UPDATE: Oct. 10, 2024, 11:18 a.m. EDT This story has been updated with information about October's Prime Big Deal days event and how to cancel your Prime membership now that the sale has ended.
Thinking about canceling your Amazon Prime membership? We can't say we blame you: There are plenty of good reasons to stop giving the retail giant your money, whether you're trying to save on subscription fees or align your spending more closely with your values.
Of course, some shoppers use Amazon's 30-day free trial to gain access to Prime Day sales. Those folks will also need to cancel their membership before it's up for renewal to avoid the hefty price tag of a paid plan. October's Prime Big Deal Days ended Oct. 9 at 11:59 p.m. PT, so if you signed up for Prime just for the sale, now is a great time to cancel that membership to avoid getting charged at renewal.
Amazon's Prime cancellation process can be convoluted, so here's a step-by-step guide on how to bid Bezos goodbye.
How to cancel your Amazon Prime membership in the Amazon app
The process for canceling your Prime subscription via the Amazon app is the same on both iOS and Android.
- 2 min
- Smartphone Amazon app
Step 1: Open the app and tap the middle button at the bottom (it should look like a person).
Step 2: Tap "Your Account."
Step 3: Scroll down through the list of options to "Manage Prime Membership."
Step 4: Hit "Manage membership" at the top of the page.
Step 5: Hit "Manage Membership (Update, cancel and more)"
Step 6: Click "End membership"
Step 7: Scroll to "Continue to cancel."
Step 8: Confirm your cancellation by clicking the yellow button that says "End on [date]."
Your membership will officially end once your current billing cycle is over.
How to cancel your Amazon Prime membership on desktop
- 2 min
- Laptop or PC Internet access
Step 1: Log in to your Amazon account on your browser. Hover over "Accounts & Lists" in the upper right hand corner. In the menu of options, click "Prime Membership."
Pull up your personal Prime membership page with a collection of plan benefits and options.
Step 2: Click "Manage Membership" in the top right-hand corner. Click "End Membership."
Step 3: Review how many days are left in your current Prime billing cycle. Click the yellow button on the lower-right side of the page that says "Continue to cancel."
Step 4: Scroll down to "Continue to cancel."
