How do I cancel Paramount+ if I subscribed through Apple or Amazon?

If billed by Apple, cancel through iPhone Settings → your name → Subscriptions → Paramount+ → Cancel Subscription. If billed by Amazon (including via Amazon Prime Video Channels), go to amazon.com/appstore/subscriptions, find Paramount+, and cancel there. Do not try to cancel on paramountplus.com — it will not show a cancel option for third-party billing.

Why can't I find the cancel button on Paramount+?

The cancel option is only available at paramountplus.com under your Account page. If you see no cancel option there, you almost certainly signed up through Apple, Amazon, or Roku — check your billing emails to confirm the payment source, then cancel through that platform. Paramount+ cannot cancel subscriptions managed by third parties.

Does Paramount+ give refunds if I cancel early?

No. Paramount+ does not offer prorated refunds for unused time. When you cancel, access continues through your current billing period — you simply won't be charged again. For annual subscribers, contact Paramount+ support within the first few days of purchase for a possible exception.

Can I pause Paramount+ instead of cancelling?

Yes. During the web cancellation flow, Paramount+ offers a pause of 1-3 months. Your account, watch history, and downloads are preserved during the pause. Billing resumes automatically when the pause ends. This is only available via the website — not through Apple, Amazon, or Roku cancellation flows.

Will I lose access to Showtime if I cancel Paramount+?

Yes. Showtime is bundled into Paramount+ with Showtime — there is no standalone Showtime subscription. Cancelling Paramount+ removes access to all Showtime content at the end of your billing period.

What is the difference between cancelling Paramount+ vs deleting my account?

Cancelling your subscription stops future billing but keeps your account active (your profile, watch history, and watchlist are saved for 90 days). Deleting your account permanently removes all your data. To delete your account, contact Paramount+ support after cancelling — the website has no self-serve account deletion option.

How to Cancel Paramount+ in 2026 — Every Platform Covered

To cancel Paramount+, go to paramountplus.com → your profile icon → Account → Cancel Subscription. If you subscribed via Apple, cancel in iPhone Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. If subscribed via Amazon, cancel at amazon.com/appstore/subscriptions. The method that works depends entirely on where you originally signed up — using the wrong one will send you in circles.

What you'll learn

How to cancel Paramount+ on web, iPhone, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV Channels, and Amazon Prime Video Channels
What to do when the cancel button is hidden or won't appear
How to cancel if subscribed through Apple or Amazon (different process)
What happens to your downloads and Showtime access after cancelling
Refund policy and how to time your cancellation correctly
Pause option — how to take a break without losing your account

Paramount+ does not offer refunds for unused time. Cancel 1-2 days before your next billing date to maximize value from what you've already paid.

Paramount+ Plans and Pricing (2026)

Paramount+ has two tiers in the US: Essential with Ads at $7.99/month ($59.99/year) and Paramount+ with Showtime at $12.99/month ($119.99/year). The Essential plan includes most content with ads but no offline downloads and no live local CBS. The Showtime bundle adds Showtime's full library, offline downloads, and ad-free viewing for select content. Paramount+ is not available standalone service in India — it's bundled through JioCinema in select markets.

How to Cancel Paramount+ on Web (Direct Subscribers)

This is the primary method for anyone who signed up directly at paramountplus.com or through the Paramount+ app (not via Apple, Amazon, or Roku):

1Go to paramountplus.com and sign in
2Click your profile icon in the top right corner
3Select 'Account' from the dropdown
4Scroll to your subscription section and click 'Cancel Subscription'
5Paramount+ will offer a discounted plan or a pause option — click through if you want to fully cancel
6Confirm cancellation — you'll see your final access date on screen
7Check your email for a cancellation confirmation

Paramount+ uses a multi-step retention flow — expect 2-3 'are you sure?' screens offering discounts before you reach the final confirmation. Keep clicking through.

Cancel Paramount+ via iPhone or iPad (Apple Subscriptions)

If you subscribed through the App Store — your billing statement shows 'Apple' or 'iTunes' — you must cancel through iOS Settings. The Paramount+ website will not show a cancel option for Apple-billed subscriptions:

1Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad
2Tap your name at the top (Apple ID)
3Tap 'Subscriptions'
4Find Paramount+ in the list
5Tap 'Cancel Subscription' and confirm when prompted

Cancel Paramount+ via Android (Google Play)

1Open the Google Play Store app
2Tap your profile icon in the top right
3Tap 'Payments & subscriptions' → 'Subscriptions'
4Find Paramount+ and tap it
5Tap 'Cancel subscription' and follow the confirmation prompts

Cancel Paramount+ Added Through Apple TV Channels

Apple TV Channels is different from subscribing via the iOS App Store. If you added Paramount+ channel inside the Apple TV app (on iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV device), you cancel through the Apple TV app — not in iOS Settings under Subscriptions:

1Open the Apple TV app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
2Tap or click your account picture in the top right
3Select 'Manage Subscriptions'
4Find Paramount+ and tap it
5Tap 'Cancel Subscription' and confirm

Cancel Paramount+ Added Through Amazon Prime Video Channels

Many people add Paramount+ Amazon Prime Video Channel — it shows up alongside Amazon content in the Prime Video app. If your billing comes through Amazon, cancel there:

1Go to amazon.com/appstore/subscriptions in a web browser (not the app)
2Sign in to your Amazon account
3Find Paramount+ under 'Your Subscriptions'
4Click 'Cancel subscription' or 'Turn off auto-renewal'
5Confirm — you keep access until the end of your billing period

Cancel Paramount+ on Roku

If you subscribed through the Roku Channel Store (your billing comes from Roku, not Paramount+ directly), cancel via Roku:

1Press the Home button on your Roku remote
2Highlight the Paramount+ channel (don't open it)
3Press the Star (*) button on the remote
4Select 'Manage subscription'
5Select 'Cancel subscription' and confirm

Cancel Paramount+ on Amazon Fire TV

1Go to amazon.com/appstore/subscriptions in a web browser
2Sign in to the Amazon account linked to your Fire TV
3Find Paramount+ and click 'Cancel subscription'

Can't Find the Cancel Button? Paramount+ Dark Patterns Explained

Paramount+ has earned a reputation for making cancellation confusing. Reddit threads about 'Paramount+ is impossible to cancel' consistently make the front page. Here's what actually happens: (1) The cancel option only appears under Account → Subscription — not in the app settings or any other menu. (2) If you're trying to cancel on the website but are billed through Apple or Amazon, you'll see no cancel option at all — it just shows your plan details with no button. (3) There are 2-3 retention screens between clicking 'Cancel' and the final confirmation — each offers a discount, a pause, or a downgrade. Click through all of them. (4) If you subscribed through a cable provider bundling Paramount+, contact them directly — Paramount+ has no control over those accounts.

If you see no cancel button: check your original welcome email to identify where you subscribed (Apple, Amazon, Roku, or direct). That is where you must cancel — Paramount+ cannot cancel subscriptions billed through third parties.

What Happens After You Cancel Paramount+?

You keep full access until the end of your current billing period — exact date shown at cancellation
All downloaded content stops working when the billing period ends
Showtime content (if on the bundled plan) also becomes inaccessible
Your account, profile, watch history, and watchlist are saved for 90 days
After 90 days of inactivity, Paramount+ may delete your account data
You can resubscribe at any time — no waiting period
Any free trial you used is consumed — no new trial on resubscription

Should You Pause Instead of Cancel?

During the cancellation flow on the website, Paramount+ offers a pause option for 1 to 3 months. This keeps your account intact — watch history, downloads, and profile saved — while pausing billing. If you're only leaving temporarily (between seasons of a show, travelling, or budget tightening for a month), pausing is worth considering. Your billing date shifts forward by the pause duration. To pause: follow the web cancellation steps above and choose 'Pause' when offered instead of confirming the full cancel.

Track Paramount+ alongside all your subscriptions and get an alert before each renewal so you're never surprised by a charge.

Paramount+ in India — What You Need to Know

Paramount+ is not available standalone service in India. Paramount content — including shows like Yellowstone, Star Trek, and select Paramount movies — is distributed through JioCinema in the Indian market. If you're in India watching Paramount content on JioCinema, you don't have a Paramount+ subscription to cancel. Manage your JioCinema subscription through the JioCinema app instead. If you signed up for Paramount+ while traveling abroad or using a VPN, you'll need to cancel through the platform you used to subscribe (Apple, Google, or paramountplus.com). The service may stop working when you return to India even with an active subscription.

How to Avoid Paying for Paramount+ You Don't Use

Use the rotation strategy: subscribe for a month when a new season of your favourite show drops, binge it, then cancel until the next season
Set a renewal reminder using RecurStop — get notified before Paramount+ charges you again so you can decide if it's still worth it
Compare the Essential ($7.99) vs Showtime bundle ($12.99) — if you don't watch Showtime content, downgrade before your next billing cycle
Check for Paramount+ deals through Walmart+ (bundled free) or your cable provider before paying full price
Take advantage of the pause option — when you try to cancel, Paramount+ often offers a 1-3 month pause instead