In today’s world, everyone is always on the lookout for fresh content. YouTube stands out as the platform that truly showcases the best from content creators, both in terms of quantity & quality. If you’re on YouTube Premium, you’ve probably enjoyed features like ad-free videos, offline downloads, or even videos playing in the background.
But, if you’re not using that $12 monthly subscription and want to save some money instead, you can always cancel YouTube Premium. You can do this on Android, iOS, or even directly on the website.
To assist with canceling your subscription, ViralTipsOnline prepared a set of steps you can follow. But first (and this is important), you need to know the right time to go ahead with the cancellation process.
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What is the best time to cancel YouTube Premium?
YouTube Premium is a month-to-month subscription, which means it renews at the end of each billing. They do offer a one-month free trial if you sign up using a Credit card or Debit card. Pretty cool, right?
Now, if you’re thinking about canceling your subscription, pay attention to the billing date. It’s important to deactivate the premium before the cycle ends. This ensures you won’t be charged for the next month.
Here’s the thing—even if you cancel midway through your billing cycle, you still get to enjoy YouTube Premium features until the next billing date arrives. So, no worries there.
And hey, if you’re mostly using your subscription just for YouTube Music, there’s an option for you too! You can cancel YouTube Premium and instead sign up for YouTube Music alone. This way, you can enjoy premium music at a lower cost.
Can you get a refund for YouTube Premium cancellation?
If you’ve purchased YouTube Premium & the services aren’t working as they should, you might be able to get a refund. For instance, let’s say you bought YouTube Premium but still see ads or can’t download Premium videos for offline use. In that case, you’re eligible for a refund.
To get your money back, contact the YouTube support team. They will look into what’s causing the problem (and believe me, they’ll find it!). If they determine you qualify for a refund, they’ll process it. The amount will be returned via the same payment method you used when subscribing.
So, remember, issues with ads or downloads? Reach out to YouTube Support & they’ll handle it.
Steps to Cancel YouTube Premium on Android
- Grab your Android Device. Open the YouTube app. Head to your profile by tapping the Avatar icon in the top right corner.
- Find the Purchases & Membership option. There, you’ll see a list of active YouTube linked to your account.
- Tap on the Active member that you no longer need. Click on the Deactivate button, then proceed to the Cancel option.
- YouTube Premium also offers a freeze feature. You can pause your subscription for up to six months by selecting the Pause option.
- Click Next. Choose a reason for canceling Premium. Finally, hit “Yes, Cancel subscription.”
Steps to Cancel YouTube Premium on iOS Devices
On iOS gadgets like iPads or iPhones, managing & canceling your subscriptions is quite easy since you can see all your active accounts linked to your ID in one spot.
- First, open Settings on your iOS device.
- Click on your Apple ID—that’s the first option you’ll see after the app
- starts Choose a subscription to view all actively subscribed accounts on your device
- Now, look for YouTube Premium
- Tap “cancel subscription” and hit confirm
Steps to Cancel YouTube Premium via Web Browser
Don’t worry if you don’t have a mobile device with you. You can also cancel your YouTube subscription using a desktop browser.
If you bought the subscription through the Google Play Store, you’ll be redirected to the Play Store’s Manage Membership page. The same steps apply to cancel YouTube Premium.
Here’s what you do:
- Open a browser on your desktop. Sign in with your YouTube ID.
- Next, go to the Paid Membership page & click on the Manage Membership option.
- There, you’ll see an option to deactivate Premium. When you click it, you’ll be asked if you want to cancel Premium or just pause it for now (to be honest, both options work).
- If you choose to cancel, you’ll need to select a reason for doing so. Then, just tap on Cancel Subscription. And it’s done!
Wind Up
Buying YouTube Premium has its perks. You can binge-watch all you want without any pesky Ads, but there’s more. You also have access to Premium music & premium videos.
Yet, if your schedule is too tight for you to enjoy Premium, it’s probably best to cancel it. You can use Android, iOS, or websites for that. Just get it again when you have more free time.
YouTube Premium, in addition to cancellation, lets you pause your subscription. You can resume it within six months. I find pausing the billing handy. I resume it whenever I need to.
But if you’re certain that YouTube Premium isn’t for you anymore, simply follow the steps mentioned to cancel it.
