How to Cancel Spotify Student
Spotify Student is a discounted Premium plan that requires annual verification of student status. Cancel through the Spotify website. If verification fails, you are automatically moved to the full-price plan.
Steps verified March 2026
Quick Facts
Monthly cost
£5.99/mo
£71.88/year
Cancel online?
Yes
Pause option?
No
Refund policy
No refunds for partial billing periods. You revert to the free tier on cancellation.
After cancellation
All playlists, saved songs, and listening history are preserved on the free tier.
What to Watch Out For
- Cannot cancel through the Spotify mobile app, requiring a web browser
- If student verification fails, Spotify auto-upgrades you to the full-price plan without prominent notice
Direct Debit & Billing Warnings
- If you do not re-verify your student status annually, Spotify automatically charges you the full Premium price.
Cancellation Steps
Go directly to Spotify Student cancellation pageGo to spotify.com/account
Sign in with your student Spotify account.
Click "Available plans"
Navigate to the plan management section.
Click "Cancel Premium"
Select the cancel option.
Confirm
You revert to free Spotify at the end of the billing period.
Tips & Things to Know
- Student verification is required annually — if not verified, you are charged full price.
- The student plan also includes Hulu and Showtime in the US (not available in the UK).
- If you graduate, consider the standard Premium plan before auto-upgrade to full price.
Your Consumer Rights
- You have a 14-day cooling-off period for new subscriptions under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
- Auto-upgrading to a higher price without clear consent may breach the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I do not verify my student status?
Spotify automatically moves you to the full-price Premium plan if verification fails or expires.
Can I cancel Spotify Student in the app?
No. Cancel at spotify.com/account in a web browser.
Do I keep my playlists after cancelling?
Yes. All playlists, saved songs, and listening history are preserved on the free tier.
How long can I use the student discount?
Up to 4 years, with annual reverification of your student status.
What if I graduate during my subscription?
Cancel the student plan before your next verification. Otherwise you may be charged full price automatically.
Annual Cost
£71.88
per year for Spotify Student
Cancelling saves you this every year
