How do i cancel my prime membership with amazon

Amazon Prime(Opens in a new window) is a valuable service for many. For $139 per year, you enjoy a range of benefits, from free two-day shipping on most products to a vast lineup of streaming movies and TV shows via Amazon Video, a large music library through Amazon Music, unlimited photo storage from Amazon Photos, a monthly supply of free PC games through Prime Gaming, and a Kindle e-book lending library.

You also have access to free two-hour delivery on groceries in certain cities, early access to special deals, free access to Audible audio series, and a host of other features. Altogether, it sounds like quite a package, but what if you decide a Prime membership is no longer for you?

Maybe it's no longer in the budget, or you signed up just for Prime Day and want to ditch the service. The good news is that if you're a paying member who hasn't used your benefit, you're eligible for a full refund of the current membership period, which should be processed within three to five days.

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Sign Into Amazon

First, sign into the Amazon website with your username and password if you’re not already signed in. Hover over the Account & Lists section in the upper-right corner and click Sign In, then enter your account credentials.

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Open the Prime Membership Page

Once you're signed into your account, you can begin the cancellation process one of two ways. You can go to Account & Lists > Account > Prime or open Account & Lists > Prime Membership. Either option places you at the Prime membership page with your account details.

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End Membership

Under the Manage Membership section on the top right, click Update, cancel, and more and select End membership from the bottom of the drop-down menu. Amazon then flashes a page asking if you're sure you want to end your membership.

If you're not ready to cancel and want time to think about it, click Remind Me Later to get a reminder before your membership renews. If you are sure, click Cancel My Benefits.

Amazon then tries one last-ditch effort to keep you onboard with another page asking you to consider switching to a $14.99 monthly payment. If you're still resolute in your quest to cancel, click the Continue to Cancel button, and you'll finally be able to sever ties with your Prime account. If you'll miss the free shipping, there are still ways to avoid paying full price.

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Amazon Prime has revolutionized online shopping. With its free two-day shipping and membership-exclusive media, it emerged as a tough competitor to streaming platforms and eCommerce platforms alike. However, some subscribers might find the $119 annual subscription fee hard to justify. Maybe you’re trying to support local businesses, you want different media options, or you can’t afford another subscription. No matter the reason for canceling, follow this comprehensive guide to learn how to cancel Amazon Prime membership.

In this article, we’re covering:

• How to Cancel on Desktop
• How to Cancel on Mobile
• How to Cancel Amazon Prime Free Trial
• Frequently Asked Questions

Cancelling Amazon Prime

On Desktop

1. Log In To Your Account
Go to the Amazon website and find sign-in under the Accounts and Lists. Sign in to your account using your email, phone number, username or password.

Log in to the account.

2. Find Prime Membership
Once you have successfully signed in to your account, go to the Accounts and List drop-down menu and select Your Prime Membership.

Find Prime Membership.

Alternatively, you can also select prime under Accounts and List, and it’ll take you to your Benefits and Payments Settings.

3. End The Membership
You will find End Membership and Benefits under the Membership Management Section on the left-hand side of the screen.

Click on the link and it’ll direct you to the cancelation page where you can cancel your membership.

End the Membership.

4. End The Benefits
Since Amazon doesn’t want to lose its customers, it’ll direct you to a new page that will ask if you’re sure you want to leave. If you’re positive, then click I Do Not Want My Benefits and continue to cancel.

End the benefits.

5. Move On To Cancel

If you have been paying annually, Amazon might prompt you to switch to a monthly plan. If you don’t want that, click on Continue to Cancel to terminate your membership after the paid period.

On Mobile

1. Locate Account
Open the Amazon App on your Android or iPhone device. Tap the three horizontal lines on the right-most corner of the screen. Go to Your Account.

Log in to your account.

2. Find Manage Prime Membership
Under Accounts Setting, find Manage Prime Membership.

Manage Prime membership.

3. Log In To Your Account
It’ll ask you to log in to your account, even if you have details saved. iPhone users need to scan their fingerprints.

4. Find Manage Membership
Select update cancel and more from the drop-down menu under Manage Membership. There you’ll find End Membership. Clicking on this starts the cancelation process.

End Membership.

5. If you don’t want the benefits, scroll down and tap I Do Not Want My Benefits. Similar to the desktop version, Amazon prompts you to keep the benefits until the membership renews. If you don’t wish to do so, click on Continue to Cancel.

Cancel membership.

6. After you click on Continue to Cancel, you’ll go to a confirmation page where it’ll ask for the last time if you want to close the membership or need to be reminded three days before the membership automatically renews.

Confirm membership cancellation.

7. Scroll down and tap Cancel Membership. You will have two options here — terminate on a date or close it immediately. Ending on the date terminates your membership when the billing cycle is over. Click on End Now if you wish to close the subscription immediately. This cancels the membership there and then and prompts Amazon to refund the rest of the current billing cycle’s payment to you.

Cancel the Prime Free Trial

Amazon offers a 30-day trial period where you can enjoy the benefits of Prime membership. Once the free trial finishes, it converts you into an annually paying member automatically. Make it a point to cancel your free trial within those 30 days. Here’s how you can discontinue your free trial.

1. Log In To The Account
Sign in to your Amazon account using your phone number, username, email address and password.

Log in to the account.

2. Cancel Free Trial
Once you have entered your account, hover over to Manage Your Prime Membership and click on the Cancel Free Trial link.

3. Auto-Cancel
Instead of worrying about accidentally paying at the end of the free trial, set up an auto-cancel for the subscription to terminate after one month by clicking on Do not continue the free trial.

Do not continue the free trial.

This directs you to the membership page, where you click on End My Benefits.

Click End My Benefits.

If you want access to the benefits till the end of 30 days, click on Do Not Continue and enjoy the benefits for the trial month.

Cancel Membership.

Once the period finishes, it cancels your membership without charging your card.

It’s important to note that the subscription is valid for the paid period even after you cancel. Let’s say, for instance, you have an annual subscription. It’ll be accessible to you for one year after the date you subscribed. Similarly, if you have opted for a quarterly subscription, you’ll be able to use the service until the end of the three-month period from the date of subscription.

FAQs

• How do I cancel my Amazon Prime account membership?
  Follow the steps mentioned above to cancel your Prime membership.
• Why is it so difficult to cancel Amazon Prime?
  It might seem complicated but by following the previously mentioned methods, you can easily cancel your Amazon Prime membership.
• How do I cancel my Amazon Prime after payment?
  Cancel your free membership anytime by following the steps above. You’ll get a refund if you have not done any eligible shopping or used the Prime benefits after the latest Prime membership charge.
• Do I get a refund after I cancel my Amazon Prime?
  As mentioned above, you’ll only get a refund if you haven’t made any eligible purchase or taken advantage of the benefits since the last membership charge. You’ll get a full refund within three business days of the membership cancelation.
• What happens if I cancel my Amazon Prime?
  Once you cancel your Prime membership, you can’t use the benefits.
• Can I cancel my Prime membership anytime?
  Yes.
• How do I get Amazon Prime free forever?
  There is no program that offers free Amazon Prime.
• How do I cancel my Amazon Prime auto-renewal?
  Disable the auto-renew option under manage your membership and your membership won’t be auto-renewed.

Conclusion

Hopefully, this shows you how easy it is to manage and cancel your Amazon Prime membership. Whether you are enjoying the free trial or are on a paid plan, following these steps will help you cancel the membership for good. If you ever change your mind, you can always log in and reinstate your annual plan. Do you recommend any other way to cancel amazon prime membership? Let us know in the comments below!