# How to Cancel Netflix (2026 guide)

There are a few different ways to cancel Netflix, and the right one depends on how you signed up. This guide covers cancellation through the Netflix website, app stores, and third-party billing.

## Netflix Cancellation at a Glance

| Main Cancel methods        | Time to Cancel | Where to Cancel                        |
|----------------------------|----------------|---------------------------------------|
| Website, Mobile App, App Store, TV Provider | 2-5 mins        | Netflix Account Settings or through billing provider |

Most Netflix users are billed directly and can cancel from their account settings. If you subscribed through a TV provider or mobile carrier, you'll need to cancel through them instead. Below, we break down each cancellation method step by step.

## Cancel Netflix: Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps to cancel your Netflix subscription. The process may vary slightly depending on your plan or how you signed up.

### 01. Log into your Netflix account

Go to **netflix.com** and sign in with your email and password. Make sure you're using the account owner's credentials, not just a profile.

### 02. Open your Account settings

Click on your profile icon in the top right corner, then select **Account** from the dropdown menu to access your subscription details.

### 03. Click Cancel Membership

Scroll down to the **Membership & Billing** section and click **Cancel Membership**. Netflix will show you what you'll lose when your subscription ends.

### 04. Confirm your cancellation

Click **Finish Cancellation** to complete the process. You'll receive a confirmation email and can continue watching until your billing period ends.

### 05. Check for confirmation email

After cancelling, look for a confirmation email from Netflix. Your subscription will remain active until the end of your current billing cycle.

## Netflix-specific things to know

These tips can help you avoid common issues when cancelling Netflix.

- **Your profiles are saved for 10 months:** Netflix keeps your profiles, preferences, and watch history for 10 months after cancellation. Resubscribe within that window and everything will be restored.
- **Downloaded content becomes unavailable:** Any shows or movies downloaded to your devices will stop working after your subscription ends. Watch or note what you've downloaded before cancelling.
- **Check your billing source first:** If you see Apple, Google, or a TV provider on your bank statement instead of Netflix, you'll need to cancel through them, not Netflix directly.

## Before you cancel, keep this in mind

These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.

### 1. Check who is billing you

If your bank statement shows Apple, Google, or a TV provider instead of Netflix, you need to cancel through that provider, not Netflix.

### 2. Access continues until billing period ends

When you cancel, you keep full access until the end of your current billing cycle. Netflix doesn't offer prorated refunds for early cancellation.

### 3. Deleting the app doesn't cancel billing

Removing the Netflix app or logging out does not cancel your subscription. You must complete cancellation through your account or billing provider.

## Alternatives to cancelling your subscription

If cost is the issue, you might be able to switch to a cheaper plan instead of cancelling completely.

### Downgrade to a cheaper Netflix plan

Netflix offers Standard with Ads starting at $6.99/month. If cost is your main concern, switching to a lower tier lets you keep access while saving money.

Available Netflix plans:

- **Standard with Ads** — $6.99/month (1080p, ads)
- **Standard** — $15.49/month (1080p, no ads)
- **Premium** — $22.99/month (4K, no ads)

### Share Your Plan

Netflix allows you to add extra members to your account for $7.99/month each. If you're cancelling because others use your account, this might be cheaper than separate subscriptions.

### Check for Bundles

Netflix is sometimes included in bundles with phone carriers or TV providers like T-Mobile, Verizon, or Comcast.

### Alternative ways to cancel Netflix

If you don't see a cancel option in your Netflix account, your subscription may be billed through a third party. Use the method below that matches your billing source.

#### Apple App Store

Cancel your Netflix subscription on iPhone or iPad if you're billed through Apple.

#### Google Play Store

Cancel your Netflix subscription if you signed up through an Android device or Google billing.

#### TV Provider / Reseller

Some Netflix subscriptions are billed through TV providers, phone carriers, or bundle promotions. Contact your provider directly to cancel the Netflix portion of your plan.

## Netflix Cancellation FAQ

Common questions about cancelling Netflix and what to expect.

- Will I get a refund if I cancel Netflix?+
- Can I cancel Netflix and keep my profile?+
- How do I cancel Netflix on my phone?+
- Why can't I find the cancel button on Netflix?+
- Does cancelling Netflix affect other users on my account?+
- What happens to my downloaded shows after I cancel?+
- Can I cancel Netflix without calling?+

## Cancel Similar Streaming Subscriptions

Step-by-step guides for other streaming services.

- [How to Cancel Hulu](/content/cancel/hulu/index.html)
- [How to Cancel Disney+](/content/cancel/disney-plus/index.html)

Reviewed by Simon Chadwick

Updated on Jan 20, 2026