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How to Cancel Audible
in 2026

Cancel Audible and keep your purchased audiobooks forever — credits expire though.

By Marcus Webb·Last verified: January 2026
Quick Summary
Time needed
~5 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Refund possible
No
Notice period
Cancel before next billing date to avoid new credit allocation.
Available on
Web · iOS · Android

Before you cancel: Unused credits are lost upon cancellation. Purchased audiobooks are yours to keep permanently.

How to Cancel Audible on Web (Recommended)

Cancelling via the website is the most reliable method and works for all subscription types.

1

Go to audible.com and sign in.

2

Click "Hi, [Name]" in the top-right > "Account Details".

3

Click "Cancel membership" in the "Membership Details" section.

4

Select a cancellation reason and click "Continue to cancel".

5

Confirm by clicking "Cancel my membership".

How to Cancel Audible on iPhone / iPad

1

Note: Cancel on audible.com — not in the iOS app or App Store.

2

Audible is an Amazon product; iOS App Store subscriptions are separate.

How to Cancel Audible on Android

1

If subscribed via Google Play: Google Play > Subscriptions > Audible. Cancel.

2

If subscribed via audible.com: Cancel on the website.

Pro Tips Before You Cancel

Still Can't Cancel? Here's What to Do

Contact Audible Support

Search "Audible cancel subscription support" for their current support page. Use live chat for the fastest response.

Block via Your Bank or PayPal

If you cannot cancel through the service, call your bank or credit card provider and ask them to block future charges. Most banks can also initiate a chargeback for unauthorized recurring charges.

Cancel via PayPal

If you pay via PayPal: Log in → Settings → Payments → Manage automatic payments → find Audible → Cancel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I keep my audiobooks after cancelling Audible?

Yes. Any audiobooks you've purchased (with credits or money) are permanently in your library and accessible via the Audible app.

What happens to my unused Audible credits?

Unused credits are lost when you cancel. Use them before cancelling — each credit buys one audiobook.

Can I pause Audible instead of cancelling?

Yes! Audible allows you to pause your membership for 1–3 months from the Account Details page. Credits are frozen during the pause.

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