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Cancellation guide · Updated 2026

How to Cancel ChatGPT Plus

Last verified May 2026 · OpenAI, Apple, or Google Play · Free guide
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Reviewed & updated June 2026
Easy - once you find the right portal
Cancel ChatGPT Plus - step by step (signed up on chatgpt.com)
Your access and chat history are unaffected

ChatGPT Plus features continue until your current billing period ends. After that, the account reverts to the free tier. All saved conversations remain on the free tier.

If ChatGPT Plus was purchased through Apple or Google Play
Not sure where you were billed?

Search your email for receipts from OpenAI (receipts@openai.com), Apple (noreply@email.apple.com), or Google (payments-noreply@google.com). The sender tells you exactly where to cancel.

Still getting charged after canceling?

Get a ready-to-send dispute or refund demand letter for the company or your bank.

Get dispute letter →
Last verified - May 2026

What happens after you cancel ChatGPT Plus?

You keep access to GPT-4, advanced data analysis, DALL-E image generation, and higher message limits until the end of your current billing period. After that, your account automatically reverts to the free tier. GPT-3.5 access, your saved conversations, and all account data remain intact on the free tier.

Does OpenAI give refunds for ChatGPT Plus?

OpenAI does not offer prorated refunds for unused subscription time. However, if you were charged after a confirmed cancellation, or charged without authorization, those are billing errors. Contact OpenAI support at help.openai.com first, or use the dispute letter tool to file a chargeback with your bank.

Can I pause ChatGPT Plus instead of canceling?

OpenAI does not offer a pause option for ChatGPT Plus. Your options are to keep the subscription active or cancel it. If you cancel, you can resubscribe at any time and your account history will still be there.

Frequently asked questions

What happens to my saved ChatGPT conversations if I cancel Plus?
All conversations are preserved on the free tier. Canceling Plus does not delete your chat history.
How do I cancel ChatGPT Plus if I subscribed on my phone?
iPhone: Settings → Subscriptions → ChatGPT → Cancel. Android: Google Play → Profile → Subscriptions → ChatGPT → Cancel.
Does OpenAI offer a refund when you cancel ChatGPT Plus?
No prorated refunds are offered. Charges after a confirmed cancellation are disputable billing errors.