How to Cancel Kindle Unlimited

Updated 2026-05-03 · 2 min read

Cancel Kindle Unlimited in 60 seconds. What happens to borrowed books the moment you cancel, and why purchased Kindle books are completely unaffected.

Quick answer

Go to amazon.com/manageyourkindle, click the Kindle Unlimited tab, and click Cancel Kindle Unlimited. Borrowed titles disappear from your device immediately after cancellation. Books you purchased are not affected at all.

Overview

One important distinction: Kindle Unlimited borrowed titles and purchased Kindle books are separate things. Borrowed titles disappear as soon as you cancel. Books you bought (with money or Audible credits) stay in your library forever. If you're not sure which is which, check before you cancel.

TL;DR

  • Cancel at amazon.com/manageyourkindle under the Kindle Unlimited tab
  • Borrowed KU titles are removed from your device immediately on cancel
  • Purchased Kindle books are unaffected
  • No partial refunds
  • Amazon Prime does not include Kindle Unlimited
  • You can re-subscribe any time without losing previously read history

How to cancel Kindle Unlimited

Cancel on amazon.com

Best for: All Kindle Unlimited subscribers

Estimated time: ~1 min

  1. Before starting: if you're mid-book on a KU title, note the title and author so you can find a library copy or purchase it later.
  2. Go to amazon.com/manageyourkindle and sign in.
  3. Click the Kindle Unlimited tab at the top of the page. Your active KU membership and the titles you currently have borrowed are listed here.
  4. Click Cancel Kindle Unlimited. Amazon shows your current membership end date.
  5. Confirm the cancellation. A confirmation message appears and an email is sent to your Amazon address.

Tip: You can also reach this page by going to Amazon.com > Account > Memberships and Subscriptions > Kindle Unlimited.

Cancel through Apple

Best for: Anyone who subscribed through the Kindle iOS app

Estimated time: ~1 min

  1. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Tap your name at the top, then Subscriptions.
  3. Find Kindle Unlimited and tap it. If it's not listed, Apple isn't billing you. Use the Amazon website method instead.
  4. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm.

Frequently asked questions

What happens to my Kindle books when I cancel Kindle Unlimited?

Books you purchased are completely unaffected. Borrowed KU titles are removed from your device immediately when you cancel.

Does Amazon Prime include Kindle Unlimited?

No. Amazon Prime and Kindle Unlimited are separate subscriptions. Canceling Prime does not affect KU, and canceling KU does not affect Prime.

Can I finish reading a borrowed book after I cancel?

Borrowed titles are removed from devices when the cancellation is confirmed. If you're mid-book, either finish before canceling or check your library for a purchased copy.

How do I tell if a Kindle book is borrowed or purchased?

Go to amazon.com/manageyourkindle and click the Kindle Unlimited tab. Active borrows are listed there. Any title not in that list is either purchased or a Prime Reading title.

Can I re-subscribe to Kindle Unlimited later?

Yes, at any time. Your reading history for purchased books is saved. Reading progress for previously borrowed KU titles may be restored for up to 30 days after cancellation if you re-subscribe within that window.

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