Go to Amazon’s Memberships & Subscriptions page and select Cancel next to your Kindle plan (e.g., Kindle Unlimited). You’ll retain access until your billing period ends.
Quick facts:
- Where to cancel: amazon.com/yourmembershipsandsubscriptions
- Cutoff/notice: Cancel before your renewal date to avoid the next charge.
- Refunds: Not offered for the current paid period (Amazon Kindle Unlimited Terms).
- Access after cancel: Remains active until the end of your billing cycle.
- Last verified: October 17, 2025
How to cancel Kindle subscriptions on desktop
- Go to Amazon’s Memberships & Subscriptions page and sign in.
- Navigate to Your Account > Memberships & Subscriptions.
- Locate your active Kindle subscription (e.g., Kindle Unlimited).
- Select Manage Subscription > Cancel Membership.
- Confirm cancellation when prompted.
- Check for a confirmation email from Amazon.
Steps are the same on desktop and mobile browsers.
How to cancel Kindle subscriptions on mobile
Cancel via iOS (Apple App Store)
- Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap your Apple ID > Subscriptions.
- Select Kindle.
- Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm.
(Apple Support Guide)
Cancel via Android (Google Play)
- Open the Google Play Store app.
- Tap your profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions.
- Choose Kindle.
- Tap Cancel subscription and confirm.
(Google Play Help)
Cancel inside the Kindle app (if supported)
- Open Kindle on your mobile device.
- Go to Account or Settings > Billing/Subscription.
- Tap Cancel subscription and follow the prompts.
Most in-app subscriptions redirect to Amazon or app stores for final confirmation.
If you can’t cancel your Kindle subscription
- Subscribed via a third party (carrier, employer, marketplace)? Cancel through that provider’s billing portal.
- Started a trial in an app store? Cancel through Apple or Google Play, not Amazon.
- To verify your status, visit Memberships & Subscriptions.
What happens after you cancel
- Billing stops at the end of your billing period.
- Access to Kindle Unlimited titles continues until your subscription expires.
- Purchased books stay in your Kindle library; borrowed titles are removed when access ends.
- You can reactivate anytime via Memberships & Subscriptions.
Troubleshooting
- No Cancel option? It may be managed via an app store or partner billing.
- Didn’t get a confirmation email? Check your spam folder or verify under Account > Memberships & Subscriptions.
- Refunds? See Amazon’s refund policy.
- Regional differences: Some countries (e.g., UK, India) redirect to localized help pages with similar steps.
What are good Kindle alternatives
- Scribd — unlimited ebooks and audiobooks from $11.99/month. Large library and offline mode. scribd.com
- Kobo Plus — best for global readers. Starts at $7.99/month. Works on Kobo devices or apps. kobo.com
- Libby/OverDrive — free with a library card. Borrow ebooks and audiobooks easily. libbyapp.com
- Bookmate — social ebook app with curated recommendations. From $9.99/month. bookmate.com
- Apple Books — pay-per-title with strong Apple ecosystem integration. apple.com/apple-books
