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How to Cancel Blinkist

Blinkist cancellation is straightforward and takes just a few minutes. The process differs depending on whether you subscribed via the website or an app store. Your access continues until the end of your current billing period.

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Quick Facts

Monthly cost
£12.49/mo
£99.99/year
Cancel online?
Yes
Pause option?
No
Refund policy
No refunds for partial billing periods. Annual plans are non-refundable and auto-renew at full price.
After cancellation
Reading progress, saved titles, and highlights are preserved indefinitely. Offline content access is removed upon cancellation.

Cancellation Steps

Go directly to Blinkist cancellation page

  1. Identify your subscription source

    Check whether you subscribed via Blinkist.com, Apple App Store, or Google Play.

  2. Cancel via website

    Go to blinkist.com, sign in, select Settings > Subscription > Cancel Subscription.

  3. Cancel via Apple

    On iPhone, go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > Blinkist > Cancel Subscription.

  4. Cancel via Google Play

    Open Google Play Store, tap your profile icon, select Subscriptions > Blinkist > Cancel.

Tips & Things to Know

  • Download or screenshot your highlights before cancellation, as offline access will be removed.
  • The free tier gives you one summary per day and preserves your reading progress indefinitely.
  • Annual plans renew at full price - set a calendar reminder if you're considering resubscribing.

Your Consumer Rights

  • Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, UK users may have cancellation rights within a reasonable timeframe.
  • New subscriptions purchased online may qualify for a 14-day cooling-off period under consumer law in relevant jurisdictions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a free version of Blinkist?
Yes. The free tier includes one summary per day and access to all your saved highlights and progress.
Do I keep my highlights after cancelling?
Highlights are preserved, but offline reading access is removed. You can still view them in the free tier.
Will I get a refund if I cancel?
No. Blinkist does not offer refunds for partial billing periods or annual subscriptions.
Can I cancel directly through the Blinkist app?
No. If you subscribed via Apple or Google, you must cancel through their app store settings, not the Blinkist app.
What happens to my reading progress?
Your reading history and progress are saved permanently, even on the free tier after cancellation.

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