How to cancel Spotify on your phone or computer

You can cancel Spotify through your account settings on any device — phone, tablet, or computer. The steps are the same whether you use iOS, Android, or a web browser. You do not need to contact Spotify support or call anyone; the cancellation happens when ready in your account.

On a phone or tablet, open the Spotify app, tap the profile icon (usually in the bottom right corner), select "Settings and privacy," then scroll down and tap "Premium." You will see a button labeled "Cancel Premium" or "Cancel Subscription." Tap it, and Spotify will ask you to confirm. Once you confirm, your Premium subscription ends.

On a computer, go to spotify.com, log in, click your profile name in the top right, select "Account," then find "Subscription" or "Premium" in the left menu. Click "Cancel Premium" or "Manage," and follow the prompts to confirm the cancellation.

Key Takeaways

  • You can cancel Spotify Premium directly through the app or website without contacting support, and the cancellation takes effect when ready.
  • Your subscription ends on your next billing date, not right away — you keep Premium access until that date arrives.
  • If you cancel through Apple, Google Play, or Amazon, you must cancel through that platform's app store, not through Spotify itself.
  • After cancellation, your playlists and saved songs remain in your account if you log back in later.
  • Spotify does not offer refunds for partial months, but you can resubscribe at any time.

When your subscription actually ends

Canceling Spotify does not stop your service that same day. Instead, your Premium subscription runs until your next billing date. If you pay monthly and your billing date is the 15th, canceling on the 10th means you keep Premium until the 15th. After that date, your account drops to the free tier.

This matters because you will not lose access mid-month. You can use all Premium features — ad-free listening, offline downloads, higher sound quality — until your billing cycle closes. After that, ads return and you can only skip a limited number of songs per hour.

Canceling through Apple, Google Play, or Amazon

If you signed up for Spotify through the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Amazon Appstore, you must cancel through that platform, not through Spotify itself. Spotify's own cancellation button will not work because the app store handles your billing.

On iPhone or iPad, open Settings, tap your name at the top, select "Subscriptions," find Spotify, and tap "Cancel Subscription." On Android, open Google Play, tap your profile icon, go to "Payments and subscriptions," select "Subscriptions," find Spotify, and tap "Cancel subscription." On Amazon devices, open the Amazon Appstore app, tap your profile, go to "Subscriptions," find Spotify, and select "Cancel subscription."

If you are unsure which platform you used to sign up, try canceling through Spotify's website first. If that does not work, check your billing method — the confirmation email will tell you whether Apple, Google, or Amazon processed the charge.

What happens to your account after cancellation

After your Premium subscription ends, your Spotify account does not disappear. You can still log in and use Spotify Free, which includes all your playlists, saved songs, and listening history. You will hear ads between songs and can skip only a limited number of tracks per hour, but your account and your music are still there.

If you decide to resubscribe later, your Premium features turn back on when ready. You do not lose anything by canceling. Spotify also does not charge a cancellation fee or require a waiting period before you can sign up again.

Pausing instead of canceling

Spotify does not offer an official pause or freeze option, but some users find that downgrading to the free tier works as a temporary break. You keep your account active and your playlists intact without paying for Premium. When you are ready to return to Premium, you can resubscribe in seconds.

Another option is to check whether Spotify offers a discounted or trial period when you cancel. Some accounts see a "Come back for $0.99 for one month" offer when they attempt to cancel. This is not may provide, but if it appears, you can take the discount and decide later whether to continue.

Refunds and billing questions

Spotify does not refund unused portions of your subscription. If you pay for a full month and cancel after one week, you do not receive a refund for the remaining three weeks. Your money goes toward the full billing period, and canceling just stops the next charge from going through.

If you were charged twice in one month or charged after you canceled, contact Spotify Support through the app or website. Go to your profile, select "Help," and choose "Contact Us." Spotify can review your billing history and process a refund if an error occurred. Keep your confirmation emails and billing statements handy when you reach out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel Spotify and get a refund?

No. Spotify does not refund unused portions of your subscription. Once you pay for a billing period, that money covers the full month regardless of when you cancel. Canceling only stops future charges.

Will I lose my playlists if I cancel?

No. Your playlists, saved songs, and listening history stay in your account. If you log back in as a free user or resubscribe later, everything is still there.

How do I cancel if I signed up through Facebook?

You can cancel through Spotify's website or app the same way as any other account. Your Facebook login just connects to your Spotify account; it does not change how you cancel. If you signed up through Facebook but Spotify handles your billing directly, use the standard cancellation steps.

What if I cancel but still see a charge?

Check your cancellation date against your billing date. If you canceled on the 10th but your billing date is the 15th, you will see one more charge on the 15th — that is normal. If you see a charge after your billing date has passed, contact Spotify Support to report the error.

Can I cancel and resubscribe the same day?

Yes. You can cancel your subscription and sign up again when ready. There is no waiting period, and you will have Premium access right away. You will be charged on whatever new billing date you set up.