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Cancel Spotify in New York

Step-by-step guide to cancel your Spotify subscription, backed by New York's Auto-Renewal Law and the FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule.

Your Rights in New York

New York's Auto-Renewal Law (N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 527) gives you specific protections when canceling Spotify:

  • Clear disclosure before enrollment
  • Easy cancellation mechanism
  • Written confirmation of enrollment
  • 30-day advance notice of material changes

Penalties for Spotify: Violations subject to AG enforcement and consumer private action

How to Cancel Spotify

Method: Website only (not app)

  1. 1Go to spotify.com/account
  2. 2Click 'Change plan'
  3. 3Select 'Cancel Premium'
  4. 4Confirm — you'll switch to free tier

Tips for Canceling Spotify in New York

  • Cannot cancel through mobile app — must use web browser
  • You keep your playlists on the free tier
  • Student plan requires annual re-verification

In New York: If Spotify makes cancellation harder than signup, they may be violating N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 527. Document everything and consider filing a complaint with the New York Attorney General.

Refund Policy

No prorated refunds. Keeps premium until period ends.

Under N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 527, you may be entitled to a full refund if Spotify didn't properly disclose auto-renewal terms at signup.

Federal Laws Protecting You

These federal laws apply to Spotify in every state, including New York:

  • FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule (16 CFR Part 425) — cancellation must be as easy as signup
  • ROSCA (15 USC § 8403) — requires clear disclosure and affirmative consent for online subscriptions
  • Fair Credit Billing Act (15 USC § 1666) — dispute unauthorized charges on credit cards
  • EFTA (15 USC § 1693) — protections against unauthorized debit charges
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