If you want to stop your LinkedIn Premium monthly subscription, there are a few simple steps you can take. LinkedIn makes it easy to upgrade to Premium to access additional features, but some users later decide they want to downgrade or cancel their paid subscription.
Determine If You Have an Active LinkedIn Premium Subscription
Before taking steps to cancel your Premium subscription, first confirm that you actually have an active paid plan with LinkedIn. Here’s how to check:
- Go to your LinkedIn profile and click on the “Me” icon at the top of your homepage.
- Select “Settings & Privacy” from the dropdown menu.
- Click on the “Account preferences” tab.
- Under “Premium Status” you will see the type of Premium subscription you have, if any. It will say “Premium Career” or “Premium Business” with the renewal date.
If this section shows “Basic Account” with no renewal date, it means you do not currently have a paid Premium subscription with LinkedIn.
Downgrade or Cancel LinkedIn Premium Subscription
If you confirm you have an active paid Premium subscription that you want to downgrade or cancel, here are the steps to do so:
- Go to your Account preferences under Settings & Privacy again.
- Click on “Manage my Premium settings.”
- Under “Your current Premium plan” click the “Downgrade/Cancel Membership” button.
- On the Downgrade page you can select one of the following options:
- Downgrade to a free Basic account
- Downgrade to a cheaper Premium plan
- Cancel subscription entirely (Premium will remain active until renewal date)
- If downgrading, preview your new Premium features.
- Click “Downgrade” or “Cancel Premium” to confirm.
LinkedIn will immediately downgrade or cancel your account. You will lose access to Premium features if downgrading to the Basic free account. LinkedIn will no longer charge your payment method once the current billing cycle ends.
Avoid Being Charged Again After Cancellation
Once you cancel your Premium subscription, LinkedIn will not automatically renew and charge you again as long as you do not reactivate Premium. However, there are a couple scenarios in which you could risk being charged again after canceling:
- Reactivating your Premium membership – If you later decide to sign up for Premium again, you will be charged the monthly subscription fee again upon reactivation.
- Using a free Premium trial offer – LinkedIn frequently offers free 1-month Premium trials. Signing up for a free trial after canceling will trigger the monthly subscription payments again unless you remember to cancel the trial before the 1 month is over.
To avoid accidental charges, make sure you do not redeem any free trial offers or reactivate Premium after you have already canceled your subscription. Also, remove any saved payment methods from your LinkedIn account preferences to prevent unwanted charges in the future.
How Does LinkedIn Premium Billing Work?
Before canceling your LinkedIn Premium subscription, it can be helpful to understand how LinkedIn handles billing and payments for Premium accounts.
LinkedIn Premium Payment Options
You can pay for LinkedIn Premium using the following methods:
- Credit card
- Debit card
- PayPal
- Mobile phone carrier billing (select carriers only)
To update your payment method or view your current payment details, go to your Account preferences and click “Payment Details.”
LinkedIn Premium Billing Cycles
LinkedIn Premium is billed on a monthly recurring basis when you first sign up. This means you are charged the subscription fee (plus any applicable taxes) each month on the calendar day that matches your initial sign-up date.
For example, if you signed up for Premium on the 5th of August, you would be charged again on the 5th of September, October, November, etc. LinkedIn will automatically renew your Premium membership each month until you decide to downgrade or cancel.
How LinkedIn Premium Cancellation Works
When you cancel your Premium subscription, you retain access to Premium features until the end of your current billing cycle. For example, if you have a monthly subscription that renews on the 15th of each month, and you cancel on the 5th, you would still have Premium access until the 15th.
LinkedIn will not renew and charge you on the next renewal date after cancellation takes effect. Your account will revert to a free Basic account at that point.
Getting a Refund for LinkedIn Premium
Since LinkedIn Premium is a recurring monthly subscription, refunds are not provided for partial months of unused service if you choose to cancel mid-cycle.
However, if you accidentally renewed Premium after cancellation and were charged for a new month, you can request a refund from LinkedIn to get that last payment refunded.
Premium Cancellation FAQs
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about canceling or downgrading LinkedIn Premium subscriptions:
Does LinkedIn offer Premium annual plans?
No, LinkedIn Premium is only offered as a month-to-month subscription at this time. There are no annual plans or contract options.
Can I get a partial refund if I cancel mid-month?
No, since Premium is billed monthly, you will not get a prorated refund if you cancel in the middle of your current billing cycle.
Will my Premium profile badge disappear if I downgrade?
Yes, if you downgrade from Premium to the free Basic account, the gold Premium badge on your profile will be removed.
Do I lose my Premium connections if I downgrade?
No, downgrading to Basic does not remove any of the connections you made while on a paid Premium plan. However, you lose access to Premium messaging capabilities.
Can I reactivate Premium at any time?
Yes, you can reactivate your Premium membership at any time from the Account preferences menu. This immediately renews your subscription and charges your payment method on file.
How do I delete my LinkedIn account completely?
Go to your account Settings & Privacy menu and look for the option to “Close your LinkedIn account.” This will permanently delete your profile and all data. Simply canceling Premium does not delete your account.
Conclusion
Canceling unwanted LinkedIn Premium payments is straightforward – simply access your Account preferences and click to downgrade or cancel your current plan. Remember to avoid reactivating Premium or redeeming free trial offers after cancellation to prevent being charged again.
With a clear understanding of LinkedIn’s billing practices, you can confidently cancel Premium and prevent those monthly subscription fees from renewing.
Premium Plan | Price per Month |
---|---|
Premium Career | $29.99 |
Premium Business | $49.99 |