You can cancel Spotify through the app, the website, or your device's subscription settings

Canceling Spotify takes about two minutes and stops your charges immediately. You have three routes: through Spotify's website or app, through your phone's subscription settings (Apple, Google, or Amazon), or by contacting Spotify support if you run into trouble. Your access ends at the end of your current billing cycle, not right away — so if you paid on the 15th, you keep Spotify until the 15th of next month.

The method you use depends on how you signed up. If you created a Spotify account directly, use the website or app. If you subscribed through Apple, Google Play, or Amazon, you may need to cancel through that platform instead, because Spotify cannot process the cancellation on its end.

Key Takeaways

  • Canceling through Spotify's website or app takes two minutes and stops future charges after your current billing period ends.
  • If you subscribed through Apple, Google Play, or Amazon, you must cancel through that platform, not through Spotify itself.
  • Your music access continues until the last day of your paid period, even after you cancel.
  • You can reactivate your account later without losing playlists or saved songs if you rejoin within a certain timeframe.

Canceling through Spotify's website

Go to spotify.com and sign in to your account. Click your profile name in the top right corner and select "Account" from the menu. Scroll down to the "Subscription" section and click "Change plan" or "Cancel subscription," depending on what appears. Spotify will show you a confirmation screen with options to pause your subscription instead — you can choose to cancel outright or pause for up to three months if you want to come back later.

After you confirm the cancellation, you will receive an email confirming the change. Your subscription remains active through the end of your current billing period. If you change your mind before that date, you can reactivate by going back to the same Account page and selecting a plan.

Canceling through the Spotify app

Open Spotify on your phone or computer and tap your profile icon (usually in the top right or bottom left, depending on your device). Select "Account" or "Settings," then look for "Subscription" or "Premium." Tap "Manage subscription" or "Change plan," then choose "Cancel subscription." The app will ask you to confirm and may offer a discount to keep you — you can decline and proceed with cancellation.

The process is the same on iPhone, Android, Mac, and Windows. After cancellation, your account reverts to the free tier (with ads) once your paid period ends, unless you chose to pause instead.

Canceling a subscription through Apple, Google, or Amazon

If you signed up for Spotify through Apple's App Store, Google Play, or Amazon, you must cancel through that platform, not through Spotify itself. Spotify cannot process the cancellation because the payment goes directly to Apple, Google, or Amazon.

On iPhone or iPad (Apple): Open Settings, tap your name at the top, select "Subscriptions," find Spotify, and tap "Cancel Subscription." Confirm the cancellation.

On Android (Google Play): Open Google Play, tap your profile icon, select "Payments and subscriptions," then "Subscriptions." Find Spotify, tap it, and select "Cancel subscription." Confirm the change.

Through Amazon: Go to amazon.com, sign in, and navigate to "Your Account." Select "Memberships and Subscriptions," find Spotify, and click "Cancel Subscription."

After you cancel through any of these platforms, Spotify will send you a confirmation email. Your access continues until the end of your billing period.

What happens after you cancel

Your Spotify account does not disappear — it converts to the free tier, which includes ads between songs and lower sound quality. You keep your playlists, saved songs, and followers. You can still listen to music on the free plan, just with the limitations that come with it.

If you decide to return to Premium later, your account and all your data will be waiting. Spotify does not delete free accounts, so you can pause for months or years and come back whenever you want. If you reactivate Premium, you start a new billing cycle from that date.

If you cannot find the cancel option

Some accounts, particularly those created through third-party services or very old accounts, may not show a cancel button in the usual places. If you cannot find the subscription section after following the steps above, contact Spotify support through the Help page at support.spotify.com. Select "Account and login," then "Subscription," and choose "I want to cancel my subscription." Spotify support can cancel the account for you and confirm the change by email.

You can also reach support through the app by tapping your profile, selecting "Help," and describing your issue. Response times vary, but Spotify typically replies within one to two business days.

Pausing instead of canceling

Spotify offers a pause option that stops your charges for up to three months without canceling your account. This is useful if you want to take a break but plan to return. When you pause, your Premium features freeze — you cannot use them during the pause period, but your account and playlists stay intact. After the pause ends, your subscription automatically resumes unless you cancel or pause again.

To pause, follow the same steps as canceling but select "Pause subscription" instead of "Cancel subscription." You can pause up to three times per year, and each pause lasts up to three months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I lose my playlists and saved songs if I cancel?

No. Your playlists, saved songs, and followers stay in your account even after you cancel. If you rejoin Premium later, everything will be there. During the free tier, you can still see and listen to your playlists, but you cannot create new ones or add songs to existing ones.

Can I get a refund for the current month after I cancel?

Spotify does not issue refunds for partial months. You keep access through the end of your billing period, so you are not charged again after cancellation. If you cancel on the 20th of a month and your billing date is the 15th, you have access until the 15th of next month.

What is the difference between canceling and pausing?

Canceling ends your Premium subscription and converts your account to the free tier with ads. Pausing stops your charges for up to three months but keeps your Premium features frozen — you cannot use them during the pause. After the pause ends, your subscription resumes automatically unless you cancel or pause again.

Will Spotify try to stop me from canceling?

Spotify may offer a discount or show you a pause option before you confirm cancellation, but you can decline and proceed. There is no penalty for canceling, and you can rejoin whenever you want.

How long does it take for the cancellation to go through?

Cancellation is instant, but your access continues through the end of your current billing period. You will receive a confirmation email within a few minutes of canceling.