How to cancel Audible

You can cancel your Audible subscription through your account settings on the Audible website or mobile app. The process takes a few minutes and does not require you to contact customer service. Audible will not charge you again after cancellation, though you keep access to your audiobooks until your current billing period ends.

The steps differ slightly depending on whether you are on a web browser or using the Audible app. On the web, you log in, go to Account Details, select Membership, and choose Cancel Membership. On the mobile app (iOS or Android), you cancel through your device's subscription settings rather than through Audible itself — Apple handles cancellations for iPhone users, and Google Play handles them for Android users.

Key Takeaways

  • You can cancel through Audible's website by navigating to Account Details and selecting Cancel Membership under your Membership section.
  • Mobile app users must cancel through their device's subscription settings (Apple App Store for iPhone, Google Play for Android), not through the Audible app itself.
  • Your audiobooks remain in your library until your current billing period ends, even after you cancel.
  • Audible does not charge a cancellation fee, and you can resubscribe at any time without penalty.
  • If you pause your membership instead of canceling, you will not be charged but can resume within a set timeframe without losing your audiobooks.

Canceling through the Audible website

Log into your Audible account on audible.com using your email and password. Once you are logged in, look for the Account Details link, usually found in the upper right corner of the page or in a menu labeled with your name or account icon.

In Account Details, find the Membership section. This section shows your current plan, renewal date, and membership status. Click on Cancel Membership or a similar option — the exact wording may vary slightly. Audible will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may offer you a discount to stay, but you can proceed without accepting any offers.

After you confirm, you will see a cancellation confirmation message. Your subscription ends on your next billing date, and you will not be charged again. Save or screenshot this confirmation for your records.

Canceling through the Audible mobile app

If you subscribed to Audible through the app on your iPhone, you must cancel through Apple's App Store, not through the Audible app itself. Open the App Store, tap your profile icon in the upper right, select Subscriptions, find Audible, and tap Cancel Subscription. Confirm the cancellation when prompted.

For Android users, the process is similar but runs through Google Play instead. Open the Google Play Store app, tap your profile icon, go to Payments and Subscriptions, select Subscriptions, find Audible, and tap Cancel Subscription. Confirm when asked.

If you subscribed through the Audible website and then use the app, you should cancel through the website using the steps above, not through your device's app store. Canceling in the wrong place may not actually end your subscription.

What happens to your audiobooks after cancellation

Your audiobooks stay in your library through the end of your current billing period. If your renewal date is in two weeks, you can still listen to all your books until that date arrives. After your subscription ends, you lose the ability to read new audiobooks or access the Audible catalog, but books you already own remain yours permanently if you purchased them separately.

Audiobooks obtained through your subscription (not purchased outright) become unavailable once your membership ends. You cannot listen to them anymore, but Audible does not delete them from your account — if you resubscribe later, they may reappear in your library depending on Audible's policies at that time.

Pausing your membership instead of canceling

Audible offers a pause option as an alternative to full cancellation. When you pause, you are not charged, but you keep your audiobooks and can resume your subscription within a certain window — typically three to six months, though this varies. Pausing is useful if you want to stop paying temporarily but plan to return.

To pause, go to Account Details and look for a Pause Membership or Pause Subscription option near the Cancel Membership button. Select the pause duration, and Audible will stop charging you. You will receive an email confirming the pause and telling you when it expires.

Resubscribing after cancellation

You can resubscribe to Audible at any time after cancellation without penalty. Log back into your account on audible.com or through the app, and you will see an option to restart your membership. Audible may offer you a promotional rate for returning members — these offers vary and are not may provide, but they are common.

When you resubscribe, your previous audiobooks return to your library if they are still in Audible's catalog. Books that have been removed from the catalog may not reappear, but most titles remain available long-term.

Troubleshooting cancellation issues

If you subscribed through a third-party service like Amazon Prime Reading or a bundled plan, canceling through Audible's website may not work. Instead, you need to cancel through the service that billed you. For Amazon Prime members who have Audible included, cancel through your Amazon account settings under Memberships and Subscriptions.

If you are charged after cancellation, contact Audible's customer service through the Contact Us page on audible.com. Have your cancellation confirmation email ready. Audible typically processes refunds for charges made after a confirmed cancellation within one to two billing cycles.

If the Cancel Membership button does not appear in your Account Details, you may be on a trial membership or a special promotional plan. Trial memberships sometimes require you to contact support to cancel, or they may cancel automatically when the trial period ends.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No, Audible does not issue refunds for partial months. Your subscription remains active until your next billing date, and you keep access to your audiobooks through that date. If you were charged and then canceled when ready, contact Audible's customer service with your cancellation confirmation to request a refund.

Can I cancel if I have credits left?

Yes, you can cancel even if you have unused monthly credits. Unused credits do not transfer to a new account or convert to cash — they expire when your membership ends. Use your credits before canceling if you want to get value from them.

Will Audible try to stop me from canceling?

Audible may offer you a discount or a pause option before you confirm cancellation, but you can decline and proceed with canceling. These offers are optional, and choosing not to accept them does not prevent you from canceling.

What if I subscribed through Amazon?

If your Audible subscription is bundled with Amazon Prime or billed through your Amazon account, cancel through Amazon's Memberships and Subscriptions page, not through Audible directly. Log into your Amazon account, find Audible under Your Memberships and Subscriptions, and select Cancel Membership.

Can I cancel and keep my audiobooks?

Audiobooks you purchased outright (not through a monthly subscription) stay in your library permanently after cancellation. Audiobooks obtained through your subscription credits become unavailable once your membership ends, though you can repurchase them later if you want to keep them.