Netflix raised its prices again in March 2026 — Standard is now $19.99/month and Premium is $26.99/month — and if you've been meaning to cancel, there's no better time than now. The good news: canceling Netflix is surprisingly straightforward — no dark patterns, no waiting on hold with customer service.
This guide covers every method to cancel Netflix depending on how you signed up. If you subscribed through Netflix's website, you cancel on the website. If you subscribed through Apple, you cancel through your iPhone.
Method 1: Cancel Netflix on the Web (Most Common)
This is the standard method if you signed up at Netflix.com directly.
Go to Netflix.com and sign in
Open any browser and navigate to netflix.com. Sign in with your account credentials.
Click your profile icon, then "Account"
In the top-right corner, click your profile picture and select "Account" from the dropdown menu.
Click "Cancel Membership"
Under your plan details, you'll see a "Cancel Membership" button. Click it.
Confirm cancellation
Netflix will show you when your access ends and may offer to pause instead. Click "Finish Cancellation" to confirm.
Your Netflix account remains active until the end of your current billing period. You won't be charged again after that.
Method 2: Cancel Netflix on iPhone (via Apple)
If you signed up for Netflix through the App Store, you need to cancel through your Apple ID settings — not Netflix's website.
Open iPhone Settings
Tap the Settings app on your home screen.
Tap your name at the top
This opens your Apple ID settings.
Tap "Subscriptions"
You'll see a list of all your active and expired App Store subscriptions.
Tap Netflix → Cancel Subscription
Find Netflix in the list, tap it, then tap "Cancel Subscription" and confirm.
Method 3: Cancel on Android (via Google Play)
- Open the Google Play Store app
- Tap your profile icon in the top right
- Tap Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions
- Find Netflix and tap "Cancel subscription"
- Follow the prompts to confirm
Method 4: Cancel via Smart TV or Streaming Device
Some people sign up through their Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung TV, or other device. In these cases, you need to cancel through that platform's subscription management — not Netflix itself.
- Roku: My Roku → Manage account → Subscriptions
- Amazon Fire TV: Cancel through Amazon's "Manage Prime Video Channels" page
- Samsung Smart TV: Samsung account → My Services
What Happens After You Cancel?
When you cancel Netflix, your account isn't deleted immediately. You'll keep access until your current billing period ends. After that, your account goes into a grace period of 24 months where Netflix saves your preferences, watch history, and profile — in case you want to come back.
After 24 months, Netflix permanently deletes your account data.
Alternatives to Canceling
Before you cancel, Netflix offers a few alternatives worth knowing about:
- Pause membership: Pause for 1–3 months without losing your account
- Downgrade plan: Switch to the Standard with Ads plan at $8.99/month
- Remove extra members: If you're paying for extra profiles, remove them to save money
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Can I get a refund when I cancel Netflix?
Netflix does not typically offer refunds for partial months. Once you're billed, you keep access through the end of that billing period. The exception is if you were charged for a renewal very recently — contact Netflix support within 24 hours and you may be able to get a refund.
Does canceling Netflix delete my account?
No. Your account is saved for 24 months after cancellation with all your profiles, lists, and viewing history intact. After 24 months, Netflix permanently deletes it.
Can I cancel Netflix mid-month?
Yes. You can cancel at any time. You'll keep access until the end of your current billing cycle and won't be charged again after that.
How do I know if I'm being billed by Netflix or Apple?
Check your email for your original Netflix signup confirmation. If it came from [email protected] with a Netflix receipt, you're billed directly. If you got an Apple receipt, you're billed through Apple.