Audible is the leading producer and provider of audiobooks and other spoken word content. With an Audible membership, you get access to their vast library of audiobooks that you can listen to by using credits. Here is a detailed guide on how to purchase and add more audiobook credits on the Audible store.
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Audible Membership Plans
Audible offers different membership plans that come with monthly audiobook credits:
- Audible Plus: $7.95/month – 0 credits
- Audible Premium Plus: $14.95/month – 1 credit
- Audible Premium Plus Annual: $149.50/year – 12 credits upfront
The number of credits you get per month depends on the plan. With the Plus plan you don’t get any credits but access to the Plus catalog. The Premium Plus plan gives 1 credit every month. You can use credits to get any audiobook from the entire Audible library.
How to Buy Extra Credits
If you want more credits in a month, you can purchase extra credits in bundles:
- 2 extra credits: $22.95
- 3 extra credits: $33.95
Here are the steps to buy additional credits on desktop:
- Go to the Audible website and login to your account
- Click on “Hi, [Your Name]” at the top right and select “Account Details”
- Under “Extra credits”, click on “Buy extra credits”
- Choose the bundle you want to purchase
- Complete the transaction
The extra credits will be automatically added to your account. You can now use them to get more audiobooks.
When Can You Buy Extra Credits
Audible has certain conditions for being eligible to buy extra credits:
- You must have been a paid Audible Premium Plus member for over 30 days
- There should be less than 2 available credits in your Audible account
If you meet both the criteria, you will see the option to purchase additional credits on your Account page.
How Many Extra Credits Can You Buy
There is no limit set by Audible on how many extra credit bundles you can purchase. As long as you meet the eligibility criteria, you can buy as many extra credits as you want.
However, it’s recommended to buy only what you need as the extra credits come with an expiration date. Unused credits expire one year from the date of purchase.
What Happens When Credits Expire
Whenever your Audible credits expire, they are automatically removed from your account. You won’t be able to use those credits anymore to get audiobooks.
To ensure credits don’t go to waste, keep track of your credit expiration dates. You can find them under “Account Details”. Use the expiring ones first before credits that have later expiry dates.
Using Audible Credits to Get Audiobooks
Once you have enough credits in your Audible account, here is how you can redeem them to purchase audiobooks:
On Desktop
- Go to Audible.com and login
- Search for the audiobook you want or browse the store
- When you find something, select “Buy with 1 Credit” on the audiobook page
- Confirm your order
The audiobook will be added to your Audible library. You can start listening to it instantly on desktop or mobile devices.
On Mobile App
- Open the Audible app on your iPhone/Android
- Find the audiobook you want to buy
- Tap “Spend 1 Credit”
- Confirm the order
The credits will be automatically deducted from your account and you’ll get the audiobook.
Tips for Managing Audible Credits
Here are some tips to effectively manage your Audible credits:
- Check the expiration date of your credits from Account Details
- Use credits that are close to expiry first
- Set reminders for a month before credits expire
- Buy only what you need – don’t stock up on too many extra credits
- Gift audiobooks to others if you have unused expiring credits
Careful management of credits ensures you make the most of your Audible membership.
Audible Credit Gifting
If you have spare credits that you won’t be able to use before they expire, you can gift them. Here is the process:
- Go to “Purchase Gift” on Audible
- Choose “Gift Membership” or “Gift a Specific Title”
- Select the type of gift membership or pick an audiobook
- Enter recipient’s email address
- Checkout with your credits
The gift purchase will be deducted from your credits. The recipient gets the audiobook or membership without spending any money.
Gifting with credits is a great way to share audiobooks with friends and family. It also ensures credits don’t expire unused.
Audiobooks You Can Get with Credits
With Audible credits you have access to their full premium selection of audiobooks including:
- New releases: Brand new titles
- Bestsellers: Top-selling fiction/non-fiction
- Audible Originals: Exclusive audiobooks
- Podcasts: Ad-free premium podcasts
Virtually any audiobook can be purchased with credits. Only the Audible Plus catalog is limited to be used with a Plus membership.
No matter what genres or topics you enjoy, you’ll find relevant audiobooks to spend credits on. Discover new authors and titles every month with your Audible plan.
So that’s a detailed guide on how to add more credits to your Audible account and use them effectively to build your audiobook library!
