How to Cancel Anything on Amazon – Simple Steps Anyone Can Follow

Got an Amazon order you changed your mind about? Need to stop a Prime membership or a recurring subscription? You’re not alone. Thousands of shoppers look for a fast way to cancel, and the process is easier than you think once you know where to click.

Canceling an Amazon Order

First, open the Amazon app or go to the website and sign in. Once you’re in, head to the ‘Your Orders’ section. Look for the order you want to cancel and click the ‘Cancel items’ button next to it. If the order is still being processed, you’ll see a list of items you can pick to cancel. Check the boxes, give a short reason if you like, and hit ‘Cancel checked items’. You’ll get an email confirming the cancellation.

What if the order is already shipped? In that case, you can still return it for a full refund. Amazon’s return window is usually 30 days, and you can start a return from the same ‘Your Orders’ page. Choose the reason, print the return label, and drop the package at a nearby post office or Amazon locker.

Stopping Amazon Prime or Other Subscriptions

Prime members often forget to cancel before the trial ends. To avoid a surprise charge, go to ‘Accounts & Lists’ > ‘Prime Membership’. You’ll see an option that says ‘End Membership and Benefits’. Click it, confirm the cancellation, and you’re done. Amazon usually lets you keep Prime until the end of the current billing period, so you still get the benefits you paid for.

Other subscriptions, like Kindle Unlimited, Amazon Music, or third‑party services sold on Amazon, live under ‘Your Memberships & Subscriptions’. Find the service you want to cancel, click ‘Cancel Subscription’, and follow the prompts. Most services will stay active until the end of the paid term, meaning you won’t lose any money you’ve already spent.

If a subscription is managed by a seller rather than Amazon, you may need to visit the seller’s website or contact them directly. The order details page often includes a link to the seller’s cancellation policy.

That’s the whole process in a nutshell. The key is to act quickly—once an item ships, you’re looking at returns instead of cancellations. Keep this guide handy, and you’ll never be stuck with something you don’t want again.

Got more Amazon questions? Feel free to drop a comment or look through our other posts for tips on refunds, refunds timelines, and how to get the most out of your Prime perks.