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How to Cancel Audible Subscription

Keep your audiobooks even after you cancel

✓ No phone call needed

✓ Takes ~2 minutes

Free guide

Audible is Amazon's audiobook subscription service. Any audiobooks you've purchased with credits remain in your library forever — even after cancellation.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Go to audible.com and sign in with your Amazon account

Click Account & Lists in the top right

Click Membership Details

Scroll down and click Cancel membership

Follow the prompts — Audible will offer you a pause option first

Select Cancel membership to confirm

You'll receive a confirmation email

💡 Audible may try to retain you with a pause option or a discount — click 'Cancel membership' again to proceed.

Open Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions

Tap Audible

Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm

💡 Only if you subscribed via the App Store.

✅ What Happens After You Cancel

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All audiobooks you purchased with credits stay in your library forever

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You lose the monthly credit for new audiobooks

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Audible Originals you've added remain accessible

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You can resubscribe any time and unused credits may be restored

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Refund policy: Audible offers a 365-day return policy on audiobooks. You can also get a prorated refund on your membership if you contact support within 7 days of the charge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I keep my Audible books after cancelling? ⌄

Yes — any audiobooks you purchased with credits are yours to keep forever. You can still access them through the Audible app even without a membership.

Can I pause Audible instead of cancelling? ⌄

Yes — Audible offers a 1–3 month pause option. During the pause you won't be charged and won't receive credits, but your library stays intact. Audible will offer this option before you can complete the cancellation.

I have unused credits — what happens when I cancel? ⌄

Unused Audible credits expire when you cancel. Use them before cancelling to get the most value from your subscription.

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About Audible Subscriptions

Audible is Amazon's audiobook subscription service. Any audiobooks you've purchased with credits remain in your library forever — even after cancellation. This guide covers every platform — Web Browser, iPhone / iPad — so you can cancel from whichever device you have handy.

Before You Cancel Audible

Before cancelling, check a few things: which platform you subscribed on (App Store, Google Play, or the website directly), since you must cancel in the same place you signed up. If you subscribed on the website, cancelling through your iPhone Settings won't work — and vice versa.

Also note your next billing date. Audible doesn't delete your account when you cancel — you keep access until the period ends. There's no penalty for cancelling early, but you won't get a refund for unused days unless stated in the refund policy above.

Can I Resubscribe After Cancelling?

Yes — you can resubscribe to Audible at any time. Your account data, preferences, and history are typically preserved for 30–90 days after cancellation, depending on the service. Simply log back in and choose a new plan.

What If I Can't Find the Cancel Button?

Some services intentionally bury the cancel option. Follow the exact steps above — if you still can't find it, check that you're logged into the correct account (some people have multiple accounts). You can also contact Audible support directly and request cancellation via chat or email — they are legally required to process it.