Cancel before your free trial ends to avoid being charged

Paramount Plus free trials last seven days. If you do not cancel before day seven ends, your account converts to a paid subscription and you will be charged. You can cancel at any point during the trial — the moment you sign up, or on day six — and you will keep access until the trial period ends. Cancellation takes about two minutes and requires you to log into your account on a web browser or the Paramount Plus app.

The steps differ slightly depending on whether you signed up directly through Paramount Plus or through another service like Apple, Amazon, or Google Play. Both routes are straightforward, but you need to know which one you used when you created your account.

Key Takeaways

  • Your free trial lasts seven days from the date you sign up, and you will be charged on day eight if you do not cancel.
  • You can cancel during the trial and keep watching until the seven days end — cancellation does not cut off access when ready.
  • If you signed up directly on Paramount Plus, cancel through your account settings on the website or app.
  • If you signed up through Apple, Amazon, Google Play, or another third-party service, you must cancel through that service, not through Paramount Plus itself.
  • Write down your trial end date when you sign up so you do not forget to cancel.

Cancel a trial you signed up for directly on Paramount Plus

Log into your Paramount Plus account on a web browser. Go to your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account" from the menu. Click "Manage Subscription" or "Subscription Details," depending on which version of the site you see. You will see your current plan and your trial end date.

Look for a button that says "Cancel Subscription" or "Cancel Plan." Click it. Paramount Plus will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may offer you a discount to stay — you can ignore this and proceed. Once you confirm, you will receive an email confirming the cancellation. Your access continues through the end of your trial period.

If you are using the Paramount Plus app on a phone or tablet, the process is similar: tap your profile icon, select "Account," then "Manage Subscription," and choose "Cancel Subscription." The app version works the same way as the website.

Cancel a trial you signed up for through Apple, Amazon, or Google Play

If you created your Paramount Plus account through the Apple App Store, Amazon Prime Video Channels, or Google Play, you must cancel through that service, not through Paramount Plus itself. Canceling only in the Paramount Plus app will not stop the charge.

Through Apple: Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. Tap your name at the top, then "Subscriptions." Find Paramount Plus in the list and tap it. Select "Cancel Subscription" and confirm. You will see a confirmation screen showing when your access ends.

Through Amazon Prime Video Channels: Go to your Amazon account on a web browser. Select "Your Account" and then "Memberships and Subscriptions." Find Paramount Plus in the list and click "Manage Membership." Select "Cancel Channel" and confirm your choice.

Through Google Play: Open the Google Play app on an Android phone or tablet. Tap your profile icon in the top right, then "Payments and Subscriptions," then "Subscriptions." Find Paramount Plus and tap it. Select "Cancel Subscription" and follow the prompts to confirm.

What happens after you cancel

Once you cancel, Paramount Plus sends you a confirmation email with your cancellation date. Your account remains active and you can watch everything in your subscription tier until midnight on your trial end date. After that, your access stops and you cannot watch anything unless you sign up again and pay.

If you cancel and then change your mind before your trial ends, you can reactivate your subscription by logging back in and selecting "Reactivate Subscription" or "Resume Subscription." You will be charged when ready if you reactivate, so only do this if you want to convert to a paid account.

Avoid being charged by marking your calendar

The easiest way to make sure you do not forget is to set a phone reminder for day six of your trial. When you sign up, Paramount Plus tells you the exact date your trial ends — write it down or add it to your calendar right away. This takes 10 seconds and prevents accidental charges.

If you have already been charged after your trial ended and you did not want to pay, contact Paramount Plus customer service through the app or website. They can sometimes refund a charge if you cancel within a few days of being billed, though refunds are not may provide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel my free trial and sign up again later for another free trial?

No. Paramount Plus offers one free trial per account. Once you cancel and your trial ends, you cannot create a new account with the same email address and get another seven-day trial. You would need to pay for a subscription to watch again.

What if I cancel but forget and get charged anyway?

Contact Paramount Plus support through the app or website and explain that you canceled during your trial. If the charge is recent — usually within a few days — they may refund it. Keep your cancellation confirmation email as proof that you canceled before the trial ended.

Does canceling my trial delete my watchlist and saved shows?

Your watchlist and saved shows remain in your account after cancellation. If you reactivate your subscription later by paying, those items will still be there. They disappear only if you delete your entire Paramount Plus account, which is a separate action.

Can I cancel through customer service instead of doing it myself?

Yes. You can contact Paramount Plus customer service through the app or website and ask them to cancel your trial. They will process it for you, though it takes longer than canceling yourself. Self-service cancellation is when ready and gives you an when ready confirmation email.