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

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 canceled. Your past subscriptions can’t be refunded, with some exceptions as specified in this article or in Google Play’s refund policies.

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

For content 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 you want to cancel.
3. Tap Cancel subscription.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Important: If you select this option, your subscription is immediately canceled and you lose access to the content.

If you are based in Israel, you can also choose to cancel your subscription with immediate effect and request a partial refund. To cancel immediately, follow the cancellation instructions above and select the option to cancel immediately and request a partial refund, then complete the required steps. If you choose this option, your subscription will be immediately canceled and you will lose access to the content. Your partial refund will be prorated based on the days left on the subscription.

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 anytime.

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

When your subscription renews, the same payment method 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 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 on 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 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 you want to change to.
6. Select a supported payment method.
7. Tap Buy or Subscribe.