Cancel Reddit Premium: The Right Way

How to cancel Reddit Premium in australia and stop paying today

What you're paying for and why cancellation matters

Reddit Premium is a paid subscription service that removes advertisements from your feed, increases your posting limits and grants you access to exclusive features like custom avatars and the members-only r/lounge community. You're charged a recurring fee every month or year, and Reddit automatically renews your subscription on your billing date unless you cancel beforehand. Understanding exactly what you subscribed to, where you bought it and your cancellation window is the difference between a smooth exit and an unexpected charge on your credit card. At Tocancel, we help Australian consumers cancel subscriptions correctly the first time, and Reddit Premium cancellations are straightforward when you follow the right steps.

Why australians choose to cancel Reddit Premium

Most Australian users cancel because the subscription cost is higher than they initially expected, particularly when purchased through the Apple App Store or Google Play. Others find that the ad-free experience delivers less value than imagined, or they decide the free version of Reddit meets their needs perfectly. Some cancel after discovering Reddit has raised its prices, and they'd rather spend that money elsewhere. Whatever your reason, you have clear consumer rights as an Australian, and cancellation is straightforward and always available to you.

The hidden pricing gap between platforms

Reddit Premium costs different amounts depending on which platform you use to subscribe. When you subscribe via reddit.com using a credit card or PayPal, you pay in USD and the amount converts to AUD at your bank's exchange rate. If you subscribed through Apple or Google Play, you pay in AUD but at a significantly higher price because those platforms charge fees to app developers. This markup adds up quickly, so checking your bank statement now to identify which platform you used is essential before you cancel.

Reddit Premium pricing in australia across all platforms

The table below shows you exactly what Reddit Premium costs through each subscription method, so you can see the real difference between platforms.

If you subscribed via Apple or Google Play, you're paying A$2 to A$3 more per month than you would via Reddit's website. Over 12 months, that's A$24 to A$36 in extra costs you could have avoided. Write these numbers down now because you'll need them if you decide to dispute any charges with your bank or credit card company.

How to cancel Reddit Premium: step-by-step for each platform

Your cancellation method depends on which platform you used to subscribe, so follow the instructions that match your situation.

Cancel Reddit Premium if you subscribed via reddit.com

If you subscribed directly through Reddit's website using a credit card or PayPal account, you cancel through your account settings on the same platform.

1. Visit reddit.com and sign into your account with your username and password
2. Click your profile icon in the top right corner of the screen
   • On mobile, this icon appears in the bottom right of the app
3. Select User Settings from the dropdown menu
4. Scroll down and tap on Subscriptions
5. Find Reddit Premium in your active subscriptions list
6. Click or tap Manage next to Reddit Premium
   • You'll see your current billing date and renewal amount
7. Select Cancel subscription and confirm your choice
8. You'll receive an email confirmation within minutes

Your Reddit Premium access continues until the end of your current billing period, after which you lose Premium features and revert to the free version. You won't be charged again after your billing date passes.

Cancel Reddit Premium if you subscribed via apple app store

Apple subscriptions are managed through your Apple ID account settings, not through the Reddit app itself. You cancel the subscription on your Apple device or through your Apple account online.

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad
2. Tap your name at the very top of the Settings screen
3. Select Subscriptions
4. Find Reddit Premium in your active subscriptions
   • If you don't see it, scroll down to see more subscriptions
5. Tap on Reddit Premium
6. Select Cancel subscription at the bottom of the screen
7. Choose your reason for cancelling (optional) and confirm
8. Apple sends you an immediate email confirmation

Alternatively, you can manage this subscription through your Apple Account online at appleid.apple.com: sign in, go to Subscriptions, find Reddit Premium and select Cancel.

Cancel Reddit Premium if you subscribed via google play

Google Play subscriptions are managed through your Google Play account, which you access via the Google Play app on Android or through your Google account online.

1. Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device
2. Tap your profile icon in the top right corner
3. Select Payments and subscriptions
4. Tap Subscriptions
5. Find and tap Reddit Premium
6. Select Cancel subscription
7. Follow the prompts and confirm your cancellation
8. Google Play sends you an email confirmation

You can also manage this online by visiting play.google.com, signing into your account, going to Subscriptions and cancelling Reddit Premium from there. Your premium access continues until your billing date, then stops.

What happens after you cancel Reddit Premium

Cancellation is immediate, but your subscription doesn't end right away, so understanding the timeline prevents confusion.

Your access timeline after cancelling

When you successfully cancel Reddit Premium, your subscription status changes to "cancelled" immediately in your account settings. However, you retain all Premium benefits (no ads, extended limits, exclusive features) until the end of your current paid billing period. On the day after your billing period ends, you lose access to Premium features and revert to Reddit's free tier. You won't receive any further charges after your final billing period concludes.

What you lose when Premium ends

Once your Premium subscription expires, you lose ad-free browsing, access to r/lounge, custom avatar items and higher posting limits. You keep your Reddit account, your posts and your communities, but ads return to your feed. If this feels like a significant loss, you can re-subscribe at any time by following the payment method steps above.

Can you get a refund after cancelling Reddit Premium?

Reddit's refund policy is strict, and most refunds require intervention from consumer protection authorities in your state.

When Reddit will and won't refund you

Reddit does not issue partial refunds for unused time in your current billing period. Once you pay for a month or year of Premium, that money is non-refundable under Reddit's standard terms. However, Australian Consumer Law gives you stronger rights than Reddit's terms allow. If you're within 14 days of your purchase and you change your mind, you have the right to request a refund under the Australian Consumer Law's change of mind protection (also called the right to cancel). This applies only to purchases made through reddit.com or on your computer, not through Apple or Google Play (those platforms have their own refund policies).

Refunds through apple and google play

If you subscribed via Apple App Store or Google Play, contact Apple or Google directly for refunds, not Reddit. Apple allows refunds within 14 days of purchase if you request one through your Apple ID account or by contacting Apple Support. Google Play also permits returns within 48 hours of purchase in most cases. Visit support.apple.com or support.google.com to request a refund, and provide your receipt number from the email confirmation.

Disputing charges with your bank

If Reddit charged you after your cancellation date or you believe the charge was unauthorised, contact your bank or credit card company to dispute the transaction. Provide them with your cancellation confirmation email and your bank statement showing the unwanted charge. Your bank can reverse the charge and investigate Reddit's actions within 90 days of the charge date.

Your consumer rights under australian law

As an Australian consumer, you have clear legal protections when purchasing subscriptions, and Reddit must comply with them.

Your legal position

The Australian Consumer Law (part of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010) protects you in three key ways. First, you have a 14-day right to cancel after purchasing Reddit Premium, provided you bought it through reddit.com on your computer (not through an app). This is your change-of-mind right, and Reddit cannot refuse it. Second, Reddit must clearly display the price, billing frequency and auto-renewal date before you pay, and they must obtain your express consent to auto-renewal. If they failed to do this clearly, any charges may be recoverable. Third, any charge made after your confirmed cancellation date is unauthorised and your bank must reverse it.

Enforcement and escalation

If Reddit refuses to comply with your cancellation request or won't refund you despite having grounds, your state's Office of Fair Trading is your enforcement body. In New South Wales, contact the ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission); in Victoria, the Consumer Affairs Victoria; in Queensland, the Office of Fair Trading Queensland. These agencies investigate complaints and can force Reddit to comply. You can also take Reddit to your state's small claims tribunal if the amount is within their jurisdiction (usually up to A$10,000). Document everything: your purchase receipt, cancellation confirmation, any refusal emails from Reddit, and your bank statement. This evidence is essential if you need to escalate.

Common mistakes to avoid when cancelling Reddit Premium

Cancellation is simple, but a few missteps can leave you paying longer than intended, so we've identified the traps to avoid.

Mistake 1: not checking your exact cancellation date

The biggest error is assuming your subscription ends immediately after you click cancel. It doesn't: you must wait until your current billing period expires. Many users cancel on day 1 of a new billing cycle and don't realise they've just paid for a full month they won't use. Check your most recent invoice or Reddit's Subscriptions page to see your exact renewal date, then cancel within 48 hours of that date, not days before it.

Mistake 2: cancelling in the app but forgetting to confirm

The Reddit app sometimes asks you to confirm your cancellation via email or a second prompt. If you don't complete the final step, your cancellation doesn't process and you're charged again. After you click cancel, wait for a confirmation email. If you don't receive one within 10 minutes, log back into your account and check whether the subscription status shows "cancelled" or "active".

Mistake 3: using the wrong payment method to cancel

If you subscribed via Apple, you must cancel via Apple, not through the Reddit app. If you subscribed via Google Play, you must cancel through Google Play, not Reddit. Trying to cancel through the wrong platform leaves your Apple or Google subscription active, and you'll be charged again. Match your payment method to your cancellation method exactly.

Mistake 4: not saving your confirmation email

Your cancellation confirmation email is proof you took action. If Reddit charges you again or disputes your cancellation, this email is your evidence. Keep it in a folder or take a screenshot so you can show your bank if needed.

Checking your cancellation: confirmation and verification

After you cancel, verify that it worked so you don't get an unexpected charge.

How to confirm your cancellation is real

Check your email immediately after cancelling for a confirmation message from Reddit (if you cancelled via reddit.com), Apple or Google. This email should state that your subscription has been cancelled and show your final billing date. Log back into your Reddit account within 24 hours and navigate to Account Settings > Subscriptions. Your subscription status should say "cancelled" or "inactive", not "active". If it still says "active", your cancellation didn't go through and you must try again.

Monitoring your bank account

Watch your bank statement or credit card bill for any charges after your final billing date. If a charge appears, contact your bank immediately and ask them to reverse it as unauthorised. Provide them with your cancellation confirmation email as evidence you took action to stop the charge. Your bank can reverse charges made up to 90 days in the past.

Should you keep Reddit Premium or cancel? a quick comparison

To help you decide whether cancellation is right for you, here's what you gain and lose.

If you rarely browse Reddit, ads don't bother you, or you use an ad blocker, cancellation saves you money. If you spend hours daily on Reddit and value the ad-free experience, Premium is worth the cost. The choice is yours, but cancellation is always free and reversible.

How tocancel helps you cancel Reddit Premium with confidence

Cancellation should be simple and stress-free, and that's where Tocancel makes a real difference.

Tocancel is Australia's consumer-rights platform built to help you cancel subscriptions correctly the first time. Whether you're cancelling Reddit Premium via reddit.com, Apple or Google Play, Tocancel walks you through each step with clear instructions, confirms your cancellation and monitors your account to ensure no unwanted charges appear. Our platform also tracks your refund eligibility under Australian Consumer Law and helps you escalate to your state's Office of Fair Trading if Reddit refuses to comply.

Since launching, Tocancel has helped thousands of Australian consumers cancel unwanted subscriptions and recover refunds they thought were gone. Reddit Premium cancellations are processed in under 5 minutes when you follow our platform's guidance, and you receive a verification email that serves as your proof of action. If you need to dispute a charge or file a complaint with a consumer authority, Tocancel provides templates and your full cancellation history.

Your money is yours to keep, and your cancellation is your right. At Tocancel, we believe every Australian deserves clarity and control over their subscriptions, not confusion and surprise charges. Whether you're cancelling today or considering it, Tocancel is here to empower you with the information and tools you need.

Final checklist before you cancel

Use this checklist to ensure your cancellation goes smoothly and no charges catch you off guard.

• Locate your most recent Reddit Premium invoice or bank statement and note your exact renewal date
• Identify which platform you used to subscribe (reddit.com, Apple or Google Play)
• For Apple or Google Play subscriptions, gather your device and account login details now
• Choose the cancellation method that matches your subscription platform
• Follow the step-by-step instructions for your platform and click the final confirm button
• Wait 10 minutes and check your email for a cancellation confirmation from Reddit, Apple or Google
• Log into your Reddit account 24 hours later and verify the subscription status says "cancelled"
• Save your confirmation email in a dedicated folder for your records
• Check your bank or credit card statement after your final billing date to confirm no new charge appears
• If a charge does appear, contact your bank within 90 days with your confirmation email as evidence

Take action now and cancel with confidence

You have the right to cancel Reddit Premium at any time, and the process takes just minutes. Whether you subscribed via reddit.com, Apple or Google Play, follow the instructions above for your platform, confirm your cancellation and verify that no charges appear after your billing date. If Reddit charges you after cancellation or refuses to process your request, Tocancel supports your escalation to your state's consumer protection authority. Your money matters, and you deserve to control how it's spent. Start your cancellation now using the steps above, and if you need additional support, Tocancel is here to help.