Cancel a subscription through Your Account

The fastest way to stop a recurring charge is to cancel directly in your Amazon account. Go to amazon.com, sign in, and look for the account menu in the top right corner (usually your name or "Account & Lists"). Select Your Account, then find Memberships and Subscriptions — this is where Amazon groups all your active recurring charges in one place.

Click on the subscription you want to stop. Amazon will show you the next charge date, what you're paying, and a button to manage or cancel. Select Cancel Subscription (the exact wording varies slightly depending on what type of subscription it is). Amazon will ask you to confirm and may offer you a discount to stay — you can ignore this and proceed with the cancellation. Once you confirm, the subscription ends and you won't be charged again.

Your access stops on the date shown — usually when ready, but some subscriptions (like Prime) let you keep benefits through the end of your billing period. Check the confirmation screen to see when your last day of access is.

Key Takeaways

  • All Amazon subscriptions can be cancelled from the Memberships and Subscriptions section of Your Account, which takes about two minutes.
  • Cancellation is when ready for most subscriptions, though some services let you keep access through the end of your current billing period.
  • Amazon may offer a discount or incentive to keep you subscribed — you can decline and proceed with cancellation.
  • If you subscribed through a third-party app or website, you may need to cancel through that platform instead of through Amazon directly.
  • Cancelling a subscription does not affect other Amazon services or your Prime membership unless you cancel Prime itself.

What happens after you cancel

Once you cancel, Amazon stops charging you on the next billing date. You will not see a charge on your payment method going forward. If you had a free trial that was about to end, cancelling before the trial ends means you won't be charged at all.

Access to the subscription content or service ends on the date shown in your cancellation confirmation. For example, if you cancel a Kindle Unlimited subscription mid-month, you can usually read until the end of that month, then lose access. Prime Video subscriptions through Amazon typically end when ready, but bundled Prime memberships may let you keep benefits through your paid period.

You can resubscribe at any time by going back to the same product or service page and selecting the subscription option again. There is no penalty for cancelling and restarting later.

Cancelling subscriptions you bought through apps or third-party websites

If you subscribed to something through an app (like the Kindle app on your phone) or through a website that is not Amazon.com, you may need to cancel through that platform instead. Amazon's Memberships and Subscriptions page only shows subscriptions you bought directly from Amazon.

Check your email for the original confirmation or receipt — it will tell you where you subscribed. If you bought through an app store (Apple App Store, Google Play, etc.), you cancel through that store's settings, not through Amazon. If you bought through a third-party website, look for a "Manage Subscription" or "Cancel" link in your account on that website.

If you're unsure where you subscribed, start by checking Memberships and Subscriptions on Amazon. If it's not listed there, search your email for the confirmation, or contact the company that runs the service directly.

Stopping charges if you can't find the subscription

If you see a charge from Amazon on your bank or credit card statement but can't find the subscription in your account, it may be under a different name, or it may be tied to a different Amazon account. Check that you're signed into the correct account — if you have multiple Amazon accounts (one for shopping, one for Prime Video, etc.), subscriptions may be split between them.

Search your email for receipts or confirmation messages from Amazon using keywords like "subscription," "charge," or "renew." The email will usually tell you what the charge is for and link you to manage it. If you still can't locate it, you can contact Amazon Customer Service through the Contact Us page on Amazon.com — they can see all charges tied to your account and help you cancel.

As a last resort, you can contact your bank or credit card company and dispute the charge or ask them to block future charges from Amazon. This is slower than cancelling directly, but it will stop the charge while you sort out what the subscription is.

Cancelling Prime membership specifically

Amazon Prime is handled slightly differently from other subscriptions. To cancel Prime, go to Memberships and Subscriptions and select Prime Membership. Click Manage Membership, then End Membership. Amazon will show you the date your current membership ends and ask you to confirm.

If you paid for a full year upfront, you can still cancel, but you will not receive a refund for the unused portion. If you're on a monthly plan, cancellation takes effect on your next billing date. You will lose access to Prime Video, Prime shipping, Prime Music, and other Prime benefits on the date shown.

If you only want to cancel Prime Video (the streaming service) but keep Prime shipping, you can do that separately — Prime Video is listed as its own subscription in Memberships and Subscriptions.

Preventing unwanted subscription charges

Review your Memberships and Subscriptions page once or twice a year to catch subscriptions you've forgotten about. Many people sign up for free trials and forget to cancel before the trial ends, resulting in unexpected charges.

When you start a free trial, set a phone reminder for a few days before the trial ends so you remember to cancel if you don't want to continue. Save the confirmation email from any subscription so you have a record of what you signed up for and when.

If a charge appears on your statement that you don't recognize, check your email first, then your Memberships and Subscriptions page. Acting quickly makes it easier to cancel or get a refund if the charge was unauthorized.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Most Amazon subscriptions do not offer refunds for the current billing period. Once you're charged, that month or year is paid. However, you stop being charged on the next billing date. If you were charged in error or without your permission, contact Amazon Customer Service to request a refund — they handle these on a case-by-case basis.

Can I pause a subscription instead of cancelling it?

Amazon does not offer a pause feature for most subscriptions. You either cancel (and lose access) or stay subscribed and keep paying. Some services like Kindle Unlimited may have different rules — check the subscription details page to see if pause is an option for what you're subscribed to.

What if I cancel Prime but still want Prime Video?

You can subscribe to Prime Video separately without having a Prime membership. After you cancel Prime, you can go to the Prime Video page and select the standalone subscription option. You'll pay less than a full Prime membership but only get access to the streaming service, not shipping or other Prime benefits.

Do I lose my Kindle books if I cancel Kindle Unlimited?

Kindle Unlimited is a rental service — when you cancel, you lose access to books you borrowed through the program. Books you purchased (not borrowed) remain in your Kindle library. Check your library before cancelling to see which books are yours and which are rentals.

Can someone else cancel my subscription?

Only someone with access to your Amazon account can cancel your subscriptions. If you share your account with family members, any of them can cancel subscriptions. If you think someone cancelled a subscription without your permission, change your Amazon password when ready and contact Customer Service.