Cancel Audible through your account settings online

The fastest way to cancel Audible is to log into your account on Audible.com, go to your Account Details, and select the option to cancel membership. You will see this option under "Membership" or "Subscription" depending on whether you are on desktop or mobile. Audible will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may offer you a discounted rate to stay — you can decline and proceed with canceling.

After you confirm cancellation, your membership ends on your next billing date. You keep access to any books you have purchased outright, but you lose access to your monthly credit and any books borrowed through Audible Plus. Audible sends a confirmation email to the address on your account. The cancellation takes effect immediately in the system, even though you can use your membership until the billing date arrives.

Key Takeaways

  • You can cancel Audible by logging into your account online and selecting the membership cancellation option under Account Details.
  • Your membership ends on your next billing date, not immediately, so you will not be charged again after you cancel.
  • Books you purchased with credits or money stay in your library; books borrowed through Audible Plus disappear when your membership ends.
  • If you cancel, Audible may offer you a discounted rate to keep your membership — you can accept or decline.
  • You can reactivate your membership later by logging back in and restarting your subscription.

What happens to your books and credits after cancellation

Any audiobook you bought outright with your own money or with a monthly credit remains yours after you cancel. You can download these books to your device and listen to them indefinitely, even without an active membership. Your Audible library does not disappear — it stays attached to your account and you retain permanent access to everything you own.

If you borrowed books through Audible Plus (a separate subscription tier that lets you borrow from a rotating catalog), those books become unreadable once your membership ends. Your unused monthly credits expire and cannot be refunded or transferred. If you had a partial credit (for example, $7 of a $15 credit), that amount is lost. Before you cancel, consider using any remaining credit to purchase a book you want to keep permanently.

Cancel Audible by phone or chat

If you cannot or prefer not to cancel online, you can contact Audible customer service by phone or live chat. Call 1-888-283-5051 (the number for the United States; other countries have different numbers listed on the Audible website). A representative can cancel your membership for you and answer questions about your account in real time.

Chat support is available through the Audible website under "Contact Us." Response times vary, but chat typically takes 5 to 15 minutes. Phone lines are usually shorter during business hours on weekdays. Have your account email address ready when you call or chat, as the representative will need to verify your identity before making changes to your account.

Pause your membership instead of canceling

Audible offers a pause option that stops your billing without canceling your account. If you choose to pause, your membership freezes for up to three months, and you are not charged during that time. Your credits do not expire while paused, and you keep your library intact. After the pause ends, your membership automatically resumes and billing restarts.

To pause, go to Account Details and look for "Pause Membership" or "Pause Subscription." This option appears alongside the cancellation option. Pausing is useful if you think you might return to Audible later but want to stop paying now. You can pause multiple times throughout the year if needed, though each pause period is limited to three months.

Reactivate your membership after canceling

You can restart your Audible membership at any time after canceling by logging into your account and selecting the option to reactivate. Your library of purchased books is still there. If you reactivate within a certain period (usually 30 days), Audible may offer you a promotional rate for the first month or two as an incentive to return.

When you reactivate, you start a new billing cycle. Your old credits do not return, but you receive a new monthly credit with your reactivated membership. There is no penalty for canceling and restarting — you can do this as many times as you want. Some readers cancel and reactivate seasonally or when they have time to listen to audiobooks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I be charged again after I cancel?

No. Your membership ends on your next billing date, and you will not be charged after that date. Audible sends a confirmation email showing your cancellation date. If you are charged after canceling, contact customer service with your confirmation email and they will refund the charge.

Can I get a refund for my unused monthly credit?

Audible does not refund unused credits when you cancel. If you have a credit remaining, you can use it to purchase a book before your cancellation takes effect. After your membership ends, that credit is gone.

What if I cancel but want to keep one of my borrowed books?

Books borrowed through Audible Plus cannot be purchased or kept after your membership ends. If you want to own an audiobook permanently, you must buy it outright with money or a credit before you cancel. Once you cancel, borrowed books are no longer readable.

How long does it take to cancel?

Cancellation is immediate once you confirm it online. Your membership continues until your next billing date, but the cancellation is processed right away. You receive a confirmation email within a few minutes.

Can I cancel if I still owe money on my account?

Yes. If you have an outstanding balance, you can still cancel your membership. You will be responsible for paying any amount owed, but canceling stops future charges. Contact customer service if you have questions about a balance on your account.