How to Disable Xbox Live Automatic Renewal

Automatic Renewal is an attribute of Xbox LIVE service. As every year your Xbox Live membership needs to be renewed and if you have subscribe via credit card then, Xbox Live will automatically renew your account and will debit the amount required from your credit card automatically.

Like for an example, If you buy a subscription for a year, than you will be charged every year, if you modify or buy a dissimilar subscription plan than the renewal time will vary to match that exact plan. However it's not necessary this service is available in your region.

But not every user likes it, including me. I'll surly re-think every year to upgrade my subscription plan with Xbox Live. So here is the procedure to deactivate this Automatic Renewal of your Xbox Live account. Note that this steps only works if you have made your subscription via credit card.

  • Go to Xbox.com and login in your account.
  • Then navigate to My Account section.
  • Now click on Membership level link on the left side.
  • You will then see in the middle of page Automatic Renewal: ON or OFF and other info.

Xbox Live Membership subscription page

  • If its shows Automatic Renewal: ON then to disable click on ON link, and on the next page you'll get option to switch to OFF status.

Xbox Live Automatic Renewal settings

  • Click on Next and on the Membership page you can confirm your choice.

Xbox Live Renewal settings