X Premium Subscription is a paid tier that adds features to your X account for a monthly or annual fee

X Premium (formerly Twitter Blue) is a subscription service run by X Corporation that costs money each month or year. The service adds features like a verification checkmark, longer posts, and reduced ads. You pay through X's website or app using a credit card, and the subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it.

The price varies by country and by how you pay. In the United States, the monthly cost is higher than the annual cost if you do the math per month — paying for a full year upfront saves you money. X occasionally runs promotions that lower the first month's price.

Key Takeaways

  • X Premium costs a monthly fee in the US, with an annual option that works out cheaper per month if you commit to a full year.
  • The subscription adds a verification checkmark, the ability to post longer content, and a feed with fewer ads than the free version.
  • Your subscription renews automatically each billing cycle, and you can cancel anytime through your account settings on X.
  • X Premium is optional — the free version of X works the same way it always has, and you do not need to pay to use the platform.

What features come with X Premium

The main feature is a verification checkmark next to your name. This checkmark shows that you paid for the subscription; it does not mean X has verified who you are. Anyone with a payment method can get one, so the checkmark means something different than it did before X introduced the paid tier.

X Premium also lets you write longer posts than free users can. Free accounts are limited to a certain character count per post; Premium accounts can write longer. You also get access to editing — the ability to fix a post after you publish it, within a time window.

Premium subscribers see fewer ads in their feed than free users do. The ads do not disappear entirely, but they appear less often. You also get priority in replies, mentions, and search, meaning your posts show up higher in conversations and search results.

How to sign up and what payment methods work

To sign up, open X on your phone or computer and look for the Premium option in your account menu. X will show you the current price and let you choose monthly or annual billing. You enter a credit card or debit card number, and X charges you immediately.

X accepts major credit cards and debit cards. Some countries also have payment options through local services. The subscription renews on the same day each month (or year) unless you cancel it before the renewal date.

If you sign up through the X app on iPhone, Apple takes a cut of the payment and X's price may be higher than the web price. The same applies to Android and Google Play. Signing up on X's website usually costs less.

How to cancel your subscription

You can cancel anytime by going to your account settings on X and finding the subscription section. X will ask you to confirm, and then your subscription ends. You keep access to Premium features until your current billing period ends — if you paid for a month, you have Premium for the rest of that month.

If you cancel before your renewal date, you will not be charged again. X does not offer refunds for the time you have already paid for, so if you cancel mid-month, you lose the rest of that month's subscription cost.

The difference between X Premium and the free version

The free version of X works as it always has. You can post, reply, repost, and search. You see ads in your feed. Your posts have a character limit. You do not have a verification checkmark, and your posts do not get priority in search or replies.

Premium is purely optional. Millions of people use X for free and never pay. The free version is not a trial — it is a complete, permanent option. X Premium is for people who want the extra features and are willing to pay for them.

What happens if you stop paying

If your subscription expires or you cancel it, you lose the Premium features immediately. Your verification checkmark disappears. Your posts go back to the character limit for free users. You start seeing more ads again.

Your account itself does not close. All your posts, followers, and messages stay. You can use X for free exactly as you did before you subscribed, or you can subscribe again later.

Common reasons people subscribe or skip it

People subscribe because they want the verification checkmark, write longer posts, or prefer a feed with fewer ads. Some subscribe because they use X for work or business and want the priority features. Others skip it because they are happy with the free version or do not want to pay for social media.

There is no wrong choice. X Premium is a convenience and status feature, not something you need to use X. The platform works the same way whether you pay or not.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a refund if I change my mind?

X does not offer refunds for subscription fees you have already paid. If you cancel, your subscription ends at the end of your current billing period, but you do not get money back for the time you already paid for. Cancel before your renewal date if you do not want to be charged again.

Does X Premium make my account safer or more secure?

No. X Premium adds features like a checkmark and longer posts, but it does not change your account security. Your password, two-factor authentication, and privacy settings work the same way on Premium and free accounts. Security is separate from subscription status.

What if I forget to cancel before my renewal date?

X will charge you on your renewal date if you do not cancel first. You can contact X's support team to ask about a refund, but they do not may provide one. Set a reminder on your phone or calendar if you plan to cancel on a specific date.

Can I pause my subscription instead of canceling?

X does not have a pause feature. You either have an active subscription or you do not. If you want to stop paying temporarily, you have to cancel and then subscribe again later when you want it back.

Does the price ever change?

X has changed the price of Premium since it launched, and the company may change it again. If your price increases, X will tell you before your next renewal. You can cancel before the new price takes effect if you do not want to pay more.