How to Cancel Spotify Premium
Spotify is one of the world’s most popular music subscription services, offering users access to a vast library of songs. Many people choose to upgrade to Spotify Premium, as it offers ad-free music, superior sound quality and facilitates offline listening.
If you’re trying to cut down on spending or want to try a new music streaming service, you’ll need to cancel Spotify Premium. Find out how to cancel your subscription without any headaches in our complete guide.
What are Spotify’s available plans?
Spotify has four available plans for premium subscribers. Each offers benefits, and the one you choose depends on whether you want to share with others or are a student. As you can see, each plan comes at different price points:
How to cancel your subscription on the Spotify website:
- Access Your Spotify Account: First, you’ll need to log in to your Spotify account. Visit Spotify and click on “Log In” at the top right corner. Use your email/username and password to access the account.
- Go to Your Account Page: Once you’re logged in, click on your profile icon in the top right corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear, and you’ll see an “Account” option. Click on it to visit the overview page.
- View Your Plan: On the account overview page, scroll down until you find the “Your Plan” section. Here, you’ll see details about your current subscription, including the type of plan you’re on and the renewal date.
- Change Your Plan: You can click the “Change Plan” button to show you available Spotify subscriptions.
- Click Cancel Premium: Click on the “Spotify Free” option, which is Spotify’s free tier with ads and limited features. Next to the free option, you’ll see a “Cancel Premium” button. Click on it, and Spotify will send you a confirmation message.
- Confirm Your Cancellation: Spotify might offer some incentives or ask for your feedback. If you’re ready to cancel your premium account, confirm the decision. At the end of your current billing cycle, your subscription will revert to the free version. Spotify will also send an email that serves as proof of your cancellation.
Cancelling a Spotify Premium Subscription through the app
If you prefer using your mobile device to manage subscriptions, you can also cancel through the app using the following steps:
- Open the Spotify app and log in if necessary.
- Tap the “Home” icon at the bottom of the screen, then use the gear (settings) icon in the top right corner. Scroll down until you find the “Account” option.
- Just like on the desktop, you need to find the “Your Plan” section. Once you access it, you can view details about your current subscription, including the next billing date.
- Use the “Change Plan” option and find the “Spotify Free” option. You’ll then be able to cancel your premium subscription. Spotify will ask you to confirm the decision and might offer some incentives.
- Once you’ve confirmed the cancellation, you’ll move onto a free account once your billing cycle ends.
Cancelling Spotify Premium with Google Play or iOS
You can also subscribe to Spotify Premium using third-party services, including Google Play and iTunes. The cancellation process is a bit different, but most people find it easy.
- Cancelling Through iTunes
- Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap on your name at the top of the screen.
- Select “Subscriptions.”
- Find and tap on your Spotify subscription.
- Tap “Cancel Subscription” and confirm your cancellation.
- Cancelling Through Google Play
- Open the Google Play Store on your Android device.
- Tap on your profile icon in the top right corner.
- Select “Payments & subscriptions.”
- Tap on “Subscriptions” and find Spotify in the list.
- Tap “Cancel subscription” and follow the prompts to confirm.
After cancelling through iTunes or Google Play, you’ll receive a confirmation email from Apple or Google, depending on the platform you used.
What happens when I cancel Spotify Premium?
If you cancel your Spotify subscription in the middle of a billing cycle, you’ll retain access to all of the features until your next payment is due. Once you downgrade, you’ll still be able to use some features, but the free tier works differently:
- Ads: You can listen to songs but won’t have an ad-free experience.
- Offline Listening: You won’t be able to download songs and listen to them offline.
- Sound Quality: Streaming quality will drop from the Premium standard to the free tier’s level.
- Playlists: Your playlists and saved music will be accessible only in shuffle mode.
What if I can’t cancel my Spotify Premium subscription?
If you’re struggling to cancel your Spotify Premium plan, it could be because you’re not using the correct account. Make sure you check your details and contact customer support if needed. Spotify has a dedicated customer support centre and a community of fans who can answer any questions.
How can I subscribe to Spotify but avoid shock charges?
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