How to Cancel Amazon Prime (Updated 2026)
Not sure how to cancel Amazon Prime? The process varies depending on whether you want to end Prime entirely or just pause your membership. Here's what you need to know.
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Amazon Prime Cancellation Summary
Cancel Online
Yes
Main Cancel methods
Website
Mobile App
Customer Service
Time to Cancel
2-5 mins
Refund possible if unused
Where to Cancel
Amazon Account Settings
Prime Membership section
Amazon Prime can be cancelled directly through your Amazon account settings. If you haven't used any Prime benefits since your last billing date, you may qualify for a full refund. Below we cover the cancellation process and what happens to your benefits.
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Steps to Cancel Amazon Prime
Here's how to cancel your Amazon Prime membership. You can do this from your computer or the Amazon app.
Steps to Cancel Amazon Prime
Here's how to cancel your Amazon Prime membership. You can do this from your computer or the Amazon app.
Steps to Cancel Amazon Prime
Here's how to cancel your Amazon Prime membership. You can do this from your computer or the Amazon app.
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Go to your Amazon account
Visit amazon.com and sign in. Click on Account & Lists in the top right corner, then select Your Account.
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Open Prime Membership settings
Find and click on Prime Membership or go directly to Manage Prime Membership. This shows your current plan and renewal date.
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Select End Membership
Click Update, cancel and more then select End membership. Amazon will show you benefits you'll lose and may offer alternatives.
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Choose your end date
Select whether to end immediately or at your next renewal date. If you haven't used Prime benefits, you may see a refund option.
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Confirm cancellation
Click through the confirmation screens. Amazon will send an email confirming your Prime membership has been cancelled or scheduled to end.
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Amazon Prime-specific things to know
These tips can help you get the most out of cancelling Amazon Prime.
Amazon Prime-specific things to know
These tips can help you get the most out of cancelling Amazon Prime.
Amazon Prime-specific things to know
These tips can help you get the most out of cancelling Amazon Prime.
You may qualify for a refund
If you haven't used any Prime benefits (shipping, video, music) since your last charge, Amazon typically offers a full refund upon cancellation.
Shared benefits end for everyone
Prime Video watchlist stays
You may qualify for a refund
If you haven't used any Prime benefits (shipping, video, music) since your last charge, Amazon typically offers a full refund upon cancellation.
Shared benefits end for everyone
Prime Video watchlist stays
You may qualify for a refund
If you haven't used any Prime benefits (shipping, video, music) since your last charge, Amazon typically offers a full refund upon cancellation.
Shared benefits end for everyone
Prime Video watchlist stays
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
Consider these factors before ending your Amazon Prime membership.
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
Consider these factors before ending your Amazon Prime membership.
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
Consider these factors before ending your Amazon Prime membership.
1. Check for pending orders
If you have orders in transit with free Prime shipping, they won't be affected. Future orders will lose free two-day shipping.
2. Review your Prime benefits usage
3. Annual vs monthly membership
1. Check for pending orders
If you have orders in transit with free Prime shipping, they won't be affected. Future orders will lose free two-day shipping.
2. Review your Prime benefits usage
3. Annual vs monthly membership
1. Check for pending orders
If you have orders in transit with free Prime shipping, they won't be affected. Future orders will lose free two-day shipping.
2. Review your Prime benefits usage
3. Annual vs monthly membership
Alternative ways to cancel Amazon Prime
If you prefer not to cancel online, Amazon offers other methods to end your Prime membership.
Alternative ways to cancel Amazon Prime
If you prefer not to cancel online, Amazon offers other methods to end your Prime membership.
Alternative ways to cancel Amazon Prime
If you prefer not to cancel online, Amazon offers other methods to end your Prime membership.
Website
Cancel Amazon Prime directly through the Amazon website or mobile app.
Go to Amazon.com → Account & Lists → Prime Membership → Update, cancel and more → End membership
Website
Cancel Amazon Prime directly through the Amazon website or mobile app.
Go to Amazon.com → Account & Lists → Prime Membership → Update, cancel and more → End membership
Phone Cancel
Call Amazon customer service to cancel your Prime membership over the phone.
1-888-280-4331
Phone Cancel
Call Amazon customer service to cancel your Prime membership over the phone.
1-888-280-4331
Live Chat Cancel
Amazon offers live chat support to help cancel your Prime membership.
Go to Amazon Customer Service
Select Prime or Prime Video
Choose Chat to start a conversation
Request to cancel your Prime membership
Live Chat Cancel
Amazon offers live chat support to help cancel your Prime membership.
Go to Amazon Customer Service
Select Prime or Prime Video
Choose Chat to start a conversation
Request to cancel your Prime membership
Website
Cancel Amazon Prime directly through the Amazon website or mobile app.
Go to Amazon.com → Account & Lists → Prime Membership → Update, cancel and more → End membership
Live Chat Cancel
Amazon offers live chat support to help cancel your Prime membership.
Go to Amazon Customer Service
Select Prime or Prime Video
Choose Chat to start a conversation
Request to cancel your Prime membership
Phone Cancel
Call Amazon customer service to cancel your Prime membership over the phone.
1-888-280-4331
Alternatives to cancelling your subscription
If you're not ready to fully cancel, Amazon offers some alternatives to keep partial benefits.
Alternatives to cancelling your subscription
If you're not ready to fully cancel, Amazon offers some alternatives to keep partial benefits.
Alternatives to cancelling your subscription
If you're not ready to fully cancel, Amazon offers some alternatives to keep partial benefits.
Pause your Prime membership
Amazon sometimes offers the option to pause Prime for up to 3 months. Check your cancellation flow to see if this option appears for your account.
Switch to monthly billing
If annual cost is the issue, switching to monthly billing ($14.99/month) lets you cancel anytime without losing a large upfront payment.
Available Amazon Prime options:
Prime Monthly — $14.99/month
Prime Annual — $139/year (saves ~$41)
Prime Student — $7.49/month or $69/year
Switch Your Billing Cycle
Switching from annual to monthly costs more per year but gives flexibility to cancel anytime.
Annual saves $41/year vs monthly billing
Share Your Plan
Amazon Household lets you share Prime benefits with one other adult and up to 4 children. Split the cost with a partner to reduce your effective price.
Pause your Prime membership
Amazon sometimes offers the option to pause Prime for up to 3 months. Check your cancellation flow to see if this option appears for your account.
Switch to monthly billing
If annual cost is the issue, switching to monthly billing ($14.99/month) lets you cancel anytime without losing a large upfront payment.
Available Amazon Prime options:
Prime Monthly — $14.99/month
Prime Annual — $139/year (saves ~$41)
Prime Student — $7.49/month or $69/year
Switch Your Billing Cycle
Switching from annual to monthly costs more per year but gives flexibility to cancel anytime.
Annual saves $41/year vs monthly billing
Share Your Plan
Amazon Household lets you share Prime benefits with one other adult and up to 4 children. Split the cost with a partner to reduce your effective price.
Pause your Prime membership
Amazon sometimes offers the option to pause Prime for up to 3 months. Check your cancellation flow to see if this option appears for your account.
Switch to monthly billing
If annual cost is the issue, switching to monthly billing ($14.99/month) lets you cancel anytime without losing a large upfront payment.
Available Amazon Prime options:
Prime Monthly — $14.99/month
Prime Annual — $139/year (saves ~$41)
Prime Student — $7.49/month or $69/year
Switch Your Billing Cycle
Switching from annual to monthly costs more per year but gives flexibility to cancel anytime.
Annual saves $41/year vs monthly billing
Share Your Plan
Amazon Household lets you share Prime benefits with one other adult and up to 4 children. Split the cost with a partner to reduce your effective price.
Ready for a full subscription cleanup?
Our guide covers how to find, evaluate, and cancel your unused subscriptions.
Ready for a full subscription cleanup?
Our guide covers how to find, evaluate, and cancel your unused subscriptions.
Ready for a full subscription cleanup?
Our guide covers how to find, evaluate, and cancel your unused subscriptions.
Amazon Prime Cancellation FAQ
Common questions about ending your Amazon Prime membership.
Amazon Prime Cancellation FAQ
Common questions about ending your Amazon Prime membership.
Amazon Prime Cancellation FAQ
Common questions about ending your Amazon Prime membership.
Will I get a refund if I cancel Amazon Prime?
Will I get a refund if I cancel Amazon Prime?
Will I get a refund if I cancel Amazon Prime?
What happens to my Prime Video watchlist?
What happens to my Prime Video watchlist?
What happens to my Prime Video watchlist?
Can I cancel Amazon Prime from the app?
Can I cancel Amazon Prime from the app?
Can I cancel Amazon Prime from the app?
Do I lose access immediately when I cancel?
Do I lose access immediately when I cancel?
Do I lose access immediately when I cancel?
What happens to Amazon Household members?
What happens to Amazon Household members?
What happens to Amazon Household members?
Can I rejoin Amazon Prime after cancelling?
Can I rejoin Amazon Prime after cancelling?
Can I rejoin Amazon Prime after cancelling?
Will cancelling affect my Amazon account?
Will cancelling affect my Amazon account?
Will cancelling affect my Amazon account?
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About Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime is a paid membership program offering free shipping, streaming video and music, exclusive deals, and other benefits.
Why people cancel Amazon Prime
Not ordering from Amazon frequently enough
Price increase made it less valuable
Don't use Prime Video or other perks
Found free shipping alternatives
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Why people cancel Amazon Prime
Not ordering from Amazon frequently enough
Price increase made it less valuable
Don't use Prime Video or other perks
Found free shipping alternatives
Consolidating streaming subscriptions
Why people cancel Amazon Prime
Not ordering from Amazon frequently enough
Price increase made it less valuable
Don't use Prime Video or other perks
Found free shipping alternatives
Consolidating streaming subscriptions
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