LinkedIn Premium costs money every month. Sometimes you don’t need it anymore.
Maybe you found a job. Maybe the features don’t help you. Maybe it’s too expensive. Whatever your reason, canceling is easy once you know where to look.
This guide shows you how to cancel LinkedIn Premium on every device. We cover desktop, iPhone, Android, and the app. We also explain refunds, common problems, and what happens after you cancel.
Why People Cancel LinkedIn Premium
People cancel for different reasons.
- Unused features: Some users realize they’re paying for InMail credits they never send. Those advanced search filters sit unused, and LinkedIn Learning courses stay unwatched. Paying monthly for features you ignore doesn’t make financial sense.
- Cost Too High: Cost becomes a factor too. Premium plans range from $29.99 to $99.99 each month, which means you’re spending anywhere from $360 to $1,200 per year. Many people discover better ways to invest that money once they calculate the annual total.
- Trial Ending: Free trials endings create another common cancellation scenario. After testing Premium for a month, you’ve seen what it offers. If those features don’t justify the ongoing cost, canceling before the trial converts to a paid subscription makes sense.
- Job Situation Changed: You might have landed a new position and no longer need the job search features. Or perhaps your previous employer paid for Premium, but your new company doesn’t offer that benefit. When your professional needs shift, Premium might not fit anymore.
- Found Better Tools: Some users also find alternative tools that handle LinkedIn prospecting more effectively. Email finders, data enrichment platforms, and specialized outreach tools often deliver better results at lower prices than Premium features.
Where You Bought Matters
Check where you subscribed before canceling.
LinkedIn offers three purchase paths. Each one requires different cancellation steps.
- Direct Through LinkedIn: You signed up on LinkedIn’s website using a credit card. Cancel through LinkedIn settings.
- Through the Apple App Store: You subscribed using your iPhone. Cancel through iPhone Settings, not LinkedIn.
- Through Google Play Store: You subscribed using your Android phone. Cancel through Google Play, not LinkedIn.
Don’t remember? Check your email for subscription receipts. They show who charged you either; LinkedIn, Apple, or Google.
Cancel LinkedIn Premium on Desktop
Desktop gives you the easiest cancellation experience.
- Open your browser and go to LinkedIn.com. Log into your account.
- Click your profile picture in the top right corner. Select “Settings & Privacy” from the menu.
- Find “Subscriptions & Payments” on the left side. Click it.
- Click “Manage Premium Account.” You’ll see your subscription details.
- Click “Cancel Subscription.” LinkedIn will ask why you’re canceling. Pick a reason or choose “Other.”LinkedIn might offer you a discount to stay. They often give 50% off for two months. Ignore this if you want to cancel.
- Click “Confirm Cancellation.” You’re done.
You’ll get an email confirming your cancellation. Premium features work until your billing period ends.
Cancel LinkedIn Premium on iPhone
iPhone users have two paths depending on how they subscribed.
If You Subscribed Through LinkedIn
- Open Safari or Chrome on your iPhone.
- Go to LinkedIn.com and log in.
- Tap your profile picture.
- Go to Settings & Privacy.
- Find Subscriptions & Payments.
- Cancel your subscription.
If You Subscribed Through Apple
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap your name at the top of the screen.
- Tap “Subscriptions.”
- Find LinkedIn Premium in your subscription list.
- Tap LinkedIn Premium. Tap “Cancel Subscription.”
- Confirm the cancellation.
Apple sends you a confirmation email. Your Premium access continues until the billing period ends.
Cancel LinkedIn Premium on Android
Android users also have two cancellation paths.
If You Subscribed Through LinkedIn
- Open Chrome on your Android phone. Go to LinkedIn.com and log in.
- Open the app.
- Tap your profile picture.
- Go to Settings.
- Find Premium Subscription.
- Tap Manage Subscription and cancel it.
If You Subscribed Through Google Play
- Open the Google Play Store app.
- Tap your profile icon in the top right.
- Tap “Payments & subscriptions.”
- Tap “Subscriptions.”
- Find LinkedIn Premium. Tap it.
- Tap “Cancel subscription.”
- Confirm your cancellation.
Google sends confirmation. Premium features stay active until your billing period ends.
Cancel Your Free Trial
Free trials need canceling at least one day before they end.
LinkedIn gives you 30 days to test Premium features. You can cancel anytime during this trial period without getting charged. The smart move is waiting until day 29 to cancel so you get the most value from your free access.
The cancellation process works exactly the same as paid subscriptions. Use desktop, iPhone, or Android – whichever device you prefer. LinkedIn doesn’t treat trials differently from regular subscriptions when it comes to canceling.
Getting Refunds From LinkedIn
LinkedIn rarely gives refunds.
Their refund policy states Premium subscriptions are non-refundable. You can’t get money back just because you changed your mind or forgot to cancel.
When You Might Get a Refund
- Charged After Canceling: You canceled but got billed anyway. LinkedIn should refund this charge. Contact support with your cancellation confirmation.
- Technical Errors: LinkedIn’s system glitched and charged you twice. Or charged the wrong amount. Technical errors qualify for refunds.
- Unauthorized Charges: Someone else used your account to buy Premium. Report this immediately for a refund.
- Within 7 Days of Trial Ending: Some users report getting refunds if they request within one week of being charged after a trial. Not guaranteed, but worth trying.
How to Request a Refund
- Go to LinkedIn Help Center. Search for “refund” or “billing.”
- Click “Contact Us” or “Submit a Request.”
- Choose “Premium Subscriptions” as your topic. Then choose “Billing & Payments.”
- Explain your situation. Include dates, amounts charged, and why you believe you deserve a refund.
LinkedIn support reviews refund requests. They respond within 2-5 business days.
Apple and Google Refunds
If you subscribed through Apple or Google, LinkedIn can’t help you. They don’t handle those payments.
Contact Apple Support for App Store purchases. Contact Google Play Support for Play Store purchases. Each platform has its own refund policies.
Common Cancellation Problems
Sometimes cancellation doesn’t work smoothly.
Can’t Find Cancel Button
The cancel button might not be appearing because you’re looking in the wrong platform. Remember that LinkedIn, Apple, and Google each have their own cancellation processes, so you need to cancel where you originally subscribed.
If you’re still having trouble, try switching to a different device.
Subscription Not Showing
Your Premium subscription might have already expired, which is why it’s not appearing in your settings.
Check your email inbox for expiration notices from LinkedIn to confirm when your subscription ended.
Payment Method Errors
LinkedIn won’t let you remove your payment method until Premium cancels. Wait until your billing period ends. Then you can delete the payment method.
If your card expired or got canceled, Premium might auto-cancel. Check your subscription status to confirm.
Browser Issues
Start by clearing your browser cache and cookies, as outdated data can sometimes interfere with LinkedIn’s settings pages and prevent the cancellation option from displaying correctly.
If clearing your cache doesn’t help, switch to a different browser to see if that resolves the problem.
Cancel When Your Account Is Suspended
Account suspension creates unique challenges when you’re trying to cancel Premium.
LinkedIn suspends accounts when they detect policy violations, and suspended status blocks your access to normal account settings. This means you can’t follow the standard cancellation steps that require logging into your account.
The good news is that LinkedIn provides a workaround for users in Germany and the United States. These users can cancel their Premium subscription without logging in by searching for “cancel LinkedIn Premium without login” in LinkedIn’s Help Center and filling out the special cancellation form.
If you’re in a different country, you’ll need to contact LinkedIn Support directly through their contact form. Explain that your account is currently suspended but you need to cancel your Premium subscription.
Make sure to include your email address and any subscription details you have access to, so they can locate your account and process the cancellation.
For subscriptions purchased through Apple or Google, you have an easier option. Their cancellation processes work completely independently of your LinkedIn account status, so you can cancel through iPhone Settings or the Google Play Store even while your LinkedIn account remains suspended.
What Happens After Cancellation
Your Premium features don’t disappear the moment you click cancel.
LinkedIn lets you keep using all Premium features through the end of your current billing period. So if you paid for March and canceled on March 1st, you’ll still have Premium access through March 31st. This means you can cancel early without losing the time you already paid for.
Once your billing period ends, your account automatically converts to a free Basic account. You’ll lose access to InMail credits, advanced search filters, detailed profile insights, and LinkedIn Learning courses. But everything else stays exactly the same.
Your profile remains intact with all your work history, education, and accomplishments. Your connections don’t disappear, every person in your network stays connected. All your messages and conversation history remain accessible. Only the Premium-specific features stop working.
LinkedIn will probably show you retention offers over the next few weeks. Expect to see messages like “Come back for 50% off!” popping up occasionally. You can ignore these if you’re done with Premium, or take advantage if the discount makes it worthwhile.
Your payment method stays saved in your account unless you manually remove it. After your cancellation completes and your billing period ends, go to Settings > Payments to delete your card information if you prefer.
Resubscribing is simple if you change your mind later. Navigate to Settings > Premium Subscription, pick a plan, and your Premium access reactivates the moment you complete payment.
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Key Points to Remember
- Cancel before your next billing date. Do it at least one day early to avoid charges.
- Know where you subscribed. LinkedIn, Apple, or Google – each requires different steps.
- You keep Premium until your billing period ends. Canceling doesn’t remove features immediately.
- Refunds are rare. Don’t expect money back unless LinkedIn made a mistake.
- Free trials need canceling early. Don’t wait until the last day and forget.
Final Thoughts
Canceling LinkedIn Premium becomes straightforward once you understand which steps apply to your situation. The desktop website provides the easiest and most reliable cancellation experience.
iPhone and Android users can also cancel successfully, but they need to remember where they originally purchased their subscription.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose my Premium features immediately after canceling?
No. Your Premium features remain active until the end of your current billing period. For example, if you cancel on March 1st but already paid for the full month, you keep access through March 31st.
How do I know whether to cancel through LinkedIn, Apple, or Google?
Check your email for the original subscription receipt. It will show whether LinkedIn, Apple, or Google processed the charge — and that’s exactly where you need to go to cancel.
Can I get a refund after canceling LinkedIn Premium?
Generally, no. LinkedIn’s policy treats Premium subscriptions as non-refundable. However, you may have a case if you were charged after canceling, experienced a technical billing error, or were billed within a week of a free trial ending.
What happens to my profile and connections after I cancel?
Nothing changes. Your profile, work history, connections, and message history all stay intact. You only lose access to Premium-specific features like InMail credits, advanced search filters, and LinkedIn Learning courses.
Can I cancel LinkedIn Premium if my account has been suspended?
Yes, but not through the usual steps. If you’re in the US or Germany, LinkedIn offers a special cancellation form you can use without logging in. Users in other countries need to contact LinkedIn Support directly. Alternatively, if you subscribed through Apple or Google, you can cancel through those platforms regardless of your account status.
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