Will I lose my playlists if I cancel Spotify Premium?

No. Playlists, library, followers, and listening history all stay. You just lose ad-free listening, offline downloads, and higher bitrate.

Can I cancel Spotify in the app?

No. The mobile app intentionally has no cancel button. You must use spotify.com/account in a browser.

Does Spotify refund unused time?

Only within 14 days of upgrade if you haven't streamed. Otherwise you keep Premium until the billing period ends, then auto-revert to free.

How do I cancel Spotify if billed through Apple or Google?

Cancel on the platform: Apple Settings → Subscriptions, or Play Store → Subscriptions. Spotify can't cancel third-party billing.

Guide · Updated June 2026

How to cancel Spotify Premium

TL;DR

• Cancel at spotify.com/account — the mobile app has no cancel button.
• Playlists, library, and followers all stay. You just drop back to free + ads.
• Billed via Apple or Google? Cancel on that platform instead.
• Premium runs until end of billing period — no prorated refund.

Step 1 — Open spotify.com/account in a browser

Sign in with the email Spotify sends receipts to. The cancel option only appears on web — the mobile app hides it on purpose.

Step 2 — Click 'Available plans' or 'Change plan'

Scroll to the bottom of your current plan card and click Cancel Premium. Spotify offers a 3-month discount — decline unless you actually want it.

Step 3 — Confirm

Click Yes, Cancel. You'll keep Premium until your next billing date, then drop to the free tier automatically. Library and playlists stay intact.

If you're on Family or Duo

Only the plan owner can cancel. Other members get an email when the plan ends. They can sign up for their own Free or Premium account without losing anything.

Frequently asked

Can I pause Spotify Premium instead of cancelling?

No native pause exists. Closest equivalent is downgrading to free, then re-subscribing later — everything carries over.

What happens to downloaded songs?

Offline downloads stop working immediately when you drop to free. The files are still in the app, but locked.

Does cancelling affect my Spotify Wrapped?

No. Wrapped counts your listening from a free or premium account.

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