Cancel Audible through your account settings

You can cancel Audible directly through your account on Amazon's website or the Audible app. The process takes about five minutes and stops your subscription when ready — you keep any credits or books you've already purchased.

On a computer, go to audible.com, sign in, and click the account icon in the top right. Select "Account Details," then find "Membership" and click "Cancel Membership." Audible will show you a confirmation screen and may offer a discount to stay; you can ignore this and proceed with cancellation. On the Audible app for iPhone or Android, go to Profile, tap Account Settings, select Membership, and choose Cancel Membership.

Amazon also lets you cancel through your general Amazon account settings. Sign into amazon.com, go to "Your Account," select "Memberships and Subscriptions," find Audible, and click "Cancel Membership." This route works the same way and produces the same result.

Key Takeaways

  • You can cancel Audible through audible.com, the Audible app, or your Amazon account settings — all three methods take effect when ready.
  • Cancellation stops future charges but does not delete books you have already purchased or credits you have not used.
  • Audible may offer a discount or pause option after you request cancellation; you do not have to accept it.
  • If you cancel mid-month, your subscription remains active until the end of your current billing cycle.
  • You can rejoin Audible later without losing your library or account history.

What happens to your books and credits after cancellation

Canceling your Audible membership does not delete the books you own. Any title you purchased with a credit or bought outright stays in your library permanently, and you can read and listen to them as long as your Audible account exists. You lose access only to the monthly credit that comes with an active subscription.

Unused credits expire. If you have credits remaining when you cancel, Audible gives you 30 days to spend them before they disappear. You can use those credits to buy any audiobook in the Audible catalog at no additional cost. After 30 days, the credits are gone and cannot be recovered.

Timing: when your cancellation takes effect

Audible cancellations take effect when ready in your account, but your subscription access continues until the end of your current billing cycle. If you cancel on the 15th of the month and your billing date is the 30th, you can still listen to your library and use Audible features until the 30th. After that date, you lose access to the Audible app and website unless you rejoin.

Your final charge already happened on your last billing date. Canceling does not refund that charge or any previous months. If you were charged in error or believe you were billed after cancellation, contact Audible customer service through the app or website to dispute the charge.

Pausing instead of canceling

If you want to keep your membership but skip a month or two, Audible offers a pause option instead of full cancellation. When you request cancellation, Audible shows you the option to pause for one, two, or three months. During a pause, you do not receive a monthly credit and are not charged, but your account and library stay active.

Pausing is useful if you are temporarily short on time or money but plan to return to Audible later. You can pause up to three months at a time, and when the pause ends, your subscription resumes automatically with a new monthly charge. You can also cancel the pause early and resume your subscription whenever you want.

Canceling through customer service

If you cannot cancel through the app or website, or if you run into technical problems, Audible customer service can cancel your membership for you. Contact them through the Audible app by tapping the profile icon, selecting "Help," and choosing "Contact Us." You can also call Audible's phone line — the number appears in the Help section of your account.

Customer service representatives can cancel when ready and answer questions about unused credits or charges. They may also offer retention discounts or pause options, but you are not required to accept them. Keep in mind that phone wait times can be longer during peak hours, so the app chat option is often faster.

Reactivating your Audible account later

You can rejoin Audible at any time after cancellation. Your account, library, and listening history remain tied to your Amazon account, so when you resubscribe, everything comes back exactly as you left it. You do not lose your books or your place in any audiobook you were listening to.

Audible sometimes offers discounts to returning members — you may see a promotional rate when you log back in. These offers vary and are not may provide, but it is worth checking before you reactivate. Your first month at the promotional rate will be followed by the standard monthly price unless you cancel again.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. Audible charges you on your billing date each month, and cancellation does not refund that charge. Your subscription remains active until the end of the billing cycle, so you keep full access to listen during that time. If you were charged after you canceled, contact customer service to dispute it.

What happens to my books if I cancel?

Your books stay in your library forever. You can read and listen to any audiobook you purchased as long as your Audible account exists. Canceling the subscription does not delete them. You only lose access to the monthly credit and the ability to purchase new titles at the member discount.

Do unused credits disappear when I cancel?

Yes, after 30 days. If you have credits left when you cancel, you have one month to spend them on any audiobook in the catalog. After 30 days, unused credits expire and cannot be recovered. Use them before your cancellation takes effect if you want to keep them.

Can I pause my subscription instead of canceling?

Yes. When you request cancellation, Audible offers the option to pause for one, three, or three months instead. During a pause, you are not charged and do not receive a credit, but your account stays active. Your subscription resumes automatically when the pause ends, and you can cancel the pause early anytime.

Will I lose my place in a book if I cancel?

No. Your listening progress, bookmarks, and notes stay saved to your account. When you reactivate your membership or listen on a different device, you pick up exactly where you left off. Your library and all your reading history remain tied to your Amazon account permanently.