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How to cancel Youtube Music
YouTube Music Premium uses a six-step web cancellation flow for direct billing. Apple and Google Play purchases must be managed with that billing provider.
Last verified August 24, 2026 · Independent, not affiliated
15EasyCancellation score
PATH AT A GLANCE6 steps
MethodOnline or billing store
Required noticeCancel before the next billing date.
Early termination feeNo cancellation fee stated.
Equipment returnNone
Problems you may run into
These warnings come from the company’s published cancellation process. Prepare for them before you contact support or start the online steps.
Deletion is not cancellation
Removing an app, deleting a profile, returning equipment, or stopping payment may not terminate the subscription.
Cutoff can trigger another charge
Cancel before the next billing date.
Cancellation is not a refund
Partial current periods and prepaid plans generally are not refunded through ordinary cancellation. Apple handles Apple refunds; other eligibility can be requested from YouTube Support.
EXACT CHECKLIST
Cancellation steps
Tips and warnings
These warnings come from the company’s current rules. Our tips help you avoid common mistakes. Warnings are based on the company’s published process and our practical review.
- 01From the companyOfficial warning
The direct flow includes Deactivate, Continue to cancel, a reason screen, and a final Yes, cancel.
- 02From the companyOfficial warning
Apple and Google Play subscriptions use their own account settings.
- 03From the companyOfficial warning
Pausing is temporary and is not the same as cancelling.
- 04Practical tipMatch the charge first
Confirm that Youtube Music or the billing partner in this guide matches the charge on your statement.
- 05Practical tipScreenshot the starting status
Capture the active plan, next billing date, and billing provider before making changes.
- 06Practical tipUse the direct link
Use the direct link in this guide. Avoid search ads and services that charge to cancel for you.
Fees, deadlines and what happens next
When billing stops
Benefits continue until the end of the current billing period; future charges stop unless you resubscribe.
Refund policy
Partial current periods and prepaid plans generally are not refunded through ordinary cancellation. Apple handles Apple refunds; other eligibility can be requested from YouTube Support.
What proof to keep
Billing provider • Cancellation status • Billing-period end date • Confirmation
If the company keeps charging
- Confirm the cancellation date and save your proof.
- Contact the company using the link or number above.
- Ask for written confirmation and a refund when appropriate.
- If unresolved, contact your payment provider promptly about dispute options.
Cancellation FAQs
What is the fastest way to cancel Youtube Music?
Start with the cancellation link above. Follow this order: 1) Identify the billing provider; 2) Open membership management; 3) Deactivate; 4) Give a reason; 5) Confirm cancellation; 6) Verify the status. Do not leave after merely submitting a request—continue until you can see an effective date or receive confirmation.
What should I prepare before cancelling Youtube Music?
Have the account holder’s name, account number, billing email or service address, and requested end date ready. Check the company name on your statement so you use the correct billing route. The direct flow includes Deactivate, Continue to cancel, a reason screen, and a final Yes, cancel. Apple and Google Play subscriptions use their own account settings.
When should I cancel Youtube Music, and when will billing stop?
Timing rule: Cancel before the next billing date. Billing outcome: Benefits continue until the end of the current billing period; future charges stop unless you resubscribe. Act before the stated cutoff, save the displayed end date, and check the next statement rather than assuming the request stopped an already scheduled charge.
Will Youtube Music charge a fee or give me a refund?
Cancellation fee or remaining balance: No cancellation fee stated. Refund rule: Partial current periods and prepaid plans generally are not refunded through ordinary cancellation. Apple handles Apple refunds; other eligibility can be requested from YouTube Support. Ask the company to state the final charge and refund separately in writing; cancellation alone does not automatically create a refund.
How do I prove that I cancelled Youtube Music?
Keep billing provider, cancellation status, billing-period end date, confirmation. Save copies outside the company’s app or account in case access disappears. Your proof should show the request date, effective date, affected service, and confirmation or reference number.
What should I do if Youtube Music keeps charging me?
First compare the charge date with the saved effective date. Contact Youtube Music using the link or contact details above and send one clear timeline: cancellation request, confirmation, promised end date, and new charge. Ask for written correction and a refund. If the company does not resolve it, promptly give the same evidence to your payment provider and ask about its dispute deadline.