How to Cancel Audible (Or Pause It and Keep Your Credits)

Updated 2026-05-03 · 3 min read

Cancel Audible membership or put it on hold for up to 3 months. What happens to your credits, your purchased titles, and your library when you cancel.

Quick answer

Go to audible.com/account/membership, click Cancel Membership, and follow the prompts. Before you cancel, spend any unused credits on titles you want, because credits are lost at cancellation. Books you already own stay in your library forever.

Overview

Audible is one of the few subscription services with a real pause feature. If you're just between books or traveling, a 1-3 month hold might be all you need. If you want out completely, the cancel process is straightforward, but the credit situation is worth reading before you click.

TL;DR

  • Cancel at audible.com/account/membership
  • Unused credits are forfeited when you cancel. Spend them first.
  • Purchased titles stay in your library permanently, no subscription needed
  • Pause option: put membership on hold 1, 2, or 3 months (credits pause too)
  • Audible sometimes offers 3 months at a reduced price as a retention offer
  • Amazon Prime does not include Audible membership

How to cancel Audible

Cancel on audible.com

Best for: All Audible members (desktop or mobile browser)

Estimated time: ~5 min

  1. Before starting: go to audible.com/lib and spend any unused credits on titles you want. Credits disappear the moment you cancel.
  2. Go to audible.com/account/membership and sign in.
  3. Click Cancel Membership. Audible shows a retention screen with information about what you'll lose.
  4. Audible may offer 3 months at a reduced rate or a credit at this point. This is optional. If you want to continue and cancel, click the "Continue to cancel" or "No thanks" link.
  5. Choose a cancellation reason and confirm. A confirmation page shows the date your membership ends.
  6. Check your email for the cancellation confirmation from Audible.

Tip: If Audible offers a "pause membership" option during the cancel flow, that's the same as using the pause feature described below. It's worth considering if you plan to return.

Pause the membership instead

Best for: Members who plan to return and want to avoid losing credits

Estimated time: ~2 min

  1. Go to audible.com/account/membership.
  2. Look for the option to "Put membership on hold" or "Pause membership." Audible offers 1, 2, or 3 month pauses.
  3. Select the pause duration and confirm. Your membership pauses and your credits are frozen. No charge occurs during the pause.
  4. At the end of the pause, the membership resumes automatically.

Tip: Credits do not accumulate during a pause, but any credits you already had are saved. Your library stays intact throughout.

Contact Audible support

Best for: Billing disputes, refund requests, or trouble accessing the cancel flow

Estimated time: ~5 min

  1. Go to audible.com/ep/customer-service and choose Chat or Phone.
  2. Tell the agent you want to cancel and that you'd like confirmation of the membership end date.
  3. If you were charged for a title you returned or a credit issue occurred, ask for a resolution during the same call.

Frequently asked questions

What happens to my Audible books when I cancel?

Any title you purchased with credits or bought outright stays in your library permanently. Plus Catalog titles (available only with active membership) will no longer be accessible.

Can I pause my Audible membership instead of canceling?

Yes. Audible offers a hold option of 1, 2, or 3 months. No charges during the pause, no credit accrual, and your existing credits are saved. It resumes automatically when the hold ends.

Does Amazon Prime include Audible?

No. Amazon Prime and Audible are separate subscriptions. Prime includes Prime Video and free shipping, but not an Audible membership. Canceling one does not affect the other.

What is the difference between Audible Plus and Audible Premium Plus?

Audible Plus is $9.99/mo and gives you unlimited listening from the Plus Catalog (a curated subset of titles). Audible Premium Plus is $14.95/mo and adds one credit per month that buys any title in the full catalog.

How many credits do I have, and where can I see them?

Sign in to audible.com/account/membership. Your credit balance appears under "Credits and benefits." Use them before canceling.

Can I return an Audible book I didn't finish?

Audible allows returns on most purchases, even after listening to a portion. Go to the title in your library, select Return or Exchange, and follow the prompts. Returns work best within a reasonable listening window.

Will I lose access the day I cancel?

No. Audible membership stays active through the current billing period. Credits disappear at cancellation, but your access continues until the period ends.

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