How to cancel Spotify on any device
You can cancel Spotify through the website, the mobile app, or by contacting customer support. The fastest route is the website: log in to your account, go to your Account page, scroll to "Subscription," and click "Cancel subscription." Spotify will ask you to confirm and may offer you a discount to stay — you can ignore this and proceed with cancellation. Your access ends at the end of your current billing cycle, not immediately.
If you cancel through the mobile app (iOS or Android), the steps are similar: open the app, tap your profile icon, select "Settings and privacy," then "Subscription," and choose "Cancel subscription." The app will walk you through the same confirmation screen. You will not lose access until your paid period ends.
If you subscribed through Apple's App Store or Google Play, you must cancel through that platform instead. Cancelling in the Spotify app will not work. For Apple, go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > Spotify > Cancel Subscription. For Google Play, open the Play Store app, tap your profile icon, select "Payments and subscriptions" > "Subscriptions" > Spotify > "Cancel subscription."
Key Takeaways
- Cancellation through Spotify's website or app takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, not right away.
- If you subscribed through Apple App Store or Google Play, you must cancel through that app, not through Spotify itself.
- Spotify will offer you a discount to keep your subscription after you request cancellation — you can decline and proceed.
- Your saved playlists and account data remain on Spotify after cancellation; you can reactivate your account later without losing them.
What happens to your account after cancellation
When your subscription ends, you lose access to ad-free listening and offline downloads. Your account reverts to Spotify Free, which includes ads and does not allow you to download songs. You can still log in and see your playlists, saved songs, and listening history — nothing is deleted.
If you reactivate a paid subscription later, your playlists and saved content will be there. Spotify does not charge you again after cancellation unless you manually restart your subscription. There is no automatic renewal after you cancel.
Cancelling a family or student plan
If you are the account owner on a Spotify Family plan, you can cancel the entire plan through your Account page. All family members lose access when the billing cycle ends. If you are a family member but not the owner, you cannot cancel the plan yourself — you must ask the account owner to do it, or you can remove yourself from the family group and switch to an individual plan.
For Spotify Student plans, the cancellation process is the same as a regular Premium subscription. Spotify will not ask you to reverify your student status when you cancel. If you cancel and later regain student status, you can reactivate a Student plan by verifying your enrollment again.
Cancelling a trial subscription
If you are on a free trial (usually 1 month for new users), you must cancel before the trial ends to avoid being charged. The cancellation process is identical to cancelling a paid subscription. Your access ends when the trial period expires, not when you click cancel.
Spotify will show you the exact date your trial ends on your Account page under "Subscription." Set a reminder a few days before if you want to cancel and avoid the charge.
If you subscribed through a third party
Some people subscribe to Spotify through a bundled service like Hulu, Amazon Prime, or a mobile carrier plan. If this is you, cancelling through Spotify's website or app will not work. You must cancel through the service that bills you. For example, if Spotify comes with your Hulu account, log into Hulu, find the Spotify add-on in your subscription settings, and cancel it there.
Check your credit card or bank statement to see who is charging you each month. That is the company you need to contact to cancel. If you are unsure, Spotify's support page has a list of partners and how to cancel through each one.
Reactivating your account later
You can restart your Spotify subscription at any time by logging back in and choosing a plan. Your account, playlists, and listening history will be exactly as you left them. There is no penalty for cancelling and restarting later — Spotify does not charge you for the gap.
If you cancelled a Family plan and want to restart it, you will need to set it up again and re-invite family members. They will not automatically rejoin when you reactivate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose my playlists and saved songs if I cancel?
No. Your playlists, saved songs, and listening history stay on your account after cancellation. They will be there if you reactivate your subscription later. You can still see them if you log in as a Free user, but you cannot download them or listen offline.
Can I cancel Spotify immediately, or do I have to wait until my billing date?
You can cancel immediately, but your access continues until the end of your current billing cycle. Spotify does not offer refunds for the unused portion of your subscription. If you need to stop using Spotify right now, you can cancel and then downgrade to the Free plan while you wait for your access to end.
What if I subscribed through my phone and want to cancel on my computer?
If you subscribed through the Apple App Store or Google Play, you must cancel through that same app — you cannot cancel through the website or a different device. If you subscribed directly through Spotify's website, you can cancel from any device by logging into your account.
Will Spotify charge me again after I cancel?
No. Once you cancel, Spotify will not charge you again unless you manually restart your subscription. There is no automatic renewal after cancellation, even if your payment method is still on file.
Can I cancel a family member's subscription without their permission?
Only the account owner can cancel a Spotify Family plan. If you are a family member, you can remove yourself from the group and switch to your own plan, but you cannot cancel the entire family subscription. The account owner must do that.