How to Cancel Audible
Audible gives you monthly credits for audiobooks. Cancelling stops new credits but you keep any books you have purchased or redeemed. You cannot cancel through the app — it must be done on the website.
Steps verified March 2026
Quick Facts
Monthly cost
£7.99/mo
£95.88/year
Cancel online?
Yes
Pause option?
Yes
Refund policy
Unused credits are forfeited. Purchased books are kept permanently.
After cancellation
All purchased audiobooks retained permanently in your library.
What to Watch Out For
- Cannot cancel through the mobile app, only via website
- Multiple retention offers shown during cancellation to delay the process
- Unused credits lost without warning on cancellation page
Direct Debit & Billing Warnings
- Attempting to cancel often triggers aggressive retention offers that obscure the actual cancel button
Cancellation Steps
Go directly to Audible cancellation pageGo to audible.co.uk
Sign in with your Amazon account.
Click "Account Details"
Navigate to your account settings page.
Click "Cancel membership"
Under membership details, click the cancel option.
Choose a reason and confirm
Audible will offer alternatives like pausing. Click through to confirm cancellation.
Tips & Things to Know
- Use any remaining credits before cancelling — unused credits are lost.
- Books you have already purchased remain in your library permanently.
- You cannot cancel through the Audible app — use a web browser.
- Audible often offers a reduced rate or free months if you attempt to cancel.
Your Consumer Rights
- You can cancel within 14 days for a full refund under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013
- Audible must make cancellation accessible and not unduly difficult
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I keep my audiobooks after cancelling?
Yes, any books you purchased or redeemed with credits remain in your library permanently.
What happens to unused credits?
Unused credits are lost when you cancel. Use them before cancelling.
Can I pause Audible instead of cancelling?
Yes, Audible offers a 1-3 month pause option to retain your membership.
Why can I not cancel through the app?
Audible requires cancellation through the website to avoid app store commission complications.
Will Audible offer me a discount if I try to cancel?
Yes, Audible commonly offers reduced rates or free months during the cancellation process.
Annual Cost
£95.88
per year for Audible
Cancelling saves you this every year
