Cancel or change a subscription on Google Play
Subscriptions on Google Play renew automatically unless you unsubscribe. If you don't want the subscription for your magazine, newsstand content (e.g. the New York Times), streaming service, or other app to renew, you can cancel the subscription on Google Play. You can also change the payment method used for a subscription or membership. Sometimes you can also change the subscription frequency.
Cancel a subscription
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Play Store
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- Tap Menu
Subscriptions.
- Tap the subscription you want to cancel.
- Tap Cancel subscription.
- Follow the onscreen instructions.
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Subscriptions.Important: Uninstalling an app will not automatically stop your subscription. You must cancel your subscription to end your subscription. If you uninstall the app without canceling your subscription, you will still be charged. If an app you've purchased a subscription for is removed from Google Play, your future subscription will be automatically canceled but past subscriptions will not be refunded.
Access after you cancel
When you cancel a subscription you will still have access to your subscription for the remainder of time you have already paid for.
For example, if you purchased a one-year subscription on Jan. 1 for $10 and decide to cancel your subscription on July 1, you will have access to the subscription until Dec. 31. But you will not be charged another yearly subscription of $10 the following Jan. 1.
Restart or restore a subscription
If your subscription is cancelled but still active:
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Play Store
- Tap Menu
- Tap the subscription you want to restore.
- Tap Restore.
- Follow the onscreen instructions.
The option to restore may not be available for all apps.
If your subscription is cancelled and has expired:
If you cancelled your subscription and the remaining time on your subscription has expired, set up your subscription again.
Refunds for subscriptions
For information on subscription refunds, see returns and refunds on Google Play
Manage your subscriptions
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Play Store
- Tap Menu
By default the same payment method you used to purchase the subscription will be charged for renewals. Renewals may take place 24 hours before each subscription period starts. To change or update the payment method used:
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Play Store
- Tap Menu
- Find the subscription you want to update and choose from the following:
- For active subscriptions, tap Manage.
- To fix an issue with your payment method, tap Update.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to update your payment method.
If your payment method is declined or has insufficient funds, your subscription may be cancelled. If this happens, you can add a backup payment method, or set up your subscription again.
Some apps may offer the ability to change an existing subscription, like upgrading from a monthly to a yearly subscription. When this is available, you'll see a "Change subscription" screen that outlines the details of your current plan and the new plan. After changing subscriptions, you'll receive a confirmation email with the details.
