How to Cancel LinkedIn Premium
LinkedIn Premium offers InMail credits, profile views, salary insights, and learning courses. Cancel through your LinkedIn settings. Note: this covers LinkedIn Premium Career, Business, and Sales Navigator — not LinkedIn Learning (see Education category).
Steps verified March 2026
Quick Facts
Pricing (all plans)
Cancel online?
Yes
Pause option?
Yes
Refund policy
No refunds. Free trial must be cancelled before conversion to avoid charges.
After cancellation
Profile and data preserved on free tier.
What to Watch Out For
- Aggressive retention flow with multiple screens before cancellation.
- Free trial auto-converts to paid with no reminder.
Direct Debit & Billing Warnings
- Free trial requires payment method and auto-converts to paid.
Cancellation Steps
Go directly to LinkedIn Premium cancellation pageGo to LinkedIn settings
Click your profile photo on LinkedIn, then "Settings & Privacy".
Navigate to subscriptions
Click "Account preferences" then "Subscriptions and payments".
Cancel Premium
Click "Manage Premium account" and then "Cancel subscription".
Confirm cancellation
Follow the prompts — LinkedIn will offer alternatives before confirming.
Tips & Things to Know
- Your Premium features continue until the end of your billing period.
- LinkedIn may offer a discounted rate to retain you — consider if worth it.
- Unused InMail credits expire when your subscription ends.
Your Consumer Rights
- Consumer Rights Act 2015 for UK users.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose my profile?
No, your LinkedIn profile remains active on the free tier.
What do I lose by cancelling?
You lose InMail, who viewed your profile details, salary insights, and LinkedIn Learning access.
Can I pause instead of cancelling?
Yes, LinkedIn offers the option to pause for up to 6 months.
Is LinkedIn Learning included?
LinkedIn Learning is included with most Premium plans but is also available separately.
Annual Cost
£359.88
per year for LinkedIn Premium
Cancelling saves you this every year