Cancel Peacock Through Your Account Settings

To stop your Peacock subscription, log into your account on the Peacock website or app, go to your account settings, and select the option to cancel or manage your subscription. The exact wording and location depend on whether you subscribed directly through Peacock or through another service like Apple, Amazon, or your cable provider — each route requires you to cancel in a different place.

If you subscribed directly through Peacock's website, click your profile icon in the top right corner, select "Account," then find "Subscription" or "Manage Subscription." You will see your current plan and a button or link to cancel. Peacock will ask you to confirm and may offer you a discount to stay; you can decline and proceed with cancellation.

Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, not when ready. If you paid for a month on the 15th, your access ends on the 15th of the next month. You will lose access to Peacock content after that date, though you can resubscribe at any time.

Key Takeaways

  • Direct Peacock subscriptions cancel through your account settings on the Peacock website or app under "Subscription" or "Manage Subscription."
  • Subscriptions purchased through Apple, Amazon, Google Play, or cable providers must be canceled through those services, not through Peacock itself.
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period, and you keep access until that date.
  • Peacock may offer a discount or promotional rate to keep you subscribed; you can accept or decline before confirming cancellation.

Cancel a Peacock Subscription Purchased Through Apple, Amazon, or Google

If you subscribed to Peacock through Apple (iTunes or Apple TV), Amazon Prime Video Channels, or Google Play, you must cancel through that service, not through Peacock. Canceling on the Peacock website will not stop the charges from your original payment method.

For Apple: On an iPhone or iPad, open Settings, tap your name at the top, select "Subscriptions," find Peacock, and tap "Cancel Subscription." On a Mac, open System Settings, click your name, select "Media & Purchases," then "Subscriptions," find Peacock, and click "Edit" to cancel. On an Apple TV device, go to Settings, select your account, choose "Subscriptions," find Peacock, and select "Cancel Subscription."

For Amazon Prime Video Channels: Go to your Amazon account, select "Your Account," then "Memberships and Subscriptions." Find Peacock in the list, click "Manage Membership," and select "Cancel Membership."

For Google Play: Open the Google Play app on an Android device, tap your profile icon, select "Payments and subscriptions," then "Subscriptions." Find Peacock, tap it, and select "Cancel Subscription."

Cancel Peacock Through Your Cable or Streaming Provider

Some cable and streaming providers bundle Peacock with their service or offer it as an add-on channel. If you subscribed through your cable provider, satellite service, or a streaming bundle like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV, you must cancel through that provider's account, not through Peacock.

Log into your cable or streaming provider's website or app, navigate to your account settings or subscriptions section, and look for Peacock or premium channels. The exact steps vary by provider — Comcast Xfinity, Charter Spectrum, Dish, DirecTV, YouTube TV, and Hulu each have different interfaces. If you cannot find the option, call your provider's customer service line; they can cancel the add-on for you over the phone.

Canceling Peacock through your provider does not affect your main service. You will lose only Peacock access while keeping your cable or streaming subscription intact.

What Happens After You Cancel

Once you confirm cancellation, Peacock will send you a confirmation email. Your subscription remains active until the end of your current billing cycle — you do not lose access when ready. After your billing date passes, you will no longer be able to watch Peacock content, and the app will prompt you to subscribe again if you open it.

Any saved shows, watchlists, or viewing history tied to your account will remain stored if you resubscribe later using the same email address and password. You will not lose your profile or preferences.

If you cancel and then change your mind, you can resubscribe at any time through the same method you originally used. There is no penalty for canceling and resubscribing later.

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Canceling

The most common error is canceling in the wrong place. If you subscribed through Apple or Amazon, canceling on the Peacock website will not stop your charges. Check your original receipt or credit card statement to confirm where the charge comes from, then cancel through that service.

Another mistake is assuming cancellation is when ready. Your subscription continues through the end of your billing cycle, so if you cancel on the 20th of the month but your billing date is the 30th, you still have access until the 30th. Plan accordingly if you want to stop watching before that date.

Do not delete the Peacock app thinking it will cancel your subscription — it will not. Deleting the app only removes it from your device; your account and charges remain active until you formally cancel through your account settings or provider.

Reactivating Your Peacock Subscription

If you canceled and want to resubscribe, you can do so through the same method you originally used. Log back into your account on the Peacock website or app, or go to the Apple, Amazon, or Google Play store where you originally subscribed. Select the plan you want and complete the payment.

Your old profile, watchlist, and viewing history will be there if you use the same email address and password. If you use a different email, you will start with a new account and lose your previous history.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I get a refund if I cancel in the middle of my billing cycle?

No. Peacock does not offer refunds for partial months. Your subscription remains active until the end of your current billing period, and then it stops. If you cancel on the 5th of the month but your billing date is the 30th, you keep access until the 30th with no refund for the unused time.

How do I know if I subscribed directly through Peacock or through another service?

Check your credit card or bank statement. If the charge says "Peacock" or "NBCUniversal," you subscribed directly. If it says "Apple," "Amazon," "Google," or your cable provider's name, you subscribed through them. You can also log into your Peacock account and check your subscription details, which will tell you the payment method.

Can I cancel Peacock without logging in?

No. You must log into your account to cancel. If you forgot your password, use the "Forgot Password" link on the Peacock login page to reset it, then proceed with cancellation. If you subscribed through Apple, Amazon, or Google, you log into those services instead.

What if I subscribed through my cable provider and cannot find the cancel option?

Call your cable or streaming provider's customer service number. They can cancel the Peacock add-on for you when ready over the phone. Have your account number ready to speed up the process.

Do I lose my saved shows and watchlist when I cancel?

No. Your profile, watchlist, and viewing history stay with your account. If you resubscribe using the same email and password, everything will be there. If you create a new account with a different email, you will start fresh.