Cancel Audible through your account settings

You can cancel Audible directly through your account on the Audible website or app. Log in, go to your Account Details, and look for the Membership section. You'll see a button or link that says "Cancel Membership" — click it and follow the prompts. Audible will ask you why you're leaving (the answer doesn't affect whether your cancellation goes through), and then confirm your cancellation date.

The cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, not immediately. If you're mid-month, you'll keep your Audible access until your next billing date arrives. Audible will send you a confirmation email with your cancellation date, so save that for your records.

If you can't find the cancellation option in your account, try going directly to audible.com/account/membership and scrolling to the Membership section. The exact location shifts occasionally as Audible updates its website, but it's always in Account Details somewhere.

Key Takeaways

  • You cancel Audible through your account settings on the website or app, not by calling customer service.
  • Your cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, so you keep access until then.
  • Audible sends a confirmation email with your exact cancellation date — keep this in case there's a billing dispute later.
  • If you're charged after cancellation, contact Audible support with your confirmation email and they will refund the charge.
  • You can reactivate your membership at any time by logging back in and restarting your subscription.

What happens to your books and credits after cancellation

Any audiobooks you've purchased stay in your library permanently, even after you cancel. You can download them and listen offline as long as you want. The Audible app will continue to work on your phone or tablet for listening to books you own — you just won't be able to buy new ones or access your Plus Catalog.

Unused credits expire when your membership ends. If you have credits left over, use them before your cancellation date to buy audiobooks you want to keep. Once your membership is gone, those credits are gone too, so don't leave money on the table.

If you had an Audible Plus membership (the subscription that includes the Plus Catalog of thousands of titles), those books disappear from your library when you cancel. Only books you purchased with credits or money stay with you.

Canceling through Amazon if you signed up that way

If you created your Audible account through Amazon rather than directly through Audible, you may need to cancel through Amazon instead. Log into your Amazon account, go to Your Account, then Memberships and Subscriptions, find Audible, and select Cancel Membership. Amazon will process the cancellation and notify Audible.

Some people have accounts linked to both Amazon and Audible separately. If you're not sure which way you signed up, try canceling through Audible first. If that doesn't work or you get an error, try Amazon's Memberships and Subscriptions page instead.

If you're charged after you cancel

Audible occasionally charges accounts after a cancellation goes through, usually because of a system delay or because the cancellation didn't process correctly. If this happens, contact Audible support with your cancellation confirmation email. They will refund the charge within a few business days.

Keep your cancellation confirmation email for at least 60 days after your membership ends. If you see a charge on your credit card or bank statement after that date, you have proof that you canceled and can dispute it with your bank if Audible doesn't refund it quickly.

Reactivating your membership later

You can restart your Audible membership at any time by logging back into your account and selecting "Restart Membership" or "Reactivate." You'll be charged the current subscription price, which may be different from what you paid before. Audible sometimes offers discounts to returning members, but there's no may provide.

When you reactivate, your library of purchased books is still there waiting for you. You won't get your old credits back, but you'll start fresh with a new monthly credit (or whatever plan you choose) on your reactivation date.

Why Audible might not let you cancel

Audible rarely blocks cancellations, but a few situations can cause problems. If your account has a billing issue — like a declined credit card — you may not be able to cancel until you update your payment method. If you're in the middle of a promotional trial period, some older promotions required you to contact support to cancel rather than doing it yourself online.

If the Cancel Membership button doesn't appear in your account, try logging out completely and logging back in. If it still doesn't show up, contact Audible support through the Help section of your account. They can cancel for you over the phone or through chat, though it may take a day or two to process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my audiobooks if I cancel?

No. Any audiobooks you purchased with credits or money stay in your library forever. You can download them and listen to them anytime. Only books from the Plus Catalog (if you had Plus membership) disappear when you cancel.

Can I get a refund if I just paid for a month?

Audible doesn't refund partial months. Your membership runs until the end of your billing cycle, and you keep full access until then. If you were charged in error or your account was compromised, contact support with details and they may make an exception.

What if I cancel but forget to use my remaining credits?

Unused credits expire when your membership ends and cannot be refunded or transferred. Use them before your cancellation date to buy audiobooks you want to keep permanently.

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

The cancellation is immediate in your account, but your membership continues until the end of your current billing cycle. You'll receive a confirmation email right away with your exact end date.

Can I cancel and then reactivate the same day?

Yes, you can reactivate anytime after you cancel. There's no waiting period. You'll be charged the current subscription rate, which may differ from your previous price.