Cancel, pause or change a subscription on Google Play - Android (2024)

Subscriptions on Google Play are for an indefinite term, and you’ll be charged at the beginning of each billing cycle according to your subscription terms (for example, weekly, annually or another period), unless you unsubscribe.

Make sure to sign in to the Google Account that has your subscriptions.

Cancel a subscription

You can use our self-help flow to cancel a subscription.

Cancel a subscription

Important: When you uninstall the app, your subscription won't cancel.

Tip: If you have a subscription with an app and the appgets removed from Google Play, your future subscription will be cancelled. Your past subscriptions can’t be refunded, with some exceptions, as specified in this article or in Google Play’s refund policies.

Any apps that you installed from Play Pass and their data will remain on your device.

For content that you obtained via Play Pass:

• Paid apps willpromptyou tobuy the app or subscribe to Play Pass.
• In-app purchases will be removed, butavailable for individual purchase.
• Ads will reappear in apps where they were removed.
• If you join Play Pass again, all this content will be unlocked again.

Prepaid plans last for a limited time, so you don’t need to cancel them. They automatically expire at the end of the billing period.

If your prepaid plan hasn’t been used, you can request a refund for it. Learn more about refunds on Google Play.

To cancel an unused prepaid subscription plan:

1. On your Android device, go to subscriptions on Google Play.
2. Select the subscription or prepaid plan that you want to cancel.
3. Tap Cancel subscription.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Tip: If you can’t find your subscription, it may be on a different account. You may try to switch between accounts.

For information on subscription refunds, including prepaid plans, learn more about refunds on Google Play.

Pause a subscription

You can resume your subscription at any time.

1. On your Android device, go to subscriptions on Google Play.
2. Select the subscription that you want to restart.
3. Tap Resume.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

When your subscription renews, the same payment method that you used to buy the subscription will be charged. Renewals may start 24 hours before each subscription period starts.

1. On your Android device, go to subscriptions on Google Play.
2. Select the subscription that you want to update.
3. Tap Manage Update.
4. To update your payment method, follow the on-screen instructions.

If your payment method is declined or has insufficient funds, your subscription may be cancelled. Add a backup payment method or set up your subscription again.

If the app developers allow, you can switch from a prepaid plan to a recurring subscription or from a recurring subscription to a prepaid plan.

When you switch, payments are processed immediately. Any days left on active subscriptions or plans are added to the new subscription.

Tip: You can check if your subscription is recurring or a prepaid plan when you sign in to Subscriptions.

To change a prepaid subscription plan if allowed by developers:

1. Open the Google Play app .
2. Make sure that you’re signed in to the correct Google Account.
3. Find and open the app that offers to upgrade from a prepaid plan to a subscription or downgrade from a subscription to a prepaid plan.
4. Tap Manage subscription.
5. Select the new plan that you want to change to.
6. Select a supported payment method.
7. Tap Buy or Subscribe.