Subscription Management
How to Cancel Netflix Subscription: A Step-by-Step Guide
Need to cancel your Netflix subscription? Whether you're looking to save money or just taking a break, this guide will walk you through the cancellation process in simple steps.
Why People Cancel Netflix
Before we dive into the cancellation process, let's look at some common reasons why you might want to cancel your Netflix subscription:
- •Cost-cutting - Reducing monthly expenses as part of a budget review.
- •Seasonal viewing - Only subscribing when specific shows are released.
- •Switching services - Moving to another streaming platform with content you prefer.
- •Limited usage - Not watching enough content to justify the monthly fee.
How to Cancel Netflix: Step-by-Step Guide
Netflix makes it relatively straightforward to cancel your subscription, but the option is not immediately obvious. Follow these steps:
1. Log into Your Netflix Account
Visit Netflix.com and sign in with your email and password. You must be signed in as the account owner to cancel the subscription.
2. Access Your Account Page
Click on your profile icon in the top-right corner of the screen, then select "Account" from the dropdown menu.
3. Find Membership & Billing
Scroll down to the "Membership & Billing" section. Look for "Cancel Membership" and click on it.
4. Confirm Cancellation
Netflix will try to retain you by offering to downgrade your plan or remind you of what you'll miss. If you're sure about cancelling, click "Finish Cancellation."
5. Verify Your Cancellation
After cancelling, you should receive a confirmation email. Your account will remain active until the end of your current billing period.
Important Things to Know
- •Billing Cycle - Your Netflix access continues until the end of your current billing period, even after cancellation.
- •Profile Data - Netflix keeps your viewing preferences and account details for 10 months, making it easy to rejoin later.
- •Resubscribing - You can rejoin anytime by logging back into your account and updating your payment information.
Cancelling on Different Devices
While the web browser method above is the most straightforward, you can also cancel from:
- •Mobile App - Open the app, tap your profile, go to "Account," and follow the cancellation steps.
- •Smart TV - Most TV apps don't allow cancellation directly. Use a web browser instead.
Track All Your Subscriptions
Cancelling Netflix is just one part of managing your subscriptions. With Subswoop, you can track all your recurring expenses in one place, get reminders before billing dates, and identify opportunities to save money.