How to cancel Xbox Game Pass
This guide shows how to cancel, unsubscribe from, or stop your Xbox Game Pass subscription — on iPhone, Android or the web — and how to turn off auto-renewal so you're not charged again.
| Difficulty | Easy — A couple of clicks online. |
|---|---|
| Time needed | ~4 minutes |
| Cancel via | Website, Console |
| Category | Gaming |
| Official page | Xbox Game Pass cancel page |
How to cancel Xbox Game Pass: step-by-step
The cancel button only exists where the charge comes from. Check your card statement: APPLE.COM/BILL → use Apple, GOOGLE * → use Google Play, otherwise you were billed directly by Xbox Game Pass.
Billed through an app store? Tap to expand the right steps:
Subscribed on an iPhone or iPad? Cancel via the App Store
- Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad and tap your name at the top.
- Tap Subscriptions.
- Tap Xbox Game Pass, then tap Cancel Subscription and confirm.
- No "Cancel" button here means you were not billed through Apple — use the direct method above.
Subscribed on Android? Cancel via Google Play
- Open the Google Play Store app and tap your profile icon (top right).
- Tap Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions.
- Select Xbox Game Pass, then tap Cancel subscription and follow the prompts.
- On a computer you can do the same at play.google.com/store/account/subscriptions.
More detail: cancelling on iPhone · on Android
Cancel directly on Xbox Game Pass (web / account)
- Sign in at account.microsoft.com/services with the Microsoft account that owns the subscription.
- Find Xbox Game Pass → Manage.
- Select Cancel subscription (or Turn off recurring billing).
- Follow the prompts and confirm.
- Confirm recurring billing now shows as off.
Open Xbox Game Pass’s cancel page →
⚠️ Watch out for
- Prepaid/converted codes can change cancel behavior — turning off recurring billing is the reliable step.
- You keep access until the paid time runs out.
How to cancel Xbox Game Pass — FAQ
What’s the difference between cancelling and turning off recurring billing?
Turning off recurring billing stops future charges while letting you use the time you paid for — usually the best option.
How do I cancel Xbox Game Pass on iPhone or Android?
If you signed up directly, you can cancel Xbox Game Pass from any phone or computer browser in your account settings. If you subscribed through the Apple App Store or Google Play, cancel in that store's Subscriptions screen instead — deleting the Xbox Game Pass app does not stop the billing.
How do I unsubscribe from Xbox Game Pass without being charged again?
Cancel before your next renewal date. Xbox Game Pass keeps your access until the end of the period you've already paid for, and once cancellation is confirmed you won't be billed again. Turning off auto-renewal has the same effect.
Can I cancel Xbox Game Pass without logging in or without account access?
If you can't log in, recover your account first — or cancel where you're billed. The Apple App Store, Google Play or PayPal can stop the payment even without Xbox Game Pass account access. As a last resort, ask your bank to block the recurring charge.
How do I get a refund or stop being charged by Xbox Game Pass?
Turn off auto-renewal or cancel first so no new charges occur. For money already taken, request a refund from Xbox Game Pass (or from Apple/Google if you were billed there). If they refuse and you cancelled in time, dispute the charge with your bank.
Still being charged?
If Xbox Game Pass won’t let you cancel, send a certified cancellation letter (it’s legally binding), then dispute the charge with your bank and file an FTC complaint.
Last reviewed June 2026. Steps can change — confirm on the service’s official site.