Cancel through your Patreon account settings

To cancel a Patreon membership, log into your Patreon account, go to your settings, and find the membership you want to stop. Click the option to cancel or unsubscribe from that creator. Patreon will ask you to confirm, and your membership ends at the end of your current billing cycle — you keep access until then, but you won't be charged again.

The exact wording varies slightly depending on whether you're on the website or the mobile app, but the process is the same. You're looking for a "Manage memberships" or "My memberships" section in your account settings. Once you find the creator's membership, there's always a cancel or remove button nearby.

If you can't find the membership in your settings, it may have already been cancelled, or you may be looking in the wrong account if you use multiple email addresses with Patreon.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel through your Patreon account settings by finding the membership and clicking the cancel button — you'll keep access through the end of your current billing period.
  • Your membership ends on your next billing date, not when ready, so you won't lose access mid-month.
  • You can cancel as many memberships as you want, and cancelling one doesn't affect any others you have with different creators.
  • If you want to stop all charges from Patreon, you'll need to cancel each membership separately — there's no single "cancel all" button.

What happens after you cancel

After you cancel, your membership stays active until your next billing date. If you paid on the 15th of the month and cancel on the 20th, you'll have access to that creator's patron-only content until the 15th of the next month. On that date, your access ends and you won't be charged.

Some creators offer a grace period or send a message to cancelled members, but Patreon doesn't require this. Once your membership ends, you can no longer see posts marked for paying members only, and you lose access to any patron-only Discord servers or other restricted content.

If you change your mind, you can rejoin the same creator's membership at any time. Your membership tier and benefits start fresh from the day you rejoin.

Cancelling from the Patreon mobile app

On the Patreon app for iPhone or Android, tap the menu icon (usually three horizontal lines) and select "My memberships" or "Memberships." Find the creator you want to cancel and tap on their name. Look for a settings icon or "Manage" button, then select the option to cancel or unsubscribe.

The app sometimes lags behind the website in showing all options, so if you can't find a cancel button on the app, log into Patreon through a web browser instead. The result is the same either way.

If you're having trouble finding the cancel button

If you've logged in and can't locate the membership or the cancel option, try these steps: First, make sure you're logged into the correct Patreon account — if you use multiple email addresses, you may be in the wrong one. Second, refresh the page or close and reopen the app. Third, try accessing your memberships from a different browser or device.

If the membership still doesn't appear in your account, it may have already been cancelled. Check your email for a cancellation confirmation from Patreon, or look at your credit card or bank statement to see if charges from Patreon have stopped.

If you see charges from Patreon but can't find the membership in your account, contact Patreon's support team through their help center. They can see which memberships are attached to your account and help you cancel them.

Stopping charges without cancelling through Patreon

You can also stop Patreon charges by contacting your bank or credit card company and disputing the charge or blocking Patreon as a merchant. However, this doesn't officially cancel your membership with Patreon — it just stops the payment. The creator may still think you're a member, and Patreon may attempt to charge you again or flag your account.

The proper way to cancel is always through your Patreon account settings. It takes less than a minute and prevents confusion or future billing issues.

Cancelling a membership you received as a gift

If someone gave you a Patreon membership as a gift, you can still cancel it through your account settings the same way you would cancel a membership you paid for yourself. The gift membership will end on its expiration date, and you won't be charged to renew it.

Gift memberships are typically good for one month or one year, depending on what the gift-giver chose. Once the gift period ends, the membership stops automatically — you don't need to do anything unless you want to cancel before the gift expires.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I lose access to posts when ready after I cancel?

No. You keep access to all patron-only content until your current billing cycle ends. If you're billed on the 15th and cancel on the 20th, you'll have access through the 14th of the next month. On your next billing date, your access ends and you won't be charged.

Can I cancel one membership without affecting my other Patreon memberships?

Yes. Each creator's membership is separate. Cancelling one has no effect on any other memberships you have. You can cancel as many or as few as you want, and the others will continue as normal.

What if I want to rejoin after I cancel?

You can rejoin at any time by going to the creator's Patreon page and selecting the membership tier you want. Your new membership starts on the day you rejoin, and you'll be charged on that date each month going forward.

Will the creator know I cancelled?

Creators can see when members join and leave, so they'll know your membership ended. However, Patreon doesn't tell them why you cancelled or give them your cancellation message — that's between you and your account.

Can I cancel all my Patreon memberships at once?

No. You have to cancel each membership separately by finding it in your account settings and clicking the cancel button. There's no bulk cancel option, but the process only takes a minute or two per membership.