How to cancel a Spotify subscription

If you've decided it's time to move on from Spotify, whether to save money, take a break or try a new service, this guide will help you cancel your subscription easily.

In this guide we'll walk you through the exact steps on how to cancel Spotify, whether you're billed directly by Spotify or through a third party.

We'll also show you how a Wise account can help if you're managing subscriptions in multiple currencies or splitting costs with others.

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Spotify cancellation options and policies

You can cancel your Spotify subscription either directly through Spotify (if you signed up via their website) or via the third-party billing service used when you subscribed (for example, Apple Music/App Store, Google Play, or even a mobile carrier).

The Premium Individual plan¹ can be cancelled at any time via your Spotify account page or a third-party billing platform. No refunds are issued for any unused days.

The Premium Duo plan¹ allows only the plan manager to cancel the subscription. When they cancel, both members lose Premium access at the end of the billing cycle and revert to Free. The same applies to those on the Premium Family plan¹. Cancellation must be done by the plan manager. Members who were part of the Family plan will revert to Spotify Free once the plan ends. Family address verification requirements are not affected by cancellation.

When you cancel, you retain all Premium benefits until the end of your current billing period². No matter which plan you're on, once you cancel, your Premium features stay active until the end of your current billing cycle. Once that period ends, you revert to the free, ad-supported version and keep your playlists, saved songs, and account history.

Spotify does not use notice periods. Your cancellation simply stops the next automatic renewal, as long as it is completed before your billing date. Cancelling one day before renewal still applies, because Spotify charges at the start of your billing cycle. To avoid being charged again, it's best to cancel at least 24 hours before your renewal date, especially if you subscribed via Apple or Google Play.

How to cancel your Spotify subscription directly

If you signed up for Spotify Premium via Spotify's website, follow these steps¹:

1. Open a web browser and navigate to the Spotify account page
2. Log in using your credentials
3. Go to the "Manage your plan" section
4. Click on "Cancel subscription"
5. Follow the on-screen prompts, choose a reason if asked, and confirm cancellation when prompted

You should receive a confirmation email once your cancellation has gone through. You can also submit a cancellation claim through a form found on their website.

However, you cannot cancel directly through the Spotify mobile app. You must use a web browser (like Safari or Chrome) on your phone, tablet, or desktop computer.

How to cancel a Spotify subscription if billed via a third-party

If you subscribed to Spotify through a third-party billing service, such as the App Store or Google Play, you cannot cancel via the Spotify website. Instead, you must use the billing provider's subscription management system.

For Apple (App Store / Apple ID):

1. On your iPhone or iPad, open Settings
2. Tap your name at the top
3. Tap Subscriptions
4. Select Spotify
5. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm³

For Google Play (Android):

1. Open the Google Play Store app
2. Tap your profile icon in the top right
3. Tap Payments & subscriptions, then Subscriptions
4. Choose Spotify
5. Tap Cancel subscription and follow the prompts⁴

Alternatives to cancelling your Spotify subscription

If you're considering cancelling simply to cut costs or because you're unsure whether you'll want Premium later, you have alternatives. You can downgrade to Spotify Free, which keeps your account and content. You can also share a Premium plan (like Family or Duo) instead of an individual subscription, which still provides most benefits at a lower per-user cost.

You might also want to evaluate how often you actually use Spotify: if it's just occasional, the Free version might suffice until you want Premium again. That way, you keep your playlists, library, and listening history intact while avoiding billing.

Can I pause my Spotify subscription instead of cancelling?

Spotify does not currently offer a "pause subscription" option. If you stop paying, your account reverts to the free plan at the end of the billing period². So rather than "pausing," you're essentially downgrading, and, if you sign up again later, your data, playlists, and account history remain available.

Switching your payment to another account or card

If your goal is to keep Premium but simply change how you pay, for example, switch to another credit card or a different billing account, you don't need to cancel. Instead, update your payment details in Spotify's account settings under "Payment methods". That way, you maintain uninterrupted Premium benefits and avoid reentering preferences or reactivating your plan.

If your Spotify plan is billed in another currency (for instance, because you signed up while abroad), it can also be worth switching your payment to a Wise account and Wise card. Wise lets you hold and convert money in 40+ currencies at the mid-market rate and then pay for Spotify in that local currency, helping you avoid many of the foreign transaction mark-ups and hidden conversion fees that traditional banks often add.

How to cancel a free trial on Spotify

If you signed up for a free trial, the cancellation process is identical to a standard subscription cancellation: log in to your Spotify account (or your third-party billing account), follow the cancellation steps, and confirm before the trial period ends. This ensures that you won't be automatically charged when the trial converts into a paid subscription.

Be sure to cancel before the trial expiry date, or your billing method on file will be charged automatically when the trial ends⁵.

Does Spotify offer refunds or credits for partially-used billing periods?

Spotify does not offer pro-rated refunds or credits if you cancel partway through a billing cycle. Once you cancel, your subscription stays active until the end of the paid period, and then switches to the free plan. No refund or credit is issued for the remainder of the month².

If you believe you were charged incorrectly, or subscribed under a promotion or discount, your recourse is to contact Spotify Support, but in general, cancellation simply means you don't get billed next cycle.

How to resubscribe to Spotify after cancelling

Re-subscription is simple. Once you decide to return to Premium, log in to your Spotify account, go to the "Plans" or "Subscription" section, and choose the Premium plan you prefer (Individual, Duo, Family, or Student). Add your payment method and confirm.

If you previously subscribed through Apple or Google Play, go back to Subscriptions in your Apple ID or Google Play account and look for Spotify, then resubscribe. Your account, along with your library, playlists, and listening history, will be restored under the new plan.

Using Wise to pay for subscriptions

If you use Wise for online payments, it can make subscription management easier. When adding a payment method to Spotify, you can use your Wise card or account to avoid foreign-transaction fees or conversion costs. This can be especially useful if you signed up for Spotify while abroad, if your subscription is charged in a foreign currency, or if you're managing multiple international subscriptions.

With Wise, you can hold 40+ currencies in one place, convert at the mid-market rate with transparent fees*, and then use the Wise card online or in apps to pay for subscriptions that are billed in other currencies. And if you share Spotify with friends, housemates or family, Wise's Bill Split feature lets one person put the subscription on their Wise card while everyone else quickly sends back their share, keeping group payments simple, even across borders.

If you want a truly international account that works around the world, check out the Wise account. It's not a bank account but offers some similar features and your money is safeguarded.

You can open a Wise account online and start managing your money in 40+ currencies. When sending money internationally or converting currency, you’ll only pay a low, transparent fee* while also getting the mid-market exchange rate every time.

You can also get the Wise card to spend like a local from the moment you arrive. It works in 150+ countries and automatically converts your pounds to the local currency whenever you spend, only adding a tiny, upfront currency conversion fee* – or it’s free if you already have the currency in your Wise account.

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Sources used in this article:

1. Spotify – how to cancel a Premium plan
2. Spotify – Spotify terms and conditions
3. Apple – cancelling subscriptions via Apple
4. Google Play – cancel, pause or change subscriptions using Google Play
5. Spotify – Spotify paid subscription terms

Sources last checked: 8 Dec 2025