Cancel Kindle Unlimited in three steps on any device

You can cancel Kindle Unlimited through your Amazon account on a phone, tablet, or computer. The process takes less than a minute and stops your subscription immediately — you keep your access through the end of your current billing period, then it ends.

The steps are the same whether you use the Kindle app, a web browser, or Amazon's website. You do not need to contact Amazon support or speak to anyone.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel through your Amazon account settings, not through the Kindle app itself — the app has no cancellation option.
  • Your subscription ends at the end of your current billing cycle, so you keep reading access until that date arrives.
  • You can restart Kindle Unlimited at any time after cancellation, and Amazon sometimes offers discounted restart rates.
  • If you cancel within the first 10 days and have not read much, you may be refunded for that month.
  • Downloaded books stay on your device after cancellation, but you lose the ability to open them once your subscription ends.

Cancel on a computer or phone browser

Go to amazon.com and sign in with your account. Click or tap the account icon in the top right corner, then select Account from the menu.

Scroll down to find Memberships and Subscriptions and click it. Look for Kindle Unlimited in the list. Click Manage Membership next to it, then click Cancel Membership. Amazon will ask you to confirm — click Yes, Cancel Kindle Unlimited.

You will see a confirmation message with your final billing date. Take a screenshot or write down that date so you know when your access ends.

Cancel through the Amazon app on your phone

Open the Amazon Shopping app and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right. Tap Account, then scroll down and tap Memberships and Subscriptions.

Find Kindle Unlimited and tap Manage Membership. Tap Cancel Membership, then confirm by tapping Yes, Cancel Kindle Unlimited. The app will show your cancellation date immediately.

Note: The Kindle reading app itself (where you actually read books) does not have a cancellation option. You must cancel through the Amazon Shopping app or website.

What happens to your books after cancellation

Books you borrowed through Kindle Unlimited stay on your device after you cancel, but you cannot open them once your subscription ends. The app will show them as locked. If you want to keep reading a book, you must purchase it before your subscription ends.

Books you purchased with your own money (not borrowed through Kindle Unlimited) remain yours and stay readable forever. Your highlights, notes, and bookmarks in borrowed books disappear when the subscription ends.

Restart Kindle Unlimited later

You can restart your subscription at any time by going back to the Kindle Unlimited page on Amazon and selecting Start Your Free Trial or Join Kindle Unlimited. If you have cancelled before, you will not get another free trial — you will be charged the current monthly rate immediately.

Amazon sometimes sends special offers to people who have cancelled, like one month for $0.99 or a discount on the first month. Check your email after cancellation to see if an offer appears. These offers are usually good for 30 days after you cancel.

If you want a refund

Amazon refunds Kindle Unlimited charges if you cancel within 10 days of starting your subscription and have not read much. Contact Amazon support through your account to request a refund — go to Account > Customer Service > Contact Us and explain that you want to cancel and receive a refund.

After 10 days, refunds are not automatic, but Amazon sometimes makes exceptions if you have a legitimate reason. It does not hurt to ask, but do not expect a refund if you are cancelling after using the service for weeks or months.

Troubleshooting if the cancel button does not appear

If you cannot find the Cancel Membership button, make sure you are signed into the correct Amazon account. Some people have multiple accounts and their Kindle Unlimited subscription might be on a different one.

If you are signed into the right account and the button still does not appear, try using a different browser or device. Clear your browser cache and cookies, then sign in again. If the problem continues, contact Amazon Customer Service — they can cancel the subscription for you over the phone or through chat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel Kindle Unlimited and keep reading my borrowed books?

No. Once your subscription ends on your final billing date, you lose access to all borrowed books. You can read them until that date arrives, but after that they lock. If you want to keep a book, purchase it before your subscription ends.

Will I be charged again after I cancel?

No. Once you cancel, Amazon will not charge you again unless you restart the subscription yourself. Your access ends on your final billing date, and that is the last charge you will see.

Do I lose my Kindle library if I cancel?

No. Books you purchased stay in your library forever. Only borrowed Kindle Unlimited books become unreadable. Your account, reading history, and highlights on purchased books all remain.

How long does it take for the cancellation to go through?

Cancellation is instant. You will see a confirmation message right away. Your access continues until the end of your current billing period — you do not lose it immediately.

Can I cancel mid-month and get a partial refund?

No. Kindle Unlimited charges monthly and does not offer prorated refunds. If you cancel on the 15th of your billing cycle, you still pay for the full month and keep access until the end of that month.