You can cancel Audible through your account settings on any device, and your access ends when ready

To cancel Audible, log into your account on the Audible website or app, go to your account settings, find the membership or subscription section, and select the option to cancel. The process takes about two minutes. Your audiobook library stays in your account — you just lose the ability to listen to titles you haven't purchased outright, and you stop being charged the monthly fee.

Cancellation is final once you confirm it. Audible does not require you to call customer service, mail anything, or jump through extra steps. If you change your mind later, you can restart your membership at any time, though you may not get the same promotional rate you had before.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into your Audible account on the website or app and navigate to Account Settings to find the cancellation option.
  • Your membership ends when ready after you confirm cancellation, and you stop being charged right away.
  • Any audiobooks you purchased with credits or bought outright remain in your library even after cancellation.
  • You can restart your membership later, but promotional pricing may not be the same as your original rate.
  • Audible sometimes offers a retention discount when you try to cancel — you can accept it or proceed with cancellation.

Step-by-step cancellation on the Audible website

Open a web browser and go to audible.com. Sign in with your Amazon account credentials if you are not already logged in. Click on your name or profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account Settings" from the dropdown menu.

Look for a section labeled "Membership" or "Subscription" — the exact wording varies depending on your account type. Click on it. You should see your current plan displayed with a button or link that says "Cancel Membership" or "End Membership." Click that button. Audible will ask you to confirm your reason for canceling and may show you a discounted rate to keep your membership. You can choose to accept the discount or continue with cancellation. If you continue, click the final confirmation button. Your cancellation is complete.

Canceling through the Audible mobile app

Open the Audible app on your phone or tablet. Tap the profile icon, usually located at the bottom right of the screen. Select "Account Settings" or "Settings" from the menu. Scroll down to find "Membership" or "Subscription" information.

Tap on your membership details. You should see a "Cancel Membership" or "End Membership" button. Tap it. The app will walk you through the same confirmation steps as the website — you may see a retention offer, and you will need to confirm your cancellation one more time. Once you tap the final confirmation, your membership is canceled.

What happens to your books and credits after cancellation

Audiobooks you purchased with monthly credits or bought outright with cash remain in your library permanently. You can listen to them whenever you want, even after your membership ends. The only thing you lose is the ability to earn new monthly credits and the ability to listen to titles in Audible Plus, Audible's included catalog of audiobooks available only to active members.

If you had unused credits in your account at the time of cancellation, those credits expire. Audible's policy on credit expiration varies — some credits expire 12 months after they are issued, while others may have different timelines. Check your account before canceling if you have credits you want to use.

Restarting your membership later

You can restart your Audible membership at any time by logging back into your account and selecting the option to reactivate or restart your membership. Your library and listening history will be there. However, the monthly rate you are offered may be different from what you paid before. Audible frequently offers promotional rates to new or returning members, but these rates are not may provide and change based on current offers.

If you restart and want a specific rate, you can contact Audible customer service through the website to ask about current promotions. They sometimes honor previous rates or offer alternatives, though this is not automatic.

Retention offers and discounts during cancellation

When you click to cancel, Audible often displays a discounted rate — for example, $9.95 per month instead of the standard $14.95. This is a retention offer designed to keep you as a member. You are not required to accept it. You can decline the offer and proceed with cancellation, or you can accept the discount and keep your membership at the lower rate. The discount is usually valid for a set period, often three to six months, after which your rate returns to the standard price unless you cancel and restart again.

These offers are real discounts, not tricks. If the lower rate works for your budget, accepting it is a straightforward way to keep your membership. If you do not want the service at any price, declining and canceling is just as straightforward.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my books if I cancel?

No. Any audiobooks you purchased with credits or bought outright stay in your library. You lose access only to titles in Audible Plus, which is a catalog available only to active members. Once you restart your membership, you can listen to Audible Plus titles again.

Can I get a refund for my last month's payment?

Audible does not refund monthly membership fees once they are charged. However, if you cancel within a few days of being charged, you can contact customer service through the website to request a refund. Policies vary, so there is no may provide, but it is worth asking if you cancel shortly after a charge posts.

What if I have unused credits when I cancel?

Unused credits expire according to Audible's policy, which typically allows 12 months from the date the credit was issued. Before you cancel, consider using your credits to purchase audiobooks you want to keep permanently in your library.

Do I have to call customer service to cancel?

No. You can cancel entirely through the website or app without speaking to anyone. If you run into technical problems or want to discuss your options, you can contact Audible customer service through the website, but cancellation does not require it.

Can I cancel and restart multiple times to get promotional rates?

Technically yes, but Audible's terms of service prohibit repeatedly canceling and restarting solely to obtain promotional rates. If you do this frequently, Audible may stop offering you promotional pricing or may take other action on your account. Use this strategy sparingly if at all.