Looking to give someone the gift someone Audible, but can’t find an option for gift cards or individual credits? I’ve got you covered. Here’s a step-by-step guide to how to gift an Audible book, Audible subscription gifts, and more:
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What Are Audible Credits?
Audible credits are essentially tokens that can be exchanged for audiobooks. Each credit is typically worth one audiobook, regardless of its price. If you’re an Audible subscriber, you get credits as part of your monthly or yearly subscription, but you can also purchase additional credits or give them as gifts.
Can You Gift Audible Credits Directly?
Currently, Audible doesn’t allow users to gift credits directly in the form of an actual credit. However, you can still share the joy of Audible by gifting Audible memberships or individual Audible titles.
Option 1: Gift an Audible Membership
An Audible membership is a fantastic gift because it includes credits. Depending on the plan, the recipient will get one or more credits per month. Here’s how to gift an Audible membership:
1. Go to the Audible Gift Membership Page
Visit the official Audible website and navigate to the Gift Center:
2. Select the Membership Plan
Choose from three Audible membership plans:
- 1 month: 1 credit for $15
- 3 months: 3 credits for $45
- 6 months: 6 credits for $90
- 12 months: 12 credits for $150
3. Personalize Your Gift
Add the recipient’s email address and personalize your gift with a message and delivery date. Audible will send an email to the recipient with instructions on how to redeem the gift.
4. Checkout
Complete the purchase by entering your payment information. The recipient will receive an email with instructions to redeem their Audible gift membership.
You can also do this process on the Amazon website.
Option 2: Gift a Specific Audiobook
If you know what audiobook your recipient might love, you can gift a specific Audible audiobook. They’ll still receive credits, but with a personal touch.
1. Go to the Audible Gift Membership Page
Visit the official Audible website and navigate to the Gift Center, but this time scroll further down to Gift a specific title:
2. Select Give as a gift
3. Personalize Your Gift
When you click on Give as a gift, again you will be able to add the recipient’s email address and personalize your gift with a message and delivery date. Audible will send an email to the recipient with instructions on how to redeem the gift.
Or, select “Give as a gift” at any time:
While browsing audiobooks on Audible, you can select More options…
…then you should see Gift as a gift:
4. Complete the Purchase
Finalize the purchase by adding your payment information. The recipient will receive instructions on how to redeem the gifted audiobook or credits.
You can also do this process on the Amazon website.
Audible Gift Basket Idea
If you prefer a physical gift for someone to open, rather than an email, why not create an Audible gift basket? Here a few things you can add:
How to Redeem an Audible Gift
To redeem a gifted Audible membership or audiobook title, click Redeem your gift in the top right corner of the Audible gift center:
Then input the the code you received:
FAQs
Can I gift Audible credits?
No, only memberships, which include multiple credits, and specific titles, which are essentially personalized credits.
Can I buy an Audible gift card?
No, Audible does not have a gift card option and note that Amazon gift cards cannot be used on Audible.
Can I give a gift membership to someone who is already a member?
Yes, they will receive all the additional membership credits, but their membership will not be extended.
When do gifted Audible credits expire?
After one year from the issue date, even if the membership expires in that time.
What happens if I gift a title someone already owns?
It will be converted to an Audible credit or coupon. Note this is only if they have the title in their Audible library already, not if they have the physical book, for example.
How to Gift Audible
Though you can’t directly gift Audible credits, the alternatives like Audible memberships and specific audiobooks work just fine and make for great gifts.
Whether the recipient is a frequent listener or new to Audible, you can give a personalized and meaningful gift. For example, did you know that Audible also includes podcasts and audio courses?
For more bookish gift ideas, check out these stocking stuffers for book lovers or gifts for people who love books and travel.
Happy gifting!