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How to Cancel Amazon Prime in 2025: Step-by-Step Guide (Get a Refund Too)

March 8, 20256 min read

Amazon Prime costs $139/year (or $14.99/month) in 2025. If you're not using the free shipping, Prime Video, or other perks regularly, that's a significant expense worth cutting. Here's exactly how to cancel — and even get money back.

How to Cancel Amazon Prime on Desktop

  1. Go to amazon.com and sign in to your account
  2. Hover over "Account & Lists" in the top right
  3. Click "Prime Membership"
  4. Click "Update, cancel, and more"
  5. Select "End Membership"
  6. Amazon will show you what you'll lose — click through the retention screens
  7. Choose "Cancel my membership" to confirm

Pro tip: Amazon will try to keep you with several "are you sure?" pages. Stay firm if you've made your decision.

How to Cancel Amazon Prime on Mobile

  1. Open the Amazon app
  2. Tap your profile icon (bottom right)
  3. Tap "Your Account"
  4. Scroll to "Prime Membership"
  5. Tap "Manage membership" → "End membership"
  6. Confirm your cancellation

Can You Get a Refund?

Yes, in many cases. Amazon's refund policy for Prime is actually quite generous:

  • Full refund: If you haven't used any Prime benefits since your renewal
  • Partial refund: If you've used some benefits, Amazon may offer a prorated refund
  • No refund: If you've used Prime benefits extensively during the current billing period

When you cancel, Amazon will tell you if you're eligible for a refund and how much. If you're on an annual plan and cancel early, you can often get a significant refund.

What You Lose When You Cancel

  • ✕ Free 2-day (and sometimes same-day) shipping
  • ✕ Prime Video streaming
  • ✕ Prime Music
  • ✕ Prime Reading (Kindle books)
  • ✕ Prime Gaming benefits
  • ✕ Amazon Photos unlimited storage
  • ✕ Whole Foods discounts
  • ✕ Early access to Lightning Deals

Alternatives to Full Cancellation

Before canceling entirely, consider these money-saving alternatives:

1. Switch to Monthly

If you only need Prime occasionally (holidays, big purchases), switch from annual ($139/year) to monthly ($14.99/month) and subscribe only when needed.

2. Share Your Account

Amazon Household lets you share Prime benefits with one other adult and up to four children, effectively splitting the cost.

3. Student Discount

Prime Student is only $69/year — half price. If you're a student or have a .edu email, you qualify.

Track All Your Subscriptions in One Place

Amazon Prime is often just one of many subscriptions silently draining your bank account. The average person has 12 active subscriptions totaling over $200/month.

Subscription Freedom helps you see all your subscriptions in a single dashboard, sends you reminders before renewals, and makes it easy to decide what to keep and what to cut. Start tracking your subscriptions for free and take control of your recurring expenses.