Cancel Audible directly through your Amazon account settings

To cancel Audible, log into your Amazon account, go to Account & Lists, select Your Account, then scroll to Memberships and subscriptions. Click Audible Membership, then select Cancel membership. Amazon will ask why you're leaving and may offer a discount to stay; you can decline and proceed with cancellation. Your membership ends on your next billing date, not immediately.

If you cannot find the Audible section in your memberships list, it may be because your Audible account is linked to a separate Audible login rather than your Amazon account. In that case, you'll need to cancel through Audible's website directly instead — log into audible.com with your Audible credentials, go to Account Details, select Membership, and choose Cancel Membership.

The difference matters because some people create Audible accounts before Amazon owned Audible, or link them differently. If you're unsure which you have, try the Amazon route first. If Audible doesn't appear in your memberships list, switch to the Audible website method.

Key Takeaways

  • Most Audible accounts are now managed through Amazon's Account & Lists menu under Memberships and subscriptions.
  • Older Audible accounts or those created separately require cancellation through audible.com instead of Amazon.
  • Your membership continues until your next billing date; cancellation is not immediate.
  • Amazon may offer a discount to keep your membership, but you can decline and complete the cancellation.
  • You keep any credits or books you've already purchased even after cancellation.

What happens to your books and credits after cancellation

When you cancel Audible, you keep all the books you've purchased or downloaded. They remain in your library and you can listen to them as long as you have the Audible app or access to your account. Unused credits do not carry over — if you have a monthly credit you haven't spent, it disappears when your membership ends.

If you have unused credits, Audible will remind you of this before you complete cancellation. Some people choose to spend their remaining credits on books before canceling to avoid losing them. You can purchase books individually without a membership, but the per-book price is higher than the membership credit value.

Timing: when your cancellation takes effect

Cancellation takes effect on your next billing date, not the day you request it. If your billing date is three weeks away, your membership continues for those three weeks and you can still use Audible. You will not be charged again after that date.

If you need to cancel immediately and your billing date is soon, contact Audible customer service through the app or website and ask for a refund of your most recent charge. They sometimes grant this as a courtesy, though it is not may provide. The request is more likely to succeed if you cancel within a few days of being charged.

If you cannot find the cancel option

If you've logged into Amazon and cannot see Audible under Memberships and subscriptions, check whether you're looking at the right account. Some households have multiple Amazon accounts, and Audible may be linked to a different one. Log out and try again with any other Amazon accounts you use.

If you still don't see it, your Audible account may be linked to a separate login. Go to audible.com and log in with your Audible email and password (not your Amazon password). Once logged in, look for Account Details in the menu, then Membership, then Cancel Membership. If you don't remember your Audible password, use the "Forgot password" link on the Audible login page.

If neither method works, contact Audible support through the app or website. They can confirm which account type you have and walk you through cancellation.

Pausing instead of canceling

Audible offers a pause option as an alternative to cancellation. If you want to keep your membership but don't want to be charged for a few months, you can pause it for up to three months at a time. During a pause, you keep your account and library but are not charged.

To pause, go to the same Membership section where you would cancel and look for Pause membership instead. This is useful if you think you might return to Audible later, or if you want to use up your library before deciding whether to stay. When the pause ends, your membership resumes and you are charged again.

Reactivating a canceled membership

If you cancel and later want to return, you can reactivate your Audible membership at any time. Your library of purchased books is still there. Go back to your Amazon Account & Lists or audible.com and look for an option to restart your membership. You will be charged the current membership rate, which may differ from what you paid before.

Audible sometimes offers discounts to returning members — the site may show you a promotional rate when you try to reactivate. These offers vary and are not may provide, but it's worth checking what rate you're offered before you commit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my books if I cancel?

No. All books you've purchased remain in your library after cancellation. You can continue to listen to them as long as you have access to your Audible account. You only lose access to the monthly credit that comes with membership.

Can I get a refund if I just paid for this month?

Refunds are not automatic, but Audible customer service may grant one if you cancel within a few days of being charged. Contact them through the app or website and explain that you want to cancel. They have discretion to refund the most recent charge, though it is not may provide.

What if I forgot my Audible password?

Go to audible.com and click "Forgot password" on the login page. Enter your email address and Audible will send you a password reset link. If you don't receive it, check your spam folder. Once you've reset your password, log in and navigate to Account Details to cancel.

Do I have to cancel through Amazon, or can I cancel through Audible directly?

Either method works, but which one you use depends on how your account is set up. If your Audible account is linked to your Amazon account, use Amazon's Memberships and subscriptions menu. If it's a separate Audible account, cancel through audible.com. If you're unsure, try Amazon first — if Audible doesn't appear there, use the Audible website instead.

What's the difference between pausing and canceling?

Pausing stops your charges for up to three months but keeps your account active and your library intact. Canceling ends your membership entirely, though you keep your books. Pause if you think you'll return soon; cancel if you're done with the service.