Will I lose my chat history if I cancel Telegram Premium?

No, all your chats, messages, media, and groups remain fully intact. Telegram Premium only adds extra features on top of the free app.

Can I cancel Telegram Premium from the desktop app?

No, since Telegram Premium is purchased through the App Store or Google Play, you must cancel through your mobile device's subscription settings.

What happens to the extra stickers and reactions I used?

Stickers and reactions you've sent in chats will remain visible. However, you won't be able to use premium-exclusive stickers or reactions in new messages.

How to Cancel Telegram Premium (2026)

Telegram Premium plans start from $4.99/month. Follow our 4-step guide to cancel your subscription in about 2 minutes — with tips to avoid retention offers.

Updated: March 2026

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EasyYou save $35.99/year by cancelling

Estimated Time:2 minutes

Cancel Method:App

Open the Telegram app

Open the Telegram app on your iOS or Android device. Telegram Premium can only be managed through the mobile app.

Go to Settings

Tap the hamburger menu (three lines) in the top-left corner on Android, or tap 'Settings' in the bottom tab bar on iOS.

Cancel through your app store

Since Telegram Premium is billed through Apple App Store or Google Play, you need to cancel through the respective platform. On iOS, go to Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. On Android, go to Google Play > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions.

Find and cancel Telegram Premium

Locate 'Telegram Premium' in your subscriptions list and tap 'Cancel Subscription'. Confirm the cancellation when prompted. Your Premium features remain active until the end of the billing period.

Retention Tips

Cancelling Telegram Premium means you'll lose 4GB file uploads, faster downloads, exclusive stickers and reactions, no ads, voice-to-text transcription, and premium profile badges. The regular Telegram app remains free with all core messaging features.