How to cancel Audible
You can cancel your Audible subscription through your account settings on the Audible website or mobile app. The process takes about two minutes and does not require you to contact customer service. Once you cancel, you lose access to your monthly credit and the Audible Plus catalog, but you keep any books you have already purchased — they remain in your library.
Audible does not charge a cancellation fee, and you can rejoin at any time. If you cancel mid-month, your access continues until the end of your current billing cycle, so you are not charged again.
Key Takeaways
- Cancel through your account settings on Audible.com or the Audible app — you do not need to call or email.
- Your membership ends at the end of your current billing cycle, and you keep all books you have already purchased.
- Audible may offer you a discounted rate to stay, but you can decline and cancel anyway.
- You can reactivate your subscription at any time without losing your library or reading history.
Canceling on the Audible website
Log into your Audible account at Audible.com and go to your Account Details. Click the "Membership" tab, then look for the option that says "Cancel membership" or "End membership" — the exact wording varies slightly. Audible will ask you to confirm your reason for leaving and may offer you a discount to stay. You can accept the offer or proceed with cancellation.
After you confirm, Audible sends a cancellation confirmation email to the address on your account. Your membership remains active through the end of your current billing period. Check your email for the exact date your access ends.
Canceling on the Audible mobile app
Open the Audible app on your phone or tablet and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner. Select "Account" and then "Membership". Tap "Cancel membership" and follow the prompts. The app walks you through the same confirmation steps as the website, including any retention offers.
Canceling through the app works the same way as the website — your membership ends at the end of your billing cycle, and you receive a confirmation email. If you use both iOS and Android devices, you only need to cancel once; the cancellation applies to your entire Audible account, not just one device.
What happens to your books and credits
When you cancel, you keep every book you have purchased or obtained with a monthly credit. These titles stay in your library permanently, and you can listen to them whenever you want, even after your membership ends. You do not lose access to books you own.
Your unused monthly credits expire when your membership ends. If you have a credit sitting in your account, you can use it to buy a book before you cancel, or you can let it go unused. Audible does not refund unused credits as cash.
Reactivating your subscription later
You can restart your Audible membership at any time by logging back into your account and selecting "Reactivate membership" or "Restart membership". Your library, bookmarks, and listening history are saved, so you pick up where you left off. Audible may offer you a promotional rate when you rejoin, especially if you have been inactive for several months.
There is no penalty for canceling and restarting. Some readers cancel during months when they know they will not have time to listen, then rejoin when their schedule opens up.
If Audible offers you a discount to stay
When you start the cancellation process, Audible often displays a discount offer — for example, a reduced monthly rate for three months or a free month. You can accept this offer by clicking the button Audible provides, which stops the cancellation and applies the discount to your account.
If you do not want the discount and want to cancel anyway, look for a link or button that says "No thanks" or "Continue with cancellation". Do not click the discount offer if you genuinely want to cancel. These offers are optional, and declining one does not affect your ability to cancel.
Troubleshooting cancellation problems
If you cannot find the cancellation option in your account settings, make sure you are logged in with the email address associated with your Audible account. Some readers have multiple accounts by accident and try to cancel the wrong one. Check your email receipts to confirm which address you used to sign up.
If the cancellation button does not appear or the process stops partway through, try using a different web browser or clearing your browser cache. If you still cannot cancel through the website or app, you can contact Audible's customer service through the "Contact Us" link on Audible.com. They can cancel your membership for you, though the website method is faster.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?
No. Audible charges monthly and does not refund the portion of the month you do not use. However, your membership remains active until the end of your billing cycle, so you can continue listening to all your books and the Audible Plus catalog for the rest of the month.
Can I cancel if I still have a monthly credit?
Yes, you can cancel with an unused credit in your account. The credit expires when your membership ends and is not refunded. If you want to use it, purchase a book before you cancel, or wait to cancel until after you have used the credit.
What if I cancel but want to rejoin later?
You can restart your membership anytime by logging into your account and selecting the reactivation option. Your library and listening history are saved. Audible often offers promotional rates to returning members, especially if you have been inactive for several months.
Will canceling affect my Kindle or other Amazon services?
No. Audible is a separate service from Kindle and other Amazon products. Canceling Audible does not change your access to any other Amazon service, and vice versa.
Can someone else cancel my membership?
Only the account holder can cancel through the website or app. If someone else has access to your login credentials, they could cancel your account. If you think someone cancelled your membership without permission, contact Audible customer service to restore it.