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How to cancel an Amazon order
July 17, 2025
It’s a powerful feeling to be able to buy almost anything with the click of a finger. If you’ve ever spent more than five minutes browsing Amazon, you know just how much you can spend your money on. However, you might also realize that you regret that last purchase. It’s not hard to backtrack and get rid of it in just a few steps. Here’s how to cancel an Amazon order at any stage.
See also:What is Amazon Prime?
Keep in mind, it’s not always possible to cancel your order depending on when you change your mind. All of these steps should work; however, there’s a chance you’ll have to make a return instead. Now, let’s cancel those orders.
How to cancel an Amazon order:
Cancel an order before it ships
The first chance you have to cancel your Amazon purchase is immediately after you place it. At this stage, you might realize that you’ve grabbed the wrong size or you need a slightly different product. The steps to wipe your purchase away are extremely simple, so there’s no need to fret. Here’s what you’ll have to do:
There you go, one canceled Amazon order. It doesn’t get much easier than that. In fact, it gets more difficult the longer you wait. Now, let’s check out what to do if Amazon has already picked your order.
Cancel an order when it’s picked for shipping
If you like to take risks and cancel late in the game, these are the steps for you. Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee that you can successfully cancel your order at this stage. Nevertheless, it’s worth a try. These are the steps you’ll need to follow:
As you can see, the steps involved are almost identical to those above, just without a guaranteed cancellation. You’ll have to hit Request cancellation instead of Cancel checked items. This is because there’s a chance that your order is already picked and packed to leave the warehouse.
See also:Our guide to Amazon Prime in Canada
Return an order after it ships
If you found yourself in the second section, frantically trying to cancel an Amazon order after it had already been picked, this is your next step. You’ll have to wait for your unwanted purchase to arrive before you can go about getting rid of it. At least Amazon makes the return and refund process as easy as possible. If you’re ready to make your return, follow these steps:
Although you’ve gone through the steps correctly, you’ll have to remember that Amazon has a few rules for returns. First, anything you return should be in unopen or unworn condition. Second, you generally have 30 days to initiate your return. However, Amazon extends the return deadline around the holidays.
See also:Here’s how to cancel Amazon Prime to save money
Cancel an Amazon Fresh order
The current pandemic has given rise toAmazon Freshas a great grocery shopping alternative. However, there’s always a chance that you may find something unwanted in your cart. You probably put it there yourself, but it’s easy enough to cancel all over again. you’re able to also cancel individual items if you change your mind about a recipe. Here’s what you’ll need to do:
There you go, one modified Amazon Fresh order. Just remember that Fresh orders tend to deliver the fastest. You’ll have just a few hours to make changes before your food or other fresh items arrive on your doorstep.
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