How to cancel Google Play (apps / subscriptions) (and get a refund)
A 'GOOGLE *' subscription is cancelled in Google Play's Subscriptions list — not by uninstalling the app.
Not sure this charge is even Google Play (apps / subscriptions)?See what the “GOOGLE” charge on your statement actually is →Where the cancel button actually is
- Go to play.google.com/store/account/subscriptions
- Click the subscription you want to stop, then click 'Cancel subscription'
- On Android: Play Store > profile picture > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
- You keep access until the end of the paid period
⚠️ The app-store trap
This IS the app-store layer for Android: services subscribed through the Play Store (YouTube Premium, Google One, and many apps) are cancelled here, not on the service's own site. Uninstalling the app does not cancel it.
Can you get a refund?
Google Play refunds depend on timing and the item: apps/games are often self-refundable for a short window after purchase; subscriptions and older purchases usually need a request. See the official refund page.
Easy-to-miss gotchas
- Uninstalling an app never cancels its subscription
- YouTube Premium and Google One can also be managed inside each of those services
Go straight to the official page
Official page: Google Play — account & orders
I don't think I made this chargeFreeze/lock the card in your bank or card app right away, request a new card, then dispute the transaction with your bank or card issuer.
This page points you to where Google Play (apps / subscriptions) lets you cancel and request a refund. Cancellation flows, prices, and refund windows change often — always confirm the current steps and policy on the official page linked above before you rely on them.
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