If you’re looking to cancel your Spotify Premium subscription, whether to switch to the free tier or simply stop the service, the process is straightforward.
Follow these step-by-step instructions to ensure that your cancellation goes smoothly.
This guide covers all possible methods, including desktop, mobile app, and third-party services such as Google Play.
1. Cancelling Spotify Premium on the Desktop Website
If you’re using a computer, the easiest way to cancel your Spotify Premium is through the web portal.
Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Log into Your Spotify Account
Start by visiting the Spotify website. At the top right corner, click on the Log In button.
Enter your username or email and password to access your account.
Step 2: Access Your Account Page
Once you’re logged in, click on your profile picture located in the top-right corner.
A drop-down menu will appear; select Account from the options. This will take you to your account overview page.
Step 3: Go to the “Your Plan” Section
Scroll down to find the Your Plan section.
Here, you’ll see details about your current subscription, including your plan type (Premium or Free) and the next renewal date.
Step 4: Change Your Plan
Click the Change Plan button. This will show you different Spotify subscription options.
Select Spotify Free, the ad-supported plan that comes with limited features.
Step 5: Cancel Premium
Next, you’ll see a button labeled Cancel Premium. Click on it to begin the cancellation process.
A confirmation window will pop up.
Step 6: Confirm Cancellation
Spotify might offer you a special promotion or ask for feedback.
If you’re sure about cancelling, confirm your choice.
After confirming, your subscription will downgrade to Spotify Free at the end of your current billing cycle.
Step 7: Confirmation Email
Spotify will send you an email confirming your cancellation.
This email serves as proof that you’ve successfully cancelled your Premium subscription.
2. Cancelling Spotify Premium Through the Mobile App
If you prefer to use your smartphone or tablet to manage subscriptions, you can cancel your Premium account directly from the Spotify app.
Here’s how:
Step 1: Open the Spotify App
Launch the Spotify app on your device.
Log into your account if you aren’t logged in already.
Step 2: Navigate to Settings
Tap on the Home icon at the bottom of the screen.
Then, tap on the gear icon in the top-right corner to open Settings.
Step 3: Access Your Account Information
Scroll down and tap Account under the Settings menu.
This will open the account management section.
Step 4: View Your Plan
Under the Your Plan section, you’ll see details of your current subscription.
Tap on Change Plan.
Step 5: Switch to Spotify Free
Select Spotify Free from the available options.
You will be prompted to confirm your decision to cancel the Premium subscription.
Step 6: Confirm Your Cancellation
Confirm your cancellation when prompted. Spotify may offer special deals or request feedback at this point.
If you’re certain you want to cancel, confirm the action.
Step 7: Return to Free Account
Your account will automatically switch to the free plan at the end of the current billing cycle.
3. Cancelling Spotify Premium via iTunes (For Apple Devices)
If you subscribed to Spotify Premium through iTunes, you’ll need to cancel it through your Apple account.
Here’s the procedure:
Step 1: Open Settings
Go to the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
Step 2: Access Subscriptions
At the top of the screen, tap your name to open your Apple ID settings.
Then, tap Subscriptions.
Step 3: Find Your Spotify Subscription
Scroll through your list of subscriptions and tap on Spotify.
Step 4: Cancel Subscription
Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm the action.
You’ll receive an email from Apple confirming your cancellation.
4. Cancelling Spotify Premium via Google Play (For Android Devices)
For users who subscribed through Google Play, the cancellation process is slightly different.
Follow these steps:
Step 1: Open Google Play Store
Open the Google Play Store on your Android device.
Step 2: Navigate to Your Profile
Tap on the profile icon located at the top right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Open Payments & Subscriptions
From the menu, select Payments & Subscriptions and then tap on Subscriptions.
Step 4: Select Spotify
Find Spotify in your list of subscriptions and tap on it.
Step 5: Cancel Subscription
Tap Cancel Subscription and follow the on-screen prompts to confirm the cancellation. You’ll receive a confirmation email from Google.
5. What Happens After You Cancel Spotify Premium?
Once you cancel your Spotify Premium subscription, the following will occur:
Continued Access Until the End of Your Billing Cycle
You will retain access to all Premium features until your next billing cycle is due.
This means you can continue to enjoy ad-free listening, offline playback, and high-quality streaming until your current payment period ends.
Downgrading to Spotify Free
Once your subscription expires, your account will automatically downgrade to Spotify Free, and you will lose access to Premium features:
- Ads: You will hear ads between songs.
- Offline Listening: Downloaded music for offline listening will no longer be available.
- Sound Quality: Streaming quality will be reduced to the lower quality available to free users.
- Shuffle-Only Mode: You will only be able to listen to playlists and albums on shuffle, and you won’t have control over playback order.