How to Stop Auto-Renewal on Google Play, Paytm & PhonePe
A simple step-by-step guide to help Indian users disable auto-renewal for services like YouTube, SonyLIV, and other subscriptions on Google Play, Paytm, and PhonePe.
📱 Google Play Store
- Open the Google Play Store app
- Tap your profile icon > Payments & subscriptions
- Select Subscriptions
- Choose the app (e.g. YouTube Premium)
- Tap Cancel Subscription
- Follow the on-screen steps
💳 Paytm
- Open the Paytm app
- Tap your profile icon > Settings
- Go to Automatic Payments & Subscriptions
- Select the active subscription
- Tap Cancel AutoPay
- Confirm the cancellation
Note: Some subscriptions may show as mandates under your linked bank account.
📲 PhonePe
- Open the PhonePe app
- Tap your profile photo > AutoPay
- Select the recurring payment you want to stop
- Tap Cancel Mandate
- Verify with OTP and confirm
Mandates created through UPI will be stopped instantly after cancellation.
🧠 CancelMates Tip
After turning off auto-renewal, log the service inside CancelMates so you still get notified about the expiry date. That way, you can renew manually if needed — without being surprised by an automatic charge.
📌 RBI Mandate Note
As per RBI rules, banks now require OTP approval for recurring payments above ₹5,000. However, some platforms like Google Play and international apps may still auto-renew if tied to a card. Always check your subscriptions list regularly.
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🛡️ Start Free with CancelMatesFAQs – Stopping Auto-Renewals in India
Will I get a refund after cancelling auto-renewal?
No, cancelling stops future payments. You’ll retain access till the current period ends.
Do I need to remove UPI mandate separately?
Yes, if a UPI mandate was created, cancel it via PhonePe or your bank’s UPI app.
Can I reactivate later?
Absolutely. Just go to the same section and tap “Renew” or “Subscribe again.”
