How to Cancel Blinkist
Blinkist provides 15-minute summaries of non-fiction books. Cancellation is done through your account settings on the website or through your app store subscription.
Steps verified March 2026
Quick Facts
Monthly cost
£12.49/mo
£99.99/year
Cancel online?
Yes
Pause option?
No
Refund policy
No refunds for partial periods. Annual plans are non-refundable.
After cancellation
Highlights and saved titles preserved on the free tier.
What to Watch Out For
- Shows reading streak and statistics before cancellation.
Direct Debit & Billing Warnings
- Annual plan auto-renews at full price. Introductory offers do not repeat.
Cancellation Steps
Go directly to Blinkist cancellation pageCheck subscription source
Blinkist website, Apple, or Google.
For website
Go to blinkist.com > Settings > Subscription > Cancel.
For Apple
iPhone Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions > Blinkist > Cancel.
For Google
Google Play > Subscriptions > Blinkist > Cancel.
Tips & Things to Know
- The free version gives one summary per day.
- Download highlights before cancelling as offline content is removed.
- Annual plans are non-refundable.
Your Consumer Rights
- Consumer Rights Act 2015 applies to UK users.
- EU/UK 14-day cooling-off period may apply to new subscriptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free version?
Yes, one free summary per day.
Do I keep my highlights?
Highlights are preserved but offline access is removed.
Can I get a refund?
No, annual and monthly plans are non-refundable.
Can I cancel through the app?
If subscribed via app, cancel through Apple/Google settings.
What happens to my reading progress?
Progress is saved even on the free tier.
Annual Cost
£99.99
per year for Blinkist
Cancelling saves you this every year