Cancel Audible through your account settings

Log into your Audible account on the website or open the Audible app on your phone or tablet. Go to your account menu — on the website this is usually in the upper right corner under your name; on the app, tap the profile icon at the bottom. Look for "Account Settings" or "Membership" and select it.

Find the option labeled "Cancel Membership" or "Manage Your Membership." Click or tap it. Audible will show you a summary of your current plan and ask you to confirm the cancellation. You may see offers to reduce your subscription price or pause it instead — read these carefully if you want to keep your books but take a break from paying.

Click the final "Cancel" button to complete the process. Audible will send you a confirmation email within a few minutes. Keep this email as proof of cancellation.

Key Takeaways

  • You can cancel Audible directly through your account settings on the website or mobile app without calling customer service.
  • Audible will offer you discounts or pause options before confirming cancellation — these are optional and you can decline them.
  • Your access to purchased books ends immediately after cancellation, but you keep any books you bought outright rather than through the monthly credit.
  • If you cancel mid-month, you lose access to your monthly credit and any unused credits expire.
  • You can restart your subscription at any time by logging back in and selecting "Reactivate Membership."

What happens to your books after cancellation

Books you purchased with monthly credits become unavailable once your membership ends. You cannot listen to them anymore. However, books you bought outright with cash (rather than a credit) stay in your library permanently and you can download them to listen offline even after cancellation.

Before you cancel, check your library to see which books were purchased with credits and which were bought outright. If you want to keep listening to credit-purchased books, you have the option to buy them individually at Audible's sale price, which is usually lower than the regular price.

Cancel through Amazon if you subscribed via Amazon

If you signed up for Audible through your Amazon account rather than directly through Audible, you must cancel through Amazon instead. Log into Amazon.com and go to "Your Account." Select "Memberships and Subscriptions" or "Digital Content and Devices."

Find Audible in the list and click "Manage Membership" or the three-dot menu next to it. Select "Cancel Membership" and follow the prompts. Amazon will send you a confirmation email. The same rules apply — your credit-purchased books become unavailable, but books you bought outright remain yours.

Cancel by phone or email if you cannot access your account

If you cannot log into your account or the website is not working, you can contact Audible customer service directly. Call 1-888-283-5051 (the number for US customers; other countries have different numbers listed on the Audible website). Have your account email address and the phone number associated with your account ready.

You can also email Audible through the "Contact Us" page on their website. Explain that you want to cancel your membership and provide your account details. Response times vary, but email support typically replies within one to two business days. Phone support is usually faster if you need immediate cancellation.

Pause your subscription instead of canceling

Audible offers a pause option that stops your monthly charge without canceling your membership. This keeps your books in your library and your account active. To pause, go to Account Settings and look for "Pause Membership" or "Pause Your Subscription." You can pause for up to three months at a time.

Pausing is useful if you want to take a break from Audible but plan to return later. When your pause period ends, your subscription automatically restarts and you are charged again. You can extend the pause or cancel entirely before the restart date if you change your mind.

What to do if Audible charges you after cancellation

If you are charged after you canceled, log into your Amazon account (Audible is owned by Amazon) and go to "Your Account" > "Memberships and Subscriptions." Check the status of your Audible membership — it should show as "Canceled" with no upcoming charges.

If it still shows as active or you see a charge, contact Audible customer service with your cancellation confirmation email. They can reverse the charge and confirm the cancellation went through. Keep records of all emails and confirmation numbers for your records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I lose my books immediately after I cancel?

Yes, you lose access to books purchased with monthly credits right away. Books you bought outright with cash remain in your library. You can still download and listen to purchased books even after your membership ends.

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

Audible does not refund unused monthly credits or partial months. Once you cancel, your access ends and you do not receive a refund for the remainder of the billing period. Some customer service representatives may make exceptions for new members or technical issues — contact them to ask.

What if I want to come back to Audible later?

You can restart your subscription at any time by logging back into your account and selecting "Reactivate Membership." Your purchased books will be restored to your library. Audible often offers discounts to returning members, so check for promotional rates when you sign back up.

Will I lose my wishlist and bookmarks after cancellation?

Your wishlist and bookmarks stay in your account even after cancellation. When you reactivate your membership, they will still be there. You can access your wishlist without an active subscription, but you cannot listen to books or use other membership features.

Can someone else use my account after I cancel?

No. Your Audible account is personal and tied to your email address. After cancellation, only you can log in. If you want to share access with family members, Audible offers a family plan that lets up to six people have separate accounts under one payment method.