How to Cancel Nintendo Switch Online

Updated 2026-05-03 · 2 min read

Cancel Nintendo Switch Online at accounts.nintendo.com in 2 minutes. Turn off auto-renewal to stop the next charge. Access continues until your paid period ends.

Quick answer

Sign in at accounts.nintendo.com, go to Shop Menu > Nintendo Switch Online, and click Cancel Renewal. You can also cancel in the Nintendo eShop on your Switch.

Overview

Nintendo Switch Online is the most affordable of the major gaming subscriptions. Individual plans cover a single Nintendo account. Family plans cover up to 8 members. Canceling is easy through the Nintendo account website or the Switch eShop.

TL;DR

  • Cancel at: accounts.nintendo.com > Shop Menu > Nintendo Switch Online
  • Or: Switch eShop > Account icon > Nintendo Switch Online
  • Individual plan: ~$3.99/mo or ~$19.99/yr
  • Family plan: ~$34.99/yr for up to 8 Nintendo accounts
  • No refunds on Nintendo digital purchases
  • Access continues through current period

How to cancel Nintendo Switch Online

Cancel at accounts.nintendo.com

Best for: All subscribers. Works on any device.

Estimated time: ~2 min

  1. Go to accounts.nintendo.com and sign in with your Nintendo Account. Your account home page loads.
  2. Click Shop Menu in the left sidebar or navigation. A submenu expands.
  3. Select Nintendo Switch Online. Your active subscription details are shown.
  4. Click Cancel Renewal (or Turn off auto-renew). Confirm. The subscription shows an expiry date. A confirmation email is sent.

Tip: For Family plans, the administrator account must do the cancellation.

Cancel through the Nintendo eShop

Best for: Switch users who prefer on-console management

Estimated time: ~3 min

  1. Open the Nintendo eShop on your Switch. Click the account icon in the top right. Account settings menu.
  2. Select Nintendo Switch Online. Subscription details.
  3. Select Cancel Renewal and confirm. Subscription expires at the current period end.

Frequently asked questions

Does Nintendo Switch Online auto-renew?

Yes. Turn off auto-renewal at accounts.nintendo.com or in the Nintendo eShop on your Switch.

Can I get a refund from Nintendo Switch Online?

Nintendo does not offer standard refunds on digital purchases. Contact support at support.nintendo.com if you were charged unexpectedly.

Can I cancel a Nintendo Family plan if I am not the admin?

No. Only the family group administrator can cancel or modify a Family plan at accounts.nintendo.com.

Will I lose my game saves if I cancel?

Local saves on your Switch console are unaffected. Cloud save data backed up through Switch Online will not be accessible after the subscription ends.

Does canceling Switch Online affect games I bought from the eShop?

No. Games you purchased outright are yours regardless of subscription status.

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