How to Cancel Spotify Subscription in 2026: Quick & Easy Steps

Zoe Mitchell

By Zoe Mitchell

Fintech Product Researcher

Spotify is one of the world’s most popular music streaming services, offering tens of millions of songs, podcasts, and audiobooks. Premium plans start at $6.99/month for students and $12.99/month for individuals, with Duo and Family plans available. If you see a charge from Spotify on your bank or credit card statement, it typically appears as SPOTIFY USA or SPOTIFY AB STOCKHOLM. Spotify subscriptions can be billed directly through Spotify, through Apple, through Google Play, or through carrier billing. You must cancel through the same platform where you signed up. Below, you will find the exact steps to cancel Spotify on any billing platform.

Published March 8, 2026 Last updated on March 8, 2026 5 min read

How to Cancel Spotify Premium Through the Website

If you subscribed directly through Spotify and pay Spotify directly, this is the primary cancellation method. Your account will revert to Spotify Free with ads after the billing period ends.

1
Sign in to your Spotify account
First, open a web browser and go to spotify.com. Click Log In in the top right corner and enter your credentials.
2
Open your Account page
Next, click your profile picture or username in the top right corner. Then select Account from the dropdown menu.
3
Find Your Plan and cancel
Then scroll down to the Your plan section and click Cancel Premium. Spotify may display retention offers such as a discounted rate or a pause option.
4
Confirm cancellation
Finally, click Continue to Cancel and follow the remaining prompts until you see a confirmation message. As a result, your Premium features remain active until the end of the billing cycle.

How to Cancel Spotify on Apple (iPhone / iPad)

If Spotify charges appear from Apple on your statement, you subscribed through the App Store. Therefore, you must cancel through Apple Subscriptions instead of through Spotify.

1
Open Settings
First, open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. This is where Apple manages all in-app subscriptions.
2
Tap your Apple ID
Next, tap your name and Apple ID at the top of the screen. After that, select Subscriptions.
3
Select Spotify
Then find and tap Spotify in the subscriptions list. However, if it is not listed, you are likely billed directly by Spotify and should cancel via spotify.com instead.
4
Cancel subscription
Finally, tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. As a result, your Premium access will remain active until the end of the Apple billing period.

How to Cancel Spotify on Google Play (Android)

If Spotify charges show up as Google Play purchases, you subscribed through Google and must cancel there. Spotify cannot cancel Google-billed subscriptions directly.

1
Open the Google Play Store
First, open the Google Play Store app on your Android device. Make sure you are signed in to the Google account that is paying for Spotify.
2
Go to Payments & subscriptions
Next, tap your profile icon and select Payments & subscriptions. Then tap Subscriptions to see active subscriptions.
3
Select Spotify
Then find Spotify in the list and tap on it. Additionally, confirm the subscription matches the one you want to cancel.
4
Cancel and confirm
Finally, tap Cancel subscription, select a reason, and confirm. As a result, your Spotify Premium access will continue through the end of the current billing period.

How to Cancel Spotify Through Carrier Billing

Some users subscribed to Spotify through their mobile carrier as part of a bundled plan. If your Spotify charge appears on your phone bill rather than a credit card, you must cancel through the carrier.

1
Contact your mobile carrier
First, log in to your carrier’s account portal or app (for example, AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon). Navigate to your subscription or add-on services section.
2
Find Spotify in your subscriptions
Next, find Spotify in the list of active subscriptions or add-ons. If you are unsure whether you subscribed through carrier billing, check your monthly phone bill for a Spotify line item.
3
Cancel and confirm
Finally, select the option to cancel or remove the Spotify subscription. Then confirm the cancellation. As a result, you may receive a confirmation via text message or email.

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Cancelling Spotify is straightforward if you know which platform bills you. The website cancellation takes just a few clicks. The main thing to watch for is ensuring you cancel through the correct billing platform. If Apple or Google Play bills you, cancelling on the Spotify website will not stop the charges. After cancelling, your account reverts to Spotify Free rather than being deleted.

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On average, it takes 0003 minutes to cancel a Spotify Premium subscription.

How to Contact Spotify

Spotify support can help with cancellation, billing questions, and account issues. Spotify does not offer phone support.

PhoneNot available
ChatLive chat via support.spotify.com
Emailsupport@spotify.com
Helpsupport.spotify.com
Sitespotify.com

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Spotify Refund Policy

Spotify’s standard policy does not offer refunds for unused portions of a paid subscription period. When you cancel, your Premium access remains until the billing period ends, but no money is returned for the remaining days. However, exceptions exist for duplicate or accidental charges (contact Spotify support at support.spotify.com), Apple-billed subscriptions (request refund at reportaproblem.apple.com), Google Play-billed subscriptions (request refund within 48 hours through Google Play Help Center), and first-time charges after a free trial if requested promptly. Spotify reviews refund requests on a case-by-case basis.

Spotify Plans & Pricing (2026)

PlanPriceDetails
Free$0 / monthAd-supported listening with shuffle-only on mobile. No offline downloads. Available to everyone.
Premium Individual$12.99 / monthAd-free listening, offline downloads, unlimited skips, and high-quality streaming including lossless audio.
Premium Duo$18.99 / monthTwo Premium accounts for people living at the same address. Includes Duo Mix playlist.
Premium Family$21.99 / monthUp to 6 accounts for family members at the same address. Includes parental controls and Family Mix.
Premium Student$6.99 / monthVerified students only. Ad-free listening with all Premium features. Includes Hulu (ad-supported) access.

Things to Know Before You Cancel

Your account reverts to free, not deleted. After cancelling Premium, you still have a Spotify account and can listen for free with ads. You do not lose your playlists, saved songs, or followed artists.

Downloaded music will become unavailable. Any songs you downloaded for offline listening will no longer be playable once your Premium subscription ends.

Family and Duo plan managers cancel for the whole plan. If you are the plan owner, cancelling affects all members under the plan. Individual members cannot cancel the plan themselves.

Spotify may offer a free month or discounted rate. During the cancellation flow, Spotify often presents retention offers. If you want to save money rather than cancel entirely, this could be worth considering.

Pause option. Spotify sometimes offers the ability to pause your subscription for one to three months instead of cancelling. This can be convenient if you plan to return.

Student plan requires periodic re-verification. If you cancel the Student plan and re-subscribe later, you will need to re-verify your student status.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel Spotify at any time?
Yes. Spotify Premium has no contract requirement and you can cancel at any time through your account settings or the billing platform you used. There are no cancellation fees.
Will I lose my playlists if I cancel Spotify Premium?
No. Your playlists, followed artists, albums, and saved songs remain intact when you downgrade to the free tier. You just lose Premium features like offline listening and ad-free playback.
What happens to downloaded songs after I cancel?
Downloaded songs require an active Premium subscription to play. Once your Premium period ends, all downloaded tracks will become unplayable. You can still stream them with ads on the free tier.
Can I get a refund if I cancel Spotify mid-month?
Spotify does not typically provide prorated refunds. You retain Premium access until the end of the paid period. Contact support at support.spotify.com if you believe a charge was made in error.
How do I know if I am billed through Apple or Spotify?
Check your email for a subscription confirmation. If the charge on your statement shows Apple or iTunes, you are billed through Apple. If it shows Spotify, you are billed directly. You can also check your Apple subscriptions in Settings.
Can I switch from Premium to Free without cancelling?
Yes. Cancelling Premium automatically switches your account to Spotify Free at the end of the billing period. You do not need to do anything else to maintain the free account.

Family Plans, Billing & Troubleshooting

Can I cancel a Spotify Family Plan as a member (not the manager)?
No. Individual family plan members cannot cancel the overall plan. Only the account that owns and pays for the Family plan can cancel it. However, the plan manager can remove individual members.
I cancelled but I am still being charged. What should I do?
Confirm that you cancelled through the correct billing platform. If you cancelled on the Spotify website but were billed through Apple, the Apple subscription is still active. Check all possible billing sources and cancel through the correct one.
Does Spotify charge a cancellation fee?
No. There are no cancellation fees. Spotify is a month-to-month service and you can cancel without any penalty.
Can I re-subscribe to Spotify after cancelling?
Yes. You can re-subscribe at any time at spotify.com or through the app. Note that free trials are typically available only for new subscribers.
What statement descriptors should I look for?
Common descriptors include SPOTIFY USA, SPOTIFY AB STOCKHOLM, SPOTIFY USA NEW YORK NY, SPOTIFY USA 877-7781161, APPLE.COM BILL (if billed through Apple), or GOOGLE*SPOTIFY (if billed through Google Play).

Spotify May Show Up On Your Statement As:

SPOTIFY USA SPOTIFY AB STOCKHOLM SPOTIFY USA NEW YORK NY SPOTIFY USA 877-7781161 APPLE.COM BILL GOOGLE*SPOTIFY

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