Tinder is a dating app where you can meet new people and chat. They offer subscriptions that give you extra features like seeing who liked you, unlimited swipes, and more. These subscriptions automatically renew until you cancel, and you get billed through the platform you signed up on, like Apple or Google if you used their app stores. If you cancel, your subscription stays active until the end of the current period, but canceling your subscription doesn't delete your Tinder profile.
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The cancellation process is straightforward, involving a few steps either through the iOS settings, Google Play Store, Tinder app, or Tinder website. Instructions are clearly provided, but users must know where to navigate, and multiple subscriptions require separate cancellations, adding slight complexity.
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How to Cancel Tinder: Step by Step
If you purchased through iOS:
- Open your iPhone Settings.
- Tap your name, then tap Subscriptions.
- Select the subscription or membership you want to cancel.
- Tap Cancel Subscription.
If you purchased through Android (Google Play):
- Open the Google Play app.
- Tap the profile icon.
- Tap Payments & subscriptions, and then Subscriptions.
- Select the subscription you want to cancel.
- Tap Cancel subscription.
If you purchased through the Android app (direct credit card or PayPal):
- Open the Tinder app for Android.
- Tap the profile icon.
- Select Manage Payment Account.
- Find the subscription or membership you want to cancel.
- Tap Cancel Subscription or Membership.
If you purchased through Tinder online (Tinder.com):
- Go to Tinder.com and sign into your account.
- Tap the profile icon.
- Select Manage Payment Account.
- Find the subscription or membership you want to cancel.
- Tap Cancel Subscription or Membership.
Tips & Tricks for Canceling Tinder
- Cancel through the original purchase platform: If subscribed via Google Play Store or Apple iTunes, cancel directly through those subscription management sections rather than the Tinder app.
- Use a laptop or desktop browser: Access Google Play subscriptions or Apple subscriptions via a browser, as the mobile app or Tinder's app interface often lack cancellation options.
- Cancel immediately after purchase: To increase chances of refunds (especially within 14 days), cancel as soon as possible and report problems through the purchase history on iTunes or Google Play.
- Keep documentation: Save screenshots or confirmation emails of cancellation attempts and subscription status.
- If no cancellation option appears: Contact Tinder support by email or via in-app help, or escalate through your bank or credit card company to request a chargeback after documenting all attempts.
- Expect subscription to remain active until period end: Cancelling usually stops future billing but retains service until the already paid period expires.
- Check renewal settings: Ensure subscription auto-renewal is disabled in the app store or payment account to avoid unwanted charges.
- Language tips for support: Be polite and clear; explain you want to stop future billing and request confirmation. Mention prior cancellation attempts and ask for refund within the refund window if applicable.
- Escalation path: Cancel via app store → contact Tinder support if needed → escalate to payment provider for chargeback if all else fails.
- Beware of app bugs or glitches: Some report not seeing Tinder subscriptions in Google Play subscriptions, so check on different devices or browsers.
- Cancel Tinder account separately: Deleting the Tinder account does not cancel paid subscriptions.
Tinder Customer Service Info
If you need assistance, here's how you can get in touch with Tinder's support team.
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Dear Tinder Support,
I hope this message finds you well. I would like to request the cancellation of my Tinder subscription. I have decided to pause my use of the app for personal reasons, and I want to ensure that I am not billed for the next cycle.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your assistance in processing my cancellation at your earliest convenience.
Best regards,
Frequently Asked Questions
Tinder subscriptions automatically renew until cancelled. To cancel, users must do so through the external service where the subscription was purchased (e.g., Apple ID, Google Play), even if they delete their Tinder account. Cancellation stops future charges but allows access until the subscription period ends, and generally, purchases are nonrefundable except where local laws apply or in cases of death or disability.
To cancel a Tinder subscription, you generally need access to the account, which means you need your Tinder login password if you are doing it through the Tinder app or website. However, if you subscribed via Google Play, you can cancel the subscription directly from your Google Play account subscription settings without needing the Tinder password. If you need to reset your Tinder password, you can do so here: https://www.help.tinder.com/hc/en-gb/articles/115003421726-I-can-t-log-in#reset-password-link This link guides you through the process of resetting your password to regain access to your account.
- High subscription cost making it expensive to maintain.
- Dissatisfaction with service, such as not receiving genuine interactions or likes.
- Encountering fake or inauthentic profiles on the platform.
- Concerns over subscription auto-renewals and accidental charges.
- Budget constraints or financial challenges affecting spending on nonessential services.
- Belief that the service is a scam or not delivering value as promised.
- Issues with the app experience, including quality of matches or user interface problems.
- Privacy or data security concerns related to using the app.
Tinder subscriptions automatically renew, and deleting the app or account will not cancel the subscription—you must cancel through the platform where you purchased it (Apple, Google Play, or Tinder directly). Once you cancel, your subscription remains active until the end of the paid period, but you won't get any refunds for past payments or unused time. There are no explicit early cancellation fees or lock-in contracts, but you must cancel each subscription separately to prevent further charges, so watch out for multiple subscriptions renewing on different dates.
Before cancelling your Tinder subscription, note that once you cancel, you will retain the premium features until the end of your current billing period, but after that, you will revert to the free version of Tinder. You will lose access to key Tinder Gold and Platinum features such as "See Who Likes You," "New Top Picks every day," "Tinder Passport" to swipe in any location worldwide, unlimited Likes and Rewinds, Hide Advertisements, 5 Super Likes per week, 1 Free Boost per month, the ability to message before matching, and prioritized Likes. Cancelling does not provide any retroactive refunds or prorated fees. Also, deleting the Tinder app or your Tinder account will not cancel your subscription—you need to cancel it explicitly in your payment settings.
- Tinder account email address used to sign up
- Tinder account phone number (if used during registration)
- Full name on the account
- Apple ID details (for subscriptions purchased via Apple)
- Google Play account details (for subscriptions via Google Play)
- Unique identifier (if any other was used during sign-up)
- Signed and dated written cancellation notice (if mailing a cancellation request)
- Access to the account (to log in and manage your subscription through the Tinder app or website, if not via an external service)
We've actually written a step by step guide on how to get a refund from Tinder. Check it out!
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