How to Cancel Spotify Premium in 2026 (All Methods Covered)

Canceling Spotify Premium should be a one-click affair, but it often gets complicated by one crucial detail: your cancellation method depends entirely on where you originally signed up. As a senior tech blogger who’s troubleshooted hundreds of streaming service issues, I’ve seen countless users get frustrated because they can’t find the right button. In this definitive 2026 guide, I’ll walk you through every single method step-by-step, covering all the updated scenarios so you can cancel your subscription without a hitch.

Quick Guide: How to Cancel Spotify Premium in 2026

Before we dive deep, here’s a quick-glance table to find your exact situation in under 10 seconds.

The Golden Rule: Cancel Where You Subscribed

⚠️ Heads Up: Spotify doesn’t directly handle every payment. If you subscribed through Apple, Google, or your mobile carrier, *they* control the subscription. Trying to cancel on Spotify’s website in these cases won’t work—the option simply won’t be there.

The rule is simple: if you’re ever in doubt, check your latest bank or credit card statement. The name next to the charge (Spotify, Apple, Google, Verizon…) is the ultimate clue to where you need to manage your subscription.

1. How to Cancel Spotify Premium on the Web (Credit Card or PayPal)

This is the standard method if you signed up directly on Spotify’s website. It’s the most common and straightforward path.

Steps to Cancel Your Subscription

1. Go to your Spotify account page and log in.
2. From the left-hand menu, find and select “Your plan”.
3. You’ll see your current Premium subscription details. Click the “Change plan” button.

   

4. A list of all available plans will appear. Scroll all the way down until you find the Spotify Free section.
5. Click the “Cancel Premium” button.

   

6. Spotify will ask for your reason and may offer you alternatives. Confirm your decision to finalize the process.

How to Cancel Duo, Family, or Student Plans?

The procedure is identical to the one above, but with one critical condition: only the plan’s manager can cancel the subscription. If you’re a member of a Family or Duo plan but not the one who pays for it, you won’t have the option to cancel. You’ll have to ask the plan manager to do it.

Canceling During a Free Trial

If you’re on a trial and want to avoid the first charge, the process is exactly the same. You can cancel the subscription at any time by following the steps above. When you do, you will continue to enjoy Premium benefits until the trial period ends, ensuring you won’t be charged.

2. How to Cancel Spotify on iPhone & iPad (App Store Subscription)

If you subscribed to Spotify Premium from your iPhone or iPad, Apple manages the payment. Therefore, the cancellation must be done through your device’s settings, not through Spotify.

Steps to Cancel on iOS

1. Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap your name at the very top to access your Apple ID settings.
3. Select the “Subscriptions” option. Here you’ll see a list of all services you’re subscribed to via Apple.



4. Find Spotify in the list and tap on it.
5. Tap the red “Cancel Subscription” button and confirm your choice.

3. How to Cancel Spotify on Android (Google Play Subscription)

Just like with iOS, if you subscribed from an Android device using Google’s payment system, you’ll need to manage it through the Play Store.

Steps to Cancel in Google Play

1. Open the Google Play Store app on your device.
2. Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner.
3. From the menu that appears, select “Payments & subscriptions”.



4. Tap on “Subscriptions”.
5. Find Spotify in your list of active subscriptions and tap on it.
6. At the bottom, you’ll see the “Cancel subscription” option. Tap it and follow the prompts to confirm.

4. How to Cancel a Spotify Plan Bundled with Your Carrier

Many mobile carriers (like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, etc.) offer Spotify Premium as part of their plans or as a paid add-on. In this scenario, your carrier manages the billing and the subscription, while Spotify just provides the service.

How to Proceed

• Log into your carrier’s portal: The easiest way is to log into your mobile carrier’s app or website. Look for a section like “Manage Add-ons,” “My Services,” or “Entertainment.” You should be able to manage the subscription from there.
• Call customer service: If you can’t find the option online, a quick call to your carrier’s customer support line will solve the problem.
• Change your mobile plan: In some cases, Spotify is tied to a specific plan. Switching to a different plan that doesn’t include it will automatically cancel the subscription.

What Happens to Your Music & Playlists After You Cancel?

One of the biggest worries when canceling is losing years of carefully curated playlists. The good news is that you don’t lose anything important.

• ✅ Your account remains active: It is not deleted or erased.
• ✅ You keep your playlists: All your playlists, both the ones you created and the ones you follow, will remain intact.
• ✅ You keep your liked songs: All the music you’ve added to “Liked Songs” will still be there.
• ✅ You don’t lose your followers: Your social profile stays the same.

Your account will simply revert to the Spotify Free tier after your current paid billing cycle ends. This means:

• You’ll hear ads between songs.
• You’ll lose the ability to download music for offline listening.
• On mobile, you can only listen in shuffle mode (with some exceptions for editorial playlists).
• Audio quality will be standard, not high-fidelity.

If you decide to resubscribe to Premium in the future, you just need to reactivate your plan to get all the features back instantly.

Troubleshooting Common Cancellation Issues

“The option to cancel is missing on Spotify’s website!”

Most likely cause: You didn’t subscribe through the website. Solution: Check your subscriptions in your iPhone Settings (under your Apple ID) or in the Google Play Store on your Android. If it’s not there either, it’s almost certainly bundled with your mobile phone carrier.

“I canceled, but I was charged again!”

Most likely cause: The cancellation didn’t go through correctly, or you have another active account under a different email address. Solution: Double-check that you received a cancellation confirmation email. If you don’t have one, repeat the cancellation process. If the problem persists, it’s time to contact support.

“I canceled, but my account still says Premium.”

Most likely cause: This is completely normal. Solution: There’s nothing to fix. When you cancel, your Premium service remains active until the last day of the billing cycle you’ve already paid for. If your billing date is the 15th and you cancel on the 5th, you’ll stay Premium until the 15th.

Still Stuck? Contact Spotify Support

If you’ve tried all the methods above and are still having trouble, my final recommendation is to contact the Spotify support team directly. They are generally efficient and can help you pinpoint the source of the issue.

1. Go to the Spotify contact page.
2. Select the categories that best describe your issue (e.g., “Account” -> “Manage my plan” -> “I want to cancel my plan”).
3. Spotify will offer help articles. If they don’t solve your problem, click the “I still need help” button to access the contact form or a live chat with an agent.

Pro Tip: After you’ve successfully canceled, it’s a good security practice to sign out of all your devices to ensure your account is secure.