Streaming · Updated May 2026
Cancel YouTube Premium and
get the money back.
Google does not publish a YouTube Premium refund policy but Google Play support routinely refunds charges within 48 hours of renewal, and within ~30 days for accidental upgrades.
Refund window
30 days
Monthly price
$13.99 – $22.99
Statement descriptor
GOOGLE *YOUTUBE
Refund likelihood
Moderate
Step 1 — Cancel YouTube Premium
- Open youtube.com/paid_memberships and click 'Manage membership' → 'Cancel'.
- Confirm cancellation. Access continues until the end of the cycle.
Step 2 — Request the refund
- If charged through Google Play, request a refund at play.google.com/store/account/orderhistory.
- If charged directly, contact YouTube support via support.google.com/youtube → 'Contact Us'.
- Family-plan duplicates are routinely refunded — mention this explicitly.
Email template that works
Subject: YouTube Premium refund — recent charge
Hi YouTube support,
I'd like to request a refund for the YouTube Premium charge dated [date] for [amount]. I cancelled on [date] and used the service only [N] times.
Account email: [email]
Thanks,
[Name]What the policy actually says
- 48-hour automatic refund eligibility via Google Play.
- ~30-day support discretion for accidental upgrades and duplicates.
- Music-only plan refunds are easier than full Premium refunds (smaller dollar amount).
YouTube Premium refund FAQ
Can I get a YouTube Premium refund?
Yes — 48-hour auto refunds via Google Play, ~30-day support discretion otherwise.
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