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ActionStripeUpdated June 2026

How do I cancel a Stripe subscription?

Short answer: You can cancel subscription in Stripe by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Stripe Cancel Subscription action to a workflow, map its 3 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.

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Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Subscription ID
subscription_id
stringRequiredThe subscription to cancel
When to Cancel
cancel_at_period_end
optionsOptionalCancel immediately or at the end of the current billing period
Prorate
prorate
optionsOptionalGenerate a proration credit for unused time (immediate cancellation only)
Sample request
{
  "subscription_id": "sub_abc123",
  "cancel_at_period_end": "{{trigger.cancel_at_period_end}}",
  "prorate": "{{trigger.prorate}}"
}
Returns
{
  "id": "sub_abc123",
  "object": "subscription",
  "status": "canceled",
  "canceled_at": 1700000000,
  "current_period_end": 1702592000
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Cancel Subscription.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Gmail → Stripe
1 Gmail triggers
Slack → Stripe
13 Slack triggers
Google Sheets → Stripe
2 Google Sheets triggers
HubSpot → Stripe
18 HubSpot triggers
FAQ

Questions about Cancel Subscription.

What does the Cancel Subscription action do in Stripe?
Cancels a Stripe subscription either immediately or at period end (cancel_at_period_end=true). The latter is the default for customer-friendly churn.
What inputs does Cancel Subscription require?
Required: Subscription ID. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Stripe returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Cancel Subscription support batch operations?
Yes. Run Cancel Subscription inside a Loop node to process arrays. TinyCommand handles Stripe's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Stripe actions.

Action
Create Charge
Creates a new charge against a saved source or customer. Legacy API; for new use cases prefer Create Payment Intent to support SCA/3DS automatically.
Action
Create Checkout Session
Creates a Stripe Checkout session for collecting payments via Stripe-hosted UI. Returns a URL you redirect the customer to; handles tax, address, wallets, and SCA automatically.
Action
Create Coupon
Creates a discount coupon in Stripe (percent off or amount off, with optional max-redemptions and expiry). Used for promotions or for issuing one-off discounts.
Action
Create Customer
Creates a new Stripe customer with email, name, phone, address, and metadata. Required before creating a subscription or saving a payment method.
Action
Create Payment Intent
Creates a payment intent for collecting payment, with amount, currency, customer, and confirmation method. The modern primitive that handles SCA/3DS automatically.
Action
Create Refund
Refunds a charge or payment intent, fully or partially, with optional reason. The processing fee is generally not returned on refunds.
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