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But what happens when you want to cancel your subscription? Maybe you don’t have enough time to read books or are tired of paying the monthly $9.99 for your Kindle Unlimited subscription. No matter the reason for leaving, it’s possible to end your subscription. Our simple guide will show you how to cancel Kindle Unlimited in
Cancel Kindle Unlimited on Your Web Browser
If you’re ready to cancel your Kindle Unlimited subscription, follow the steps below. Keep in mind that you’ll still have access to your Kindle Unlimited books until the end of your current billing cycle.
Go to www.amazon.com and sign in to your account
Hover over “Accounts & Lists” and click “Your Memberships and Subscriptions.”
Select “Kindle Unlimited” from the list of your subscriptions
Click “Cancel Kindle Unlimited Membership”
Confirm the cancelation of your Kindle Unlimited subscription by clicking “Cancel Membership”.
You’ll get a message confirming that your membership has been canceled. You’ll still have access to the books in your library until the current billing cycle expires. You can restart your subscription anytime.
Kindle Unlimited Alternatives
Another alternative is to sign up for a different eBook subscription service such as Oyster or Scribd. These services work similarly to Kindle Unlimited in that you can have unlimited access to their digital libraries for a monthly fee.
Finally, another option is simply to borrow eBooks from your local library. Most libraries now offer digital lending services which allow you to check out eBooks and audiobooks electronically. This can be a great way to save money on your reading material, and you’ll always have access to the latest bestsellers.
What Happens When You Cancel Your Kindle Unlimited Subscription?
When you cancel your Kindle Unlimited subscription, you will still have access to Kindle Unlimited till your current billing cycle ends.
After your billing cycle ends, you will no longer have access to the Kindle Unlimited content that you had previously downloaded. This includes any books, magazines, or other content that was part of your Kindle Unlimited library. You won’t be able to borrow eligible Kindle Unlimited books anymore.
Kindle Unlimited: 7 Must-Know Facts
History of Kindle Unlimited
This change meant that authors who wrote longer books would potentially earn more money from Kindle Unlimited than those who wrote shorter books. It also meant that readers would have the incentive to finish the books they started, rather than just starting them and abandoning them.
Since these changes were implemented, Kindle Unlimited has become more popular with both readers and authors.
As of January 2020, there are over 1 million eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Kindle Unlimited offers a 30-day free trial for new subscribers. After the free trial, the subscription costs $9.99 per month. Subscribers can cancel their subscriptions at any time.
