How to cancel All You Can Books and protect your money in ireland
What All You Can Books is and why cancellation matters
All You Can Books is a digital subscription service that offers unlimited access to audiobooks, e-books and other reading content across hundreds of thousands of titles. The platform attracts new subscribers with a 30-day free trial, after which a recurring monthly charge processes automatically to your card. You retain access to any content you download during your trial period, and the service works across multiple devices.
The critical issue many Irish subscribers encounter is that the free trial transitions seamlessly into paid membership without explicit warning. Cancelling before your first charge hits your account often proves unexpectedly difficult. At Yafee, we have reviewed thousands of cancellation requests from All You Can Books subscribers, and a consistent pattern emerges: subscribers struggle to locate the cancellation option, experience unexpected charges after the trial concludes, or face delays when contacting customer support.
Common reasons irish subscribers cancel
You might cancel All You Can Books for several legitimate reasons. The available content may not match your expectations from the marketing materials. The monthly fee might feel excessive if you rarely use the service. You may have discovered overlapping titles in other digital libraries or subscription platforms you already pay for. Many Irish subscribers report that titles advertised during sign-up were unavailable in your region.
Other subscribers cancel because they prefer physical books, have switched to different reading platforms, or recognise that multiple subscription services are draining their monthly budget. Whatever your reason, Yafee is here to guide you through every step of the cancellation process with clarity and confidence.
How All You Can Books charges you
Understanding the pricing structure protects you from unexpected deductions and helps you act before the first charge arrives.
| Plan type |
Duration |
Cost |
Key feature |
| Free trial |
30 days |
Free |
Unlimited downloads, no card charge |
| Monthly subscription |
Recurring monthly |
Variable (see your confirmation email) |
Full library access across devices |
Your 30-day trial begins the moment you create your account and provide payment details. This period runs continuously whether you actively use the service or not. On day 31, your first monthly charge processes automatically unless you submit a cancellation request before that date. Always check your account confirmation email, as it contains the exact monthly price you agreed to pay.
Your consumer rights in ireland and your legal protections
Ireland's Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Distance Selling Regulations (European Communities (Distance Marketing of Consumer Financial Services) Regulations 2004) provide you with specific legal protections when you subscribe to digital services like All You Can Books.
Your legal right to cancel within 14 days
Under Irish consumer law, you have an automatic right to cancel any subscription service within 14 calendar days from the date you create your account, without penalty and without providing any reason. This cooling-off period applies even if you have actively used the service during the free trial.
Your legal position: All You Can Books must process your cancellation request and issue any refund within 14 days of receiving your cancellation notice. You can submit your cancellation request by email, through the online portal, or by post. The company cannot refuse your cancellation within this 14-day window, and it cannot charge you for content you accessed during the trial period if you cancel before day 31.
If All You Can Books charges you after you have submitted a valid cancellation request, you can contact your bank to reverse the transaction and file a formal complaint with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), Ireland's consumer watchdog. Yafee recommends keeping copies of all cancellation emails, confirmation messages and bank statements as evidence in case a dispute arises.
Unfair terms and hidden cancellation processes
All You Can Books cannot deliberately hide or obstruct the cancellation option. If the company makes cancellation substantially harder than the sign-up process, this breaches Irish consumer law. Similarly, if the service charges your card without sending you advance notice or clear payment confirmation, you have grounds to dispute the charge.
The CCPC enforces these protections. If All You Can Books refuses to honour your cancellation request or processes unauthorised charges, you can lodge a complaint directly with the CCPC's Consumer Helpline, which investigates breaches of the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
How to cancel All You Can Books step by step
You have two main routes to cancel your subscription: online through your account dashboard, or by sending a direct cancellation email to the company.
Cancel online through your account
The fastest method is to cancel through the All You Can Books website or app using your login credentials.
- Visit www.allyoucanbooks.com and log in with your email address and password
- If you have forgotten your password, use the "Forgot password" link on the login page
- Check your email inbox for the password reset link and follow the instructions
- Navigate to your account settings or subscription management page
- Look for a menu option labelled "My Account", "Subscriptions", "Billing" or "Settings"
- On mobile, this may appear as a three-line menu (hamburger icon) in the top corner
- Find and click the "Cancel subscription" or "Cancel membership" button
- The option should appear in a dedicated subscriptions or billing section
- Some accounts display the cancellation option alongside renewal dates or payment methods
- Follow the cancellation prompts and confirm your request
- All You Can Books may ask why you are cancelling-this is optional and does not affect your right to cancel
- The system should display a confirmation message once your cancellation is processed
- Screenshot or save your cancellation confirmation for your records
- Take a photograph or PDF of the final confirmation screen
- Note the date and time shown on the confirmation
Cancel by email if the online option fails
If you cannot find the cancellation button online, or if the system prevents you from completing the cancellation, email the company directly with a clear cancellation request.
- Open your email client and compose a new message to the All You Can Books support address
- Address your email to the customer service or support email listed on the All You Can Books website
- If no support email is visible, check the website footer or "Contact Us" page
- Write a clear, direct cancellation statement in your email
- Example: "I wish to cancel my All You Can Books subscription effective immediately. My account email is [your email]. Please confirm cancellation within 48 hours."
- Include the email address associated with your All You Can Books account
- Include your full name as it appears on your account
- Send your email and retain the sent copy in your email archive
- Do not delete the email from your "Sent" folder
- Note the date and time you submitted your cancellation email
- Expect a cancellation confirmation email within 48 hours
- All You Can Books should respond confirming that your subscription has been cancelled
- Save this confirmation email to a dedicated folder for your records
Cancel by post if email support is unresponsive
If All You Can Books does not respond to your email within 5 business days, you can send a formal cancellation notice by post to their registered office address. This creates a documented paper trail and strengthens your position if you later need to escalate to the CCPC.
- Write a formal cancellation letter on plain paper
- Include your full name, account email address, and the date of your letter
- State clearly: "I cancel my All You Can Books subscription as of today's date"
- Include your subscription plan name or reference number if available
- Place your letter in a stamped envelope and send it to the address listed on the All You Can Books website
- Use a postal service that offers tracking (such as An Post Registered Mail)
- Ask for a proof of posting receipt when you submit the letter
- Keep the proof of posting receipt and a copy of your cancellation letter
- File both documents together in a secure place
- Note the date on your calendar as the date of your cancellation notice
What happens after you cancel and when your access ends
Once All You Can Books confirms your cancellation, your membership transitions to a defined end date.
Your access and subscription timeline after cancellation
Most digital subscription services allow you to retain access until the end of your current billing period. If you cancel mid-month, you typically keep full access to the service until the day before your next monthly charge would have been processed. If you cancelled during a free trial, your access ends immediately or within 24 hours.
Yafee advises checking your cancellation confirmation email carefully for the exact date your access will terminate. If the confirmation is unclear, reply to the All You Can Books support email asking for the specific date and time your membership will end.
Downloading content before your access expires
If you wish to preserve books or audiobooks you have accessed during your subscription, download them to your device before your cancellation date arrives. Once your membership ends, you may lose access to titles that were licensed to you through the subscription (rather than purchased outright). Check the All You Can Books terms of service to confirm which content remains in your library after cancellation.
Refunds and money back after cancellation
Your refund entitlement depends on when you cancel relative to your billing date and whether you are within the 14-day cooling-off period.
Refunds within the 14-day cancellation window
If you cancel within 14 calendar days of creating your All You Can Books account, you are entitled to a full refund of any charges already processed. This applies even if you used the service extensively during the trial. All You Can Books must issue your refund within 14 days of receiving your cancellation request, and the money should appear back in your bank account within 5 to 10 business days.
If you do not receive your refund within 14 calendar days of your cancellation request, contact All You Can Books by email again and ask for a refund status update. Include the date of your original cancellation request and ask for the expected refund date. Retain all correspondence for evidence if you need to escalate to your bank or the CCPC.
Refunds after the 14-day period
Once you are outside the initial 14-day cooling-off window, your refund entitlement becomes more limited. If you cancel after day 14, you are generally not entitled to a refund of subscription fees already charged, unless you can demonstrate that the service was faulty, unavailable, or breached the terms you agreed to. However, if All You Can Books charged you after you submitted a valid cancellation request, you can ask your bank to reverse that specific charge as an unauthorised transaction.
Disputing charges through your bank
If All You Can Books refuses to refund you or continues to charge your card after cancellation, contact your bank immediately. Irish banks and building societies are required by the Payment Services Directive (PSD2) to investigate disputed transactions and often reverse charges within 8 weeks if you have evidence of your cancellation request. Provide your bank with copies of your cancellation emails and confirmation messages. At Yafee, we have seen many subscribers recover funds successfully through their banks when the subscription company failed to honour a cancellation.
Common mistakes that delay or prevent cancellation
Cancelling a subscription should be straightforward, and most issues stem from easily preventable errors. Below are the traps Yafee has observed repeatedly.
Logging in with the wrong email address
All You Can Books requires you to log in with the exact email address you used when you created your account. If you have multiple email addresses or have changed your primary email since signing up, you may struggle to access your account. Use the "Forgot password" link to reset your login details using the original email address. If you no longer have access to that email account, contact All You Can Books support and ask them to verify your identity and process your cancellation manually.
Assuming the trial has not yet charged you
Many subscribers cancel late and assume they are still within the free trial. Check your bank or credit card statements immediately after signing up. If any charge appears on your statement dated after your signup date, your trial has ended and the paid subscription has started. Cancel immediately to prevent further charges. Yafee recommends setting a phone reminder for day 25 of your trial as an additional safeguard.
Not keeping cancellation evidence
If you cancel through the website and do not save the confirmation screen, you may find it hard to prove cancellation if a dispute arises later. Always take a screenshot or photograph of your cancellation confirmation. If you cancel by email, keep the sent email and the company's response in a dedicated folder. This evidence is essential if you need to claim a refund or file a complaint with the CCPC.
Cancelling but not checking the confirmation message
Some subscribers click "Cancel" and assume the process is complete without reading the final confirmation. Read every confirmation message carefully. Verify that the date shown matches your cancellation request date. If the confirmation says your cancellation is "pending" rather than "confirmed", follow up with the company to ensure it is processed.
Checklist for cancelling All You Can Books
Use this checklist to ensure you complete every necessary step and protect your position if a dispute arises later.
| Step |
Action |
Completed |
| 1. Check your billing date |
Find the exact date your next monthly charge is due (on your confirmation email or account page) |
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| 2. Submit cancellation request |
Cancel online, by email, or by post-choose the fastest available method |
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| 3. Capture confirmation |
Take a screenshot or photograph of your cancellation confirmation, including the date and time |
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| 4. Save all emails |
File your cancellation request email and the company's response in a dedicated folder |
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| 5. Monitor your bank account |
Check your card or bank statement for any charges on or after your billing date |
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| 6. Request refund confirmation |
If charged after cancellation, ask All You Can Books for a refund within 5 business days |
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Pricing and comparison: All You Can Books versus alternatives
Understanding what you are paying helps you decide whether cancellation is the right choice, or whether you should explore alternative services that offer better value.
| Service |
Monthly cost (approx.) |
Free trial |
Content focus |
| All You Can Books |
Variable (check your email) |
30 days |
Audiobooks and e-books |
| Kindle Unlimited (Amazon) |
€11.99 |
30 days |
E-books primarily |
| Scribd |
€14.99 |
30 days |
E-books and audiobooks |
| Apple Books+ (if available in Ireland) |
Varies |
Variable |
E-books and audiobooks |
| Your local library app (e.g. Libby, BorrowBox) |
Free |
Immediate |
E-books and audiobooks |
| Your local Irish library service (free) |
Free |
Immediate |
Audiobooks, e-books, physical books |
Many Irish subscribers do not realise that your local public library offers free access to e-books and audiobooks through apps such as Libby or BorrowBox. These services are funded by your local council and provide the same content as paid subscriptions, often with no waiting period. Before committing to a paid subscription, check whether your local library offers these services.
How yafee helps you cancel subscriptions safely
Yafee has helped thousands of Irish consumers cancel unwanted subscriptions and recover refunds when companies refused to honour their cancellation requests. Our service combines legal expertise with practical cancellation guidance, ensuring you understand your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Distance Selling Regulations.
When you use Yafee, you gain access to template cancellation emails, step-by-step video guides for specific services, and direct support if a company disputes your cancellation or refuses to refund you. If All You Can Books challenges your cancellation or continues to charge your card, Yafee can help you draft a formal complaint to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and track your refund claim.
Visit Yafee.com today to explore your options and learn how Yafee makes cancellation straightforward, legally compliant, and stress-free.
Summary and next steps
Cancelling All You Can Books in Ireland is a straightforward process protected by law. You have the right to cancel within 14 days without penalty, and you can submit your request online, by email, or by post. The company must confirm your cancellation within 48 hours and process any refund within 14 days.
Act before your trial ends on day 31, take a screenshot of your cancellation confirmation, monitor your bank account for unauthorized charges, and keep all emails as evidence. If All You Can Books refuses to honour your cancellation or processes charges after you have submitted your request, contact the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to file a formal complaint.
Yafee has helped thousands of consumers cancel subscriptions and recover money, and our team understands the frustration of dealing with companies that make cancellation deliberately difficult. Whether you need help drafting a cancellation email, understanding your rights, or escalating a dispute, Yafee is here to guide you through every step with legal precision and practical support.
All You Can Books support contact: Visit www.allyoucanbooks.com/cancel or contact their support team through the "Contact Us" page on their website. If you do not receive a response within 5 business days, escalate your complaint to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission at www.ccpc.ie or telephone 0818 400 600.