How to Cancel Netflix in 2026 (And Save $200+/Year)

Updated February 2026 · 5 min read

Netflix now costs up to $22.99/month ($276/year) after multiple price hikes. With the password-sharing crackdown, many households are paying full price for the first time. The good news: canceling takes 60 seconds, and there are ways to save even if you want to keep it.

✅ Difficulty: Easy

Netflix is one of the easiest subscriptions to cancel. Fully online, no phone call, no retention agents.

Cancel Netflix (60 Seconds)

  1. Go to netflix.com/account
  2. Click "Cancel Membership"
  3. Click "Finish Cancellation"
  4. Done. You keep access until the end of your billing period.

On mobile: Open the Netflix app → Profile → Account → scroll down → Cancel Membership. Or use the browser method above.

Netflix Plans & Annual Cost (2026)

💡 Before You Cancel: Downgrade Instead?

If you're on Premium ($23/mo), switching to Standard with Ads ($7/mo) saves $192/year — and you get the exact same content library. The ads are 4-5 minutes per hour, much less than cable TV. Go to Account → Change Plan.

The Win-Back Offer Strategy

Netflix doesn't offer discounts when you cancel — but they do send win-back offers via email 2-4 weeks later. Common offers include a free month or 50% off for 2-3 months. Strategy: cancel, wait for the email, resubscribe at the discounted rate. Some people cycle this every 3-6 months and never pay full price.

Password Sharing: What Changed

Netflix now charges $7.99/month per "extra member" for people outside your household. If you were sharing with family or friends, your options are: (1) pay the extra member fee, (2) each get your own account (ad tier is $7/mo), or (3) cancel and switch to a service that doesn't restrict sharing.

What You Keep After Canceling

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FAQ

Can I get a refund from Netflix?

Netflix doesn't offer refunds for partial months. You keep access until the end of your current billing period. Cancel the day before renewal for maximum value.

Can I cancel Netflix through the app?

On Android, yes — through the app → Account → Cancel. On iPhone, if you subscribed through Apple (App Store billing), cancel via Settings → Subscriptions. If you subscribed directly, use the website.

Is Netflix still worth it in 2026?

At $7/mo (ad tier), Netflix is competitive. At $23/mo (Premium), it's the most expensive streaming service. If you watch less than 10 hours/month, you're paying $2.30+/hour — more than renting individual movies on Amazon ($4-6 each).

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