Audiobooks
How to Cancel Audible
Cancel Audible without losing your credits or purchased audiobooks. Timing your cancellation matters.
Cancellation friction
Audible uses multiple retention screens, offers pauses and discounts, but cancellation is ultimately available.
Refund policy
Unused credits are lost upon cancellation. Purchased audiobooks are yours to keep forever.
Step-by-step instructions
- Step 1
Go to audible.com and sign in.
- Step 2
Hover over your name → click "Account Details".
- Step 3
Click "Cancel membership" (usually in the left sidebar or under "Membership Details").
- Step 4
Audible will show you a "pause membership" option — click "Continue to Cancel" if you want to cancel.
💡 Use your credits before cancelling — they expire when your membership ends.
- Step 5
Select a reason → click "Cancel membership".
- Step 6
You'll receive a confirmation email.
Common issues
“What happens to my credits when I cancel?”
Any unused credits are lost when you cancel. Use them before cancelling — you can buy audiobooks with credits and keep them forever even after cancellation.
“Will I lose my purchased audiobooks?”
No. Audiobooks you bought with credits or purchased outright are yours permanently. You can access them via the Audible app even without a membership.
“Can I pause instead of cancelling?”
Yes. Audible lets you pause for 1–3 months. During the pause, you won't be charged but also won't earn credits. Find the option during the cancellation flow.
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