How to cancel YouTube Premium
This guide shows how to cancel, unsubscribe from, or stop your YouTube Premium 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 | ~3 minutes |
| Cancel via | Website, App |
| Category | Streaming |
| Official page | YouTube Premium cancel page |
How to cancel YouTube Premium: 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 YouTube Premium.
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 YouTube Premium, 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 YouTube Premium, 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 YouTube Premium (web / account)
- Go to youtube.com/paid_memberships and sign in (or App → profile → Purchases and memberships).
- Click Manage membership on YouTube Premium.
- Select Deactivate (Cancel).
- Optionally choose Pause for up to 6 months instead of cancelling.
- Confirm — Premium runs until the end of the current cycle.
Open YouTube Premium’s cancel page →
⚠️ Watch out for
- Bought on iPhone? Cancel in iOS Settings → your name → Subscriptions instead, or Google can’t stop the charge.
- Family plan managers cancel for the whole group.
How to cancel YouTube Premium — FAQ
Can I pause YouTube Premium?
Yes, for up to 6 months. Billing stops while paused and resumes automatically unless you cancel.
How do I cancel YouTube Premium on iPhone or Android?
If you signed up directly, you can cancel YouTube Premium 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 YouTube Premium app does not stop the billing.
How do I unsubscribe from YouTube Premium without being charged again?
Cancel before your next renewal date. YouTube Premium 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 YouTube Premium 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 YouTube Premium 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 YouTube Premium?
Turn off auto-renewal or cancel first so no new charges occur. For money already taken, request a refund from YouTube Premium (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 YouTube Premium 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.