YouTube Premium subscriptions automatically renew every month. This comprehensive guide covers all methods to cancel YouTube Premium based on how you subscribed — whether directly through YouTube, Google Play, Apple App Store, or other methods.
Key Information: Canceling stops future charges but you can continue using Premium benefits until the end of your current billing period. Your watch history and preferences are saved even after cancellation.
1. Canceling via YouTube Website
For subscriptions made directly through YouTube/Google:
- Visit www.youtube.com and log in to your Google account
- Click your profile picture in the top right → YouTube Studio or directly go to youtube.com/paid_memberships
- Under Memberships, find YouTube Premium and click Manage membership
- Select Cancel membership and follow the prompts to confirm
Note: You will keep Premium features like ad-free viewing, background play, and offline downloads until the current billing cycle ends.
2. Canceling via YouTube Mobile App
The app will redirect you to manage your subscription:
- Open the YouTube app
- Tap your profile picture → Subscriptions or Purchases and memberships
- Select YouTube Premium
- Tap Manage and follow cancellation steps
3. Canceling via Google Play (Android)
For subscriptions purchased through Google Play Store:
- Open Google Play Store app
- Tap your profile icon → Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions
- Select YouTube Premium
- Tap Cancel subscription and confirm your choice
To Cancel Google Pay Autopay:
- Open Google Pay app
- Go to Autopay or Payment methods
- Find and remove YouTube Premium mandate
4. Canceling via Apple App Store (iOS)
For subscriptions made through iPhone or iPad:
- Open Settings app
- Tap your name at the top → Subscriptions
- Select YouTube Premium
- Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm
5. Canceling via Family Plan or Other Methods
If you are on a YouTube Premium Family or Student plan:
- The family manager must cancel the plan from their account
- Check payment method in Google Account settings
- Contact support if you are not the plan manager
Critical: Canceling a Family Plan affects all members. Individual members cannot cancel separately.
6. Canceling Bank-Linked Autopay
If charges continue after cancellation:
- Log in to your bank's internet banking or mobile app
- Go to Standing Instructions / Auto Debit Mandates
- Find YouTube/Google Premium and cancel the mandate
- Contact your bank support for immediate help
Important Notes
- Refunds: YouTube/Google generally does not offer refunds for partial months
- Access: You keep all Premium features until the billing period ends
- Verification: Always check your confirmation email and Google Account subscriptions page
- India Plans: Individual (₹129/month), Family (₹179/month), Student (₹79/month)
Troubleshooting
If Autopay Still Deducts Money:
- Verify cancellation in Google Account
- Check active bank mandates or Google Play subscriptions
- Contact Google/YouTube support and dispute the charge
If You Can't Find Cancel Option:
- Ensure you are logged into the correct Google account
- Check if subscribed through family plan or third-party
- Try desktop website version
Contacting YouTube/Google Support
- Help Center: support.google.com/youtube
- Account Settings: Visit your Google Account subscriptions page
- Twitter: @YouTube or @TeamYouTube
Alternatives to Canceling
- Downgrade: Switch from Family to Individual plan
- Pause: Some regions allow pausing membership
- Remove Payment Method: Delete saved card after cancellation
Consider switching to a cheaper plan or sharing a Family plan with others instead of fully canceling to save costs.
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