Can I Cancel Scribd at Any Time?

Scribd allows you to cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or your app store account if purchased via Apple or Google Play. There are no contracts, lock-ins, or early-cancellation fees, but be aware that you will retain access to premium content only until the end of your current billing cycle after cancellation. If you try to cancel during a free trial, premium access ends immediately, and refunds are generally not provided for used subscription periods or charges older than 30 days.

Why Do People Cancel Scribd?

Unable to afford the price anymore, leading to cancellation to save money.Lack of responsive customer support, causing frustration with the service.Digital library not having the desired titles, making the subscription less valuable.Subscription price increase, making users feel the premium membership is not worth it.Preference for alternative audiobook platforms, such as listening on iPad apps or Spotify.Users feeling they do not get what they wanted from the service, leading to dissatisfaction.Using Scribd primarily for audiobooks of books already owned physically, leading to redundant spending.Accumulating unread saved books, resulting in wasted subscription money.Perception that Scribd is still expensive despite being cheaper than buying books individually.Availability of new releases is limited or books get removed, reducing Scribd's usefulness.Finding better library alternatives with more access to desired books.Limitations on the number of popular books listened to per subscription period, even with paid membership.

What Information Do I Need to Cancel Scribd?

Account login credentials (email/username and password for Scribd or Everand) Access to the email address or Apple/Google account associated with the subscription Knowledge of the payment method used (Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Apple App Store, or Google Play) Whether the subscription is a free trial or paid plan Ability to access the subscription settings page on the appropriate website or app (Scribd/Everand, Apple, or Google Play) Apple ID or Google account details if the subscription was started through Apple or Google

What Should I Know Before Cancelling Scribd?

Before cancelling your Scribd subscription, know that cancellation will end your access to all premium content and features from Scribd, Everand, and SlideShare, unless you keep your subscription active for premium access. If you've paid, you retain premium access until the end of your billing cycle, but if you're on a free trial, access ends immediately upon cancellation. After your subscription expires, you can still use Scribd's free features and share documents, but you lose premium content access. Your reading history and saved lists remain, so if you resubscribe later, you can pick up where you left off. Keep in mind you must cancel your subscription before deleting your account, and different payment methods have different cancellation procedures.

What is Scribd's Cancellation Policy?

Scribd allows you to cancel your subscription anytime via your account page on their website. If you cancel mid-subscription, you retain access until the end of your billing cycle, but cancelling a free trial results in immediate loss of premium access. Subscriptions bought through app stores must be canceled through the respective app store accounts.

Do I Need My Scribd Password to Cancel?

To cancel your Scribd subscription, you do need to log in to your account on the Scribd website, which means you require your password to access your account page and end your subscription. If you've forgotten your password, you can reset it at this link: https://www.scribd.com/account/reset_password. Without logging in, you cannot directly cancel the subscription, as it requires signing into your account and confirming cancellation steps.

Can I Get a Refund from Scribd?

We've actually written a step by step guide on how to get a refund from Scribd. Check it out!

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How To Cancel Your Scribd Subscription (2025)

Bella Khan, Subscription Cancellation Expert

Published July 1, 2025

Last updated on December 23, 2025

6 min read

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The cancellation process on Scribd is straightforward, requiring only a few clicks in the account settings to end the subscription. Clear instructions are provided for different payment methods, making it accessible and quick for most users.

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On average, it takes 00 10 minutes to cancel a Scribd subscription.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The cancellation process typically takes about 10 minutes to complete. However, the actual time may vary depending on your account settings and whether you need to contact customer service. Most cancellations are processed immediately, but some may take up to 24 hours to take effect.

After canceling your Scribd subscription, you'll typically have access to the service until the end of your current billing period. You won't be charged for the next billing cycle, and your account will be deactivated once the current period ends. Make sure to download any important data before cancellation.

Yes, you can usually reactivate your Scribd account by logging back into your account and resubscribing. However, you may need to go through the sign-up process again and provide payment information. Some services may offer special reactivation deals for returning customers.

If you're unable to cancel Scribd online, contact their customer service directly using the phone number, email, or website provided above. You can also use our refund script to help you communicate effectively with their support team. In some cases, you may need to provide additional verification or documentation.