How to Cancel Kindle Unlimited (2026)
Quick answer
Cancel Kindle Unlimited from a web browser at amazon.com/kucentral (or 'Manage Your Kindle Unlimited Membership') → under Your Membership, select Cancel membership. You must use a browser — the option was removed from the Amazon and Kindle apps. You keep access until your next billing date, then lose any borrowed titles. You can also pause for 1 month instead.
Ways to cancel Kindle Unlimited at a glance
| Method | Available? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Online (web browser only) | ✓ Yes | 3 steps |
How to cancel Kindle Unlimited, step by step
Online (web browser only)
- 1Go to amazon.com/kucentralSign in and open 'Manage Your Kindle Unlimited Membership'. (You can't do this in the app anymore.)
- 2Under Your Membership, select CancelClick 'Cancel membership'.
- 3ConfirmFollow the prompts. You keep access until your next billing date.
⏰ Deadline
Cancel before your next billing date. Access continues until that date, then borrowed titles are removed from your library.
💵 Fees
No cancellation fee.
↩️ Refunds
No partial refund for unused months on a prepaid (gift or bundle) membership. You keep access until the next billing date.
Kindle Unlimited cancellation — FAQ
Why can't I cancel Kindle Unlimited in the app?
Amazon removed the cancel option from the Amazon and Kindle apps. You must use a web browser at amazon.com/kucentral.
Can I pause Kindle Unlimited instead of cancelling?
Yes. You can pause your monthly subscription for 1 month; the pause takes effect at the end of the current billing cycle.
What happens to my borrowed books after cancelling?
Once the billing date passes, you lose access to titles you borrowed through Kindle Unlimited. Books you purchased separately stay.
Sources
This guide is independently written and not affiliated with Kindle Unlimited. Cancellation terms can change at any time — always confirm the current policy on the official website before cancelling.