How to cancel your Audible subscription

Audiobooks are a fantastic alternative to your traditional physical books. They don’t take up space, are easily accessible, and can be listened to in situations where you wouldn’t be able to focus on reading. While Audible is among the top services for audiobooks, there are situations where you need to cancel your subscription.

It could be a lack of time, no new books that interest you, or just to save some money, canceling Audible is a simple process. It does vary a bit depending on how you signed up, so let’s give a simple rundown on all the ways you can cancel your Audible subscription.

How did you sign up for Audible?

Whichever way, that’s what you must go through to cancel your Audible subscription. You can cancel whenever you choose. There are no cancellation fees, and you can do it anytime through the app or website, depending on where you initiated your subscription.

How to cancel your Audible subscription

Apple

Audible app for iPhone and iPad

To cancel an Audible iOS membership, follow the steps below:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch (the gear icon on your main menu screen).
2. Tap your name at the top of the screen.
3. Tap on Subscriptions in the menu on the next page. If you don’t see Subscriptions, tap “iTunes & App Stores” instead. Then tap your Apple ID, tap View Apple ID, sign in, and scroll to Subscriptions.
4. Tap the subscription that you want to manage – in this case, Audible.
5. Tap Cancel Subscription. If you don’t see Cancel Subscription, the subscription is already canceled and won’t renew.

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Audible app for Android phones

To cancel an Audible membership on Google Play, follow the steps below:

1. Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
2. Tap on your Profile Picture in the top right of the screen to open the Profile Menu.
3. Tap Payments and Subscriptions, and then tap Subscriptions.
4. Locate Audible and tap Cancel Subscription.

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On Audible’s website

If your membership isn’t managed through Apple or Google Play, or Audible doesn’t appear under subscriptions on your iPhone or Android device, you can cancel by visiting the account details section on the Audible website.

1. Go to the Audible website for your region.
2. Click or tap Account Details and log in with your Audible account information.
3. Click or tap on Cancel membership under the text box with your membership information.
4. Choose the reason for cancelation and follow the instructions.
5. You should receive an email confirmation afterwards.
6. Job done.

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FAQ

Q: What happens to my unused credits if I cancel my Audible subscription?

If you cancel, you’ll lose any unused credits. So, make sure to snag any audiobooks you’ve been eyeing before your membership ends. But, remember, any books you’ve already grabbed with credits are yours to keep forever. Even after you cancel, any audiobooks you’ve purchased with Audible credits or money remain yours. You can still access and listen to them in your library, but you won’t have access to member-only perks or receive new monthly credits.

Q: Is there an option to pause my Audible membership instead of canceling?

Yes, Audible offers an option to pause your membership for up to three months once every 12 months for members on certain plans. While your membership is on hold, you won’t receive new credits, and your access to member benefits will be restricted, but you can still purchase books and listen to the ones you own.

Q: What if I change my mind after canceling my subscription?

If you decide to return to Audible after canceling, you can simply resubscribe. However, you will start as a new member without any of the unused credits you might have had before canceling your subscription.