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YouTube Premium

Billed monthly (Individual, Family, Student), with a free trial often on offer.

Exit grade A: You deactivate it yourself online in a couple of clicks; the only step is picking a cancel reason.

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YouTube Premium: Billed monthly (Individual, Family, Student), with a free trial often on offer. A credit card is required to start. Cancelling is easy - about 2 minutes. Our take: YouTube Premium is an easy exit.

Last verified: July 26, 2026

Our take

YouTube Premium is an easy exit. You deactivate it online in a couple of clicks, and the only extra step is picking a cancellation reason, no retention wall or phone call. Subscribed through Apple? Cancel in your Apple subscriptions instead.

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Pricing
Billed monthly (Individual, Family, Student), with a free trial often on offer. Exact price varies by plan and region.
Card required
Yes
Cancellation
Easy
Time to cancel
~2 min

Cancellation guide

How to cancel YouTube Premium

Documented · ~2 min

  1. 01

    Go to youtube.com/paid_memberships while signed in.

  2. 02

    Select Deactivate, then Continue to cancel.

  3. 03

    Pick a reason, then confirm with Yes, cancel.

  4. 04

    Membership runs to the end of the billing period.

Full guide: how to cancel YouTube Premium

YouTube Premium free trial - frequently asked

How much does YouTube Premium cost?
Billed monthly (Individual, Family, Student), with a free trial often on offer. Exact price varies by plan and region.
How do I cancel YouTube Premium?
To cancel YouTube Premium: 1. Go to youtube.com/paid_memberships while signed in; 2. Select Deactivate, then Continue to cancel; 3. Pick a reason, then confirm with Yes, cancel; 4. Membership runs to the end of the billing period. It takes about 2 minutes and is rated easy to cancel.
Do I need a credit card for the YouTube Premium trial?
Yes - YouTube Premium requires a credit card to start the free trial, so note when it converts to a paid plan.

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