You can cancel Audible through your account settings in under a minute, and you keep your books

To cancel Audible, sign into your Amazon account, go to your Audible library, select Account Details, and click Cancel Membership. Amazon will ask why you're leaving and may offer a discount to stay — you can accept or decline. Your membership ends at the end of your current billing cycle, and any books you've purchased remain in your library even after cancellation.

The process is the same whether you pay monthly or have an annual plan. You do not lose access to your books, and you can rejoin Audible later without penalty. If you pause your membership instead of canceling, you keep your books but stop being charged until you resume.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel through Account Details in your Audible library settings, not through your main Amazon account.
  • Your membership ends at the end of your current billing period, so you keep access to your books until then.
  • Books you own stay in your library after cancellation and you can listen to them anytime.
  • Amazon may offer a discount or pause option before you confirm cancellation — you can take it or proceed with canceling.
  • If you change your mind later, you can rejoin Audible and your previous library will still be there.

Step-by-step cancellation through the Audible website

Open a web browser and go to audible.com, then sign in with your Amazon credentials. Click the profile icon in the top right corner and select Account Details from the menu.

On the Account Details page, scroll down to the Membership section. You'll see a button labeled Cancel Membership — click it. Audible will show you a confirmation page that lists your current plan and billing date. Read through the options: you can cancel immediately (membership ends at the end of your current billing cycle), pause for three months, or take a discounted rate to stay. Choose Cancel Membership if you want to proceed.

Amazon will ask you to select a reason for cancellation from a list — this is optional feedback and doesn't affect whether your cancellation goes through. After you select a reason or skip this step, click the final Cancel Membership button. You'll see a confirmation message with your cancellation date.

Canceling through the Audible mobile app

Open the Audible app on your phone or tablet and tap the profile icon at the bottom right. Select Account Settings, then tap Membership. You should see a Cancel Membership option — tap it.

The app will walk you through the same steps as the website: showing your current plan, asking for a reason, and offering alternatives like pausing or discounting. Tap Cancel Membership to confirm. You'll get a confirmation screen with your cancellation date.

If you don't see a Cancel Membership button in the app, go to audible.com on your phone's web browser instead — the mobile app sometimes routes cancellation requests to the website anyway.

What happens to your books and credits after cancellation

Books you purchased with credits or money stay in your library permanently. You can download them to your phone or tablet before your membership ends, or listen to them anytime after cancellation through the Audible app. Your library doesn't disappear — it just stops growing because you're no longer a member.

Any unused credits expire when your membership ends. If you have credits left, use them before your cancellation date to buy books you want to keep. Once your membership is canceled, you cannot use old credits to purchase new books, though you can still listen to books you already own.

Pausing instead of canceling

If you're not sure whether you want to leave Audible permanently, you can pause your membership for up to three months instead of canceling. During a pause, you're not charged, but your books stay in your library and you can still listen to them. When the pause ends, your membership automatically resumes and billing starts again.

To pause, follow the same steps to reach the Cancel Membership screen, but select Pause Membership instead. You can pause up to three times per year. This option is useful if you're taking a break from audiobooks but think you'll return later.

Reactivating your account later

If you cancel and change your mind, you can rejoin Audible anytime. Sign into your Amazon account, go to audible.com, and select a membership plan. Your previous library will be there — all the books you purchased are restored to your account immediately.

Amazon sometimes offers a discount to former members who rejoin, especially if you canceled recently. You may see a promotional rate when you sign back up. There's no penalty for canceling and rejoining, and you don't lose your books or reading history.

If you're having trouble canceling

If the Cancel Membership button doesn't appear in your account, you may have a gift membership or a membership purchased through a third party like Apple or Google Play. Gift memberships and third-party memberships are canceled differently.

For a gift membership, the cancellation option appears only after the gift period ends. For memberships bought through Apple or Google Play, you must cancel through that platform's settings, not through Audible. Go to your Apple ID settings or Google Play settings, find Audible in your subscriptions, and cancel there. Audible cannot process these cancellations from their own website.

If you still can't find the cancel option, contact Audible customer service through the Contact Us page on audible.com. They can confirm your membership type and walk you through the correct cancellation process for your account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I lose my books if I cancel Audible?

No. Books you purchased with credits or money remain in your library forever, even after your membership ends. You can download them and listen anytime. The only thing you lose is the ability to earn new credits each month and purchase new books at member prices.

What happens to my unused credits when I cancel?

Unused credits expire when your membership ends. If you have credits left, use them to buy books before your cancellation date. Once your membership is canceled, you cannot spend old credits, but you can still listen to books you already own.

Can I cancel before my billing date?

Yes. You can cancel anytime, but your membership continues until the end of your current billing cycle. For example, if you're billed on the 15th and you cancel on the 5th, you keep access until the 15th. You won't be charged again after that date.

Will I be charged if I cancel during a free trial?

No. If you cancel during a free trial period, your membership ends immediately and you're not charged. You lose access to the Audible app and your library, but you can rejoin later and your books will be restored.

Can I cancel a membership I bought through Apple or Google Play?

Yes, but you must cancel through Apple or Google Play settings, not through Audible. Go to your Apple ID or Google Play account, find Audible in your active subscriptions, and cancel there. Audible's website cannot process these cancellations.