LinkedIn Premium refunds depend on when you bought it and how you paid
LinkedIn offers a 30-day money-back may provide on Premium subscriptions purchased directly through LinkedIn. If you bought your subscription within the last 30 days and want your money back, you can request a refund through your account settings. The refund goes back to the original payment method — credit card, debit card, or PayPal, depending on what you used.
If you bought Premium more than 30 days ago, LinkedIn does not issue refunds. You can cancel your subscription to stop future charges, but past payments are not returned. The exception is if you bought through a third-party app store like Apple's App Store or Google Play — those have their own refund windows and rules that may differ from LinkedIn's policy.
Refunds processed through LinkedIn typically appear in your account within 5 to 10 business days, though your bank or card issuer may take an additional 1 to 3 business days to post the credit. If you paid through PayPal, the refund goes back to your PayPal account first, and you can transfer it from there.
Key Takeaways
- LinkedIn Premium refunds are available for 30 days from the purchase date if you bought directly from LinkedIn.
- Refunds return to your original payment method — the same card, debit account, or PayPal you used to buy the subscription.
- Refunds take 5 to 10 business days to process through LinkedIn, plus 1 to 3 additional days for your bank to show the credit.
- If you bought through Apple App Store or Google Play, you must request the refund through that app store, not through LinkedIn.
- After 30 days, LinkedIn does not refund past charges, but you can cancel to stop future billing.
How to request a refund within the 30-day window
Log into your LinkedIn account and go to your Settings & Privacy page. Select Account from the left menu, then scroll down to find Subscriptions. You should see your Premium subscription listed with a Manage or Cancel button next to it.
Click that button and look for a refund or cancellation option. LinkedIn will ask you why you want to cancel — this is where you can note that you want a refund. Complete the cancellation process, and LinkedIn will send you a confirmation email. The refund request is submitted at that point; you do not need to contact support separately unless something goes wrong.
Keep the confirmation email. If the refund does not appear in your account within 10 business days, you will need that email to show LinkedIn when you contact them to follow up.
Refunds from Apple App Store or Google Play
If you subscribed to LinkedIn Premium through the Apple App Store on an iPhone or iPad, you must request the refund through Apple, not through LinkedIn. Go to Settings on your device, tap your name at the top, select Subscriptions, find LinkedIn Premium, and tap Cancel Subscription. Apple allows refunds for up to 14 days after purchase for most subscriptions.
For Google Play on Android devices, open the Google Play app, go to Account, select Subscriptions, find LinkedIn Premium, and tap Cancel Subscription. Google's refund window is typically 48 hours for subscriptions, though this can vary. After you cancel through the app store, that store handles the refund — LinkedIn cannot process it for you.
App store refunds go back to the payment method you used in that store's account, which may be different from your LinkedIn payment method. Check your app store account settings to see what payment method is on file.
What happens if your refund does not arrive
If 10 business days have passed since you requested the refund and it has not appeared in your account, contact LinkedIn Support. Go to the Help section of LinkedIn, select Contact Us, and choose the option for billing or subscription issues. Describe when you requested the refund and provide your confirmation email.
LinkedIn Support can see the refund request in their system and will investigate if it was processed correctly. Sometimes refunds get delayed by your bank or card issuer rather than by LinkedIn — if LinkedIn confirms they sent the refund, contact your bank to ask whether it is pending on their end.
If you paid through PayPal and the refund went to your PayPal account but you have not transferred it to your bank, check your PayPal transaction history first. Refunds sometimes sit in PayPal as available balance rather than automatically moving to your linked bank account.
Canceling without a refund to stop future charges
If you are past the 30-day refund window but want to stop paying for Premium going forward, you can cancel your subscription without requesting a refund. Go to Settings & Privacy, select Account, find Subscriptions, and click Cancel. Your Premium access will end on your next billing date, and you will not be charged again.
Canceling does not refund what you have already paid, but it stops future charges immediately. If your billing date is coming up soon, cancel before that date to avoid another charge. LinkedIn will send you a confirmation email showing your cancellation is in effect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a refund if I bought LinkedIn Premium more than 30 days ago?
No. LinkedIn's refund may provide is 30 days from purchase only. After that, past charges are not refunded. You can cancel your subscription to stop future billing, but money already paid cannot be returned through LinkedIn's standard policy.
How long does a LinkedIn Premium refund take?
LinkedIn processes refunds within 5 to 10 business days. After LinkedIn sends the refund to your bank or card issuer, that institution may take an additional 1 to 3 business days to post the credit to your account. PayPal refunds appear in your PayPal account within the same timeframe.
What if I bought LinkedIn Premium through an app store?
You must request the refund through that app store, not through LinkedIn. Apple App Store allows refunds up to 14 days; Google Play typically allows 48 hours. Contact the app store's support team if you need help with the refund request.
Will canceling my subscription refund my current billing cycle?
No. Canceling stops future charges but does not refund the current month. If you want a refund for the current month, you must request it within 30 days of that purchase. After 30 days, canceling only prevents the next charge.
Where do I find my LinkedIn subscription settings?
Log into LinkedIn, go to Settings & Privacy, click Account in the left menu, and scroll down to Subscriptions. You will see your Premium subscription listed there with options to manage or cancel it.