How to Cancel Your
OwlCrate Subscription
Cancel OwlCrate in under 3 minutes. How to cancel, what happens to your credits, and whether your reading history is saved.
Quick Overview
Difficulty
EasyTime
~3 minutes
Method
Website
Refund
No partial refunds
Cancel OwlCrate Step by Step
Log in to your account
Go to owlcrate.com and sign in.
Go to Membership or Subscription
Navigate to My Account > Membership or Subscription. On OwlCrate, this is in your account settings area.
Click Cancel Membership
Select Cancel Membership or Cancel Subscription. OwlCrate may offer to skip a month or give you store credit instead. Decline if you want to fully cancel.
Cancel before the selection deadline
Book subscriptions often have a monthly selection deadline. Cancel before that date to avoid being charged for next month's pick.
Pro Tip
Book clubs often have a selection deadline each month — cancel before this date.
Subscribed Through Apple or Google?
If you signed up for OwlCrate through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, you need to cancel through those platforms instead.
Cancel via iPhone / iPad
- 1. Open Settings on your iPhone
- 2. Tap your name at the top
- 3. Tap Subscriptions
- 4. Tap OwlCrate
- 5. Tap Cancel Subscription
Cancel via Android
- 1. Open the Google Play Store
- 2. Tap your profile icon
- 3. Tap Payments & subscriptions
- 4. Tap Subscriptions > OwlCrate
- 5. Tap Cancel subscription
What Happens After You Cancel OwlCrate?
Books you've received are yours
All physical books or audiobook credits you've already received are yours to keep.
Unused credits may expire
If you have unused book credits or selections, use them before canceling. They may not carry over after cancellation.
Your reading history is saved
Your past selections, reviews, and reading history are typically preserved in your account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I keep books I've already received from OwlCrate?
Yes, all books shipped to you are yours to keep permanently, regardless of subscription status.
What happens to my unused credits at OwlCrate?
Unused book credits or monthly selections may expire after cancellation. Check your account for any available credits and use them before canceling.
Can I skip a month at OwlCrate instead of canceling?
Most book subscriptions offer a skip option. Look in your account settings for "Skip" or "Pause." This lets you take a break without losing your account.
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