclusive filters, priority support, and the ability to pin one friend as your "#1 Best Friend". Your chat history, photos, and regular Snapchat features remain unchanged.

You can resubscribe to Snapchat+ at any time by going back to Settings and tapping "Snapchat+" again, then selecting "Subscribe". Snapchat does not penalize you for canceling and resubscribing later.

If your cancellation does not go through

Sometimes the cancellation button does not work or the app freezes. If this happens, force-close the Snapchat app and try again. On iPhone, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the app switcher, find Snapchat, and swipe up on it. On Android, go to Settings, tap "Apps", find Snapchat, and tap "Force Stop".

If the app still will not let you cancel, use your phone's app store instead. This is the most reliable backup method because the app store handles the subscription separately from Snapchat's own servers. You can also contact Snapchat Support through the app (Settings > Help > Contact Us) and describe the problem — they can cancel the subscription on their end, though this usually takes a few business days.

Checking your subscription status and billing history

To confirm your subscription is actually canceled, go back to Settings > Snapchat+ and look at the button. If it says "Subscribe" instead of "Manage My Subscription", the cancellation worked. If it still says "Manage My Subscription", you are still subscribed.

You can also check your billing history through your phone's app store. On iPhone, open the App Store, tap your profile icon, and select "Purchase History" — scroll to find Snapchat+ and you will see all charges and their dates. On Android, open Google Play, tap your profile icon, go to "Payments and subscriptions" > "Subscriptions", and tap Snapchat+ to see your billing details.

Stopping charges if you forgot to cancel

If you were charged after you thought you canceled, the subscription likely did not go through the first time. Cancel it now using the steps above, then check your app store billing history to see the charge date. Most app stores allow you to request a refund within 48 hours of the charge. On iPhone, go to Settings > [Your Name] > iTunes & App Store > [Your Name] > View Apple ID > Purchase History, find the Snapchat+ charge, tap it, and select "Report a Problem". On Android, open Google Play, tap your profile icon, go to "Payments and subscriptions" > "Subscriptions", tap Snapchat+, and select "Cancel subscription" — Google Play will usually offer a refund option if the charge is recent.

If the charge is older than 48 hours, contact your app store's support team directly. Apple and Google both handle refund requests through their support pages, and they often grant refunds for unwanted recurring charges even after the initial window.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my Snapchat account if I cancel Snapchat+?

No. Canceling Snapchat+ only removes the paid features. Your regular Snapchat account, friends list, chats, and saved photos all stay. You can use Snapchat normally as a free user after the subscription ends.

Can I cancel Snapchat+ and resubscribe later?

Yes. You can cancel and resubscribe whenever you want. Snapchat does not charge a penalty or lock you out. If you resubscribe, you start a new billing cycle from that date.

How long does it take for the cancellation to show up?

Cancellation is immediate in the Snapchat app. You lose Snapchat+ features at the end of your current billing period, not right away. If you cancel on the 15th and your billing cycle renews on the 20th, you keep the features until the 20th, then they turn off.

What if I cancel but still see a charge next month?

This usually means the cancellation did not go through. Check your Snapchat settings again to confirm the button says "Subscribe" instead of "Manage My Subscription". If you are still charged, contact your app store (Apple or Google) to request a refund and cancel the subscription on their end.