cancellation Youtube Music: Easy Method

What is YouTube Music

Service overview

YouTube Music is a streaming service that provides access to songs, albums, playlists and music videos with personalized recommendations.

It is available as a standalone Music plan or included with YouTube Premium, offering features like ad-free listening and background play.

Where it applies

This guide covers cancellations and refunds for users in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Procedures vary by how you subscribed (App Store, Google Play, or web), so follow the method that matches your payment channel.

How to cancel YouTube Music

Cancel via iOS (App Store)

• Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad and tap your Apple ID at the top.
• Choose Subscriptions, find YouTube Music or YouTube Premium, and tap Cancel Subscription.
• Apple handles billing and refunds for App Store subscriptions.

Cancel via Android (Google Play)

• Open the Google Play Store app, tap your profile, then Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions.
• Select YouTube Music or YouTube Premium and tap Cancel subscription. Follow the prompts.
• Request refunds via the Play Store’s “Report a problem” flow if needed.

Cancel via web (YouTube website)

• Go to youtube.com/paid_memberships while signed into the account with the subscription.
• Find the YouTube Music or Premium membership and choose Cancel membership, then confirm.
• Membership remains active until the end of the current billing period; no pro‑rated refunds are issued for web cancellations.

What happens when you cancel

Service access after cancellation

Your subscription stays active until the end of the current billing cycle even after cancellation.

After the billing period ends, ad‑free features, background play and downloads tied to the subscription will stop.

Account and data

Your playlists, likes and account settings remain tied to your Google account.

Downloaded music from the subscription becomes inaccessible once the subscription ends.

Will I get a refund?

General refund policy

• No refunds or credits for partially used billing periods for subscriptions.
• Subscriptions canceled remain active until the period end; automatic pro‑rated refunds are not provided.

Exceptions and purchases

• Digital purchases or rentals may be cancelled and refunded within 7 working days if you have not started using them.
• Refunds for defective service or technical issues may be granted upon request; Google evaluates these on a case‑by‑case basis.

How refunds are processed

Refund timing depends on payment method - for example, credit card refunds commonly take several business days to appear.

If you subscribed through App Store or Google Play, refunds are handled by Apple or Google respectively; follow their refund flows.

YouTube Music plans and pricing

Current UAE pricing

Below are the commonly available monthly plans and prices in AED.

Notes on pricing

Prices may change; regional taxes or bank/foreign transaction fees may apply depending on your payment method.

Your consumer rights in United Arab Emirates

Subscription cancellation rights

Under YouTube’s Paid Service Terms you can cancel auto‑renewing subscriptions at any time before the next billing cycle.

Service continues until the end of the paid period; YouTube does not automatically issue refunds for unused time.

Digital purchase cancellation window

• YouTube’s policy allows cancellation and refund of digital purchases/rentals within 7 working days if not used.
• This 7‑day window is separate from broader UAE consumer protection rules and applies to YouTube’s own terms.

Payment & fees considerations

Refund timelines depend on your payment method (credit card processing times, carrier billing delays, etc.).

UAE customers may incur foreign transaction or bank fees if Google uses a non‑UAE acquirer; check your card issuer for details.

Customer experiences

Positive feedback

• Users like the integration of Music with YouTube and Kids under one ad‑free subscription.
• Some reviewers praise discovery features for live performances and rare covers.

Negative feedback

• Common complaints include playlist management issues, shuffle repeating songs, and unwanted algorithmic suggestions.
• Other issues reported are casting problems, app glitches, slow performance, and difficulty obtaining refunds or support.

Documentation checklist

What to gather before requesting cancellation or refund

• Screenshot of your subscription page (showing plan and renewal date).
• Receipt or order confirmation showing transaction ID, date and amount.
• Proof of device/account used (email address or Google account name).

Additional useful items

• Bank or card statement entry for the charge if disputing fees or refunds.
• Any correspondence with support and timestamps of error behavior if claiming defective service.

Common mistakes

Canceling in the wrong place

A common error is attempting to cancel on the YouTube website when the subscription was started through the App Store or Google Play.

If you subscribed via Apple or Google, you must cancel through their subscription settings, not via youtube.com.

Expecting pro‑rated refunds

Many users expect a pro‑rated refund after cancelling mid‑period, but YouTube does not provide automatic pro‑rated refunds for subscriptions.

Also check whether the charge came from a non‑UAE acquirer to avoid surprises from foreign transaction fees.

Comparative recap

Quick plan comparison

The table below summarizes price, typical cancellation route and refund expectation for each plan.

How to interpret the table

Use the "How to cancel" column to pick the correct cancellation flow for your account.

After cancelling

What to check immediately

• Confirm cancellation in the platform where you subscribed (Apple ID, Google Play, or youtube.com).
• Save screenshots or confirmation emails showing the cancellation and the date service will end.

Useful official links

• YouTube Music subscription & cancellation help (Google Support)
• Manage paid memberships (YouTube)
• YouTube Music: refund and restriction information

Address

Mailing address for correspondence

YouTube, LLC Attn: Customer Service 901 Cherry Ave San Bruno CA 94066 United States of America

Other contact notes

Online cancellation is the fastest method. Email is not an officially published primary cancellation channel for most subscriptions.

If you need payment‑related help, contact your card issuer or the App Store / Google Play support team depending on how you were billed.