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Many other questions can be answered by visiting our help center.

AbeBooks Help Center

How Do I Close My Account?

We would prefer that you remain an AbeBooks customer and we are willing to help with any problems that you are having. If you would like to speak to a representative before deciding to close your account, please Contact Us and we will respond within 1 business day.

Some of the most common reasons for wishing to close an account closure are simple to resolve. We can help you:

  • Unsubscribe from our email list.
  • Update your email address or personal information.
  • Address concerns about the security of personal information.
  • Solve problems with a specific order or bookseller.

      • Our Customer Support team can be reached at 1-800-315-5335, toll free. Telephone support is available 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

      If you still wish to close your account, please submit your request through our Online Form.

      Once your account is closed, all your account details will be permanently deleted, including your order history, Wants, and any saved credit card details. Once deleted, they cannot be restored. You will need to create a new account if you wish to order from us again.