Cancel through Your Account Settings

Open Amazon.com and sign into your account. Go to Account & Lists in the top right corner, then select Your Account. Look for a section called Memberships and Subscriptions — this is where Amazon groups all active subscriptions, from Prime to magazine renewals to Subscribe & Save orders.

Click on the subscription you want to stop. Amazon will show you the renewal date, what you're paying, and a button to manage or cancel. Select Cancel Subscription or End Membership depending on the type. Amazon will ask you to confirm and may offer a discount to keep you — you can accept or proceed with cancellation.

Once you confirm, the subscription ends. You'll keep access until the current billing period ends, then it stops renewing. Amazon sends a confirmation email with the cancellation date.

Key Takeaways

  • All Amazon subscriptions cancel from the same place: Account & Lists > Your Account > Memberships and Subscriptions.
  • You keep access through the end of your current billing period even after you cancel — you don't lose service immediately.
  • Amazon may offer a discount or incentive to keep you subscribed, but you can decline and proceed with cancellation.
  • A cancellation confirmation email arrives within minutes, and you can resubscribe at any time if you change your mind.

What Happens After You Cancel

Your subscription stops renewing on the date shown in your confirmation. If you paid monthly, you have access through the end of that month. If you paid annually, you have access through the end of that year. You won't be charged again after that date.

If you cancel a Subscribe & Save order, your next scheduled delivery will not ship. If a delivery is already in progress, it may still arrive — contact Amazon customer service if you need to refuse it or return it.

Canceling Prime Membership Specifically

Amazon Prime cancels the same way as other subscriptions, but the steps are slightly different because Prime is a membership rather than a single product. Go to Account & Lists > Your Account > Memberships and Subscriptions, find Amazon Prime, and select End Membership.

You'll lose Prime benefits — free shipping, Prime Video, Prime Music, and any other perks tied to your membership — at the end of your current billing period. Any Prime Video watchlist or saved content stays in your account, but you won't be able to watch Prime Video content until you rejoin.

Canceling Kindle Unlimited or Prime Reading

Kindle Unlimited and Prime Reading are separate from Prime membership. Kindle Unlimited is a paid subscription for unlimited ebook and audiobook access; Prime Reading comes free with Prime and gives you access to a rotating selection of books.

To cancel Kindle Unlimited, go to Account & Lists > Your Account > Memberships and Subscriptions, find Kindle Unlimited, and select Cancel Subscription. You lose access to Kindle Unlimited books at the end of your billing period, but books you've already borrowed stay on your device until you delete them.

Prime Reading cancels automatically when you end your Prime membership. You cannot cancel Prime Reading separately.

Canceling Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions

Digital magazine and newspaper subscriptions through Amazon work the same way. Find them under Memberships and Subscriptions, select the publication, and choose Cancel Subscription. You'll receive issues through the end of your current subscription period, then it stops.

If you subscribed through a third-party app or the publisher's website instead of Amazon, you'll need to cancel directly with that source — Amazon's cancellation page won't affect those subscriptions.

If You Can't Find Your Subscription

Some subscriptions don't appear in the Memberships and Subscriptions section. Subscriptions tied to a specific product — like a warranty plan or a service for a particular device — may live in a different part of your account. Check Your Orders and look for the item, then see if there's a manage or cancel option on that order page.

If you still can't locate it, contact Amazon customer service through the Contact Us link at the bottom of any Amazon page. Have your order number or the name of the subscription ready. Amazon can cancel it for you and explain why it wasn't showing in the usual place.

Resubscribing After Cancellation

You can restart any subscription at any time. Go back to the same Memberships and Subscriptions page and select the subscription you want to rejoin. Pricing may have changed since you cancelled, so check the cost before confirming. Your new subscription starts immediately and renews on the schedule you choose.

If you cancelled because of cost, watch for promotional offers — Amazon sometimes sends discounts to former subscribers, especially for Prime membership.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get a refund if I cancel mid-billing period?

No. Amazon does not refund the current billing period when you cancel. You keep access through the end of that period, then the subscription stops. If you paid for a year upfront and cancel after two months, you don't get money back for the remaining ten months.

What if I cancel by accident?

You can resubscribe immediately from the same page. Your new subscription starts right away. If you cancelled within the last few minutes and want to undo it, contact Amazon customer service — they may be able to restore it without you having to sign up again.

Will canceling Prime affect my Amazon account or orders?

Canceling Prime does not affect your Amazon account or your ability to shop. You'll still have your account, your order history, and your saved items. You just lose Prime-specific benefits like free shipping and Prime Video access. Regular Amazon shipping rates apply to future orders.

Can I cancel a subscription on the Amazon app instead of the website?

Yes. Open the Amazon app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines), go to Account, then Memberships and Subscriptions. The process is the same as on the website.

What if my subscription keeps charging after I cancelled?

Contact Amazon customer service immediately with your cancellation confirmation email and the date of the unwanted charge. Amazon can investigate and refund unauthorized charges. Keep records of all confirmation emails and billing statements.