How To Cancel Skype Subscription - Desktop & Mobile Guide

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How to Cancel Skype Subscription

Want to learn how to cancel your Skype subscription? If you no longer need the service or want to avoid recurring charges, you should quit as soon as possible. You can do so in just a few minutes through your account settings.

I’ll take you through each step to ensure you end your subscription without unexpected charges.

Let’s begin!

How To Cancel Skype Subscription

You can do so on your desktop or mobile. The steps slightly differ depending on the device:

On Desktop

Follow these instructions:

  1. Sign in to your Skype account on the official website using your credentials.
  2. Once logged in, click on the three dots beside your profile picture or name and select Settings.
Skype settings
  1. In the Account & Profile section, scroll down the right panel and select Your Account.
Account & Profile
  1. A new window will open. Tap Manage.
Manage subscriptions
  1. Click Cancel Subscription. 
  1. Skype will ask for a reason. Select one then tap Cancel subscription.
Cancel subscription

On Mobile 

You can cancel your Skype subscription on your phone through the app store you’re using (in my case, Google Play Store) or directly from the app’s settings.

Through Skype

The procedure is similar for Android and iOS. Follow the below steps:

  1. Open your Skype app and tap on your name.
Skype name
  1. Scroll and tap Settings.
Skype settings
  1. Click Account & Profile.
Account & Profile
  1. Tap Your account.
Your account
  1. Click Manage.
Manage
  1. Hit Cancel Subscription, enter the reason, then confirm your decision.
Cancel Subscription

Through Google Play Store

Follow the below steps:

  1. Open the Google Play Store and tap on your profile picture in the top right corner of your screen.
Profile picture
  1. Select Payments & Subscriptions.
Payments & Subscriptions
  1. Click Subscriptions, select Skype, and then tap Cancel Subscription.
Subscriptions

So, now you know how to cancel your Skype subscription. It’s a quick process that ensures you won’t be charged for services you no longer use. These steps will help you manage your subscriptions on the desktop and mobile app.

Before you go, learn how to delete a Skype account or block and unblock someone.

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