Telegram Premium price (October 2026) and how to cancel
In the US (as of 2026-10-18), Telegram Premium dollars depend on the purchase channel. App Store listings commonly show about $4.99/month or $35.99/year; @PremiumBot is often cheaper (public trackers cite about $3.99/$28.99) because it avoids store fees - Confirm the live total in your Telegram Settings → Telegram Premium (Telegram Premium FAQ).
Cancel where you subscribed: Apple/Google Subscriptions, or send /stop to @PremiumBot and confirm. Premium continues until the paid period ends. Uninstalling Telegram does not cancel.
Gifts and Stars purchases follow Telegram FAQ rules - cancel renewals on the channel that bills you.
Who bills you
| Who bills you | Where to cancel | Official help |
|---|---|---|
| @PremiumBot | Open bot → /stop → confirm | Telegram Premium FAQ |
| Apple / Google | Cancel in store Subscriptions | Apple; Google Play |
Current prices
| Plan | Price (US) | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| App Store / Play monthly | Confirm at checkout | Often ~$4.99/mo |
| App Store / Play yearly | Confirm at checkout | Often ~$35.99/yr |
| @PremiumBot | Confirm in bot | Often lower than stores |
How to cancel Telegram Premium
In Telegram Premium settings
- Open Telegram → Settings → Telegram Premium and note who bills you.
- If Apple/Google: cancel in that store’s Subscriptions list.
- If @PremiumBot: open the bot, send /stop, and confirm prompts.
- Keep Telegram installed until the period ends if you still want Premium features.
If Apple bills you
- Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad and tap your name at the top.
- Tap Subscriptions.
- Tap Telegram.
- Tap Cancel Subscription (or Cancel Free Trial), then confirm.
If Google Play bills you
- Open the Google Play Store app and tap your profile icon (top right).
- Tap Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions.
- Select Telegram.
- Tap Cancel subscription, pick a reason and confirm.
How to confirm it worked
You're done when:
- Telegram Premium shows not renewing / ends on a set date.
- No new Premium charge posts after that date.
Source: Telegram Premium FAQ.
Common problems
- Only deleted the Telegram app. Billing continues.
- Cancelled on Apple when @PremiumBot billed you (or the reverse). Use the same channel.
- Expected a mid-term refund. Generally access runs to period end.
- Cancelled a gift sub the wrong way. Follow FAQ for gifts.
What we checked
Verified on official Telegram FAQ (October 18, 2026): Premium purchase/cancel channel guidance on faq_premium.
Dollars: Confirm at checkout / in-app Premium screen.
Store vs bot
Same Premium features; bot billing usually cheaper.
After cancel
Premium badges/limits revert when the paid period ends.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Telegram Premium?
Depends on Apple, Google, or @PremiumBot - confirm in-app.
How do I cancel bot billing?
Send /stop to @PremiumBot.
Does deleting the app cancel it?
No.
Can I switch from store to bot?
Follow Telegram FAQ - usually cancel one channel before starting another.