Kindle Unlimited, launched in 2014, offers endless reading for $11.99 monthly. Maybe you joined for the "Fourth Wing" hype on BookTok but barely read now. Cancelling saves you around $144 annually across iOS, Android, and Desktop. Visit Amazon Kindle to stop the bleeding. TrustPilot data shows Amazon struggles with a low rating, while Pissed Consumer logs thousands of complaints regarding "incorrect billing amounts" in the last 3 years. Users frequently cite "poor customer service" and recent price hikes as major frustrations. It happens. Let's get this cancelled.
How to Cancel Kindle on iPhone (iOS)
Apple makes this tricky. You have to use a browser, not the app.
1 Open Safari or Chrome
You cannot cancel Kindle Unlimited inside the iOS Kindle app because Amazon avoids Apple's billing fees. Open your mobile browser instead.
2 Go to Amazon Website
Navigate to amazon.com and sign in. If it tries to open the app, long-press the link and choose Open in New Tab.
3 Access Memberships
Tap the account icon (person) in the top right. Select Your Memberships & Subscriptions from the menu list.
4 Locate Kindle Unlimited
Scroll until you see the Kindle Unlimited settings. Tap Kindle Unlimited Settings.
5 Cancel Membership
Scroll down to the "Manage Membership" section. Tap Cancel Kindle Unlimited Membership. Confirm your choice on the next screen.
How to Cancel Kindle on Android
Android users often get redirected to the shopping app, which can hide the button. Using the direct link in Chrome is faster.
1 Open Web Browser
While some versions of the Amazon Shopping app allow this, the mobile browser is the most reliable method. Open Chrome or Firefox.
2 Navigate to Kindle Central
Go directly to amazon.com/kucentral and log in. This skips the navigation maze.
3 Find Manage Membership
Look for the Manage Membership section on the left side of the screen.
4 Select Cancel
Tap the button labeled Cancel Kindle Unlimited Membership.
5 Confirm Cancellation
Amazon will ask if you are sure. Tap Continue to Cancel to finalize it.
How to Cancel Kindle on Desktop or Laptop
The desktop view is the least frustrating way to do this since the menus aren't hidden behind hamburger icons.
1 Log into Amazon
Go to Amazon.com and sign into your account.
2 Go to Accounts & Lists
Hover over Accounts & Lists in the top right corner and click Memberships & Subscriptions.
3 Manage Subscription
Find Kindle Unlimited in your list. Click the Kindle Unlimited Settings button on the right.
4 Click Cancel
On the left sidebar under "Manage Membership," click Cancel Kindle Unlimited Membership.
5 Finalize
Click Continue to Cancel when the retention offer pops up. Verify the confirmation message.
What is Kindle Cancellation Policy
Amazon plays hardball here. If you cancel, your membership remains active until the next billing date, meaning you can still read your borrowed books until then. However, they generally do not offer refunds for partial months. Once the billing cycle ends, your "borrowed" library vanishes instantly. Pissed Consumer reviews highlight that users often forget to cancel before the trial ends and get hit with the full $11.99 charge immediately. No grace period.
Before You Cancel Kindle: What You Should Know
Will I lose my books?
Yes. Any book tagged as "Kindle Unlimited" will be removed from your device library the moment your billing cycle closes. You do not own these titles.
What about my notes and highlights?
Surprisingly, Amazon keeps these. If you buy the book later or re-subscribe, your highlights and notes should reappear.
Is there a fee?
No cancellation fee, but no refund for the unused days either.
Having Trouble Cancelling Your Kindle Subscription?
Can't find the button?
If you are on a mobile device, Amazon often hides the cancel button in the app to discourage you. Switch to a desktop browser or request the "Desktop Site" view in your mobile browser settings.
"Manage Content and Devices" Confusion
Don't go to "Manage Content and Devices." That is for your actual Kindles and ebooks you bought. You must go to Memberships & Subscriptions specifically.
Still stuck?
Try this direct link: amazon.com/kucentral. If that fails, use the "Contact Us" chat bot at the bottom of the Amazon help page and type "Cancel Kindle Unlimited" repeatedly until it connects you to a human.
Subscription Plans and Pricing (2025)
| Plan Name | Monthly Price | Annual Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindle Unlimited | $11.99 | ~$143.88 | Unlimited reading/listening, magazine subscriptions, audiobooks |
| Prime Reading | Included w/ Prime | N/A | Limited selection (approx 1,000 titles), rotating catalog |
Note: Prices are subject to change. Amazon increased the price from $9.99 to $11.99 recently.
How Pine AI Can Help You Cancel Your Kindle Subscription
With subscription fatigue hitting an all-time high in 2024, cutting ties with Amazon's recurring $11.99 fee is a smart move for your wallet. Pine AI makes this effortless.
Step 1: Let's get started to cancel Kindle Simply tell us you want to cancel Kindle Unlimited. We will ask for a few account details to locate the subscription securely.
Step 2: Pine gets to work We navigate the confusing clicks, bypass the "Manage Content" decoys, and handle the awkward retention offers to ensure it is actually cancelled. We don't just suggest it; we finish it.
Step 3: You're free from Kindle The payments stop and you get your time back. No "retention offers," no run-around, just a confirmed "one-and-done" result.
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