# How to cancel OpenRouter

Cancel OpenRouter Auto Recharge from the Credits page at openrouter.ai/settings/credits. Deleting the account takes about a minute from Settings, Manage Account, then the Security tab. Unused credits may be refunded within 24 hours of purchase; after that they are non-refundable.

Unified API that routes requests to 500-plus large language models from many providers, billed with prepaid USD credits.

- Category: Developer infrastructure
- Entry plan: Pay-as-you-go at Usage-based
- Billed via: web, invoice
- Difficulty: Easy (1.5 / 10 on the Cancellation Difficulty Index), takes about 1 minute
- Direct cancellation page: https://openrouter.ai/settings/credits
- Manually verified on 17 Aug 2026 against official sources
- Canonical guide: https://canicancelit.com/cancel/openrouter

## Cancel in a web browser

> Pay-as-you-go is prepaid credits plus optional Auto Recharge, not a fixed monthly subscription.

1. **Open the Credits page** Sign in at openrouter.ai and go to Settings, then Credits at openrouter.ai/settings/credits. OpenRouter bills prepaid credits, not a fixed monthly plan.
2. **Cancel Auto Recharge** You may update or cancel Auto Recharge at any time through your account page. Use the Auto Recharge controls shown there and follow the prompts.
3. **Optionally request a credit refund** Unused purchased credits may be refunded within 24 hours via the refund button on the Credits page. Platform fees are non-refundable. Cryptocurrency payments are never refundable.
4. **Optionally delete the account** Go to Settings at openrouter.ai/settings/preferences, click Manage Account, open the Security tab, and use the option there to delete your account. Unused credits cannot be reclaimed if you delete and later recreate the account.

## Cancel a team plan

> Switch into the organization before changing billing. Only admins can buy credits or change invoicing.

1. **Only organization admins manage billing** Organization admins purchase credits, view billing, and manage payment methods and invoicing. Regular members cannot purchase credits or access billing.
2. **Enterprise invoicing is sales-managed** Enterprise lists invoicing options and volume commitments. Contact sales, or email support@openrouter.ai. Terms also let you terminate the account by emailing support@openrouter.ai.

## Refunds, pausing, downgrades and your data

- **Refunds:** Unused purchased credits may be refunded within 24 hours via the refund button on the Credits page. After 24 hours unused credits become non-refundable. Platform fees are non-refundable. Cryptocurrency payments are never refundable. Promo credits are non-refundable. Except after a Terms-violation termination, remaining credits on termination are refunded to the original payment method within 30 days.
- **Pausing:** No pause option is documented. Stopping new charges means cancelling Auto Recharge and not buying more credits. Unused credits may expire 365 days after purchase.
- **Downgrading:** There is no lower paid tier. After you stop buying credits and cancel Auto Recharge, free models remain with low rate limits (50 requests per day without a $10 credit purchase). Deleting the account is a separate action.
- **Account data:** Prompts and completions are not logged by default. You can opt in to prompt logging for a 1% discount. Deleting the account from Settings, Manage Account, Security removes it; unused credits cannot be reclaimed if you later recreate the account. Once you confirm deletion, associated personal data is deleted unless retained for regulatory, legal, or business necessity.

## At a glance

- Cancellation fee: None documented
- Refund window: 24 hours for unused credits
- Effective: When Auto Recharge is cancelled
- Free plan after: Yes, free models

## FAQ

**How do I stop OpenRouter from charging my card?**

Cancel Auto Recharge on your account or Credits page. Pay-as-you-go has no fixed monthly subscription; further charges come from Auto Recharge or manual credit purchases.

**Can I get a refund for unused credits?**

Yes, within 24 hours of purchase via the refund button on the Credits page, for unused credit only. Platform fees are non-refundable and crypto is never refundable.

**Do unused credits expire?**

OpenRouter reserves the right to expire unused credits 365 days after purchase.

**How do I delete my OpenRouter account?**

Go to Settings, click Manage Account, open the Security tab, and use the delete option. Terms also allow termination by emailing support@openrouter.ai.

**What happens to leftover credits if I delete my account?**

The FAQ says unused credits are lost and cannot be reclaimed if you delete and later recreate the account. The Terms say remaining credits are refunded within 30 days of termination except when OpenRouter terminates the account for a Terms violation.

**Who can cancel billing on a team organization?**

Only organization administrators can purchase credits and manage payment methods and invoicing.

## Official sources

- [OpenRouter Pricing](https://openrouter.ai/pricing) (checked 2026-08-17)
- [OpenRouter Support](https://openrouter.ai/support) (checked 2026-08-17)
- [OpenRouter FAQ](https://openrouter.ai/docs/faq) (checked 2026-08-17)
- [OpenRouter Terms of Service](https://openrouter.ai/terms) (checked 2026-08-17)
- [OpenRouter Privacy Policy](https://openrouter.ai/privacy) (checked 2026-08-17)
- [Organization Management](https://openrouter.ai/docs/cookbook/administration/organization-management) (checked 2026-08-17)

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