Cancel Your Amazon Prime Subscription
Amazon Prime is a subscription service that offers a bundle of benefits including free and fast delivery on Amazon orders, access to Prime Video (a streaming platform), Prime Music, Prime Reading, and exclusive deals. It's one of the most value-packed subscriptions available, especially for frequent Amazon shoppers.
How to Cancel Amazon Prime Subscription
Follow the step-by-step instructions based on your device/platform.
How to cancel Amazon Prime subscription on Web
- 1Go to amazon.in/gp/primecentral and sign in if required.
- 2In the top right, click the box that says 'Manage Membership'.
- 3Click the link that says 'End Membership'.
- 4Follow the confirmation pages until your membership is officially canceled.
How to cancel Amazon Prime subscription on Android / iOS
- 1Open the Amazon app on your Android or iOS device.
- 2Tap the Profile icon at the bottom of the screen.
- 3Tap 'Your Account', then select 'Manage Prime Membership'.
- 4Tap the 'Manage Membership' drop-down, then press the button with the same name.
- 5Tap 'End Membership' and follow the steps to confirm.
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The 'Refund for Unused Service' Tactic
If you have an annual Prime membership and have not used your benefits (like free delivery or Prime Video) since it was last charged, Amazon has a policy of providing a full pro-rated refund for the unused portion when you cancel.
Switch to a Monthly Plan for Flexibility
If you only need Prime for a specific event like the Great Indian Festival sale or a new season of a show, cancel your annual plan. You can later subscribe to a much cheaper monthly or quarterly plan to get the benefits without a long-term commitment.
The 'Prime Lite' Downgrade
For users who primarily want free shipping and don't care about Prime Video in the highest quality, consider the 'Prime Lite' plan. It offers most of the core shopping benefits for a significantly lower annual fee.
Pre-Cancellation Safety Checklist
Check Your Last Used Benefit
CRITICAL: The refund policy depends on usage. Before you cancel, double-check that you haven't placed a Prime order or watched Prime Video since your last renewal. If you have, you will only be able to cancel at the end of your membership term, not get a refund.
Understand What Happens to Prime Music & Reading
Your access to Prime Music playlists and Prime Reading library is tied directly to your membership. You will lose access to these immediately after your membership period ends. Download any purchased music or Kindle books.
Review Your Subscribe & Save Orders
If you use Amazon's 'Subscribe & Save' feature for monthly household items, those orders will lose their free shipping benefit and special discount after you cancel Prime. Review and adjust these separately.
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Can I get a refund if I cancel my annual Amazon Prime membership?
Yes, but only if you haven't used any of your Prime benefits (like free shipping or Prime Video) since your last renewal. In that case, Amazon typically provides a full refund.
What happens to my Prime Video watchlist?
Your Prime Video watchlist and viewing history are part of your main Amazon account and will be saved. However, you will lose access to stream any content that is marked as 'Included with Prime'.
Will I lose my Prime benefits immediately after cancelling?
No. If you are not eligible for a refund, your Prime benefits will continue until the end of your current billing period (monthly or annually).
Does cancelling Prime affect my main Amazon account?
No, your main Amazon.in shopping account, order history, and saved addresses are completely unaffected. You simply lose the Prime-specific perks.
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