You can cancel Audible through your account settings on the website or app, and your access ends immediately

To cancel, log into your Audible account, go to Account Details, select Membership, and click the option to cancel membership. The process takes about two minutes. Your audiobooks remain in your library if you resubscribe later, but you lose access to new downloads and member discounts the moment you cancel. Audible does not require you to contact customer service or explain why you are leaving.

If you subscribed through Apple, Google Play, or Amazon Prime Video, you must cancel through that platform instead — cancelling in the Audible app will not work. The steps differ slightly depending on which service you used to sign up.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancellation takes effect immediately; you do not get a refund for the current month even if you cancel mid-cycle.
  • Your audiobook library stays with your account, so books you downloaded remain available if you resubscribe later.
  • If you subscribed through Apple, Google Play, or Amazon Prime Video, you must cancel through that platform, not through Audible directly.
  • You can pause your membership for up to three months instead of cancelling if you want to keep your subscription active without paying.

Cancelling directly through Audible's website or app

Log into your Audible account on the website or open the Audible app. On the website, click the profile icon in the top right corner and select Account Details. On the app, tap the profile icon and select Account. Look for the Membership section and click Manage Membership or View Membership Details.

You will see a button or link that says Cancel Membership or End Membership. Click it. Audible will ask you to confirm and may offer you a discount to stay — you can ignore this and proceed with cancellation. Once you confirm, your membership ends immediately. You will receive a confirmation email, and your account will show a cancellation date.

Cancelling if you subscribed through Apple, Google Play, or Amazon Prime Video

If you signed up for Audible through the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or as an add-on to Amazon Prime Video, you cannot cancel through Audible itself. You must cancel through the platform where you subscribed.

Apple App Store: On your iPhone or iPad, open Settings, tap your name, select Subscriptions, find Audible, and tap Cancel Subscription. On a Mac, open System Settings, click your name, select Subscriptions, find Audible, and click Edit or Manage. On a computer, go to appleid.apple.com, sign in, select Subscriptions, find Audible, and click Manage or Edit.

Google Play Store: On an Android device, open Google Play, tap your profile icon, select Subscriptions, find Audible, and tap Cancel Subscription. On a computer, go to play.google.com, sign in, click your profile icon, select Subscriptions, find Audible, and click Manage or Cancel.

Amazon Prime Video: Go to amazon.com, sign in, go to Your Account, select Prime Video Settings, find Audible Premium Plus, and click Cancel. You can also go directly to your Prime Video subscriptions page and cancel from there.

What happens to your books and account after cancellation

Your audiobook library does not disappear when you cancel. Any books you purchased or downloaded stay in your account. If you resubscribe later, you can download and listen to them again. However, you lose access to the Audible Plus catalog — books you were reading from that catalog become unavailable until you resubscribe.

You also lose member-only discounts on audiobook purchases. If you want to buy individual books after cancelling, you will pay the full retail price instead of the member discount. Your Audible credits expire 12 months after your membership ends, so use any remaining credits before that deadline if you plan to resubscribe.

Pausing your membership instead of cancelling

If you are not sure whether you want to cancel permanently, Audible lets you pause your membership for up to three months at a time. During a pause, you do not pay your monthly fee, but your account and library stay active. You can resume your membership at any time during the pause period.

To pause, go to Account Details, select Membership, and look for the Pause Membership option. This is useful if you are taking a break from audiobooks but want to keep your account and credits intact. You can pause up to three times per year.

Refunds and what you cannot get back

Audible does not refund the current month's subscription fee if you cancel mid-cycle. If you paid on the 15th and cancel on the 20th, you do not get a refund for those five days. Your access ends immediately, but you have already paid for the full month.

If you believe you were charged in error or your card was charged after you cancelled, contact Audible customer service through your account. They can review the charge and issue a refund if there was a mistake. Unused credits do not convert to cash — they expire 12 months after your membership ends.

Reactivating your account later

If you cancel and want to come back, you can resubscribe at any time. Your old account, library, and credits reactivate. Audible sometimes offers discounts to returning members, so check your email after cancelling — they often send a "come back" offer within a few weeks.

If you subscribed through a third-party platform before, you will need to resubscribe through that same platform. For example, if you cancelled an Apple subscription, you must resubscribe through Apple to get the same account back.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?

No. Audible charges monthly and does not prorate refunds. If you cancel on any day other than your billing date, you lose access immediately but do not get money back for the remainder of that month. Plan your cancellation for just before your next billing date if you want to use your full month.

What happens to my audiobooks if I cancel?

Books you purchased stay in your library forever. Books from the Audible Plus catalog become unavailable until you resubscribe. If you resubscribe later, both types of books return to your account and you can download them again.

Can I cancel through customer service instead of online?

Yes. You can contact Audible customer service through the Help section of your account, and they can cancel for you. However, the online method is faster and does not require waiting for a response. Customer service is useful only if you cannot access your account or have a billing dispute.

Will Audible offer me a discount to stay if I try to cancel?

Often yes. When you click Cancel Membership, Audible usually shows you a discount offer — sometimes a reduced rate for one or two months. You can accept or decline. Accepting does not lock you in; you can still cancel later if you change your mind.

How do I know if my cancellation went through?

You will see a confirmation message on screen immediately after you confirm cancellation. Audible also sends a confirmation email to the address on your account. Your account page will show your cancellation date. If you do not see a confirmation email within a few minutes, check your spam folder or log back in to verify the cancellation took effect.