How to cancel Spotify on any device

You can cancel Spotify through your account settings on the web, on your phone, or through the app store where you originally subscribed. The method depends on whether you pay Spotify directly or through Apple, Google, or another platform. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle — you keep access until that date, then your account reverts to the free tier.

If you subscribed through Spotify's website or the Spotify app, log into your account on spotify.com, go to Account, select Subscription, and click Cancel plan. If you subscribed through the Apple App Store, you must cancel through Apple's settings, not through Spotify. The same applies to Google Play, Amazon, or any other platform — the company that charged you is the one that processes the cancellation.

You do not need to contact Spotify support to cancel. The self-service option is the standard path, and it processes immediately. Your cancellation confirmation appears on screen and in your email within minutes.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel through the platform where you pay: Spotify.com for direct subscriptions, or the Apple App Store, Google Play, or Amazon for app-based subscriptions.
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, so you retain access until that date.
  • After cancellation, your account becomes a free Spotify account with ads and limited features.
  • You can reactivate a paid subscription at any time by returning to your account settings and selecting a plan.

Canceling a Spotify subscription paid directly to Spotify

If you signed up for Spotify through spotify.com or the Spotify app and pay with a credit card, debit card, or PayPal, follow these steps. Go to spotify.com and log in with your username and password. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Account.

On the Account page, find the Subscription section. You will see your current plan listed — Premium, Premium Duo, Premium Family, or Premium Student. Click Cancel plan next to your plan name. Spotify will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may offer you a discount to stay. You can accept the offer or proceed with cancellation. Once you confirm, your cancellation is complete.

Your billing stops immediately, but you keep full Premium access until your next billing date. After that date, your account becomes free with ads.

Canceling a Spotify subscription through Apple, Google, or Amazon

If you subscribed to Spotify through the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Amazon Appstore, you cannot cancel through Spotify's website. You must cancel through the platform that charged you, because that platform manages your subscription and billing.

For Apple App Store: On your iPhone or iPad, open Settings, tap your name at the top, select Subscriptions, find Spotify, and tap Manage Subscription. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. On a Mac, open the App Store, click your account icon, select Subscriptions, find Spotify, and click Modify. Then select Cancel Subscription.

For Google Play Store: On an Android phone, open Google Play, tap your profile icon, select Subscriptions, find Spotify, and tap Cancel subscription. Confirm the cancellation.

For Amazon: Go to amazon.com, log in, go to Your Account, select Memberships and Subscriptions, find Spotify, and click Cancel subscription.

What happens after you cancel

Your Spotify account does not disappear. Instead, it converts to a free account. You keep your username, playlists, and saved songs. You can still listen to music, but with limitations: ads play between songs, you can only skip a limited number of songs per hour, and you cannot download music to listen offline.

Your payment method is removed from your account, so Spotify will not charge you again unless you manually restart a paid subscription. If you want to return to Premium, log into your account, go to Subscription, and select a plan. You can restart at any time.

If you had a family plan, canceling removes you from the group. Other family members keep their access unless the plan owner cancels the entire subscription.

Canceling a Spotify Family or Duo plan

If you own a Family or Duo plan, canceling removes the entire plan and all members lose Premium access. Only the plan owner can cancel. Log into your account at spotify.com, go to Account, select Subscription, and click Cancel plan next to your Family or Duo plan.

If you are a member of a Family or Duo plan but not the owner, you cannot cancel the plan itself. You can only remove yourself from the group. Ask the plan owner to go to their account settings, find the Family or Duo section, and remove your email address from the member list. Once removed, your account becomes free.

If the plan owner cancels, all members receive an email notification. Members can then start their own individual subscription or use the free tier.

Canceling a Spotify Student subscription

Student plans cancel the same way as individual Premium plans. Log into spotify.com, go to Account, select Subscription, and click Cancel plan. Your student discount ends immediately, and your account becomes free.

If you later regain student status, you can restart a Student plan at the discounted rate. Spotify does not require you to wait a set period before restarting.

If you cannot find the cancel option

If you subscribed through a third-party platform — a mobile carrier, a bundled service, or a regional provider — cancellation may not appear in Spotify's account settings. Check your billing statement to see which company charged you, then contact that company's customer service to cancel.

If you subscribed directly through Spotify but still cannot locate the cancel option, log out and log back in. Clear your browser cache if you are on the web. If the option remains missing, contact Spotify Support through the Help section at spotify.com. Provide your account email and billing information so they can locate your subscription and assist you.

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 free account. You can still access them anytime. If you restart a paid subscription later, everything remains there.

Can I cancel in the middle of a billing cycle and get a refund?

Spotify does not issue refunds for partial months. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, so you keep Premium access through that date. Your next charge will not occur.

What if I subscribed through a carrier or bundled service?

Contact the company that billed you — your phone carrier, internet provider, or bundled service — not Spotify. They manage the subscription and billing on their end. Canceling through Spotify alone may not stop the charges.

Can I pause my subscription instead of canceling?

Spotify does not offer a pause feature. You can cancel and restart anytime at no penalty. If you want to return to Premium later, log in and select a plan again.

How do I know if my cancellation went through?

You will see a confirmation message on screen immediately after clicking Cancel. Check your email for a confirmation from Spotify within a few minutes. Your account settings will also show no active subscription under the Subscription section.