Quick Summary

Step-by-Step Cancellation Methods

Method 1: Nintendo Switch Console (Recommended)

         
1. Open Nintendo eShop from home screen
         
2. Select your user icon in top-right corner
         
3. Scroll down and select Nintendo Switch Online
         
4. Choose Automatic renewal settings
         
5. Select Turn off automatic renewal
         
6. Confirm your choice when prompted
         
7. You'll see confirmation that auto-renewal is disabled
       

Method 2: Nintendo Website

         
1. Go to accounts.nintendo.com
         
2. Sign in with your Nintendo Account
         
3. Go to Shop Menu
         
4. Select Nintendo Switch Online
         
5. Click Turn off automatic renewal
         
6. Confirm the cancellation
       

Method 3: Nintendo Switch Mobile App

         
1. Open the Nintendo Switch Online mobile app
         
2. Tap your profile icon
         
3. Select Nintendo Switch Online
         
4. Tap Automatic renewal settings
         
5. Turn off automatic renewal
         
6. Confirm your selection
       

Method 4: Contact Nintendo Support

         
• Visit Nintendo Support
         
• Select Nintendo Switch Online
         
• Choose Contact Us
         
• Phone: 1-855-548-4693 (US/Canada)
         
• Live chat available during business hours
         
• Email support through website contact form
       

Important Information

Nintendo Switch Online Plan Types

         
• Individual (1 month): $3.99
         
• Individual (3 months): $7.99
         
• Individual (12 months): $19.99
         
• Family (12 months): $34.99 (up to 8 accounts)
         
• + Expansion Pack (Individual): $49.99/year
         
• + Expansion Pack (Family): $79.99/year
       

What You'll Lose After Cancellation

         
• Online multiplayer gaming
         
• Access to NES and SNES games library
         
• N64 and Sega Genesis games (Expansion Pack)
         
• Cloud save data backup (saves remain on console)
         
• Special offers and exclusive game trials
         
• Smartphone app features and voice chat
       

Cloud Saves and Data

         
• Local saves: Remain on your Switch console
         
• Cloud saves: Accessible for 180 days after expiration
         
• Download saves: Can retrieve cloud saves during grace period
         
• Automatic backup: Stops working after cancellation
       

Refund Policy

         
• No refunds for unused time in current subscription period
         
• Service continues until subscription expires
         
• Disabling auto-renewal doesn't trigger refunds
         
• Digital purchases are generally non-refundable
       

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

         
• Family plan management: Only family group admin can cancel
         
• Multiple accounts: Each account needs separate cancellation
         
• Cloud save backup: Download important saves before expiration
         
• Game compatibility: Some games require online subscription
       

Timeline

         
• Immediate: Auto-renewal disabled, service continues
         
• Subscription expiry: Online features become unavailable
         
• 180 days: Cloud saves become inaccessible
         
• Resubscription: Can reactivate anytime
       

Alternative Options

         
• Gaming subscriptions: Xbox Game Pass ($9.99), PlayStation Plus ($9.99), Apple Arcade ($4.99)
         
• Retro gaming: Retro Game Pass, Antstream Arcade, various emulators
         
• Free online games: Fortnite, Rocket League, Warframe (no subscription required)
         
• Local multiplayer: Many Switch games support local co-op without online subscription