Cancel Your Audible Subscription
Audible's monthly credit system is a perfect example of a subscription that can easily become a forgotten expense, a problem we detail in our guide to finding and cancelling unwanted subscriptions. If you have a backlog of audiobooks and want to stop the recurring charges, you're in the right place.
This guide explains the most critical part of the process: what happens to your owned audiobooks vs. your unused credits when you cancel. We provide the exact steps to end your membership and also cover the option to pause your plan instead, so you can make the smartest financial decision.
How to Cancel Audible Subscription
Follow the step-by-step instructions based on your device.
How to cancel Audible subscription on Desktop
- 1 From the site’s top navigation, select your username.
- 2 From the dropdown menu, click on 'Account details'.
- 3 Click the 'Cancel membership' link.
- 4 Follow the on-screen instructions and select 'Continue to cancel' to confirm.
How to cancel Audible subscription on Android
- 1 On the Audible mobile website, tap the main menu (≡ hamburger icon).
- 2 Tap on your username.
- 3 Select 'View membership details'.
- 4 Tap 'Cancel membership' and follow the final prompts to confirm.
Clever Ways to Save
The 'It's Too Expensive' 50% Off Offer
During the cancellation flow, when asked for a reason, selecting 'It's too expensive' is the most reliable way to trigger a special retention offer. Audible will frequently offer you a significant discount (e.g., 50% off for 3 months) to convince you to stay.
Pause Your Membership for 3 Months
If you have a backlog of books to listen to, you don't have to cancel. Audible allows you to pause your membership for up to 90 days. During this time, you won't be charged, but you can still access your library and use any existing credits.
The 'Return a Book' Credit Refund
If you have an unused credit but don't want to lose it by cancelling, consider your recent purchases. If you're unhappy with a book you bought recently, you can often 'Return' it on the Audible website to get your credit refunded, which you can then spend on a different book.
Pre-Cancellation Safety Checklist
You Keep Your Purchased Audiobooks Forever
CRITICAL: Any audiobook you purchased with a credit or with money is yours to keep and listen to forever, even after you cancel your membership. You will NOT lose your library.
You MUST Use Your Credits Before Cancelling
VERY IMPORTANT: Any unused monthly credits you have in your account will be permanently lost the moment you cancel. Make sure you spend all of your available credits before you complete the cancellation process.
You Cannot Cancel From the Mobile App
This is a common point of frustration. You cannot cancel your Audible membership from within the iOS or Android mobile app. You must log in to your account using a desktop or mobile web browser to access the cancellation page.
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What happens to my audiobooks if I cancel Audible?
They are 100% safe. Any book you purchased is yours to keep forever in your library and you can listen to it anytime, even without a membership.
What should I do with my leftover credits before cancelling?
You must use them or you will lose them. Spend them on any audiobook in the catalog. If you're unsure what to get, check the 'Bestsellers' or 'New Releases' section.
Can I still buy audiobooks from Audible after I cancel?
Yes, you can still purchase audiobooks individually at their regular price without a membership. You just won't receive the monthly credits or access to member-only sales.
Why can't I find the cancel button in the Audible app?
You must use a web browser. Log in to Audible.in on your phone's browser (like Chrome or Safari) or on a computer to find the 'Account Details' and 'Cancel Membership' options.
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