How to cancel a Tinder Gold subscription
Trying to cancel Tinder Gold, but you’re unsure how? Don’t worry – unsubscribing is incredibly straightforward. We’ll show you exactly what to do in easy, simple steps.
Summary
Whether you’ve found ‘the one’, need to save some money, or just want a break from Tinder altogether, we’ve got you! This quick guide will show you how to cancel your Tinder Gold subscription, no matter where you signed up for it. We’ll also explain what happens to your account afterwards, and how to delete your account if you’re ready to bow out for good.What you’ll learn
- Easy steps to cancel Tinder Gold on Apple, Google Play, and Tinder.com.
- The differences between deleting a Tinder account, uninstalling the app, and cancelling Tinder Gold.
- How to know that your cancellation of Tinder Gold was successful.
- What to do if you want to permanently delete a Tinder account.
Things to know before you cancel a Tinder Gold subscription
Before we get stuck in and show you how to end your Tinder Gold membership, there are a couple of things worth bearing in mind:The differences between cancelling Tinder Gold, uninstalling the app, and deleting your account
If you’ve ever wondered whether uninstalling the app or deleting your profile would cancel your Tinder Gold membership, it unfortunately won’t – your subscription will still remain active. We’ve outlined what each action does below, so you know what to expect: Cancelling Tinder Gold:You will lose your Tinder Gold benefits and switch back to the free version. You won’t be charged for the service anymore, but you will still have access to your profile, matches, and chats. Deleting a Tinder account:Deleting your account removes your profile, matches, chats, and photos from Tinder. However, your Tinder Gold subscription will still be active and you will need to cancel this separately to stop any future charges. Uninstalling the Tinder app:Uninstalling the Tinder app from your phone or tablet simply removes it from your device. Your Tinder profile and any subscriptions like Tinder Gold will stay active.Cancellation depends on where you originally subscribed
Not sure where to cancel Tinder Gold? We’ve rounded up your three options below:- Joined on an iPhone?
- Subscribed using the Android app?
- Upgraded on Tinder.com?
How to cancel Tinder Gold on a mobile or desktop
Ending your Tinder Gold membership is really easy and only takes a minute. Just use the same platform where you subscribed first of all, and you’ll have no issues!1. Cancelling Tinder Gold on iPhone (App Store)
If you subscribed on your iPhone, follow these steps:- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap your Apple ID at the top (your name and photo).
- Select Subscriptions.
- Find Tinder in your active subscriptions.
- Tap Cancel Subscription.
2. Cancelling Tinder Gold on Android (Google Play)
If you signed up via your Android device, here’s what to do:- Open the Google Play Store.
- Tap your profile icon in the top right corner.
- Go to Payments & subscriptions and find Subscriptions.
- Select Tinder.
- Tap Cancel Subscription and follow the prompts.
3. Cancelling Tinder Gold on Tinder.com (Desktop or Mobile Browser)
If you upgraded to Tinder Gold on the Tinder website, cancel this way:- Go to Tinder.com and log in.
- Click your profile icon in the top-left corner.
- Select Manage Payment Account or Subscription.
- Click Cancel Subscription and confirm.
How to confirm that Tinder Gold has been cancelled
Need to double-check that your Tinder Gold subscription has definitely gone through as cancelled? These are the giveaways that everything has gone to plan:- Go to your app subscriptions. If it says that Tinder Gold expires on a set date, rather than renews, it’s all gone through, and cancellation has worked.
- You should receive a cancellation email confirming the end of your Tinder Gold subscription. Can’t spot it? Check your spam folder, just in case.
- Review your bank statement to make sure a subsequent payment for Tinder Gold hasn’t been taken. If you have been charged again, it could be that you cancelled after your renewal date.
- After your current billing period ends, you won’t have access to Tinder Gold’s features like Daily Top Picks, five weekly Super Likes, Rewind, and seeing who likes you.
What to do if cancelling Tinder Gold hasn’t worked
If you’ve followed our steps but Tinder Gold is still charging you, don’t panic. There’s usually a simple explanation. Our quick troubleshooting guide below rounds up the usual suspects and what you can do to sort it.| What’s Happening? | How to Fix It |
| Can’t find Tinder Gold in your subscriptions | It's likely that you signed up using a different method than you thought. Check your Apple ID, Google Play account, or log in to Tinder.com to make sure you’re cancelling in the right place. |
| Deleted the app or your account, but still being charged | Deleting the Tinder app or your profile won’t stop your Tinder Gold subscription. You will need to cancel it where you originally signed up. |
| You cancelled Tinder Gold, but have been charged again | This usually happens if you cancelled after your renewal date – or if you have multiple accounts and picked the wrong one. Yes really, this does happen! |
| The app says you don’t have Tinder Gold, but you keep being charged | Your account might be logged in a different way (phone, email, or Facebook). Try signing in with each method to check which one actually has Tinder Gold active. |
How to delete a Tinder account for good
Cancelled Tinder Gold and now you’re ready to delete your Tinder profile and account altogether? It’s quick and easy to do – just use the following steps:- Load up your Tinder app, or log in to the desktop site (Tinder.com).
- Tap on your profile icon
- Go to “Settings”
- Scroll down and choose “Delete account”.
- That’s it – you’re done. Don’t forget to remove the app from your device for a clean break!
Frequently Asked Questions
Will uninstalling Tinder cancel my Tinder Gold subscription?
No, uninstalling Tinder from your phone won’t cancel your Tinder Gold subscription. You’ll need to make sure you cancel it using the platform where you first bought it. This could be through Apple or Google Play, or the Tinder website.
Why doesn’t Tinder show a “Cancel Gold” button in the app?
Sadly, there’s no option to cancel Tinder Gold within the app. You’ll need to go to the app store and end your subscription there. If you signed up directly with Tinder using their website, you can log in there to cancel it.
Can I sign up for Tinder Gold again once I’ve cancelled?
Yes, of course! You’re free to reactivate Tinder Gold whenever you like – no questions asked, no hard feelings!
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