How to Cancel Kindle Unlimited
Kindle Unlimited provides access to over 2 million ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines on Amazon. Cancellation is straightforward through your Amazon account. Borrowed books are returned automatically.
Steps verified March 2026
Quick Facts
Monthly cost
£9.99/mo
£119.88/year
Cancel online?
Yes
Pause option?
No
Refund policy
No refunds. Access continues until the end of the billing period.
After cancellation
Purchased books remain in your library. Borrowed books are returned. Reading progress and notes on borrowed books are lost.
What to Watch Out For
- Shows how many books you have read this month and your reading streak during cancellation
- Offers a discounted rate or free month to stay
Cancellation Steps
Go directly to Kindle Unlimited cancellation pageGo to Amazon Kindle Unlimited settings
Visit amazon.co.uk/ku/kp/manage and sign in.
Click "Cancel Kindle Unlimited Membership"
Find the cancellation option on the management page.
Confirm cancellation
Click through the confirmation screens. Access continues until the end of the billing period.
Check borrowed books
All borrowed books are returned at the end of your subscription.
Tips & Things to Know
- Borrowed books are automatically returned at the end of your billing period.
- Books you have purchased (not borrowed) remain in your library permanently.
- Consider using your local library Kindle lending service as a free alternative.
Your Consumer Rights
- Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, you have a 14-day cooling-off period.
- Amazon must not make cancellation harder than sign-up under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose my Kindle books if I cancel?
Only borrowed books are returned. Books you purchased separately remain in your library.
Can I cancel Kindle Unlimited at any time?
Yes. It is a rolling monthly subscription with no minimum commitment.
How many books can I borrow on Kindle Unlimited?
You can borrow up to 20 books at a time from the KU catalogue.
Is Kindle Unlimited worth it?
If you read more than one book per month, it can be good value. The catalogue is large but not all bestsellers are included.
Does Kindle Unlimited include audiobooks?
Yes. Select audiobooks are included in the Kindle Unlimited catalogue.
Annual Cost
£119.88
per year for Kindle Unlimited
Cancelling saves you this every year