Cancel through your Paramount Plus account settings

The fastest way to cancel is to log into your Paramount Plus account, go to your account settings, and select the option to cancel your subscription. The exact location varies slightly depending on whether you're using the website, mobile app, or streaming device, but the process takes about two minutes and your cancellation is immediate.

On the Paramount Plus website, click your profile icon in the top right corner, select "Account", then scroll down to find "Subscription" or "Manage Subscription". You'll see your current plan and a button or link to cancel. Click it, and Paramount Plus will ask you to confirm and may offer you a discount to stay — you can decline and proceed with cancellation.

On the mobile app (iOS or Android), tap your profile icon at the bottom right, select "Account", then "Subscription", then look for "Cancel Subscription" or "Manage Plan". The steps are the same: confirm your cancellation and decline any retention offers if you want to leave.

Key Takeaways

  • You can cancel directly through Paramount Plus account settings on the website or mobile app in about two minutes, and the cancellation takes effect immediately.
  • If you subscribed through a third-party platform like Apple, Google Play, or Amazon Prime Video, you must cancel through that platform, not through Paramount Plus itself.
  • Your access ends right away when you cancel, so download or finish watching anything you want to keep before you complete the cancellation.
  • Paramount Plus does not refund unused portions of your billing period, but you keep access until the end of your current billing cycle if you cancel through a third-party platform.

Cancel if you subscribed through a third-party platform

If you signed up for Paramount Plus through Apple, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video, Roku, or another third-party platform, you cannot cancel through Paramount Plus itself. You must cancel through the platform where you subscribed, because that's where your payment method is stored and where your subscription is actually managed.

Through Apple (iPhone, iPad, or Mac): Open Settings, tap your name at the top, select "Subscriptions", find Paramount Plus, and tap "Cancel Subscription". Through Google Play (Android): Open the Google Play app, tap your profile icon, select "Payments and subscriptions", then "Subscriptions", find Paramount Plus, and tap "Cancel subscription". Through Amazon Prime Video: Go to your Prime Video settings, select "Manage Your Prime Video Subscription", find Paramount Plus under "Channels", and click "Cancel Channel".

The timing matters here: if you cancel through a third-party platform, you usually keep access through the end of your current billing cycle. Paramount Plus itself cancels immediately, but third-party platforms typically honor the rest of your paid period.

What happens to your account after cancellation

Once you cancel, your access to Paramount Plus stops right away if you canceled directly through Paramount Plus. You will not be able to watch shows, movies, or live TV, and you will lose access to any downloads you made to your device. If you canceled through a third-party platform, you keep access until the end of your current billing cycle, then it stops.

Your account information stays on file for 12 months, so if you decide to resubscribe later, you can log back in and your watchlist and viewing history will still be there. You will not have to create a new account or re-enter your payment information.

Paramount Plus does not refund the unused portion of your current billing period if you cancel directly through them. If you cancel through a third-party platform, you keep access through the end of your paid period, so there is nothing to refund — you get what you paid for.

Reasons to cancel and when to do it

Common reasons people cancel are that they've finished watching what they wanted, the subscription cost doesn't fit their budget, or they prefer another streaming service. If you're canceling because of cost, check whether Paramount Plus offers a cheaper ad-supported plan before you leave — it's significantly less expensive than the ad-free option and may be worth keeping.

If you're canceling because you want to pause rather than leave permanently, note that Paramount Plus does not have a pause feature. You have to cancel and resubscribe later. Your account will stay active for 12 months after cancellation, so you can come back anytime within that window without losing your history.

Avoid accidental resubscription

After you cancel, check your email for a confirmation message from Paramount Plus or from your payment platform. Keep that email as proof that you canceled, in case a charge appears on your next billing statement by mistake.

If you see a charge after you canceled, contact Paramount Plus support or your payment platform right away. Mistakes happen — sometimes a cancellation doesn't process, or a promotional offer auto-renews without clear notice. Most companies will refund a single erroneous charge if you report it within 30 to 60 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get a refund if I cancel mid-billing cycle?

No. Paramount Plus does not refund unused portions of your billing period if you cancel directly through them. If you subscribed through a third-party platform like Apple or Amazon, you keep access through the end of your paid period, so there's no refund to issue — you get the full time you paid for.

Can I cancel over the phone or through customer support?

Paramount Plus does not have a phone line for cancellations. You must cancel through your account settings, the mobile app, or the third-party platform where you subscribed. If you're having trouble canceling online, you can contact Paramount Plus support through their website chat or email, and they can walk you through the steps or cancel for you.

What if I subscribed through a cable or satellite provider?

If Paramount Plus came bundled with your cable or satellite package (like through Comcast, Charter, or DirecTV), you cannot cancel it separately through Paramount Plus. Contact your cable or satellite provider's customer service to remove Paramount Plus from your account. The timing and refund policy depend on your provider's terms.

Will I lose my watchlist and viewing history?

No. Your account information stays on file for 12 months after cancellation. If you resubscribe within that time, your watchlist, viewing history, and saved preferences will be there. After 12 months, Paramount Plus deletes inactive accounts.

Can I get a discount to keep my subscription?

Paramount Plus sometimes offers discounts or promotional rates when you try to cancel, especially if you've been a subscriber for a while. You'll see the offer during the cancellation process. You can accept it to stay subscribed or decline it and proceed with cancellation. These offers are not may provide and vary by account.