How do i close my amazon prime account

Any additional subscriptions tied to your Amazon Prime or Prime Video membership do not renew once your Amazon Prime membership ends.

Amazon is undoubtedly the most popular shopping platform for household items, groceries, tech, and more. But as the commerce giant has scaled and adapted within the pandemic climate, so has the price of entry to its Prime membership program. As of March 25, the monthly fee for Prime has increased from $12.99 to $14.99, and the annual fee has increased from $119 to $139. 

Amazon Prime pricing history

2005

2016

2018

2022

Monthly

n/a

$10.99

$12.99

$14.99

Annually

$79

$99

$119

$139

For many who rely on the Amazon service's expansive catalog of products and goods and trailblazing delivery times, the price bump may seem negligible and justified. But for those who shop less frequently and/or are simply not willing to pay the extra cash, you're not alone. There are plenty of worthy Amazon Prime alternatives out there that cost significantly less, provide one-to-one services, and are in many ways better. But before you take your money elsewhere, here's a step-by-step guide on how to cancel your Amazon Prime membership first.

Also: Best Amazon Prime alternatives that do the same for less

The easiest way to cancel your Amazon Prime from a browser is to click the End Membership button within this Amazon Help & Customer Service page. It will prompt you to sign in to your Amazon account if you haven't already. Then, click Cancel My Benefits.

You can also follow the manual instructions below.

1. To access, modify, and cancel your Amazon Prime, hover over the Accounts & Lists tab on the upper right of the home page, then click Prime Membership.

2. There, you will see your Prime plan, renewal date, and management options. Click Manage Membership and then End Membership
   
3. You will arrive on a page that shows you how many days of Prime benefits you have left before the next billing. Note that because you've already been charged for your current monthly or annual plan, it's best to wait until the last day to cancel your membership for good. But if you're ready to end it, click Cancel My Benefits.
   

Whether you're on iOS, Android, or a tablet, the cancellation process on the Amazon app is the same. Here's how to do it:

1. From the app home page, tap the menu icon (three lines) on the bottom right, and then Account. 

2. Scroll down the list of account settings until you find Manage Prime Membership. Tap on Manage membership under your profile name, then Update, Cancel and more.
   
3. Tap End membership, scroll through the list of benefits, and tap Cancel My Benefits. If there are still days or weeks before your next renewal date, you can select the Remind Me Later option, continue using your Prime benefits, and cancel when Amazon notifies you three days before the membership renews.
   

If you're trying to cancel your entire Amazon Prime Membership, it's fairly easy to do. Whether you're using the app on your phone or a web browser, take a look at the steps below to sever ties to Amazon. If you're just looking to cancel some extra subscriptions, you can scroll further down for our guide to that.

Cancel Amazon Prime on the App

Cancelling your Amazon Prime Membership on the app is quick and simple:

1. Go to the Amazon Shopping app on your Android or iOS device
2. Tap on the 3 little lines at the bottom right side of your screen
3. Tap on the 'Account' button at the bottom right side of your screen (next to 'Lists')
4. Scroll down to 'Manage Prime Membership' under 'Account Settings' and tap it
5. Tap the 'Manage membership' drop-down and then tap 'Update, cancel and more'
6. Tap 'End Membership' to officially cancel Amazon Prime

Cancel Amazon Prime on Desktop

Cancelling your Prime Membership on desktop is just as easy as cancelling on your app:

1. Hover over the 'Account & Lists' drop-down menu at the top right side of the screen
2. Click on 'Prime Membership' on the drop-down menu (below 'Memberships & Subscriptions')
3. Click on the drop-down menu near the right corner of the screen that says 'Update, cancel and more' (under 'Manage Membership')
4. Click the 'End Membership' button to officially cancel Amazon Prime

How to Cancel Subscriptions on Amazon

It is far easier than it should be to rack up a lot of different subscriptions on Amazon. From Prime Video add-ons to Audible and ComiXology subscriptions, there are a lot of different subscriptions that Amazon offers that can stack up in cost very quickly. If you're wondering how to cancel Amazon subscriptions, follow these steps below:

Cancel Amazon Subscriptions on Desktop

There are many subscriptions, like Amazon Audible, that don't allow you to cancel your subscription directly from the Amazon app. However, cancelling on your desktop is quick and easy:

1. Go to Your Memberships & Subscriptions and sign into your account
2. Scroll down the subscription you want to cancel and click the 'Settings' button for that subscription (on the far right site)
3. Look for a button or link that says 'Cancel Membership' (the placement varies by subscription)

It's worth noting that if your memberships include monthly credits, those credits disappear once you cancel that subscription.

Looking to cancel more subscriptions? Take a look at our guide for how to cancel Netflix and how to cancel Apple TV Plus.

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