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How to Cancel your Audible Membership and Save Time with Blinkist

Do you have an overflowing Audible library full of unfinished audiobooks? This guide provides a simple solution! We'll walk you through the hassle-free process of canceling your Audible membership, both on your desktop and phone. And once free, you can explore alternative ways to access knowledge that suit your busy lifestyle (Big Discount inside!)
by Chris Allmer | 2024-03-30

Ever feel like your Audible wishlist is judging you? Maybe you signed up with ambitious goals, but now fitting in those 10-hour audiobook feels impossible. Busy schedules and noisy commutes can turn that “cruising to the finish line” feeling into a frustrating struggle.

Been there, done that (and the audiobook isn’t even finished!). We’ll show you how to cancel Audible memberships smoother than butter (seriously, it’s easy!), and maybe even introduce you to a different approach to learning that might fit your busy life better.

How to Cancel Audible Memberships

What do I need to cancel my Audible membership?

The good news is, canceling your Audible membership is a simple process. You’ll just need your Audible login information (email and password associated with your account).

And here’s how to handle it, depending on whether you subscribed through theAudible website or your phone’s app store: 

How to cancel your Audible membership on Desktop:

  1. Head to the Audible website and log in using your Audible login.
  2. Once logged in, hover over your username in the top navigation bar and select “Account details”.
  3. On the Account details page, look for the “Cancel Membership” link and click on it.
  4. Audible might ask you to confirm your decision. Click “Continue to cancel” to finalize the process.

How to cancel your Audible membership on phone (if subscribed through Audible website):

Unfortunately, you can’t directly cancel your Audible membership through the Audible app if you subscribed via the website. However, you can still achieve this using a mobile web browser.

  1. Open your phone’s web browser and navigate to the Audible website.
  2. Log in using your Audible login information.
  3. Follow steps 2-4 from the “How to cancel your Audible membership on Desktop” section above.

How to cancel your Audible membership on phone through the App Store:

If you subscribed to Audible through the App Store, you’ll need to manage your subscription through your phone’s Settings app. The specific steps might vary slightly depending on your device, but here’s a general guide:

  1. Open your phone’s Settings app.
  2. Tap on your Apple ID (or iTunes & App Store, depending on your iOS version).
  3. Select “Subscriptions”.
  4. Find your Audible subscription and tap on it.
  5. Select “Cancel Subscription” to confirm cancellation.

Remember: After canceling your Audible membership, you’ll still have access to any audiobooks you’ve already purchased (with credits or cash).

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Now that you’ve freed yourself from the pressure of that unfinished audiobook, we can introduce you toBlinkist, a revolutionary way to understand powerful ideas through insights from the world’s best nonfiction titles.

Blinkist isn’t about replacing in-depth reading entirely, but rather offering a way to absorb key takeaways from various topics in concise 15-minute summaries.

And here’s why Blinkist might be the perfect fit for your busy life:

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While Audible excels at delivering the full audiobook experience, Blinkist provides a powerful alternative for busy lives. Ditch the overwhelm of lengthy audiobooks on Audible and unlock bite-sized knowledge with Blinkist.  

After learning how to cancel your Audible membership, maybe it’s time to start fresh with Blinkist. With its science-backed approach and curated content, Blinkist is a great choice for anyone who wants to learn more in less time.

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Chris Allmer
About the writer
Chris Allmer

Meet Chris, an accomplished bilingual copywriter who excels at simplifying complex topics and making them a feast for your brain. When he’s not crafting copy in German or English, you’ll find him chasing his dream of a barefoot life on the beach with stacks of exciting books.

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