How to Cancel PlayStation Plus and Turn Off Auto-Renewal

Updated 2026-05-03 · 3 min read

Turn off PlayStation Plus auto-renewal in Account Management on your PS4/PS5 or at PlayStation.com. No refunds after billing, but access continues until the period ends.

Quick answer

On PS4/PS5: Settings > Account Management > Account Information > PlayStation Subscriptions > PlayStation Plus > Cancel Subscription. On the web: account.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com > Subscription.

Overview

PlayStation Plus comes in three tiers and auto-renews at Sony's full rate each period. Sony does not offer refunds on digital purchases, including subscription renewals, once the billing date passes. Turning off auto-renewal before the renewal date is the key.

TL;DR

  • Cancel on console: Settings > Account Management > Account Information > PlayStation Subscriptions
  • Cancel on web: account.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com
  • No refunds after billing occurs
  • Access continues through current period
  • Monthly games claimed remain accessible while Plus is active
  • All three tiers: Essential, Extra, Premium

How to cancel PlayStation Plus

Cancel on PS4 or PS5

Best for: Most PlayStation users. Fastest method.

Estimated time: ~2-3 min

  1. Go to Settings > Account Management > Account Information > PlayStation Subscriptions. Your active subscriptions are listed.
  2. Select PlayStation Plus. Subscription details including next billing date.
  3. Select Cancel Subscription and confirm. Subscription shows an expiry date. A confirmation email is sent.

Tip: The menu path is the same on PS4 and PS5. The exact layout may differ slightly by firmware version.

Cancel at PlayStation.com

Best for: Users who prefer the web

Estimated time: ~3 min

  1. Sign in at account.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com. Your Sony account dashboard.
  2. Go to Subscription and find PlayStation Plus. Subscription details and billing date.
  3. Select Turn Off Auto-Renew or Cancel. Confirm. Expiry date replaces renewal date.

Cancel through Apple (if billed via App Store)

Best for: Users who subscribed through the PlayStation app on iOS

Estimated time: ~2 min

  1. iPhone Settings > your name > Subscriptions. Find PlayStation Plus and cancel. If not listed, Apple is not billing you.

Frequently asked questions

Does PlayStation Plus auto-renew?

Yes. Turn off auto-renewal in Account Management on your PS4/PS5 or at account.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com.

Will I lose the games I claimed through PS Plus?

Yes. Monthly PS Plus games require an active subscription to play. They become inaccessible when the subscription ends, though they remain in your library to reclaim if you resubscribe.

Can I get a refund on a PlayStation Plus renewal?

Sony's policy is generally no refunds on digital subscriptions. Contact support at support.playstation.com immediately if you were charged unexpectedly.

Does canceling PS Plus affect my PSN account?

No. Your PlayStation Network account, trophies, and purchased games are unaffected by canceling Plus.

What is the difference between PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium?

Essential: online multiplayer and monthly free games. Extra: adds a catalog of up to 400 downloadable games. Premium: adds cloud streaming, PS3 titles, and classic PS1/PS2/PSP games.

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