Private Internet Access (PIA) price (October 2026) and how to cancel
In the US (as of 2026-10-18), PIA's buy page lists 1 month at $11.95/month, 1 year at $47.88 (about $3.99/month), and a multi-year plan around $2.03/month billed as $79 every 3 years (plus promo months when offered). Turn off auto-renew / cancel in the Client Control Panel (PIA Help: cancel).
New direct purchases often have a 30-day money-back window; Apple/Google purchases must be cancelled/refunded in those stores. Uninstalling the VPN app does not cancel.
Export any configuration you need and note whether you bought on PIA.com vs an app store.
Who bills you
| Who bills you | Where to cancel | Official help |
|---|---|---|
| PIA Client Control Panel | Log in → manage subscription → disable auto-renew / cancel | PIA Help: cancel |
| Apple / Google | Cancel in store Subscriptions | Apple; Google Play |
Current prices
| Plan | Price (US) | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $11.95/mo | privateinternetaccess.com/buy-vpn-online |
| Annual | $47.88/yr (~$3.99/mo) | Autorenews annually |
| 3 years (+ promo months) | ~$2.03/mo ($79/3yr) | Confirm live promo |
| Add-ons (Antivirus / Dedicated IP) | Confirm at checkout | Optional |
How to cancel PIA
If PIA bills you on the web
- Sign in to the Client Control Panel on privateinternetaccess.com.
- Open subscription management and disable auto-renew / cancel.
- If within 30 days and you want a refund, follow PIA refund Help.
If Apple bills you
- Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad and tap your name at the top.
- Tap Subscriptions.
- Tap Private Internet Access.
- Tap Cancel Subscription (or Cancel Free Trial), then confirm.
If Google Play bills you
- Open the Google Play Store app and tap your profile icon (top right).
- Tap Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions.
- Select Private Internet Access.
- Tap Cancel subscription, pick a reason and confirm.
How to confirm it worked
You're done when:
- Control Panel or the store shows PIA not auto-renewing.
- No new PIA charge posts after the paid term ends.
Source: PIA Help: Cancel subscription.
Common problems
- Only uninstalled the VPN app. Billing continues.
- Cancelled on PIA.com when Apple billed you. Use Apple Subscriptions.
- Missed the 30-day refund window. Guarantee is time-limited for new direct buys.
- Left add-ons renewing. Cancel add-ons if billed separately.
What we checked
Verified on official PIA pages (October 18, 2026): list prices on buy-vpn-online; cancel Help article on PIA Helpdesk.
Direct vs app store
Money-back and cancel paths differ by purchase channel.
After cancel
VPN access continues through the paid term, then stops.
Frequently asked questions
How much is PIA?
$11.95/mo, $47.88/yr, or about $2.03/mo on the 3-year plan - confirm live.
Does uninstalling cancel PIA?
No.
Is there a refund?
Often 30 days for new direct purchases; app stores differ.
When does cancel take effect?
Auto-renew stops; service runs to the end of the paid term.