Canceling your Twitch Prime subscription is a straightforward process, though it’s worth understanding exactly what you’re dealing with first. Since Twitch Prime is actually part of Amazon Prime, you’ll need to approach this from the right angle to avoid any confusion.
Understanding Your Twitch Prime Subscription
First things first – Twitch Prime (now called Prime Gaming) comes bundled with your Amazon Prime membership. This means you can’t actually cancel Twitch Prime on its own while keeping Amazon Prime. You’ll need to decide whether you want to cancel your entire Amazon Prime subscription or just disconnect your Twitch account from Amazon.
How to Disconnect Twitch from Amazon Prime
If you want to keep your Amazon Prime but stop the Twitch benefits, here’s what to do:
1. Go to Twitch.tv and log into your account
2. Click your profile icon in the top right
3. Select “Settings”
4. Navigate to the “Connections” tab
5. Find Amazon Prime and click “Disconnect”
Canceling Amazon Prime Completely
If you want to cancel your entire Amazon Prime membership (which includes Twitch Prime), follow these steps:
1. Visit Amazon.com and sign in
2. Hover over “Accounts & Lists”
3. Click “Prime Membership”
4. Select “End Membership and Benefits”
5. Follow the prompts to confirm cancellation
Important Things to Remember
Here’s something many people don’t realize – if you’ve already claimed any Twitch Prime rewards for the month, you’ll keep those even after canceling. It’s like keeping a gift after returning the gift card, if you will. Also, if you’re on a free trial, canceling immediately will end your access to Prime benefits right away.
What You’ll Lose After Canceling
Just so you’re prepared, here’s what you’ll say goodbye to:
– Free monthly games and in-game content
– One free channel subscription per month
– Exclusive emotes and chat badge
– Extended chat color options
– Ad-free viewing (on participating channels)
Alternative Options
Before you hit that cancel button, consider if there might be better alternatives for your situation. For instance, if you’re a student, you might be eligible for Prime Student at half the regular price. Or if you’re only interested in Twitch features, a regular Twitch subscription might better suit your needs.
Remember, you can always resubscribe later if you change your mind. Many of my friends actually alternate between having Prime and not having it, depending on their usage patterns and budget needs. The key is making the choice that best fits your current situation.
