How to Cancel Your Amazon Prime Membership After Prime Day Is Over

Prime Day is a whirlwind of deals, a shopper's paradise that often tempts us into a free Amazon Prime trial just to snag those irresistible savings. But once the confetti settles and your impulse buys are safely on their way, you might realize you don't actually need that ongoing Prime membership. Good news: cancelling is straightforward, though Amazon does make you work for it a little.

If you signed up for a free trial specifically for Prime Day, acting quickly is key to avoiding an unwanted charge. Here’s how to cut ties with Prime, whether you're on your desktop or mobile.

Cancelling Prime via Your Web Browser

Ready to ditch Prime from your laptop or desktop? Follow these steps:

Fire up your browser and head over to Amazon.com.
Hover your mouse over the Accounts & Lists menu, usually in the top-right corner. From the dropdown, click on Prime Membership.
Look for the Help tab and give it a click.
You'll then see an End Your Amazon Prime Membership button. Tap that, and then click the final, orange Cancel Your Prime Membership button.
Now, brace yourself for Amazon's final attempts to keep you. Follow the on-screen prompts, clicking through until your cancellation is confirmed. They'll give you plenty of "opportunities" to change your mind!

Cancelling Prime via the Mobile App

Prefer managing things on the go? Here’s how to cancel Prime using the Amazon Shopping app:

Open the Amazon Shopping app on your smartphone or tablet.
Tap the three horizontal lines icon, typically located in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Under the Shop by Category section, select Prime.
On the top bar, swipe all the way to the end and tap Help.
Like the browser version, you'll then tap the End Your Amazon Prime Membership button, followed by the orange Cancel Your Prime Membership button.
Navigate through Amazon's prompts to finalize your cancellation.

What to Know When Cancelling

A few crucial points to keep in mind:

Free Trial Caution: If you're on a free trial, canceling before it ends is essential to prevent any charges. Your access to Prime benefits will typically end immediately upon cancellation in this scenario.
Paid Memberships: If you're a paying Prime member, canceling usually means you retain access to all Prime benefits until your current billing cycle expires. Amazon will often refund you for any unused full months.
The "Pause" Option: Amazon might offer you the option to pause your benefits and billing temporarily instead of canceling entirely. This could be useful if you're just taking a break.
Other Subscriptions: Any other subscriptions tied directly to your Prime account (like certain channel add-ons on Prime Video) will cease when your Prime billing period ends.
Android Users: If you signed up for Prime through the Android mobile shopping app or the Prime Video Android app, you might need to manage your membership directly through your Google Subscription settings.

By following these steps, you can enjoy your Prime Day haul without committing to a year-round membership you don't need. Happy hacking your finances!