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How to cancel YouTube Premium

Last checked Oct 2026Source: the company's own help page (linked below)

Cancel under Paid memberships in YouTube. Benefits continue until the end of the billing period.

Menu pathYouTube > profile picture > Paid memberships > [membership] > Continue to cancel > Yes, cancel

Steps

  1. In YouTube, tap your profile picture, then Paid memberships.
  2. Tap the membership you want to cancel.
  3. Tap Continue to cancel.
  4. Pick a reason and tap Next.
  5. Tap Yes, cancel.

Refunds, timing and things to know

  • You will not be charged again unless you sign up again. Your paid benefits continue until the end of the billing period.
  • You can check the Status field at youtube.com/paid_memberships to confirm it is canceled.
  • This also works for YouTube Music Premium.

If someone else bills you

Save proof. Take a screenshot of the confirmation screen and keep the confirmation email. If you are charged again after canceling, our billing error letter can help.

Sources

Last checked Oct 2026. Companies change their menus often. If a step does not match what you see, follow the official page above. Money Back Helper is not affiliated with YouTube Premium.

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