How to Cancel an Audible Membership
The fastest correct way to cancel an Audible membership is to sign in at audible.com on a desktop or mobile browser, then open Account Details and select Cancel membership. However, where you cancel depends on how you subscribed. If you bought the membership through Apple's App Store or Google Play, you must cancel it through that store instead.
Cancelling an Audible membership stops it from renewing, but your current access normally continues until the end of the paid billing period. The most important detail is that you should cancel through the same route that handles your subscription, which may be Audible, Apple, Google, or another provider. Unused membership credits are typically forfeited when you cancel. Audiobooks you already bought or redeemed remain yours to keep forever.
Before you start
- Check your receipt or membership confirmation email to determine whether the subscription was purchased directly from Audible, through Apple App Store, through Google Play, or through another provider.
- Have your Amazon login ready, along with the email address and password used for the Audible account.
- Use a web browser for the direct Audible route because the Audible mobile app does not include a membership cancellation button.
- Before cancelling, note any unused membership credits and make sure you have downloaded or otherwise secured any books you want to keep.
How to Cancel an Audible Membership
Identify how you subscribed
Find the receipt for your most recent Audible membership payment. Read the billing description carefully, because an Audible charge processed by Apple or Google must be cancelled through that store. If the receipt names another retailer, subscription service, carrier, or cable provider, use that provider's subscription settings.
Open Audible in a browser
Go to audible.com and sign in with the Amazon account linked to your Audible membership. Use the desktop site even if you normally listen in the Audible mobile app. If you subscribed directly through Audible, continue to the account page.
Open Account Details
After signing in, open Account Details from your Audible account menu. Look for the Cancel membership option in that section. If you do not see it, you may need to use the cancellation route associated with your original purchase.
Select the cancellation option
Select Cancel membership and review the cancellation screen before confirming your request. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the cancellation. Do not assume the first button click is enough; continue until you receive a cancellation confirmation or account-status notice.
Check your renewal status
Return to your Audible account and look for a message stating that your plan ends on a particular date. Also check your email for a cancellation confirmation. Save either record so you can refer to the end date if a renewal charge appears.
Cancel an Apple subscription
If you subscribed through Apple's App Store, open the App Store on your Apple device. Tap your profile icon, open Subscriptions, select Audible, and choose Cancel Subscription. Confirm the cancellation there, then check Apple to verify that no active renewal remains.
Cancel a Google subscription
If you subscribed through Google Play, open Google Play and access Payments and subscriptions. Open Subscriptions, select Audible, and follow the cancellation option for that subscription. Confirm the change and check the subscription entry to make sure it no longer renews.
Cancel through another provider
If your receipt names a retailer, carrier, cable provider, or other billing service, sign in to that provider's account page. Find its Subscriptions, Memberships, or Billing section and locate the Audible membership. Cancel through that provider, then request confirmation from the provider.
Consider pausing instead
If you only need a short break, choose Pause membership before cancelling. Audible offers a pause for 1 to 3 months, depending on the available option shown for your account. Confirm the restart date and any conditions before selecting it, because the alternative to cancellation is account-specific.
Tips & shortcuts
- Confirm the cancellation by looking for a confirmation email or an account notice showing that your plan ends on a specific date. The end date should align with the paid period you already paid for.
- Cancel at least a few days before renewal if you want to avoid another charge. The cancellation request should stop future renewal, but checking the account afterward is the best protection against a billing mistake.
- Do not confuse cancellation with account deletion. Cancelling the membership does not mean deleting your Amazon login or the audiobooks you already bought or redeemed.
- Keep track of any remaining membership credits. Unused credits are typically forfeited when you cancel, although purchased and redeemed audiobooks remain yours to keep forever.
- Check the renewal amount and payment method in your account or store subscription settings before confirming. This also helps confirm that you opened the correct membership and billing route.
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Frequently asked questions
Will I still be charged after cancelling?
Your access normally continues through the paid period, and the cancellation should stop renewal after that period ends. Confirm that your account shows a plan end date and that the relevant store or provider no longer lists an active renewal.
Will I receive a refund?
A refund is not guaranteed because you may have used the membership during the paid period. Check the official terms for Audible or the store that processed the payment, then contact that billing provider to request a review.
Do I keep access until the period ends?
Yes, cancelling normally leaves your membership active until the end of the period you already paid for. You can continue using the benefits during that time, but unused membership credits are typically forfeited when the membership ends.
Can I pause instead of cancelling?
Yes. Audible offers a pause membership option for 1 to 3 months, subject to the options displayed for your account. Review the restart date and conditions before pausing so you know when your benefits and billing schedule resume.
How do I know the cancellation worked?
Look for a cancellation email or an account message stating that your plan ends on a date. For an Apple or Google subscription, also check the subscription page to verify that it no longer renews.
Does cancelling delete my account?
No, cancelling a membership is separate from deleting your Audible or Amazon account. Your purchased and redeemed audiobooks remain yours to keep forever, although your unused membership credits are typically lost.
What if I subscribed through Apple or Google?
Cancel the Audible subscription in the App Store or Google Play rather than on Audible's website. Open your Apple or Google account, locate Audible under Subscriptions, and follow its cancellation and confirmation steps.
Does cancelling take effect immediately?
It usually does not end all access immediately because your current paid period remains active. The account should then show the date on which the membership ends, preventing another renewal if the cancellation was completed correctly.