Cancel YouTube Premium and get a refund

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What to check and what to write if you want YouTube Premium to refund a charge, credit or fee after cancelling.

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How to ask YouTube Premium for a refund

Check the company's current refund policy and the date and amount of the charge.
Gather proof: cancellation confirmation, screenshots, receipts and any chat or ticket numbers.
Write to YouTube Premium through its official channel with one clear request: a refund of the exact amount, to the original payment method, by a reasonable date.
If you were billed through an app store, partner or card, ask them as well.
If there is no fix, move up the ladder below, starting with your card issuer and then Company grievance officer.

These steps are generic guidance and are marked verify: YouTube Premium's screens and policies can change.

Tips and common pitfalls

Avoid: Cancelling in the app but still being billed through an app store or partner
Avoid: Cancelling on the renewal date itself
Avoid: Screenshots missing, so you cannot prove you cancelled
Avoid: Free trial end date forgotten

Ready-to-copy letter

Refund request letter. Replace every [bracketed] variable.

Subject: Refund request: [amount] charged on [charge date], account [Account email or ID]

[Date]

To: YouTube Premium Customer Support, [official support email or address]

Subject: Refund request: [amount], account [Account email or ID]

Dear YouTube Premium,

[Describe in one or two sentences what went wrong, with dates.]

Account holder: [Your full name]
Account email / member ID / order number: [Account email or ID]
Amount to be refunded: [amount]
Payment method: [card ending 1234 / App Store / PayPal / bank account]

I request a full refund of [amount] to my original payment method, and written confirmation that my subscription is cancelled and no further charges will be made. Please respond within 7 days.

I attach: [cancellation confirmation, statement showing the charge, screenshots, previous ticket numbers].

If I do not receive a written reply within [14] days, I may take the matter further, including to my card issuer and to Company grievance officer.

Sincerely,
[Your full name]
[Your address / email / phone]

Ready-to-copy email

Shorter version for the company's email or web form.

Subject: Refund request: [amount], [Account email or ID]

Hello YouTube Premium team,

I would like a refund of [amount] charged on [charge date]. [One sentence on why.]

Name: [Your full name]
Account / member ID / order number: [Account email or ID]
Payment method: [card ending 1234 / App Store / PayPal]

Please refund [amount] to the original payment method and confirm in writing within 7 days. I have attached [proof].

Thank you,
[Your full name]
[Phone / email]

Variables to fill in

[Date]	The date you send this
[official support email or address]	Fill in from your own records (delete the line if it does not apply)
[amount]	The exact amount, with currency
[Account email or ID]	Email, member ID or order number on the account
[Your full name]	Exactly as it appears on your account or contract
[card ending 1234 / App Store / PayPal / bank account]	Fill in from your own records (delete the line if it does not apply)
[14]	Fill in from your own records (delete the line if it does not apply)
[Your address / email / phone]	Contact details registered with the company
[charge date]	Date of the charge on your statement
[One sentence on why.]	Fill in from your own records (delete the line if it does not apply)
[card ending 1234 / App Store / PayPal]	Fill in from your own records (delete the line if it does not apply)
[proof]	Fill in from your own records (delete the line if it does not apply)
[Phone / email]	Your contact details

Deadlines to keep

Send your cancellation: Before the next renewal date (note free-trial end dates)
First follow-up: 7 days after your written request with no reply (our suggestion, not a legal rule)
Escalate: About 14 days after your first written request, move to the next step: Company grievance officer
Card or bank dispute: As soon as an unauthorised or post-cancellation charge appears; issuers set their own time limits (check yours) [VERIFY]
Check statements: For the next two billing cycles after cancelling

These are our recommendations, not legal deadlines.

Evidence checklist

☐ Screenshots of every cancellation or refund screen
☐ Confirmation emails or reference numbers
☐ Bank or card statement showing each charge
☐ Dates, times and channels of every contact, and agent names or IDs
☐ Proof of the plan and price you signed up for
☐ Which billing method was used (card, app store, partner)

What we have checked about YouTube Premium

Refund policy: Refund rules for subscriptions differ by plan, billing method and timing. Check the company's current refund or cancellation policy before you write. (verify)
Billing methods commonly used: card, UPI AutoPay, Google Play, App Store (verify)
Common problems people report: Charged after I cancelled; Charged twice; Free trial turned into paid plan
Good to know: Cancellation often takes effect at the end of the current billing period, and billing through an app store or carrier is handled separately from the company. (verify)
Official contact details: not yet verified here. Use the help page on YouTube Premium's own website or your contract.

If it is not fixed: escalation ladder for India

Company customer support. Use the official help chat, form or email. Save the ticket number and a copy of everything you send. (verify)
Company grievance officer. Email the grievance officer named on the company's official legal or contact page. Attach your first complaint and proof. (verify)
National Consumer Helpline (NCH / INGRAM). File a grievance on the official consumer helpline portal or call the helpline number. Keep the docket number. (verify)
Consumer Commission (e-Daakhil). File a complaint online with the District/State/National Consumer Commission. Fees and limits apply; ask an advocate or consumer organisation if unsure. (verify)

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a refund after cancelling YouTube Premium?

It depends on your agreement, the billing method, timing and local law. Ask in writing, quote the exact amount and date, and keep the reply.

What if YouTube Premium refuses?

Ask for the decision in writing, then try your card issuer or the escalation steps for India (Company grievance officer or National Consumer Helpline (NCH / INGRAM)).

How long should I wait before escalating?

A common approach is 7 to 14 days after a clear written request. That is our suggestion, not a legal rule.

Is this information about YouTube Premium verified?

Not yet. Company-specific details on this page are generic guidance or widely reported points marked "verify". Always confirm on YouTube Premium's official website before you act.

Is this legal advice?

No. This is self-help guidance and letter templates. It is not legal advice and we cannot guarantee any outcome.

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