What does "Canceling at period end" mean?
Last updated: 7/9/2026
Canceling at period end means your subscription stays active until the current billing period finishes, then stops renewing.
Definition
UI status Canceling at period end maps to cancelAtPeriodEnd=true. You are not charged again after the displayed end date unless you reactivate.
What you see
Plans >>> status badge
Prerequisites: Subscription scheduled to cancel.
Step 1. Status label
Plans tab shows Canceling at period end.
Distinct from Canceled or Active.
Step 2. Access
Features continue until currentPeriodEnd.
Reactivate anytime before that date.
Key points to consider
Different from immediate cancellation — Stripe uses cancel_at_period_end.