Cancel Audible through your account settings

You can cancel Audible directly through the website or the mobile app without calling customer service. The process takes about two minutes and stops your membership when ready — you keep access to any books you've already purchased, but your monthly credit stops.

On a computer, go to audible.com and sign in. Click the account icon in the top right corner, then select "Account Details." Look for "Membership" in the left menu and click "Cancel Membership." Audible will ask why you're leaving and offer a discounted rate to stay; you can skip this or select a reason and continue. Click "Cancel Membership" again to confirm.

On the Audible app for iPhone or Android, tap the profile icon at the bottom right, then "Account." Scroll down to "Membership" and tap "Cancel Membership." Follow the same confirmation steps as the website.

Key Takeaways

  • You can cancel Audible through your account settings on the website or app without contacting support.
  • Cancellation takes effect when ready, and you keep all books you've already purchased or downloaded.
  • Audible will offer a discounted membership rate before you confirm the cancellation — you can decline and proceed.
  • If you cancel before your next billing date, you won't be charged again.
  • You can reactivate your membership later from the same account without losing your library.

What happens to your books and credits after cancellation

Your Audible library stays with your account permanently. Any books you've purchased with credits or bought outright remain yours to listen to, even after you cancel. You can read them to your device or stream them through the app as long as your account exists.

Monthly credits stop when ready when you cancel. If you had an unused credit in your account, it expires 12 months from the date you received it — cancellation doesn't extend or preserve it. Some members use their final credit to buy a book before canceling if they have one sitting unused.

Cancel through Amazon if you subscribed via Amazon Prime

If you signed up for Audible through Amazon Prime or your Amazon account, you must cancel through Amazon instead of the Audible website. Go to amazon.com and sign in. Click "Returns & Orders" or "Your Account," then find "Memberships and Subscriptions." Locate Audible in the list and click "Cancel Membership."

The same rules explore: your books stay with you, your membership stops when ready, and you won't be charged again. If you're unsure whether you subscribed through Amazon or directly through Audible, try canceling through Audible first — the system will tell you if your membership is managed by Amazon instead.

Pause your membership instead of canceling

Audible offers a pause option if you want to stop paying temporarily without losing your account. From your Account Details, select "Membership" and choose "Pause Membership" instead of cancel. You can pause for up to three months at a time, and your account and library remain intact.

While paused, you won't be charged and you can't earn new credits, but you can still listen to books you own and access your wishlist. This is useful if you're taking a break from audiobooks but plan to return later.

Reactivate your membership later

If you change your mind after canceling, you can reactivate from the same account. Sign in to Audible, go to Account Details, and select "Membership." Click "Reactivate Membership" and choose your plan — monthly or annual. Your library and any saved preferences come back with you.

Audible sometimes offers reactivation discounts to former members, especially if you canceled recently. The offer appears when you try to reactivate, but you're not required to take it.

Contact Audible support if you can't cancel online

If the cancel button doesn't appear in your account settings or you're having trouble completing the process, contact Audible support. You can reach them through the Audible website by clicking "Help" at the bottom of any page, then selecting "Contact Us." Choose your issue type and Audible will offer chat, email, or phone options depending on your account type.

Have your account email and the phone number associated with your account ready. Support can cancel your membership on your behalf if there's a technical issue, though this is rare.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I lose my books if I cancel Audible?

No. Any books you've purchased or obtained with credits stay in your library permanently. You can listen to them as long as your Audible account exists, even after you cancel your membership.

Will I be charged after I cancel?

No. Cancellation takes effect when ready, and you won't be charged again. If you cancel before your next billing date, that charge won't happen.

Can I get a refund for my last month of membership?

Audible doesn't refund monthly membership fees after cancellation. If you were charged and cancel on the same day, contact support to request a refund — they sometimes grant them for same-day cancellations.

What's the difference between pausing and canceling?

Pausing stops your charges for up to three months while keeping your account active. Canceling ends your membership permanently, though you can reactivate later. Pause if you want a temporary break; cancel if you don't plan to return soon.

How do I cancel if I subscribed through a different app or service?

If you subscribed through Amazon, Apple, Google Play, or another platform, you must cancel through that service, not through Audible directly. Go to your subscription settings in that app or service and look for Audible in your active memberships.