Cancel Audible: Everything You Need to Know
Audible memberships can only be cancelled through specific methods, and the process differs from most subscriptions. Here's what you need to know about ending your Audible membership.
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Audible Cancellation Overview
Cancel Online
Yes
Main Cancel methods
Website
Customer Service
App Store
Time to Cancel
3-5 mins
Can't cancel in app
Where to Cancel
Audible Website
Desktop site required
Audible membership must be cancelled through the Audible website on a desktop browser or by contacting customer service. You cannot cancel through the Audible mobile app. If you subscribed through Apple, cancel through your Apple ID settings.
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How to Cancel Your Audible Membership
Audible requires you to cancel through their website. Here's the step-by-step process.
How to Cancel Your Audible Membership
Audible requires you to cancel through their website. Here's the step-by-step process.
How to Cancel Your Audible Membership
Audible requires you to cancel through their website. Here's the step-by-step process.
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Go to Audible on desktop
Visit audible.com on a desktop browser and sign in. The mobile app doesn't have cancellation options.
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Access Account Details
Click your name in the top right corner, then select Account Details from the dropdown menu.
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Find Membership Details
On the Account Details page, look for your Membership section. Click Cancel membership or View membership details.
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Complete cancellation flow
Audible will offer alternatives like pausing or switching plans. Continue through the screens until you reach the final cancellation confirmation.
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Confirm and use remaining credits
Before cancelling, use any unused credits to purchase audiobooks. Once confirmed, you'll receive an email and your audiobook library remains accessible.
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Audible-specific things to know
Important details about cancelling your Audible membership.
Audible-specific things to know
Important details about cancelling your Audible membership.
Audible-specific things to know
Important details about cancelling your Audible membership.
You keep purchased audiobooks forever
Any audiobooks you've purchased with credits or money remain in your library permanently, even after cancelling. You own them.
Unused credits expire upon cancellation
Plus Catalog access ends
You keep purchased audiobooks forever
Any audiobooks you've purchased with credits or money remain in your library permanently, even after cancelling. You own them.
Unused credits expire upon cancellation
Plus Catalog access ends
You keep purchased audiobooks forever
Any audiobooks you've purchased with credits or money remain in your library permanently, even after cancelling. You own them.
Unused credits expire upon cancellation
Plus Catalog access ends
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
Consider these factors before ending your Audible membership.
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
Consider these factors before ending your Audible membership.
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
Consider these factors before ending your Audible membership.
1. Use your remaining credits
Unused credits disappear when you cancel. Purchase audiobooks with any credits you have before completing cancellation.
2. You keep purchased books
3. Plus Catalog access ends
1. Use your remaining credits
Unused credits disappear when you cancel. Purchase audiobooks with any credits you have before completing cancellation.
2. You keep purchased books
3. Plus Catalog access ends
1. Use your remaining credits
Unused credits disappear when you cancel. Purchase audiobooks with any credits you have before completing cancellation.
2. You keep purchased books
3. Plus Catalog access ends
Alternative ways to cancel Audible
If you can't cancel through the website, there are other methods available.
Alternative ways to cancel Audible
If you can't cancel through the website, there are other methods available.
Alternative ways to cancel Audible
If you can't cancel through the website, there are other methods available.
Apple App Store
If you subscribed to Audible through Apple, cancel through your iPhone or iPad's subscription settings.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:
Apple App Store
If you subscribed to Audible through Apple, cancel through your iPhone or iPad's subscription settings.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:
Live Chat Cancel
Audible offers chat support through Amazon customer service.
Go to audible.com/contactus
Select Membership
Choose Chat option
Request membership cancellation
Live Chat Cancel
Audible offers chat support through Amazon customer service.
Go to audible.com/contactus
Select Membership
Choose Chat option
Request membership cancellation
Website
Cancel Audible directly through the Audible website on a desktop browser.
Go to audible.com → Click your name → Account Details → Cancel membership
Website
Cancel Audible directly through the Audible website on a desktop browser.
Go to audible.com → Click your name → Account Details → Cancel membership
Phone Cancel
Call Audible customer service to cancel your membership over the phone.
1-888-283-5051
Phone Cancel
Call Audible customer service to cancel your membership over the phone.
1-888-283-5051
Apple App Store
If you subscribed to Audible through Apple, cancel through your iPhone or iPad's subscription settings.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:
Website
Cancel Audible directly through the Audible website on a desktop browser.
Go to audible.com → Click your name → Account Details → Cancel membership
Live Chat Cancel
Audible offers chat support through Amazon customer service.
Go to audible.com/contactus
Select Membership
Choose Chat option
Request membership cancellation
Phone Cancel
Call Audible customer service to cancel your membership over the phone.
1-888-283-5051
Alternatives to cancelling your subscription
If you're not using Audible enough, pausing might be better than cancelling completely.
Alternatives to cancelling your subscription
If you're not using Audible enough, pausing might be better than cancelling completely.
Alternatives to cancelling your subscription
If you're not using Audible enough, pausing might be better than cancelling completely.
Pause your Audible membership
Audible allows you to pause your membership for up to 3 months once per 12-month period. You keep your credits and library access but won't be charged.
Audible allows you to pause your membership for up to 3 months once per 12-month period. You keep your credits and library access but won't be charged.
Switch to a cheaper Audible plan
Audible offers different membership tiers. You might find a plan that better matches your listening habits.
Available Audible plans:
Plus — $7.95/month (Plus Catalog only, no credits)
Premium Plus 1 Credit — $14.95/month (1 credit + Plus Catalog)
Premium Plus 2 Credits — $22.95/month (2 credits + Plus Catalog)
Premium Plus Annual — $149.50/year (12 credits upfront)
Switch Your Billing Cycle
Annual membership gives you 12 credits upfront at a discount compared to monthly billing.
Annual plan saves about $30 compared to 12 months of Premium Plus
Negotiate A Discount On Your Bill
When attempting to cancel, Audible often offers retention deals like discounted months or bonus credits. Go through the cancellation process to see available offers.
Many SAAS and subscription providers are also known to offer cancel discounts. These aren't always predictable.
Pause your Audible membership
Audible allows you to pause your membership for up to 3 months once per 12-month period. You keep your credits and library access but won't be charged.
Audible allows you to pause your membership for up to 3 months once per 12-month period. You keep your credits and library access but won't be charged.
Switch to a cheaper Audible plan
Audible offers different membership tiers. You might find a plan that better matches your listening habits.
Available Audible plans:
Plus — $7.95/month (Plus Catalog only, no credits)
Premium Plus 1 Credit — $14.95/month (1 credit + Plus Catalog)
Premium Plus 2 Credits — $22.95/month (2 credits + Plus Catalog)
Premium Plus Annual — $149.50/year (12 credits upfront)
Switch Your Billing Cycle
Annual membership gives you 12 credits upfront at a discount compared to monthly billing.
Annual plan saves about $30 compared to 12 months of Premium Plus
Negotiate A Discount On Your Bill
When attempting to cancel, Audible often offers retention deals like discounted months or bonus credits. Go through the cancellation process to see available offers.
Many SAAS and subscription providers are also known to offer cancel discounts. These aren't always predictable.
Pause your Audible membership
Audible allows you to pause your membership for up to 3 months once per 12-month period. You keep your credits and library access but won't be charged.
Audible allows you to pause your membership for up to 3 months once per 12-month period. You keep your credits and library access but won't be charged.
Switch to a cheaper Audible plan
Audible offers different membership tiers. You might find a plan that better matches your listening habits.
Available Audible plans:
Plus — $7.95/month (Plus Catalog only, no credits)
Premium Plus 1 Credit — $14.95/month (1 credit + Plus Catalog)
Premium Plus 2 Credits — $22.95/month (2 credits + Plus Catalog)
Premium Plus Annual — $149.50/year (12 credits upfront)
Switch Your Billing Cycle
Annual membership gives you 12 credits upfront at a discount compared to monthly billing.
Annual plan saves about $30 compared to 12 months of Premium Plus
Negotiate A Discount On Your Bill
When attempting to cancel, Audible often offers retention deals like discounted months or bonus credits. Go through the cancellation process to see available offers.
Many SAAS and subscription providers are also known to offer cancel discounts. These aren't always predictable.
Want to cancel more than just Audible?
Our complete guide walks you through cutting unused subscriptions.
Want to cancel more than just Audible?
Our complete guide walks you through cutting unused subscriptions.
Want to cancel more than just Audible?
Our complete guide walks you through cutting unused subscriptions.
Audible Cancellation FAQ
Common questions about ending your Audible membership.
Audible Cancellation FAQ
Common questions about ending your Audible membership.
Audible Cancellation FAQ
Common questions about ending your Audible membership.
Do I lose my audiobooks if I cancel Audible?
Do I lose my audiobooks if I cancel Audible?
Do I lose my audiobooks if I cancel Audible?
What happens to unused credits?
What happens to unused credits?
What happens to unused credits?
Can I cancel Audible from the app?
Can I cancel Audible from the app?
Can I cancel Audible from the app?
Can I pause instead of cancel?
Can I pause instead of cancel?
Can I pause instead of cancel?
Will Audible offer me a deal to stay?
Will Audible offer me a deal to stay?
Will Audible offer me a deal to stay?
How do I cancel if I signed up through Apple?
How do I cancel if I signed up through Apple?
How do I cancel if I signed up through Apple?
Can I rejoin Audible after cancelling?
Can I rejoin Audible after cancelling?
Can I rejoin Audible after cancelling?
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About Audible
Audible is an Amazon-owned audiobook and podcast service offering a library of spoken-word content including books, podcasts, and originals.
Why people cancel Audible
Not listening to enough audiobooks monthly
Credits accumulating unused
Switched to library audiobook apps
Monthly cost too high
Prefer reading physical books or ebooks
Why people cancel Audible
Not listening to enough audiobooks monthly
Credits accumulating unused
Switched to library audiobook apps
Monthly cost too high
Prefer reading physical books or ebooks
Why people cancel Audible
Not listening to enough audiobooks monthly
Credits accumulating unused
Switched to library audiobook apps
Monthly cost too high
Prefer reading physical books or ebooks
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