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How to Cancel Power BI Premium Per User Subscription
Question details
Users need to know the terms and procedures for canceling a Power BI Premium Per User subscription after a few months, specifically regarding monthly-billed annual commitments.
- Product
- Microsoft Power BI
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Managing software licenses and attempting to cancel an active Power BI Premium Per User subscription.
- Observed behavior
- Seeking clarity on whether cancellation is allowed mid-term, what potential charges apply, and the correct steps to execute the cancellation.
Verify your specific subscription agreement in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, as canceling an annual commitment early may incur termination fees.
Cancel via Microsoft 365 Admin Center
Use the Microsoft 365 Admin Center to review your subscription terms and process the cancellation directly.
Power BI Premium Per User is often sold as an annual commitment that is billed monthly. Depending on your region and specific contract, canceling after a few months might require you to pay an early termination fee or the remaining balance of the contract.
Go to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center and log in with your global administrator or billing administrator credentials.
On the left navigation menu, click on 'Billing' and then select 'Your products'.
Find your Power BI Premium Per User subscription in the list and click on it to open the subscription details.
Click on 'Cancel subscription'. Choose a reason for cancellation, review any potential early termination charges displayed on the screen, and confirm the cancellation.
Contact Your Licensing Administrator or Microsoft Support
If you do not have administrative access, you must contact your organization's IT department or Microsoft Support to handle the cancellation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Power BI Premium Per User require an annual commitment?
Yes, Microsoft often offers Power BI Premium Per User as an annual commitment that is billed monthly. You must agree to a full-year term when purchasing under this model.
Will I be charged a fee if I cancel Power BI Premium early?
If you cancel a monthly-billed annual commitment after the initial cancellation window (usually 7 days), you may be subject to an early termination fee or required to pay for the remainder of the contract term.
Can standard users cancel their own Power BI licenses?
No, standard users cannot cancel enterprise licenses. Subscription and billing management is restricted to users with Billing Administrator or Global Administrator roles in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.
