Cancel Kindle Unlimited directly from your Amazon account

You can cancel Kindle Unlimited through your Amazon account settings without calling anyone or waiting on hold. The cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period, so you keep access to borrowed books until that date arrives. If you cancel mid-month, you are not refunded for the unused portion.

The steps differ slightly depending on whether you are using a computer or a phone. Both routes lead to the same result — your subscription stops renewing on the next billing date.

Key Takeaways

  • You cancel Kindle Unlimited through your Amazon account settings, not through the Kindle app itself.
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period, and you keep reading access until that date.
  • Amazon does not refund unused portions of your monthly fee if you cancel mid-cycle.
  • You can reactivate Kindle Unlimited at any time after cancellation, even if you cancelled months earlier.
  • If you see a charge after cancellation, check your billing date — the final charge posts on the day your subscription renews.

Cancel on a computer or laptop

Open a web browser and go to amazon.com. Sign in with your Amazon account if you are not already signed in. Look for the account menu — this is usually your name or a person icon in the top right corner of the page. Click it and select Account.

Once you are in your account page, scroll down until you see a section labeled Memberships and Subscriptions or Your Memberships and Subscriptions. Click on it. You will see a list of all active subscriptions tied to your Amazon account. Find Kindle Unlimited in that list and click the button that says Manage or Edit next to it.

A new page will open showing your Kindle Unlimited details — your renewal date, your current plan, and options to change or cancel. Look for the button labeled Cancel Membership or Cancel Subscription. Click it. Amazon will ask you to confirm that you want to cancel and may offer you a discount to stay. You can ignore that offer and proceed with cancellation by clicking the final confirmation button.

Cancel on a phone or tablet

Open the Amazon app or go to amazon.com in your phone's web browser. Sign in if needed. Tap the menu icon — this is usually three horizontal lines in the bottom right or top left corner of the screen. Scroll down and tap Account.

On the account page, look for Memberships and Subscriptions. Tap it. Find Kindle Unlimited in your list of subscriptions and tap Manage next to it. Tap Cancel Membership or Cancel Subscription. Confirm your cancellation when Amazon asks you to verify.

What happens after you cancel

Your Kindle Unlimited subscription remains active through the end of your current billing cycle. If your renewal date is the 15th of the month and you cancel on the 8th, you can still borrow and read Kindle Unlimited books until the 15th arrives. On the 15th, your access stops and you can no longer borrow new titles.

Any books you borrowed while your subscription was active remain on your Kindle device or in your Kindle library, but you cannot open them once your subscription ends. If you want to keep reading a book after cancellation, you must purchase it before your subscription expires.

You will not see another charge on your credit card or debit card after your subscription ends. If you do see a charge after your cancellation date, it means the subscription was not actually cancelled — go back to your account settings and repeat the cancellation steps.

Reactivate Kindle Unlimited later

Cancelling Kindle Unlimited does not close your Amazon account or delete your reading history. You can turn the subscription back on at any time by returning to Memberships and Subscriptions and selecting Reactivate or Start Free Trial. Amazon sometimes offers a discounted first month (such as 99 cents instead of the full price) to returning subscribers, though this varies.

When you reactivate, your borrowed books do not automatically return. You can still access any titles you borrowed before cancellation, as long as you reactivate within a reasonable time frame. If you wait many months before reactivating, Amazon may have removed those titles from your library.

If you cannot find the cancellation button

The location of subscription settings changes occasionally as Amazon updates its website. If you cannot find Memberships and Subscriptions, try searching for "manage kindle unlimited" in the Amazon search bar at the top of the page. This usually brings up a direct link to your subscription page.

If you are using the Kindle app on your phone or tablet, remember that you cannot cancel from within the app itself. You must go through your Amazon account on the web or through the Amazon app's account menu. The Kindle reading app does not have cancellation controls.

If you are still stuck, you can contact Amazon customer service through the Contact Us link at the bottom of any Amazon page. Select Account and Login as your issue type, then Subscriptions. A representative can cancel your subscription for you, though this takes longer than doing it yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. Amazon does not refund the portion of your monthly fee that you did not use. If you cancel on the 10th of a month and your renewal date is the 30th, you lose the fee for those 20 days. To avoid this, time your cancellation for a day or two before your renewal date.

Will I lose my books if I cancel?

Books you borrowed through Kindle Unlimited become unreadable once your subscription ends. You can still see them in your library, but you cannot open them. If you want to keep a book, purchase it before your subscription expires. Books you purchased outright are not affected by cancellation.

Can I cancel if I still owe money or have a late payment?

Yes. A late or unpaid charge does not prevent you from cancelling. However, Amazon may still attempt to collect the outstanding balance. Cancelling the subscription does not erase any debt to your Amazon account.

How long does it take for the cancellation to go through?

Cancellation is when ready. Once you confirm the cancellation, your subscription is marked as cancelled in your account. You keep access through your current billing date, and no new charge will post after that date.

What if I see a charge after I cancelled?

Check your billing date. The final charge posts on the day your subscription renews, even if you cancelled days earlier. If you see a charge more than a few days after your renewal date, log back into your account and verify that the cancellation went through. You may need to cancel again.