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How to Cancel YouTube Premium

YouTube Premium removes ads and enables background play. Cancellation is done through your Google account and takes effect at the end of your billing cycle.

Moderate
~4 minutes
Streaming

Steps verified March 2026

Quick Facts

Pricing (all plans)

Student
£7.49/mo
Individual
£12.99/mo
Family
£22.99/mo
Highest tier = £275.88/year

Cancel online?

Yes

Pause option?

Yes

Refund policy

No refunds. Access continues until the end of the billing period.

After cancellation

Your YouTube account, watch history, playlists, and uploads are unaffected. Only Premium features (ad-free, downloads, background play) are removed.

What to Watch Out For

  • Shows a "pause instead?" option prominently while making the actual cancel link smaller
  • Lists all Premium benefits you are losing with a confirmshaming message

Cancellation Steps

Go directly to YouTube Premium cancellation page
1

Go to youtube.com/paid_memberships

Sign in to your Google account and visit the paid memberships page.

2

Click "Manage Membership"

Find your YouTube Premium membership and click "Manage membership".

3

Click "Deactivate"

Select "Deactivate" and then choose "Continue to cancel".

4

Select a reason and confirm

Choose a cancellation reason and click "Yes, cancel" to confirm.

Tips & Things to Know

  • If you subscribed through Apple, you need to cancel via your iPhone Settings > Subscriptions.
  • YouTube Music Premium is included with YouTube Premium and will also be cancelled.
  • Downloaded videos will no longer be available offline after cancellation.

Your Consumer Rights

  • Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, you have a 14-day cooling-off period for new online subscriptions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel YouTube Premium at any time?

Yes. It is a rolling monthly subscription with no minimum term or cancellation fee.

Will I get a refund from YouTube Premium?

No. Access continues until the end of your current billing period.

What happens to my YouTube data after cancelling Premium?

Nothing changes. Your account, videos, playlists, and watch history all remain. You just see ads again.

How long does YouTube Premium cancellation take?

About 4 minutes online through the paid memberships page.

Does cancelling YouTube Premium also cancel YouTube Music?

Yes. YouTube Music Premium is bundled with YouTube Premium. Both are cancelled together.

Annual Cost

£275.88

per year for YouTube Premium

Cancelling saves you this every year

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