7 Ways to Get More Credits on Audible

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Get more credits on Audible to stock up your library
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When you subscribe to Premium Plus on Audible, you get monthly credits you can use to purchase audiobooks. If you run out of credits, you can get more in a few ways. This wikiHow article teaches you how to get more credits on Audible .

Quick Steps

  1. Log into www.audible.com.
  2. Click Credits in the upper-right corner.
  3. Click Buy 3 extra credits .
  4. Click Buy Now and select a payment method.
  5. Click Confirm Purchase .
Method 1
Method 1 of 8:

Buying More Credits

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    Go to https://www.audible.com and log in. You can use a web browser on your phone or a desktop computer. Click Sign In in the upper-right corner and log in to your account.
    • If your subscription to Audible Premium Plus has been active for 30 days and you have one credit or less, you buy more.
    • If you have two or more credits, you'll need to use them up before you can get more. [1]
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    You should see where it says the number of credits in the upper-right corner next to the magnifying glass. You'll then see a drop-down menu with the option to buy 3 more credits.
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    You can only buy 3 credits in a bundle. Audible does not have an option to buy extra credits individually.
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    It's below the bundle price.
    • Currently, a bundle of 3 credits costs about $35.88, or about $12 per credit.
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    This purchases your extra credits. You can now use your credits to buy audiobooks in the Audible app.
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Method 2
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Completing an Audible Challenge

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    The challenges vary, but generally, all result in free Audible credits. To learn about current Audible challenges, visit https://www.audible.com/ep/audible-challenge . [2]
Method 3
Method 3 of 8:

Getting a Free Trial

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    When you sign up for a free trial of Audible Premium Plus, you get 2 free credits. You can use these credits to get two free audiobooks . You can cancel your subscription at any time.
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Subscribing to Premium Plus

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    A subscription to Audible Premium Plus costs $14.95 a month or $149.50 annually. There is also a 2-credit-per-month tier that costs $22.95 per month, or $229.50 annually.
    • A subscription to Audible Premium Plus also includes unlimited access to Audible Originals, a selection of free audiobooks, sleep tracks, meditation programs, and podcasts. You can get access to all of these for $7.95 per month.
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Using Special Promotions

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    You can use these deals to get free or discounted credits and audiobooks, including 2-for-1 deals. To see which promotions are available, visit https://www.audible.com/ep/audiobook-deals .
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Returning a Book

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    If you don't like a book, you can exchange it for a free credit. However, Audible may impose limits on this. For example, if you listen to too much of an audiobook or exchange too many books in a row, your request may be denied. [3]
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Receiving a Gift

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    You can receive credits by being gifted a membership to Audible Premium Plus. If you are already a member, you will receive all the credits you would have received from the membership plan all at once. If someone gifts you an audiobook you already own, you will receive a credit instead of the book. [4]
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Contacting Customer Service

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    If you report a problem with your Audible service, they may give you a complimentary credit to compensate you. If you threaten to quit your Premium Plus subscription, they may offer you a free credit to keep you on board. While not guaranteed, some Audible subscribers have received credits this way.

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      References

      1. ↑ https://help.audible.com/s/article/learn-about-credits?language=en_US
      2. ↑ https://www.audible.com/ep/audible-challenge
      3. ↑ https://www.androidauthority.com/how-to-get-more-credits-on-audible-3327138/
      4. ↑ https://help.audible.com/s/article/redeem-a-gift?language=en_US

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