How to Cancel Your
Scribd Subscription
Cancel Scribd in under 2 minutes. Here are the exact steps for the website, iPhone, and Android.
Quick Overview
Difficulty
EasyTime
~2 minutes
Method
Website
Refund
No refunds
Cancel Scribd on the Website
Log in to Scribd
Go to scribd.com in your web browser and sign in with the account you want to cancel.
Go to Your Account
Click the user icon in the top-right corner of the page. From the dropdown menu, select Your Account.
Find Subscription & Payment Details
Scroll down the account page until you find the Subscription & Payment Details section. This shows your current plan, billing date, and payment method.
Click End My Subscription
Click End My Subscription. Scribd will present a series of prompts trying to retain you, including discount offers. Keep clicking through until you see a final confirmation message. Scribd will also send a confirmation email.
Subscribed Through Apple or Google?
If you signed up for Scribd through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, you need to cancel through those platforms. The Scribd website cannot manage app store subscriptions.
Cancel via iPhone / iPad
- 1. Open Settings on your iPhone
- 2. Tap your name at the top (Apple Account)
- 3. Tap Subscriptions
- 4. Tap Scribd in the list
- 5. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm
Cancel via Android
- 1. Open the Google Play Store app
- 2. Tap your profile icon (top right)
- 3. Tap Payments & subscriptions
- 4. Tap Subscriptions then Scribd
- 5. Tap Cancel subscription and confirm
What Happens After You Cancel Scribd?
Premium access continues until your billing period ends
Scribd does not cut off access immediately. You can continue reading ebooks, listening to audiobooks, and browsing documents until the end of your current billing cycle.
Your account and saved items remain
Your Scribd account, saved lists, and bookmarks are preserved. If you resubscribe, your library and reading history will be waiting for you.
You lose access to all premium content
After your billing period ends, you can no longer read ebooks, listen to audiobooks, or access premium documents. You can still view free user-uploaded documents on the platform.
Confirmation email sent
Scribd sends a confirmation email to the address registered on your account once your cancellation is processed. Keep this email as a receipt in case any billing issues arise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose access to my saved books on Scribd?
After your billing period ends, you lose access to all premium ebooks, audiobooks, and documents. Your saved lists and bookmarks remain on your account, so if you resubscribe, you can pick up where you left off.
Can I get a refund from Scribd?
Scribd does not typically offer refunds for partial billing periods. Your access continues until the end of your current billing cycle. If you were charged unexpectedly, contact Scribd support through their Help Center.
How do I cancel a Scribd free trial?
Cancel your free trial the same way as a paid subscription: go to Your Account, find Subscription & Payment Details, and click End My Subscription. Cancel before your trial ends to avoid being charged for the first month.
Why does Scribd keep showing me offers when I try to cancel?
Scribd presents multiple retention offers and prompts during the cancellation flow. This is normal. Keep clicking through each prompt until you see a final confirmation message confirming your subscription has been ended.
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