How to Get More Credits on Audible: 10 Free or Low-Cost Ways

Expand your listening library by learning how to get more credits on Audible. 

Audiobooks are increasing in popularity, with U.S. sales revenue growing by double digits for eight years in a row as of 2019 research. That year had 1.2 billion dollars in sales, which was a 16 percent increase over the year before. I find these statistics interesting, as they show that people are enjoying listening to stories in the audio format.

Of course, Audible from Amazon is one of the big drivers behind the popularity of the audiobook. Audible gives you a vast selection of audiobook titles to choose from. Audible’s subscription service offers a good way to read more audiobooks more affordably.

If you’re familiar with audiobooks, you know the price can be steep. One of the great things about going through Audible is that you can find major savings. Let’s take a look at how to get credits on audible and how to save so you can listen to as many audiobooks as possible without breaking the bank.

How to Get More Credits on Audible Without Spending a Fortune

If you have an Audible account through Amazon, you know that the app works with Audible credits. credits let you download and listen to books through the app or website. They typically cost money to purchase, so as an Audible member, you’re going to need to learn how to get more credits.

Thankfully, there are ways that Audible members can get additional credits for their accounts, without paying the full price for the credits. these tips will help you get there.

1. Start an Audible Free Trial

All new Audible members can get a free trial of the app. In 2021, the Audible 30-day free trial came with three free credits for audiobooks. This means that new members can listen to three Audible audiobooks for free in their first 30 days.

Also, new users can get free Audible Originals to listen to for free in their first 30 days. These are books available as audiobooks on the app only, and not anywhere else.

The free trial offer changes from time to time. If you already listen to Audible books, it won’t help you. But for new users, it is a great way to try out the program and get some extra credits at the same time.

2.  Return Books You Didn’t Enjoy

If you have used a credit to listen to an audiobook and didn’t enjoy it, you can return it for free. With the return, you can exchange it for a new audiobook. 

Now, you can’t use this option for every audiobook purchase. The app will prevent you from using it after two or three times. However, if you truly disliked a book, you can get a new credit from the best audiobook service if you return it.

3. Download the Audible App

Through the Audible app, you have the option to send books from your library to other Audible members, and vice versa. If you have other friends who are audible members, have them send you a book.

Of course, you will want to return the favor and send audiobooks through the app to your friend as well. by doing this, you can both save money while continuing to enjoy your favorite audiobooks.

4. Buy Credits (Preferably at a Discount)

Once you have used up all the monthly credits available for your membership plan, you will have the option to buy additional credits. Watch for discounts, because this will help you get the best possible pricing on your additional credits. 

For example, if you use up your credits for one month, Audible may automatically offer you three additional credits at a discounted price. You will have to buy all three at once for the discount, but this can help you save.

5. Request Daily Deal Notifications

Audible can send you daily deals through app notifications. The app turns this option off, but you can turn it on. The deals are often quite good, and you just might be able to get a book off of your wishlist for a steep discount.

The app will offer you deals on books that fit your browsing and listening history. This increases the chances that these Audible offers will be something you actually want to listen to. 

To turn on notifications, go to the audible.com desktop site. Go to your account and click on “notifications.” Mark the box for Audible Daily Deals.

6. Sign up for the Audible Plus

Audiobook enthusiasts who listen to many audiobooks every month can have unlimited downloads through the Audible Plus plan. This plan includes many audiobooks, plus Audible Originals and podcasts completely free.

The list of available books and podcasts on Audible Plus is constantly changing. As long as you are a member, you do not have to use your credits to download and enjoy these books and other audio entertainment options. 

7. Use the Wishlist

Audible has a Wishlist feature that lets you create a list of books you might want to listen to. If you create one, Audible will send you emails when a book on your wishlist goes on sale. 

With this feature, you can use any unused credits to buy a book when it is more affordable. 

Adding a book to your wishlist is easy. Simply find a book that looks interesting and look at the purchase area on the top right of the page. Underneath “Add to Cart” you will see a button that says “Add to Wishlist,” which you click to add the book.

8. Get the Kindle Unlimited Trial

Sign up for the 30-day trial of Kindle Unlimited. Find a book you would like to listen to on the Kindle. Many of these books have audible versions. 

When you add the Kindle Unlimited title to your Kindle reading list, you have the option to add the audio version to Audible at the same time. Sometimes this is free, and sometimes it is available at a discounted rate.

Either way, with your Kindle membership you significantly increase the number of books you can listen to on Audible. If you choose to continue this option, you can add the Kindle Unlimited for a low monthly membership fee after the trial period.

9. Use Whispersync Audible Upgrades

If you have a Kindle library already, scan it for eligible upgrades through Whispersync. You may already own books that are available for free or at a low cost on Audible simply because you purchased them for Kindle.

This takes just minutes to do, and it can yield many Audible upgrades. If you already have Kindle books, this is worth taking a minute to do.

10. Ask Family Members to Sign Up for Audible with Credit Cards

If you have family members who are not on Audible, ask them to sign up. If they have a credit card that you aren’t already using for Audible, they will get their free audiobooks with their free trial.

Then, simply cancel the membership after the free trial period. You can all share the audiobooks while you have them. 

The key to using this method is ensuring that all the accounts are for different people with different credit cards.

A Final Word on How to Get More Credits on Audible

Getting more credits and a free audiobook download on Audible takes a little creativity, but Amazon offers many options you can tap into. Take advantage of these, and enjoy access to more audiobooks on your Android or iOS device.

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