You can cancel Spotify through your account settings on any device, and your access stops at the end of your current billing period

Spotify does not charge you again after you cancel — your subscription runs until the date you already paid for, then stops. You keep access to your music and playlists until that date arrives. The cancellation itself takes less than a minute and requires no phone call or email to Spotify support.

The steps differ slightly depending on whether you signed up through Spotify's website, through an app store (Apple, Google Play, or Amazon), or through a third-party service like Hulu. Where you signed up determines where you cancel, because payment flows through that same channel.

Key Takeaways

  • Canceling through Spotify's website or app stops your subscription at the end of your current billing cycle, with no refund for unused time.
  • If you subscribed through Apple App Store, Google Play, or Amazon, you must cancel through that store's settings, not through Spotify itself.
  • Your playlists and saved music remain in your account after cancellation, and you can resubscribe later without losing them.
  • Spotify sends a confirmation email after you cancel, which you should keep as proof in case you are charged again by mistake.

Cancel through Spotify's website or mobile app

Log into your Spotify account on the web at spotify.com or open the Spotify app on your phone. On the web, click your profile name in the top right corner and select "Account" from the dropdown menu. On mobile, tap the gear icon (Settings) at the bottom right of the screen.

Look for a section labeled "Subscription" or "Plan." You will see your current plan type (Premium, Premium Family, Premium Duo, or Premium Student) and the date your next charge is due. Click or tap the button that says "Cancel Subscription" or "Cancel Plan." Spotify will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may show you a discount offer to stay — you can ignore this and proceed with canceling.

After you confirm, Spotify displays a cancellation confirmation on screen and sends an email to the address on your account. Keep this email. Your subscription remains active until the billing date shown, then stops automatically.

Cancel if you subscribed through an app store

If you signed up for Spotify through Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Amazon Appstore, you must cancel through that store's settings, not through Spotify itself. Spotify cannot process the cancellation because the store handles your payment and subscription status.

For Apple App Store: On iPhone or iPad, open Settings, tap your name at the top, select "Subscriptions," find Spotify, and tap "Cancel Subscription." On Mac, open System Settings, click your name, select "Subscriptions," find Spotify, and click "Edit" then "Cancel."

For Google Play Store: Open the Google Play app on Android, tap your profile icon in the top right, select "Payments and subscriptions," then "Subscriptions." Find Spotify and tap "Cancel Subscription."

For Amazon Appstore: Open the Amazon Appstore app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines), select "Subscriptions," find Spotify, and tap "Cancel Subscription."

Cancel if you subscribed through a third-party service

Some people sign up for Spotify through Hulu, a mobile carrier, or another bundled service. In these cases, you cancel through that service's account settings, not through Spotify. For example, if Spotify came bundled with your Hulu plan, you log into Hulu, go to Account Settings, find the add-ons or subscriptions section, and remove Spotify from there.

Contact the third-party service's support team if you are unsure where to cancel, or log into your account with them and search for "manage subscriptions" or "billing." They can tell you whether Spotify is listed as a separate line item or bundled into your plan.

What happens to your account after cancellation

Your Spotify account does not disappear when you cancel. Your playlists, saved songs, and followers remain in your account indefinitely. If you resubscribe later, all of your music and settings are still there — you do not start over.

After your billing period ends, you lose access to Premium features like offline downloads, ad-free listening, and the ability to skip songs. You can still use Spotify's free tier if you want, which includes ads and limited skips. Your account stays active on the free tier unless you delete it manually.

If you are charged after canceling

Spotify should not charge you after your cancellation date, but mistakes happen. Check your confirmation email for the exact date your subscription ends. If you see a charge after that date, contact Spotify support through the app or website and provide the confirmation email as proof that you canceled.

If you subscribed through an app store or third-party service, contact that service's support team instead, because they process the payment. Provide them with proof of cancellation from their platform. Most refund requests for accidental charges after cancellation are approved within a few business days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?

No. Spotify does not refund unused time in your current billing period. Your subscription runs until the date you already paid for, then stops. If you want to avoid paying for another month, cancel before your next billing date arrives.

Can I pause my subscription instead of canceling?

Spotify does not offer a pause feature. You can cancel and resubscribe later without losing your playlists or account data. Some users cancel a few days before their next charge and resubscribe when they want to use Premium again.

What if I forgot which app store I used to sign up?

Log into Spotify on the web and check your Account settings under Subscription. If it shows "Managed by Apple," "Managed by Google," or similar language, that is where you need to cancel. If it does not say that, you signed up directly through Spotify and can cancel on the website.

Will I lose my playlists if I downgrade to the free tier instead of canceling?

No. Your playlists stay in your account on the free tier. You can listen to them, but you will see ads and have limited skips. You can upgrade back to Premium at any time and everything will be there.

How do I delete my Spotify account completely?

Canceling your subscription and deleting your account are different steps. After you cancel, log into Spotify on the web, go to Account Settings, scroll to the bottom, and click "Delete Account." This removes your account permanently and cannot be undone. Your playlists and data will be gone.