TitleBefore you cancel your Audible membershipURL Namebefore-you-cancel-your-audible-membershipAnswerIf you are thinking about canceling your Audible membership, take a moment to review this checklist. A few quick steps can help you make the most of your account before you go, and you might even discover a better option. In this article: How do I use my Audible credits before canceling?How do I check my Audible billing and payment method?Can I pause my Audible membership instead of canceling?What do I keep vs. what do I lose when I cancel Audible?What Audible plan options are available instead of canceling? How do I use my Audible credits before canceling? Any audiobook you get with your credits is yours to keep, even after you cancel. Each credit lets you choose any title in our library, regardless of its retail price — whether it's $20, $30, or even $40. Use your remaining credits before your plan ends to build a library that's yours for good.Your cancellation credit checklist: Check your credit balance in your Account details.Browse titles and use your credits on audiobooks you've been eyeing.Remember: Any audiobook you buy with a credit is yours permanently — even if you cancel your subscription. Note: Credits received through the App Store or Google Play Store do not expire and will remain in your account after cancellation. Extra credits purchased in the iOS and Google Play apps do not expire either. How do I check my Audible billing and payment method? Before canceling your Audible membership, confirm how your subscription is billed. If your membership is through the Google Play Store or App Store, you'll need to cancel directly through their respective platforms — not through the Audible site.Your billing checklist: Verify your billing method in your Account details.If billed through Google Play or Apple, manage your Audible subscription in their respective app stores.Review your next billing date so you know exactly when your Audible membership benefits end. Note: Deleting the Audible app will not cancel your membership. Can I pause my Audible membership instead of canceling? Not ready to fully cancel? Pausing your Audible membership lets you take a break from payments without losing your benefits permanently. You can pause eligible monthly plans for up to 90 days every 12 months.Your pause checklist: Check if your plan is eligible for pausing (annual memberships are not eligible).Visit Pause your membership to learn more. Remember: Pausing your membership keeps your existing credits active until their original expiration dates, and preserves your member discount. You can resume your membership anytime. FeatureAudible StandardAudible PremiumAudible PlusListen to purchased titlesYesYesYesAccess to salesYesYesNoMember discountNoYesNoPurchase titles with cashYesYesNoUse existing creditsYesYesN/ABuy credit bundles / 2-for-1 dealsNoYesNoReceive new creditsNoNoNoAccess to Plus Catalog / Podcast catalogNoNoNoAccess to monthly listensNo (locked)N/AN/A What do I keep vs. what do I lose when I cancel Audible? Understanding what happens after canceling your Audible membership helps you make an informed decision. What you keep after canceling Audible What you keepDetails✓Purchased audiobooksAny audiobook you bought with a credit, credit card, or debit card is yours forever. Always available in your Library.✓Unlimited re-downloadsYou can download your purchased titles as many times as you want, even after cancellation.✓Your Audible accountYour account remains active. You can still purchase audiobooks at full price without a membership.✓App Store / Google Play CreditsCredits received through these platforms do not expire and stay in your account after cancellation. What you lose when you cancel Audible What you loseDetails✗Unused Audible creditsAll remaining membership credits will be forfeited at the end of your final billing cycle.✗Plus Catalog accessUnlimited listening to the thousands of included audiobooks, podcasts, and Originals in the Plus Catalog will no longer be available. Titles will show a 🔒 lock icon in your Library.✗Member discountsYou will lose access to exclusive member discounts.✗Member-only promotionsAccess to sales like BOGO offers will end.✗Standard plan monthly selectionsAudible Standard members will lose access to their past monthly audiobook selections. These titles will also show a lock 🔒 icon. Important: You will regain access to locked titles if you rejoin an Audible membership. What Audible plan options are available instead of canceling? Before you cancel, consider switching to a plan that better fits your needs and budget. You can change your Audible plan without losing your existing credits — they'll remain available until their regular expiration date. FeaturePremiumStandardMonthly creditsYes (1 or 2/mo)—Annual creditsYes (12 or 24/mo)—Plus Catalog accessUnlimited—Exclusive DiscountsYes—Monthly audiobook selection—1 title/monthPreexisting credit retentionYesYesStarting price$14.95/month$9.99/month You can switch your plan using self-service options on the Audible site. Visit Switch plans to explore your options, or chat with us — we'll be happy to guide you to the right plan.Note: If your subscription is through the Google Play or App Store, visit Manage App Store subscription or Manage Google Play Store subscription for steps to switch membership.Still want to cancel your Audible membership? Visit Cancel membership to proceed. After you cancel, you'll receive an email confirmation and your membership status on your Account details page will reflect the change.
