You’re tired of the monthly drain. Maybe the creator you followed stopped posting, or perhaps your bank account is looking a bit too thin this month. Whatever the reason, you need to know how to unsub OnlyFans before that next billing cycle hits your statement. It sounds simple. It should be simple. But if you’ve spent any time on the platform, you know the interface is designed to keep you clicking around just long enough for another $14.99 to disappear from your wallet.
Honestly, it’s annoying.
Most people think they can just delete the app—except OnlyFans doesn't even have a real official app in the App Store or Google Play Store due to their "adult" content policies. You're using a web browser. Closing the tab doesn't stop the charge. Deleting your account might work, but it’s overkill if you just want to stop paying one specific person.
The Direct Method to Cancel Your Subscription
First things first: get to the source. You need to log in to your account on a mobile or desktop browser. Navigate directly to the profile of the creator you want to ditch. You’ll see a button that says "Subscribed." Click it. A little menu pops up asking if you want to disable "Auto-Renew."
This is the golden ticket.
When you disable auto-renew, you keep access to the content you already paid for until the end of the current billing period. If you paid on the 1st and it’s now the 10th, you’ve still got 20 days of viewing left. OnlyFans will ask you for a reason why you're leaving. You can click "Other" or "Too Expensive" or just ignore the survey if it lets you. Just make sure you see that "Auto-Renew is Off" message. If you don't see it, you haven't finished.
Dealing with the "Expired" Catch
Here is something most users miss. Sometimes, a creator will offer a "free" trial or a discounted month. People flock to these. But many of these promotions automatically opt you into a full-price rebill the moment the trial ends.
You’ve got to be proactive.
If you subbed during a promotion, check your "Subscriptions" tab immediately. This tab is located in the sidebar menu (the little icon that looks like a person or three lines). It lists every active, expired, and "attention required" sub you have. If you see a creator listed under "Active," and there is a price next to it, you are on the hook for next month.
Why Your Credit Card Statement Might Still Show Charges
It happens. You thought you followed the steps on how to unsub OnlyFans, but a charge from "OF" or "[suspicious link removed]" still pops up. Usually, this isn't a glitch; it's a "pending" transaction.
OnlyFans uses a system of credits and primary payment methods. If you had a balance in your "Wallet," the site might pull from that before hitting your card. However, if you see a fresh charge after you definitely cancelled, check if you have "Auto-Top Up" enabled in your wallet settings. This feature is a nightmare for budgeting. It automatically pulls $10, $20, or $50 from your bank whenever your OnlyFans balance hits zero to ensure "uninterrupted service." Turn it off. Now.
Another common headache involves "Bundles." If you purchased a 3-month or 6-month bundle, you can't usually get a pro-rated refund. You’ve already committed that money. Cancelling the sub just ensures that at the end of that six-month window, you aren't billed for another six.
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The Nuclear Option: Deleting the Whole Account
Maybe you’re just done with the whole platform. If you want to scrub your digital footprint and ensure no creator can ever bill you again, you delete the account.
Go to Settings. Click "Account." Scroll all the way to the bottom.
You’ll see "Delete Account." They make you type in a CAPTCHA code because they want to make sure you aren't a bot, but also because it gives you five extra seconds to change your mind. Once you confirm, your account enters a "deactivation" phase. If you have active subscriptions, the account won't actually vanish until those subscriptions expire. This is a safety measure to prevent creators from losing money they’ve already earned and to ensure you get what you paid for.
Once that final sub hits its expiration date, the account poofs. Gone.
What to Do if the Button is Missing
Rarely, users report that the "Unsubscribe" or "Auto-Renew" button simply isn't there. This usually happens if the creator has been banned or if their account is under review. In this weird limbo, the platform might still try to process your renewal.
Don't wait.
If the UI is broken, you have to contact OnlyFans support. Use their ticket system. Take a screenshot of the profile where the button should be. Tell them clearly: "I want to disable auto-renew for this creator and the site is not allowing me to do so manually." They are usually quick about this because they want to avoid "Chargebacks."
A Word on Chargebacks and Your Bank
You might be tempted to just call your bank and tell them the OnlyFans charge was fraudulent.
Don't do that.
Banks take fraud seriously, but OnlyFans takes chargebacks even more seriously. If you dispute a legitimate charge because you simply forgot to unsub, OnlyFans will permanently blacklist your credit card and your IP address. You will never be able to use the site again. More importantly, if the bank investigates and sees you were logging in and viewing content, they might deny the claim and flag your account for "friendly fraud."
It’s much safer—and better for your credit score—to just handle it through the site's settings.
Action Steps for a Clean Break
Stop the bleeding by following these specific steps right now.
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- Check the Subscriptions Tab: Open the sidebar, hit "Subscriptions," and look for the "Active" list. If the "Auto-Renew" toggle is green or "On," flip it.
- Kill the Wallet: Go to your "Cards" or "Wallet" section. If "Auto-Top Up" is on, kill it. If you have a primary card saved that you no longer want there, delete it—though OnlyFans usually requires one card on file if you have any active subs.
- Email Confirmation: OnlyFans typically sends an email when a subscription is cancelled. Search your inbox for "Subscription Cancelled" to make sure you have a paper trail. If you don't get that email, the process didn't stick.
- Verify Third-Party Apps: If you used a virtual card provider like Privacy.com (which many people do for privacy reasons), you can simply "Close" the virtual card. This is a fail-safe way to ensure no more money leaves your account, regardless of what the OnlyFans settings say.
Taking these steps ensures you're only paying for what you actually want to watch. It puts the control back in your hands and keeps your monthly budget from being eaten alive by forgotten recurring fees.