Spotify Premium offers a fantastic ad-free listening experience and high-quality audio, but circumstances change. Maybe you have found a better value elsewhere, your budget needs tightening, or you simply do not use the service as much as you expected. If you are looking to cancel Spotify Premium, the process is straightforward and can be completed in just a few minutes. This guide will walk you through every method, whether you use a browser, the desktop app, or your mobile device.
Understanding Your Spotify Subscription
Before you cancel, it helps to understand how your subscription works. Spotify Premium is managed through your Spotify account, but the payment often routes through a third-party provider like Apple, Google, or your web browser. This means you might need to cancel through the platform you used to sign up. For example, if you subscribed on an iPhone, you manage the cancellation via the Apple ID settings. If you signed up directly on Spotify’s website, you handle it through Spotify’s dashboard.
How to Cancel Spotify Premium on the Web
The easiest method for most users is through a web browser on a computer. This interface gives you a clear view of your account status and subscription details. Follow these steps to cancel Spotify Premium on the website.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Log into your Spotify account on a computer and navigate to the home page.
Click your profile picture in the top-right corner and select "Account" from the dropdown menu.
Scroll down to the "Subscriptions" section and click "Manage" next to your Premium subscription.
You will be taken to the Spotify Payments page. Click the "Cancel Premium" button.
Confirm your reason for canceling and then hit "Confirm Cancellation."
Cancelling via Mobile App
If you prefer using your phone, the process is just as simple. The key is to navigate to the settings within the Spotify app or your phone's system settings, depending on how the subscription is managed.
Using the Spotify App
Open the Spotify app on your phone and tap your profile icon in the bottom-right corner.
Tap "Account" and then scroll down to tap "Manage Premium."
Select "Cancel Premium" and follow the prompts to confirm.
Checking Your Phone Settings
If the option within the app is greyed out or unavailable, your subscription is likely managed by your phone's operating system.
Go to your phone’s Settings.
For iPhone, tap "App Store" and then tap your Apple ID. For Android, tap "Google" and then "Payments & subscriptions."
Find "Subscriptions," locate Spotify, and tap "Cancel Subscription."
What Happens After You Cancel
Once you successfully cancel, you will immediately lose the benefits of Spotify Premium, such as offline downloads and super high-quality audio. However, you will retain access to the service until your current billing period ends. For instance, if you cancel on the 15th of the month, you can still use Premium features for the rest of that month. After that date, your account will revert to the free version of Spotify, which includes advertisements and limited skips.
Managing Your Music Offline
A common concern when learning how to cancel Spotify Premium is what happens to your downloaded songs. Any music you saved for offline listening on Premium will no longer be accessible once the subscription ends. You will need to delete these files from your device to free up storage space. If you decide to resubscribe later, you can simply download the tracks again. Just keep in mind that you will need an active Premium status to access the download feature.
