Have you signed up for Showtime through your Amazon Prime account and decided it’s just not for you? Want to cancel Showtime without impacting the rest of your Amazon Prime benefits? If so, you’ve come to the right place!
Canceling subscriptions can always feel like a hassle. Luckily, Amazon has made it simple to remove add-ons like Showtime whenever needed.
In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk you through exactly how to cancel Showtime on Amazon Prime in just a few quick steps.
Here’s what I’m going to cover:
- What is Showtime on Amazon & how much does it cost?
- Pros & cons: When you might want to cancel Showtime
- Step-by-step instructions for canceling on Amazon’s website
- Step-by-step instructions for canceling via the Amazon mobile app
- Answers to frequently asked questions about the cancellation process
- Tips for managing Amazon Prime add-on subscriptions
Let’s get started!
Overview: What is Showtime on Amazon?
Showtime is premium TV network known for original programming like Billions, The Chi, and Dexter.
Through Amazon Prime‘s "Channels" platform, members can subscribe to Showtime directly on Amazon and watch online or in the Prime Video app.
Showtime typically costs $10.99 per month with cable/satellite. But Amazon Prime members get a discount rate of $9.99/month.
New subscribers also get a free 30-day trial to test it out. After the trial ends, you’ll be charged monthly until you cancel.
So in short – Showtime on Amazon gives you:
- Access to all Showtime movies, series, and sports
- Streaming on tons of supported devices
- Discounted rate of $9.99/month
- 30-day free trial for new subscribers
Next, let’s look at why you may want to keep (or cancel) Showtime…
Should You Cancel? Weighing the Pros and Cons
Before blindly canceling any streaming subscription, I always recommend considering both the pros AND cons to make an informed decision.
Here are a few factors to weigh with Showtime on Amazon Prime specifically:
Pros
- Rotating selection of movies/shows: Showtime adds ~6 new original series annually plus 100s of movie options that rotate monthly. Lots of fresh content!
- Streaming without cable: Cord-cutters can get Showtime without paying for cable TV service.
- Discount with Amazon Prime: Lower $9.99 rate compared to $10.99 directly from Showtime.
- One centralized bill: Showtime charge appears directly on your Prime bill for simplicity.
Cons
- Another monthly charge: Don‘t really watch it enough to justify spending $10/month? The cost can add up over time.
- Showtime app required: You still need to install Showtime app separately despite buying through Amazon.
- Rotating selection: If looking for specific movies on-demand, selection changes often as licenses expire. Can‘t always find what you want.
What‘s your experience been with Showtime? Let me know in the comments!
Now let‘s get into the step-by-step guides for canceling based on how you subscribed…
How to Cancel Showtime on Amazon via the Website
If you subscribed to Showtime directly through Amazon Prime (not the Showtime website/app), you can cancel directly on Amazon too.
Here is the full process with images:
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Visit amazon.com and login to your account. Hover over Account & Lists and choose Prime Membership:
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Under Prime Video Channels, select Manage all to see your premium channel subscriptions:
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Find Showtime in your channels list. Click the Cancel Channel button:
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Confirm cancellation on the pop-up window.
And that‘s it! Your Showtime subscription will remain active until the current billing period ends. Amazon will not renew or charge you again after cancellation is processed.
Easy right?
How to Cancel Showtime on the Amazon Mobile App
Don‘t have access to a computer? You can also cancel Showtime direct from the Amazon mobile app for Android or iPhone.
Just follow these steps:
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Open the latest Amazon app on your device and login. Tap the hamburger menu ≡ icon:
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Choose Your Account then select Prime Membership:
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Tap on Prime Video Channels to manage your premium subscriptions.
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Locate Showtime, then tap Cancel Channel and confirm cancellation.
Done! Give the video below a watch to see the process in action:
Troubleshooting Tips
If you aren‘t seeing the option to cancel Showtime, here are a few things to check:
- Make sure you managing the correct Amazon/Prime Video account that the subscription is tied to.
- Check that your app and phone OS are fully up-to-date. Older app versions may not show the cancellation process correctly.
- Still having issues? Try via Amazon‘s website instead of the mobile app.
And there you have it…a simplified walkthrough for canceling Showtime through Amazon Prime!
Now let‘s get into some frequently asked cancellation questions.
FAQs: Canceling Showtime on Amazon Prime
Here are answers to some of the most common questions around canceling Showtime through Amazon:
How do I know if my Showtime cancelation went through?
You‘ll receive an immediate confirmation message after submitting cancellation. But to double check, you can visit Your Accounts –> Prime Video Channels at any time to view upcoming charges/billing dates.
If your next charge date disappeared, your Showtime subscription is now successfully canceled!
Can I get a refund if I haven‘t watched Showtime at all?
Unfortunately Amazon does not offer refunds for unused streaming subscriptions like Showtime. Their reasoning is you had unlimited on-demand access, even if you chose not watch anything.
This is why I always advise setting a calendar reminder to cancel unused trials/add-ons a few days before they bill again. That way you can avoid being charged for a second month.
What happens to my Showtime watchlist/saved shows after canceling?
Your Showtime watchlist and any saved shows/movies will still be retained after cancellation. However you will lose access to actually stream or view that content once your billing period expires at the end of the month.
So be sure to watch anything saved in your Showtime queue before that date hits!
Have a question I didn‘t cover? Leave a comment below!
Tips for Managing Amazon Prime Channel Subscriptions
After helping thousands of readers optimize their streaming budgets, I wanted to pass along a few best practices specifically around Amazon‘s add-on channel subscriptions:
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Set calendar reminders to review channel usage every few months. Channels you used heavily at one time often go unused later on. Periodic check-ins help avoid paying for stuff you don‘t watch!
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When signing up for Prime channels or premium add-ons, immediately add a cancellation reminder during the trial period. That way if you end up not really using the channel, the reminder will prompt you to cancel and avoid charges.
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Occasionally double check your full subscription management page under Your Account. With so many Amazon subscriptions like music, Kindle, Prime video and more – it‘s easy for old trial memberships to get lost in the shuffle resulting in surprise charges.
I hope these Amazon Prime tips prove helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Brendan H.
Streaming Expert
