Closing Your Amazon Account

What you lose permanently — and what to do in the right order

Involved migration

What it is

Closing your Amazon account is permanent and irreversible. Everything tied to your Amazon ID — purchases, Kindle library, Audible library, Prime Video purchases, order history — becomes inaccessible. The order in which you do things matters significantly.

Closing this account after a death?

If you are closing this Amazon account because the account holder has passed away, see closingaccounts.com for guidance specific to bereavement — including how to handle Amazon Pharmacy prescriptions, digital content, and estate-specific considerations.

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Migration steps

Request your complete data download at amazon.com/privacycentral first
Link Amazon to Movies Anywhere if you have Prime Video purchases
Use any gift card balances or store credit
Cancel all subscriptions individually before closing
Update Amazon Pay connections on any third-party services
Download all Amazon Photos
Export Kindle highlights and notes
Make your Kindle/Audible library decision
Submit account closure request