Cancelling Amazon Prime is straightforward, but remember: it's not just a streaming service. You'll also lose free delivery, Prime Music, Prime Reading, and Prime Photos. If you only want to drop the video, you might want to keep Prime and just stop watching.
Steps to cancel
- Go to amazon.com.au and sign in
- Click Account & Lists (top right) > Your Account
- Under Other accounts, click Prime Membership
- Click Manage Membership > End Membership
- Amazon will ask "Are you sure?" a couple of times. Confirm to complete
You can also go directly to amazon.com.au/gp/primecentral and look for the membership management options.
If you cancel mid-cycle, Amazon may offer a partial refund for unused days, provided you haven't used Prime benefits (delivery, video, etc.) since the last billing date. If you have used them, your access continues until the end of the current period with no refund.
Current pricing (AUD)
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Monthly | $9.99/mo | Video (with ads), delivery, Music, Reading, Photos |
| Prime Annual | $79/year | Same as monthly, saves ~$41/year |
Ad-free Prime Video viewing costs an extra ~$2.99/month on top of your Prime subscription.
If you only want Prime Video without the delivery and other perks, Amazon offers a standalone Prime Video plan that's cheaper. Check your account page for options.
What you lose
This is why cancelling Amazon Prime is different from cancelling a simple streaming service. You lose:
- Free delivery on eligible orders (including same-day and next-day in metro areas)
- Prime Video access (including Amazon originals like The Boys, Fallout, Rings of Power)
- Prime Music (ad-free streaming of a limited catalogue)
- Prime Reading (free Kindle books and magazines)
- Prime Photos (unlimited photo storage)
- Prime Day access (annual sale events)
- Early access to Lightning Deals
If you use even two of those services, Prime is probably worth keeping at $9.99/month. If you only use it for video, consider switching to the standalone video plan instead.
Worth knowing
- Annual subscribers: If you're paying $79/year, cancelling mid-year gets you a prorated refund for unused months (if you haven't used Prime benefits that period).
- Free trial users: If you're on the 30-day trial and cancel before it ends, you won't be charged.
- Household sharing: Amazon Household lets you share Prime benefits with one other adult and up to four children. If someone else in your house has Prime, you might not need your own.
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