How to Cancel Premium Channels on Prime Video
Since its debut in September 2006, Amazon Prime Video has garnered quite a cult following among movie enthusiasts. And that’s because, on top of your regular Amazon Prime membership, you have the ability to add over a hundred channels from other service providers. Through this agreement, Prime Video has positioned itself as the one-stop shop for all your entertainment needs.
But what if you no longer want to keep your subscription to a particular channel?
In this article you will learn how to cancel premium channels on Prime Video.
Contents
- 1 What are premium channels on Prime Video?
- 2 How to cancel premium channels on Prime Video
- 3 How to cancel your Amazon Prime membership
- 4 More frequently asked questions
- 4.1 What is the difference between Prime Channels and streaming services?
- 4.2 What are Prime Video Channels?
- 4.3 What happens after you cancel a premium channel?
- 4.4 How do I cancel my HBO subscription?
- 4.5 How do I manage my Amazon Prime channels?
- 4.6 How do I cancel HBO on Amazon Prime?
- 4.7 What are the main Prime channels?
- 4.8 Can Prime Channels cost less than standalone apps?
- 4.9 Can Prime Channels cost more than subscribing to services separately?
- 4.10 Can I enjoy Prime Channels without a Prime Video subscription?
- 5 stay in control
Premium channels are optional add-ons that come with an Amazon Prime subscription. They give you the ability to stream movies, sporting events, and TV shows from one provider. Instead of buying the channels separately through their standalone apps, Prime Video gives you the option to buy them directly through your Prime Video account.
Although there is a subscription fee for each channel, enjoy the convenience of accessing all content through the Prime Video app.
Premium channels can be overwhelming. There are hundreds of them, and you may have added a channel that you rarely watch. Sometimes a channel loses its appeal once that perfect show or movie series you enjoyed comes to an end. Or maybe you’ve taken advantage of a free trial and want to cancel before the billing date. In all these situations, it is easy to cancel your subscription to these premium channels.
And the best part is that you can manage all your premium channels from a single dashboard. All it takes is a few simple clicks.
To cancel any premium channel in your Prime Video account:
- Sign in to your Prime Video account.
- Go to ‘your account.”
- Navigate to “Membership and Subscriptions.”
- Choose “Prime Video Channels.”
- Scroll through your channels to find the subscription you want to cancel.
- When you find it, click “cancel channel‘ on the right side of the screen.
How to cancel your Amazon Prime membership
You can also automatically unsubscribe from a Prime Video Channel by terminating your Amazon Prime membership. In other words, if you cancel your Amazon Prime service, all of your premium channel subscriptions will be canceled.
Here’s how to get rid of a premium channel through Amazon Prime:
- Sign in to your Amazon Prime account.
- Go to “your account.”
- Navigate to “your membership.”
- Click on “Edit with Amazon.”
- Click on “Cancel.”
More frequently asked questions
Amazon does a great job of allowing users to make changes to their subscriptions. But if you have more questions, read on.
What is the difference between Prime Channels and streaming services?
The difference between Prime Channels and Streaming Services is that Prime Channels are purchased as add-ons on top of your regular Prime Video subscription, but Streaming Services are standalone products that are purchased separately.
What are Prime Video Channels?
Premium channels are optional add-ons that come with an Amazon Prime subscription. They give you the ability to stream movies, sporting events, and TV shows from one provider. There is an additional monthly fee for each channel.
After you cancel a Premium channel, you can continue accessing it until your next billing date when your subscription renews. You will not receive a refund if you cancel. However, canceling a channel does not cancel your Prime Video membership. You will continue to enjoy all content on Prime Video as before.
How do I cancel my HBO subscription?
If you purchased HBO as a standalone subscription, you can cancel as follows:
• Log in to your
• Click on your avatar in the upper right corner.
• Select “Billing Information”.
• Click on “Manage Subscription”.
• Select “Cancel Subscription”.
• Click Cancel to confirm.
How do I manage my Amazon Prime channels?
You can manage all your Prime channels as follows:
• Sign in to your Prime Video account.
• Go to “Your Account”.
• Navigate to “Membership and Subscriptions”.
• Click Prime Video Channels.
How do I cancel HBO on Amazon Prime?
Sign in to your Amazon Prime account and do the following:
• Go to “Your Account”.
• Navigate to “Membership and Subscriptions”.
• Select Prime Video Channels.
• Select HBO from the list of channels you are currently subscribed to.
• Click Cancel Channel.
What are the main Prime channels?
Some of the most popular channels are HBO, CBS All Access, Britbox and Showtime.
Can Prime Channels cost less than standalone apps?
no Prime channels cost the same as subscribing to the channel as a standalone product.
Can Prime Channels cost more than subscribing to services separately?
Yes. In some cases, the standalone services offer discounts that unfortunately aren’t available for Prime channels. For example, a standalone Britbox subscription costs $5.83 per month, but the Britbox Prime channel costs $6.99.
Can I enjoy Prime Channels without a Prime Video subscription?
no You can only access Prime channels if you are an active Prime Video subscriber.

stay in control
Prime Video Channels can help you access content from multiple providers—all in one place. But if you’re no longer excited about a channel, there’s no reason to keep it and keep incurring additional monthly costs. And thanks to this article, you can now easily unsubscribe from any Prime channel with just a few clicks.
What are your favorite Prime Video channels?
Let us know in the comment section below.
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