LinkedIn allows users to enable automatic payments for premium subscriptions and other services. However, you may want to cancel these automatic payments if you no longer wish to continue the subscription or service. Stopping automatic payments on LinkedIn is easy to do but does require navigating to the correct page. In this guide, we’ll walk through the steps to stop automatic payments on both desktop and mobile. We’ll also provide tips on avoiding accidental renewals going forward.
On Desktop
To stop automatic payments on LinkedIn through the desktop site, follow these steps:
- Log into your LinkedIn account on a computer.
- Click on the “Me” icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage. This will bring up your account menu.
- In the account menu, click “Settings & Privacy.”
- On the “Settings & Privacy” page, click “Payments” in the left sidebar.
- On the “Payments” page, you will see all of your active automatic payments for LinkedIn services such as premium subscriptions. Click “Cancel subscription” next to the payment you want to stop.
- In the cancellation confirmation pop-up, select a cancellation reason and click “Cancel subscription.”
You will get confirmation that the automatic payment has been cancelled. The cancellation goes into effect immediately, so you will not be charged again on the next payment date.
Be aware that canceling automatic payments does not automatically cancel your access to the subscription itself. For example, if you cancel automatic payments for a one-year LinkedIn Premium subscription, you will still have Premium access until the end of your current billing period. At that point the subscription itself will cancel unless you renew it manually.
On Mobile
If you want to cancel an automatic payment on the LinkedIn mobile app, the process is very similar:
- Open the LinkedIn app on your iPhone or Android device.
- Tap on your profile picture at the top of the app screen. This opens your account menu.
- Tap “Settings” in the account menu.
- Tap “Payments.”
- Find the automatic payment you want to cancel and tap “Cancel subscription.”
- Select a cancellation reason and confirm you want to cancel.
As with the desktop site, the cancellation takes effect immediately but does not cancel any active subscriptions right away. You’ll continue to have access until the billing period expires.
Avoiding Accidental Renewals
Once you cancel an automatic payment, you may want to take extra precautions to ensure the subscription does not accidentally renew. Here are some tips:
- Cancel close to the renewal date – If you cancel just before your next payment date, there is less chance of an accidental renewal charge going through.
- Remove saved payment info – Deleting your saved payment information from LinkedIn removes the possibility of an unintentional renewal.
- Turn off auto-renewal – In your account settings, look for any auto-renewal toggles for subscriptions and toggle them off.
- Track billing dates – Make a note of when billing periods expire so you can cancel subscriptions manually if needed.
- Use disposable virtual cards – Some banks provide temporary credit card numbers you can use and then stop, preventing any future charges.
Getting a Refund for an Accidental Renewal
If you do get unintentionally charged for a LinkedIn subscription renewal, request a refund as soon as possible. Here is the process to get your money back:
- Contact LinkedIn customer support immediately – Live chat or phone is best for urgent issues.
- Explain the accidental renewal situation politely.
- Request a refund of the charge – This may be granted as a one-time courtesy.
- If they refuse, escalate your request firmly but calmly up the chain.
- Dispute the charge with your bank – If LinkedIn won’t refund, your bank may be able to chargeback the transaction.
The sooner you act, the better your chances of getting an accidental LinkedIn payment reversed. Be persistent yet diplomatic in your refund request.
Cancelling Specific LinkedIn Paid Services
In addition to automatic subscription payments, you may want to cancel other paid services on LinkedIn. Here’s how to cancel a few popular options:
Premium Subscriptions
LinkedIn Premium provides additional features like expanded profiles, unlimited searches, and profile visibility boosts. To cancel:
- Go to the Payments page in your account settings.
- Click “Cancel subscription” next to the Premium subscription entry.
- Follow prompts to confirm cancellation.
You’ll retain Premium access until your billing period expires.
Learning Courses or Videos
LinkedIn Learning provides paid access to online courses and videos. To cancel:
- Go to the “Learning” section of your account.
- Click on “Settings” next to your profile photo.
- Click “Cancel membership” and confirm.
As with other services, this cancels future payments but not current access.
Boosted Posts
Boosting expands the reach of your posts. To cancel a boost:
- Click the “Me” icon and go to “Settings & Privacy.”
- Click “Communications.”
- Click “Disable post boosts” to prevent any more in the future.
However, you cannot get a refund for any boosts currently active. You have to wait for the boost period to expire.
Job Postings
To remove an active job posting:
- Go to LinkedIn Jobs in the “Work” section of your account.
- Click “Manage” next to the job you want to cancel.
- Select “Cancel posting.”
You’ll get a pro-rated refund for any remaining duration on your job posting.
Closing Down Your LinkedIn Account
Canceling automatic payments does not close your LinkedIn account itself. If you wish to delete your LinkedIn profile entirely, do the following:
- Click on your profile photo and go to “Settings & Privacy.”
- Click “Account management” in the left sidebar.
- Click “Close account.”
- Select reason for closing account and confirm.
Closing your account immediately cancels any active subscriptions or services. It also begins the process of permanently deleting your profile and data. However, this takes 30 days to go into effect, during which your account can be reactivated if desired.
Conclusion
LinkedIn makes it relatively easy to cancel any automatic payments or active subscriptions associated with your account. The key steps are accessing your Payments settings, finding the subscription in question, and selecting “Cancel.” Be proactive in turning off auto-renewal for any services to avoid surprise charges in the future. And if you do get renewed accidentally, persist in contacting support until you get your refund. With the above guides, you can successfully stop payments on LinkedIn and prevent unwanted renewals going forward.
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Introduction |
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On Desktop |
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On Mobile |
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Avoiding Accidental Renewals |
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Getting a Refund |
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Cancelling Specific Services |
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Closing Account |
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Conclusion |
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