Cancel a Kindle Subscription in Three Steps

To cancel a Kindle subscription, sign into your Amazon account, go to Manage Your Content and Devices, find the subscription in the Subscriptions tab, and select Cancel Subscription. The process takes about two minutes. Your access ends when ready, though you keep any issues you downloaded before cancellation.

The exact steps depend on whether you are cancelling from a web browser or a Kindle device itself. Both routes lead to the same result, but the web browser method is faster because you do not have to navigate a small screen. Amazon does not charge a cancellation fee, and you do not lose money if you cancel mid-month. Your subscription runs through the date you paid for, then stops.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel through Manage Your Content and Devices on Amazon's website by selecting your subscription and clicking Cancel Subscription.
  • Your access stops right away, but you keep all issues you downloaded before you cancelled.
  • You are not charged a fee for cancelling, and you keep the rest of your paid month.
  • If you cancel by accident, you can resubscribe when ready without losing your read history.

Cancel from a Web Browser

Open a web browser and go to amazon.com. Sign into your account using your email and password. In the top right corner, click Account & Lists, then select Your Account.

Scroll down to the Digital Content and Devices section and click Manage Your Content and Devices. A new page will load with several tabs across the top. Click the Subscriptions tab.

Find the Kindle subscription you want to cancel in the list. Next to it, click the three-dot menu icon (or the word Actions). Select Cancel Subscription from the dropdown. Amazon will ask you to confirm. Click Cancel Subscription again, and it is done.

Cancel from Your Kindle Device

On your Kindle, go to the Home screen. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner. Scroll down and tap Settings.

Tap Your Account. You will see a list of subscriptions tied to that device. Find the one you want to cancel and tap Manage Subscription. Tap Cancel Subscription, then confirm when Amazon asks.

Cancelling from the device takes longer because the screen is small and the menus move slowly. If you have a computer nearby, the web browser method is faster. The web browser route also shows all your subscriptions in one place, making it easier to spot subscriptions you may have forgotten about.

What Happens After You Cancel

Your subscription stops when ready. You lose access to new issues, but any magazines, newspapers, or journals you downloaded before cancelling stay on your device. You can read them as long as you own the Kindle.

If the subscription was set to auto-renew, it will not renew. You will not be charged again unless you manually resubscribe. Your Amazon account remembers that you had the subscription. If you change your mind and resubscribe later, you start fresh with the current issue — you do not get back issues you missed.

Resubscribe If You Cancel by Accident

If you cancelled by mistake, you can resubscribe right away. Go back to Manage Your Content and Devices, click the Subscriptions tab, and look for the subscription you just cancelled. It will show a Subscribe button instead of Cancel. Click it and confirm.

You will be charged for a new subscription period starting that day. There is no grace period or way to undo the charge, so only resubscribe if you are sure. The charge will appear on your next billing statement or credit card within a few days, depending on your payment method.

Cancelling a Subscription You Do Not Remember Signing Up For

If you see a Kindle subscription in your account that you do not recall starting, cancel it the same way. Go to Manage Your Content and Devices, find it in the Subscriptions tab, and click Cancel Subscription.

If you were charged for a subscription you did not authorize, contact Amazon Customer Service before cancelling. They can review the charge and may refund it. Cancelling stops future charges, but a refund requires a separate request. Check your email for a confirmation message when the subscription was created. If someone else has access to your Amazon account, change your password after you cancel.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. Amazon does not refund the portion of the month you do not use. Your subscription runs through the date you paid for, then stops. If you paid on the 15th for a monthly subscription, it ends on the 15th of the next month.

Can I pause a subscription instead of cancelling it?

Amazon does not offer a pause feature for Kindle subscriptions. You can only cancel or keep it active. If you want to stop temporarily, cancel now and resubscribe when you are ready to read again.

What if I cancel but the charge still appears on my credit card?

If you see a charge after cancelling, it may be a pending charge from before you cancelled. Pending charges can take a few days to fall off. If the charge posts after your cancellation date, contact Amazon Customer Service with your cancellation confirmation.

Will I lose my library if I cancel?

No. Any issues you downloaded stay on your Kindle device. You lose access to new issues, but old ones remain readable. If you resubscribe later, you start with current issues only — you do not regain access to back issues automatically.