Cancel Your Amazon Prime Subscription
Amazon Prime's bundle is a powerful offering, but its value often comes down to how much you use its streaming service, Prime Video-a key contender in our Ultimate Indian Streaming Showdown. If you're not using the benefits enough to justify the fee, this is the definitive guide to cancelling your membership.
We'll walk you through Amazon's multi-step cancellation process on both desktop and mobile, ensuring you successfully end your membership. Crucially, we also explain how to take advantage of Prime's unique pro-rata refund policy, which can often get you your money back.
How to Cancel Amazon Prime Subscription
Follow the step-by-step instructions based on your device.
How to cancel Amazon Prime subscription on Web
- 1 Go to amazon.in/gp/primecentral and sign in if required.
- 2 In the top right, click the box that says 'Manage Membership'.
- 3 Click the link that says 'End Membership'.
- 4 Follow the confirmation pages until your membership is officially canceled.
How to cancel Amazon Prime subscription on Android / iOS
- 1 Open the Amazon app on your Android or iOS device.
- 2 Tap the Profile icon at the bottom of the screen.
- 3 Tap 'Your Account', then select 'Manage Prime Membership'.
- 4 Tap the 'Manage Membership' drop-down, then press the button with the same name.
- 5 Tap 'End Membership' and follow the steps to confirm.
Clever Ways to Save
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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