Prime runs $14.99/month or $139/year, and a lot of people end up paying for it by accident after a free trial they meant to cancel. Whether that's you, or you've just decided you're done with it, here's the actual cancel flow on every device, what you can get refunded, and a trick that stops this from happening again.
There's no grace period. Cancel a day early to be safe, since refunds after you've already been billed are slower and less guaranteed.
How to Cancel Amazon Prime on a Computer
Go to amazon.com and sign in to your account.
Hover over Account & Lists in the top right, then click Account.
Click Prime (or search "Manage Prime Membership" in the help search bar).
Click Manage Membership on the left side.
Click End Membership and Benefits.
Amazon will try to keep you — click through the offers and confirm cancellation. You'll receive a confirmation email.
How to Cancel Amazon Prime on iPhone or Android
Open the Amazon Shopping app and tap the menu icon (☰) in the bottom right.
Tap Account, then scroll down to Manage Prime Membership.
Tap Manage Membership, then End Membership and Benefits.
Confirm your cancellation. You'll keep Prime benefits until the end of your billing period.
If the option seems to be missing from the app, that's not a glitch — it's genuinely harder to find on mobile. Open amazon.com in your phone's browser instead of the app and follow the desktop steps above; it's there.
Can You Get a Refund After Cancelling?
| Situation | Refund? |
|---|---|
| Cancelled during free trial (no charges yet) | ✅ No charge at all |
| Charged today, haven't used any Prime benefits | ✅ Full refund — contact support |
| Charged within the last few days, used Prime shipping | ⚠️ Partial refund possible — contact support |
| Used Prime Video, Prime Music, or Prime Reading | ❌ Generally not eligible for refund |
| Annual plan, halfway through the year | ⚠️ Prorated refund if no benefits used — ask support |
To request a refund: go to Amazon Help → Contact Us → Prime → Update or cancel → Phone or chat. Chat agents tend to be faster than phone for refund requests.
What Happens After You Cancel?
- You keep all Prime benefits until the end of your current billing period
- Prime Video, Music, and Reading access ends when the billing period ends
- You can still use Amazon — just without the Prime perks
- You can re-subscribe at any time (but won't get another free trial)
- Shared household members will also lose Prime benefits
Cancel the same day you sign up. You still get the full 30 days of Prime benefits — cancelling doesn't cut anything short — but Amazon has nothing to bill when the trial period ends, because there's no longer an active subscription to convert.
The Virtual Card Trick: Never Get Charged Again
The real problem with free trials isn't forgetting to cancel — it's that Amazon requires a valid payment method. Here's how to make it impossible to be charged:
- Sign up for a free Privacy.com virtual card
- Set a $1 spending limit on the card
- Use that card when signing up for Amazon Prime (or any free trial)
- When the trial ends, Amazon tries to charge you — the $1 limit blocks it
- Your account reverts to the free plan automatically
Privacy.com is free and takes about 2 minutes to set up. It works with any subscription service, not just Amazon.
⏱️ Or Skip the Cancel-Immediately Trick
If you'd rather keep the trial active and just get reminded, DeadlineHQ will flag it a day before Amazon would charge you.
Track My Free Trial →Amazon Prime Free Trial: What You Get
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Free shipping | Free 2-day (and often same-day) on millions of items |
| Prime Video | Streaming movies, TV shows, and Amazon Originals |
| Prime Music | 2 million songs ad-free (limited vs. full Music Unlimited) |
| Prime Reading | Over 3 million eBooks, magazines, and comics |
| Prime Gaming | Free games and in-game loot monthly |
| Amazon Photos | Unlimited photo storage |
| Early access deals | Access to Prime Day and Lightning Deals |
Cheaper Alternatives to Full Amazon Prime
- Prime Video only ($8.99/mo) — if you only use it for streaming
- Prime Student ($7.49/mo) — 6-month free trial for college students
- EBT/government assistance discount ($6.99/mo) — if you qualify
- Annual plan ($139/yr) — saves $40/year vs. monthly if you're keeping it
Things People Usually Ask Next
Does cancelling Amazon Prime cancel Prime Video?
Yes. Cancelling your Prime membership cancels all Prime benefits including Prime Video, Prime Music, and Prime Reading. You keep access until the end of your current billing period.
Can I get a second free trial?
Not easily. Amazon tracks by email address and payment method. You'd need a new email address and a new payment card (or a Privacy.com virtual card with a different number). Amazon may still decline based on your address or device.
How long does the Amazon Prime free trial last?
30 days for most users. Prime Student gets a 6-month free trial.
Will Amazon warn me before charging me?
Amazon sends a reminder email a few days before your trial ends, but it's easy to miss. Using a tracker like DeadlineHQ or setting a calendar reminder is more reliable.
What if I was charged and I want my money back?
Contact Amazon customer service immediately via live chat. If you haven't used any Prime benefits since being charged, they'll usually issue a full refund. The sooner you contact them, the better.
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