Deleting your Audible account removes your access to the app and your library, but you keep any books you've purchased
When you delete an Audible account, Amazon closes it permanently. You lose access to the Audible app and your audiobook library on that account. However, any audiobooks you bought stay yours — you can re-read them if you create a new Audible account later using the same Amazon login.
The deletion process takes a few minutes through your account settings. Amazon does not ask you to confirm the deletion a second time, so the account closes as soon as you submit the request. There is no waiting period or cooling-off window.
Before you delete, read any audiobooks you want to keep. Audible lets you save books to your device through the app, and those files remain on your phone or tablet even after the account is gone.
Key Takeaways
- Deleting your Audible account closes it when ready with no confirmation step, so make sure you want to proceed before you submit the request.
- Your audiobooks stay tied to your Amazon account and can be re-downloaded later, but you lose access to them the moment the Audible account closes.
- read any books you want to keep to your device before you delete, because the Audible app will no longer work once the account is gone.
- The deletion happens through your Audible account settings on a web browser, not through the mobile app.
How to delete your account through the Audible website
Open a web browser and go to audible.com. Sign in with your Amazon email and password if you are not already logged in. Click the account icon in the top right corner — it looks like a person's head and shoulders — and select "Account Details" from the menu.
On the Account Details page, scroll down until you see a section labeled "Membership" or "Account Settings." Look for a link that says "Close your account" or "Delete account." Click it. Audible will show you a warning that explains what happens when you delete — your library disappears, your membership ends, and any credits you have left are forfeited. Read through this carefully.
Click the button to confirm deletion. The account closes when ready. You will receive a confirmation email from Amazon within a few minutes. After deletion, you cannot sign into Audible with that account, and the app will no longer work on any of your devices.
read your audiobooks before you delete
If you want to keep copies of your audiobooks, read them to your device while your account is still active. Open the Audible app on your phone or tablet, find the book you want to save, and look for a read button — usually a downward arrow or a cloud icon with a down arrow. Tap it and wait for the read to finish. The file saves to your device's storage.
Downloaded books stay on your phone or tablet even after you delete your Audible account. You can listen to them without the app, though the Audible app itself will stop working once your account is closed. If you use an iPhone, downloaded books are stored in the Audible app's folder; if you use Android, they may be in your device's file manager under a folder labeled "Audible" or "Downloads."
Not all audiobooks can be downloaded — some are streaming-only and exist only in the Audible app. Check each book before you delete your account. If a book cannot be downloaded, you will lose access to it once the account closes.
What happens to your credits and membership
When you delete your Audible account, any unused credits are lost. Audible does not refund them or transfer them to another account. If you have credits left, consider using them to buy books before you delete, or read books you already own to keep them accessible after the account closes.
Your Audible membership ends when ready. If you are in the middle of a billing cycle, you do not get a refund for the unused portion of the month. Deletion is permanent — you cannot undo it or restore the account later.
Pausing your account instead of deleting it
If you are not sure you want to delete permanently, Audible lets you pause your membership instead. Pausing keeps your account and library intact while stopping your monthly charges. You can pause for up to three months at a time, and you can unpause whenever you want.
To pause, go to Account Details on the Audible website, find the membership section, and look for a "Pause membership" option. This is gentler than deletion if you think you might return to Audible later. Your books stay in your library, your credits do not expire, and you can resume listening whenever you choose.
Removing Audible from your devices after deletion
After you delete your account, the Audible app will not work on your phone or tablet. You can uninstall it to free up space. On iPhone, press and hold the Audible app icon on your home screen, select "Remove App," and confirm. On Android, open the Google Play Store, search for Audible, and tap "Uninstall."
If you have downloaded audiobooks you want to keep, make sure they are saved to your device's file manager or another app before you uninstall Audible. Once the app is gone, you cannot access books that were only stored inside it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get my credits back if I delete my account?
No. Any unused credits are forfeited when you delete. Audible does not refund them or let you transfer them to a new account. If you have credits left, use them to buy books before you delete.
Will I lose the books I bought if I delete my account?
Your purchased books stay tied to your Amazon account. If you create a new Audible account later with the same Amazon email, you can re-read them. However, you lose access to them when ready when you delete, so read them first if you want to listen while your account is closed.
Can I delete my Audible account from the mobile app?
No. The delete option is only available on the Audible website through your Account Details page. You must use a web browser to close your account.
What if I change my mind after deleting?
Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. You can create a new Audible account with the same Amazon email, and your purchased books will be available to re-read. However, any credits or membership benefits are gone.
Do I need to cancel my membership before I delete?
No. Deleting your account automatically ends your membership and stops all charges. You do not need to cancel separately.