How to Cancel Audible

Online Cancel anytime Moderate ~5 min

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Difficulty

4/10

Est. Time

5 min

Quick process

Refund

Not available

Auto-Renewal

Active

Cancel before renewal date

Important Warnings

All unused Credits expire immediately upon cancellation
No refunds for any fees already paid
Member benefits terminate immediately when membership is cancelled
Promotional and membership content may be removed from your account and devices
If signed up through iOS app, must cancel through Apple App Store
If signed up through Android app, must cancel through Google Play Store
Purchased content remains accessible but membership-only content is lost
Auto-renewal continues unless cancelled before next billing cycle

Step-by-step instructions

Navigate to your Account Details page at audible.com/account/details

Locate the membership settings section

Click on 'Cancel membership' or adjust membership settings

Follow the prompts to confirm cancellation

Note: If you signed up via iOS app, you must cancel through Apple iTunes/App Store settings

Note: If you signed up via Android app, you must cancel through Google Play Store subscriptions

Go to cancellation page

Tips & Things to Watch For

Credits Expire Immediately Upon Cancellation

Critical

Unlike some subscription services, Audible credits expire the moment you cancel your membership, not at the end of your billing period. You must use all accumulated credits BEFORE canceling or they will be forfeited with no refund. This is explicitly stated in the Terms: 'Credits expire immediately upon the cancellation or termination of your membership unless used prior to cancellation or termination.'

Audible Can Terminate Your Account and Keep Your Money

Critical

The Terms state Audible can 'terminate your membership and use of the Service at our discretion without notice' and will only provide prorated refund 'unless we terminate your membership for conduct that we determine... violates the Terms.' This gives Audible broad power to terminate accounts for alleged violations while keeping all fees paid.

Annual Plans Offer Best Value But Lock You In

Pro Tip

Annual membership (typically $149.50/year, or ~$12.45/month) offers significant savings over monthly ($14.95), but Terms state no refunds on cancellation. Calculate if you'll use 12 credits before committing. If unsure, monthly provides flexibility despite higher per-month cost.

Pause Membership Instead of Canceling to Retain Credits

Pro Tip

Audible offers a membership pause option (typically 1-3 months) that allows you to keep your unused credits while not being charged monthly fees. This is not mentioned in the scraped ToS but is a known feature accessible through Account Details. This lets you preserve credits without losing them to immediate cancellation expiration.

What to Expect

Dark Patterns to Watch

Platform-specific cancellation requirements (iOS/Android must cancel through app stores)
No direct cancellation link in main navigation
Must navigate to Account Details page buried in settings
Credits expire immediately upon cancellation (forcing users to use them first)
No refund for any fees already paid regardless of timing
Vague language about 'adjusting membership settings' rather than clear 'cancel' button