Can You Cancel YouTube TV Free Trial?

If you decide not to stick with YouTube TV after using the free trial, you can stop it before your billing cycle begins. To cancel the YouTube TV free trial on an iPhone, iPad, or Android device, follow the same steps as for canceling a regular YouTube TV subscription:

1. Go to the YouTube TV website or Android app.
2. Click or tap on your profile photo.
3. Navigate to Settings, then Membership.
4. Click or tap on Manage.
5. Click or tap on Cancel membership.
6. If prompted, confirm by clicking or tapping on Cancel.

Keep in mind that if you cancel the YouTube TV free trial before it expires, you'll lose access to the service immediately. If you don't cancel before the trial period ends, your subscription will automatically continue, and you'll be charged for the service. Set a YouTube TV free trial cancel reminder a day or two before expiration to avoid unexpected charges.

Can You Cancel YouTube TV Anytime?

Yes—you are free to cancel your YouTube TV subscription at any point. After you unsubscribe from YouTube TV, you’ll have access to the app’s benefits until the end of the billing period. At the end of the billing period, here’s what you can expect:

Once you cancel YouTube TV and the billing period ends, here’s what you can expect:

• You won’t be able to access add-on networks or add any of them.
• The recorded programs in your library will expire after 21 days, but your preferences will be saved in case you decide to return to YouTube TV.
• By restarting your subscription, you may not be able to get the same promotional pricing or access recordings.
• Google may store some of your information, such as your zip code, for billing and fraud prevention purposes.

Why Is It Sometimes Difficult To Cancel Subscriptions?

While some companies allow you to stop your subscription online in a few clicks, others require you to jump through a seemingly endless cycle of hoops. For example, they may allow only in-person cancellation or make the online cancellation funnel so confusing that you end up missing a step and paying for another monthly installment. These tactics are referred to as a “roach motel,” and their goal is to deceive you into remaining subscribed for as long as possible.

Lawmakers are working on the new “click-to-cancel” rule that would require companies to simplify subscription cancellation, but they may still have a long way to go to accomplish this. If you want to ensure no excessive charges can sneak through, you can use a Privacy virtual card when purchasing a subscription—be it an entertainment source such as Hulu, Apple Music, and Disney Plus or a delivery service such as HelloFresh and Amazon Prime. 

Virtual cards are linked to a real funding source, but they mask your financial details at checkout, substituting them with random, unique card numbers. With a dedicated virtual card provider such as Privacy, you’ll also get various card settings to control your spending and prevent excessive and unwarranted charges from merchants.

Privacy Virtual Cards—Controlled and Worry-Free Payments

Privacy is packed with features to help you protect your financial information from misuse and manage your expenses. You can connect your debit card or bank account and generate Privacy Virtual Cards to use for every purpose. You have three card types to choose from—learn about them in the following table:

Privacy Cards help you manage your subscriptions with the following features:

• Card pausing and closing—You can pause or close cards quickly and without affecting your debit card or bank account. Privacy will block all charges on said cards. This feature allows you to focus on completing the cancellation process knowing that no unexpected charges can sneak through.
• Spending limits—When you set a spending limit on your card, you can prevent any merchant or subscription service from charging you more than you initially agreed. Privacy will decline all transactions that exceed the designated limit. 

Privacy—Additional Features and Signup Process

Privacy’s list of benefits doesn’t end there. Thanks to its browser extension, you can enjoy fast and seamless checkouts. The extension autofills virtual card numbers every time you make an online purchase, saving you from having to memorize or type in card numbers. The supported browsers include:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
• Edge
• Safari for iOS

You can also download the Privacy mobile app for Android and iOS to create and manage your virtual cards on the go. You’ll receive a notification when a card is used or declined, helping you monitor your account activity in real time.

Privacy offers a free integration with 1Password, allowing you to manage your passwords and virtual cards simultaneously. From the 1Password browser extension, you can create new cards, update spending limits, and autofill details at checkout.

Getting Privacy Virtual Cards is straightforward—you only have to:

1. Create your account
2. Enter the details needed to verify your identity
3. Connect a bank account or debit card
4. Request and generate virtual cards

Privacy’s Personal plan, which is free for domestic purchases, includes: 

• 12 virtual cards a month
• Merchant-Locked and Single-Use Cards
• Access to the browser extension and mobile app
• All card controls

You can opt for Plus ($5/month), Pro ($10/month), or Premium ($25/month) to unlock additional cards (up to 60 a month) and features such as Category-Locked Cards, fee-free international transactions, priority support, and 1% cashback on transactions totaling up to $4,500 a month.