TitleLearn about creditsURL Namelearn-about-creditsAnswer Audible credits are a recurring benefit of selected membership plans. The amount and recurrence in which you receive credits varies per plan, and credits can be used to purchase any title marked with a "1 credit" badge. This includes popular audiobooks, such as those on the New York Times or Amazon bestseller lists, as well as recent releases. Note: You can get Audible credits only by being an Audible Premium member and can’t be used to purchase audiobooks with Amazon Music Unlimited. You can learn more at Listen to audiobooks with Amazon Music Unlimited. In this article: How can I use my credits?Do Audible credits expire?Where can I see my credits?Can I purchase more credits?How can I check when my credits expire?How many credits can I have?Credits issues How can I use my credits? You can use your credits to buy audiobooks on the Audible desktop site and in the app. To learn how to buy with credits, visit Buy an audiobook. Notes: Credit purchases are not available on the Amazon site at this time.Audible credits cannot be gifted, but they can be used to buy audiobooks as gifts. Do Audible credits expire? Yes, credits expire 12 months after they are issued and only credits issued through the App Store or Google Play don’t expire. Credit TypeExplanationExpiration DateMembership creditCredits you get as part of an Audible membership plan billed through Audible or Amazon.12 months from the issue dateiOS App Store membership creditCredit(s) you get as part of an Audible membership plan billed through the App Store.Credits don't expireGoogle Play membership creditCredits you get as part of an Audible membership plan billed through the Google Play Store.Credits don't expireReturn creditCredits you receive from returning a title that was purchased with a credit.Note: Credits you receive from returning a title that was purchased with an App Store credit or Google Play Store credit do not expire.12 months from the issue dateExtra creditCredits you can purchase when you've run out.Note: Extra credits purchased through the App Store or Google Play Store don't expire and will remain in your account even after cancellation.12 months from the issue dateGift creditCredits you get when redeeming an Audible gift membership.12 months from the issue dateComplimentary creditCredits you receive from a special offer or as a courtesy.12 months from the issue dateSpecial creditCredits you receive as part of a promotional offer.12 months from the issue date Where can I see my credits? You can view your available credits anytime on the Audible site and in the app. On desktop Once signed in to your account, you will see your available credits next to your name from the site’s top navigation. On the iOS app Go to your Profile.Select the Settings gear icon.Go to Membership.Select Details. On the Android app Go to your Profile.Select View account. In addition, you can find more information about your credits on your account under Credit summary.Note: Please note, if you cancel your membership, you will lose your remaining credits. Can I buy more credits? Only active Audible Premium members are able to buy credits and the pricing depends on the active membership. We offer different buying options from bundles to single credits directly from the app. Keep in mind that you can buy extra credits if: Your membership includes credits.You have no credits left.You have been an Audible member and have been on the same membership for at least 30 days. Note: Extra credits purchased through the App Store or Google Play apps don’t expire. On Audible Go to the Audible site and sign in to your Audible account.Eligible members will see the option to purchase extra credits on the homepage.Select Buy now. Note: Members who are in their trial period aren’t eligible to purchase extra credits at a discounted price. On the iOS App Select the title you want to buy and go to its detail page.Eligible members will see the option to purchase extra credits.Select Buy more credits.Select between 1, 3 and 5 credits.Select Buy now to confirm your purchase Note: Extra credits purchased in the iOS App will be charged via the App Store. On the Android App Select the title you want to buy and go to its detail page.Eligible members will see the option to purchase extra credits.Select Buy more credits.Select between 1, 3 and 5 credits.Select Buy now to confirm your purchase Note: Extra credit purchased in the Android App will be charged via the Google Play Store. How can I check when my credits expire? You can visit your credit summary page to see when each individual credits’ will expire. On the iOS app Go to your Profile.Select View account.You will find the information on top of the screen. On the Android app Go to your Profile.Select View account.You will find the information on top of the screen. On the Audible website Select your username from the site's top navigation.Select Account details.Select Credit summary. Note: You also get a monthly credit summary email that lets you know when you have credits expiring within 30 days. How many credits can I have? There is no limit to how many credits you can have on your account at once but credits will expire 12 months after they are issued. Only credits issued through the App Store or Google Play don’t expire. Credits issues Learn how to troubleshoot credit issues if you have lost your credits, you want to buy extra credits, you don’t know when your credits expire or if you want to send or gift credits to your family and friends.
