Since its debut in September 2006, Amazon Prime Video has gained quite a cult following among movie enthusiasts. And that’s because, on top of your regular Amazon Prime membership, you get the opportunity to add over one hundred channels from other service providers. Through this arrangement, Prime Video has positioned itself as a one-stop-shop for all your entertainment needs.
But what happens if you no longer wish to keep your subscription to a specific channel?
In this article, we will see how you can cancel premium channels on Prime Video.
What Are Premium Channels on Prime Video?
Premium channels are optional add-ons that come with an Amazon Prime subscription. They give you the opportunity to stream movies, sporting events, and TV shows from a provider. Instead of buying the channels separately via their standalone apps, Prime Video gives you the chance to buy them directly through your Prime Video account.
Although there’s a subscription fee for each channel, you’ll enjoy the convenience of accessing all the content via the Prime Video app.
How to Cancel Premium Channels on Prime Video
Premium channels can be overwhelming. There are hundreds of them, and you may have added a channel you rarely watch. Sometimes a channel will lose its appeal as soon as that perfect show or movie series you’ve been enjoying comes to an end. Or maybe you took up a free trial and are keen to cancel before the billing date. In all of these situations, canceling your subscription to these premium channels is straightforward.
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.
Here’s how to cancel any premium channel in your Prime Video account:
- Log into your Prime Video account.
- Go to ‘Your Account.”
- Navigate to “Membership and Subscriptions.”
- Select “Prime Video Channels.”
- Scroll through your channels to find the subscription you’d like to cancel.
- Once you’ve found it, click on “Cancel Channel” on the right-hand side of the screen.
How to Cancel Your Amazon Prime Membership
You can also cancel your subscription to a Prime Video Channel automatically by ending your Amazon Prime membership. In other words, canceling your Amazon Prime service will cancel all of your premium channel subscriptions.
Here’s how you can get rid of a premium channel through Amazon Prime:
- Log into your Amazon Prime account.
- Go to “Your Account.”
- Navigate to “Your Membership.”
- Click on “Edit with Amazon.”
- Click on “Cancel.”
Additional FAQs
Amazon does a great job of letting users make changes to their subscriptions. But, if you have more questions, keep reading.
What’s the Difference Between Prime Channels and Streaming Services?
The difference between Prime channels and streaming services is that, whereas prime channels are purchased as add-ons on top of your regular Prime Video subscription, streaming services are standalone products that are bought separately.
What Are Prime Video Channels?
Premium channels are optional add-ons that come with an Amazon Prime subscription. They give you the opportunity to stream movies, sporting events, and TV shows from a provider. Each channel comes with an additional monthly fee.
What Happens After You Cancel a Premium Channel?
After you cancel a premium channel, you continue accessing it until the next billing date when your subscription is set to renew. You don’t get a refund when you cancel. However, canceling a channel doesn’t cancel your Prime Video membership. You continue enjoying all of the content on Prime Video as before.
How Do I Cancel My HBO Subscription?
If you’ve purchased HBO as a standalone subscription, here’s how you can cancel it:
• Sign into your
• Click on your avatar in the top right corner.
• Select “Billing Information.”
• Click on “Manage Subscription.”
• Select “Cancel Subscription.”
• Click on “Cancel” to confirm.
How Do I Manage My Amazon Prime Channels?
You can manage all of your Prime channels by doing the following:
• Log into your Prime Video account.
• Go to ‘Your Account.”
• Navigate to “Membership and Subscriptions.”
• Click on “Prime Video Channels.”
How Do I Cancel HBO on Amazon Prime?
Log into 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’re currently subscribed to.
• Click on “Cancel Channel.”
What Are the Major Prime Channels?
Some of the most popular channels include 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 which unfortunately aren’t available for Prime channels. For example, a standalone Britbox subscription costs $5.83 a month, but the Britbox Prime channel goes for $6.99.
Can I Enjoy Prime Channels Without a Prime Video Subscription?
No. You can only access prime channels if you’re an active Prime Video subscriber.
Stay in Control
Prime video channels can help you access content from different providers – all in one place. But if a channel no longer excites you, there’s no reason why you should keep it and continue incurring additional monthly costs. And thanks to this article, you can now comfortably end your subscription to any Prime channel in just a few clicks.
What are your favorite Prime Video channels?
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