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How to cancel subscriptions on Google Play

To cancel a Google Play subscription, open Google Play on your Android device, go to subscriptions, select the plan you want to stop, and tap Cancel subscription. Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm.

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Steps to cancel subscriptions on Google Play

  1. On your Android device, go to subscriptions in Google Play.
  2. Select the subscription you want to cancel.
  3. Tap Cancel subscription.
  4. Follow the instructions.

Before you cancel

  • Refunds: If your prepaid plan has not been used, you can request a refund for it.
  • For UPI Autopay users in India, canceled subscriptions may show as active on Payments Center until the end of the billing period, and the payment method cannot be removed until the billing cycle ends.
  • Prepaid plans expire automatically at the end of the billing period and do not need to be canceled.
  • If you cannot find your subscription, ensure you are signed in to the correct Google Account.

Questions people ask

Does uninstalling the app cancel my Google Play subscription?

Uninstalling the app does not cancel your subscription. You must open subscriptions in Google Play, select the app, and tap Cancel subscription.

Why does my canceled UPI AutoPay still show as active?

For UPI AutoPay users in India, canceled subscriptions may show as active on Payments Center until the end of the billing period. The payment method cannot be removed until that billing cycle ends.

How to cancel subscription on Google Play and get refund?

If your prepaid plan has not been used, you can request a refund for it. Prepaid plans expire automatically at the end of the billing period and do not need to be canceled.

Why can I not find my subscription in Google Play?

Ensure you are signed in to the correct Google Account. If you have multiple accounts, check the subscriptions list under each one.

Can I pause my Google Play subscription instead of cancelling?

Some apps let you pause your subscription at the end of your current billing period. Available pause durations range from one week to three months.

Last checked on against support.google.com (official). Apps change their menus; if a step looks different, the option is usually nearby.

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