How to Cancel Kindle Unlimited — Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
⏰ 2 minuteseasyVerified 2026-05-22$11.99/mo
Kindle Unlimited is easy to cancel through your Amazon account. You lose access to borrowed books immediately or at period end, but any books you purchased outright remain yours.
Go to Kindle Unlimited management page
Visit amazon.com/kindle-dbs/ku/options while signed in. This goes directly to your KU subscription management.
Click "Cancel Kindle Unlimited Membership"
Find and click the cancellation option. Amazon will show your membership end date.
Confirm cancellation
Click through any retention offers and confirm. Your access continues until the end of your billing period. Borrowed books are automatically returned after that.
Finish any books you're currently reading before your access expires — they'll be removed from your device.
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All currently borrowed KU books are returned at the end of your billing period.
Highlights and notes on borrowed books may be lost. Export important notes first.
Books you purchased (bought, not borrowed through KU) remain yours forever.
Your Kindle device and library continue to work normally for purchased content.
✓ Refund may be possible
Amazon may offer a full refund if you haven't used KU since your last renewal. Contact Amazon customer service for refund requests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose my Kindle books?
Only borrowed Kindle Unlimited books are returned. Any books you purchased outright are yours forever and unaffected by cancellation.
Can I get a refund for Kindle Unlimited?
Amazon may offer a refund if you haven't read any KU books since your last renewal. Contact Amazon customer service to request.
What happens to my highlights and notes?
Highlights and notes on purchased books are preserved. Notes on borrowed KU books may be lost when the book is returned. Export important notes first.
Is Kindle Unlimited worth it?
If you read 2+ books per month, KU ($11.99/mo) saves money vs. buying individually. For occasional readers, your local library's free Libby app is a better alternative.
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