How to cancel Spotify on web, mobile, or through your account settings
You can cancel Spotify through your account page on any web browser, through the Spotify mobile app, or by contacting Spotify support directly. The fastest method is logging into your account on Spotify.com, going to your account settings, and selecting the option to cancel your plan. Cancellation takes effect when ready, though you keep access to your music until the end of your current billing cycle.
Spotify does not charge a cancellation fee, and you can restart your subscription at any time. Your saved playlists and listening history remain on your account even after you cancel, so you can pick up where you left off if you return later.
Key Takeaways
- You can cancel through your account settings on Spotify.com, the mobile app, or by contacting Spotify support — all methods take a few minutes.
- Your subscription remains active through the end of your current billing period, even after you cancel.
- Cancellation is free and does not require a reason; you can restart your subscription whenever you want.
- Your playlists, saved songs, and listening history stay on your account after cancellation.
- If you cancel a trial period before it ends, you lose access to Spotify when ready rather than at the end of the billing cycle.
Cancel through your Spotify account on the web
Log into your Spotify account at Spotify.com using your email and password. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account" from the menu.
Scroll down to the "Subscription" section and look for the button that says "Cancel plan" or "Manage subscription." Click it, then confirm your cancellation when Spotify asks you to verify. You will see a confirmation message with your final billing date.
Cancel through the Spotify mobile app
Open the Spotify app on your phone or tablet and tap the profile icon at the bottom right. Select "Settings and privacy," then scroll to find "Subscription" or "Manage subscription."
Tap the option to cancel your plan. Spotify will show you your current plan details and ask you to confirm the cancellation. After you confirm, you will receive a confirmation message with your final billing date.
Cancel a subscription started through Apple, Google, or Amazon
If you started your Spotify subscription through the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Amazon, you must cancel through that platform rather than through Spotify itself. Canceling only through Spotify will not stop the charges from your app store.
Apple: Go to Settings on your iPhone or iPad, tap your name, select "Subscriptions," find Spotify, and tap "Cancel Subscription."
Google Play: Open the Google Play app, tap your profile icon, select "Payments and subscriptions," then "Subscriptions," find Spotify, and tap "Cancel subscription."
Amazon: Go to Amazon.com, select "Your Account," then "Memberships and Subscriptions," find Spotify, and select "Cancel subscription."
What happens after you cancel
Your Spotify account remains active until the end of your current billing cycle. If you pay monthly, you keep full access to all Spotify features — including ad-free listening, offline downloads, and higher audio quality if you have Premium — until your next billing date would have occurred.
Once your billing cycle ends, your account converts to Spotify Free, which includes ads and limits on skips and song selection. You can restart a paid plan at any time by going back to your account settings and selecting a subscription option.
Cancel a free trial before it ends
If you are on a free trial period and cancel before the trial ends, your access stops when ready rather than at the end of the billing cycle. You lose the ability to use Spotify until you restart a paid subscription.
To avoid losing access mid-trial, wait until the last day of your trial period to cancel if you do not want to be charged. Spotify will send you a reminder email before your trial converts to a paid plan.
Contact Spotify support if you cannot cancel
If the cancel button does not appear in your account settings or you encounter an error, you can contact Spotify support through their website. Go to support.spotify.com, select "Account," then "Subscription and billing," and choose "I want to cancel my subscription."
Spotify support can cancel your account manually if there is a technical issue preventing you from canceling yourself. You may need to provide your account email and the reason for cancellation, though Spotify does not require a reason to process your request.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose my playlists and saved songs if I cancel?
No. Your playlists, saved songs, and listening history remain on your account after cancellation. If you restart your subscription later, everything will be exactly as you left it.
Can I get a refund if I cancel mid-billing cycle?
Spotify does not issue refunds for partial months. You keep access to your subscription through the end of your current billing period, so you are not charged for time you do not use.
What is the difference between canceling and pausing my subscription?
Spotify does not offer a pause feature. Canceling ends your subscription, but you can restart it anytime. Restarting charges you for a new billing cycle starting on the day you restart.
Do I have to give a reason when I cancel?
No. Spotify does not require you to provide a reason for cancellation. You can cancel when ready without explanation through your account settings.
Can I cancel if I am on a family plan?
If you are the account owner of a family plan, you can cancel the entire plan through your account settings. If you are a family member, you can only remove yourself from the plan, not cancel it for everyone. The account owner must cancel the plan itself.