How to Cancel ExpressVPN & Turn Off Auto-Renewal (2026)
To turn off ExpressVPN auto-renewal, sign in to My subscription on expressvpn.com and click Cancel subscription under Automatic renewal — you keep access until the last day of your current cycle. If you subscribed through Apple or Google Play, cancel in that store instead; you can’t cancel inside the ExpressVPN app.
Last verified: 2026-09-28 · Official source reviewed
Quick answer
- Confirm where you bought ExpressVPN (website vs Apple vs Google Play vs Bitcoin/Paymentwall).
- Website: My subscription (sign in) → Cancel subscription under Automatic renewal → follow prompts.
- Apple / Google Play: cancel in that store’s Subscriptions (see below). Cancel store trials at least 24 hours before end.
- You cannot cancel inside the ExpressVPN app (official Help).
- After cancel, use ExpressVPN until the last day of the current subscription cycle (per Help).
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Quick cancel steps — Cancel on the ExpressVPN website
From ExpressVPN Support:
- Open a browser → go to My subscription (sign in if prompted).
- Click Cancel subscription below Automatic renewal.
- Follow the prompts.
- After cancel you won’t be billed for another automatic cycle; access continues through the current cycle’s last day.
Applies when you paid with card, PayPal, Apple Pay, or Google Pay directly on expressvpn.com.
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App-store / partner billing if relevant — platform-specific paths (Apple / Google Play)
Apple App Store / iPhone
- Open App Store → profile icon → Subscriptions.
- Tap ExpressVPN → Cancel Subscription.
- Or via Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions (same Apple subscriptions list).
- Cancel ≥ 24 hours before trial/renewal end per ExpressVPN iOS notes.
Google Play / Android
- Play Store → profile → Payment & subscriptions → Subscriptions.
- ExpressVPN → Cancel Subscription.
- Same 24-hour guidance for trials/renewals on Play.
Bitcoin / Paymentwall
ExpressVPN Help: these purchases do not renew automatically — manual cancel usually not required.
Fees or commitment (if any) — fees, contracts, and money at risk
- Cancel guide focus: stop automatic renewal; keep access through current cycle.
- ExpressVPN doesn’t publish a fixed cancellation fee. Check your My subscription summary and any plan terms shown at cancel.
- Long prepaid terms (annual / multi-year): access typically continues until cycle end after you stop renewal — confirm on your account.
- Teams licenses: separate admin auto-renewal controls (see ExpressVPN Teams help) — out of scope for individual cancel unless you’re the admin.
Charged after canceling
- Tried to cancel only inside the app?
- Store trial renewed because cancel was <24 hours before end?
- Wrong Apple/Google account?
- Website purchase still on auto-renew while you canceled a different store trial?
- Keep confirmation; see Charged after canceling.
Retention offers
You may see renew/discount prompts. You’re allowed to decline and finish cancel.
What you lose / what happens next
- VPN access for that subscription ends on the cycle’s last day after cancel.
- ExpressKeys: Help notes you can still access stored logins but can’t add new entries after subscription ends.
- Re-subscribe later via portal/store at then-current offers.
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FAQ
How do I cancel ExpressVPN online?
If you bought on expressvpn.com, open My subscription, click Cancel subscription under Automatic renewal, and follow prompts. You can use the service until the last day of the current cycle.
Can I cancel ExpressVPN inside the app?
No. ExpressVPN Help says you must cancel on the website or the app store where you purchased — not inside the ExpressVPN app.
How do I cancel ExpressVPN on iPhone?
If Apple bills you: App Store profile → Subscriptions → ExpressVPN → Cancel Subscription. Cancel at least 24 hours before trial/renewal end per ExpressVPN store notes.
How do I cancel ExpressVPN on Google Play?
Play Store → profile → Payment & subscriptions → Subscriptions → ExpressVPN → Cancel Subscription.
Is there an ExpressVPN cancellation fee?
ExpressVPN’s cancel guide describes stopping automatic renewal and keeping access through the current cycle. ExpressVPN doesn’t publish a fixed cancellation fee. Check your My subscription / store confirmation.
What about Bitcoin or Paymentwall purchases?
ExpressVPN Help says those purchases do not auto-renew, so manual cancel usually isn’t needed.
Why was I charged after canceling ExpressVPN?
Often canceled inside the app only, wrong store account, or missed the 24-hour pre-renewal window on a store trial.
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