Audiobooks make exceptional gifts, offering entertainment and enrichment for everyone. Whether it’s a beloved children’s classic, a trending bestseller, or a niche non-fiction piece, gifting an audiobook through Audible is a fantastic choice. It’s especially perfect for those who are always on the go, prefer auditory learning, or simply love being immersed in a good story.
Gifting an Audible book is surprisingly easy, even if you’re not a regular Audible user. Let’s walk through the simple steps to send the perfect audiobook gift.
Before we jump into the “how-to,” here are a few key things to understand about gifting Audible books:
- Audible Membership Not Required for the Gifter: You don’t need an Audible subscription to send an audiobook as a gift. As long as you have an Amazon account login, you can access all the gifting features on the Audible website. However, keep in mind that non-members usually pay higher prices for audiobooks. For example, a collection might be significantly cheaper for members. Considering a Audible membership might be beneficial, as the membership price could offset the cost of the gift, plus you’d gain access to Audible Plus content and a free audiobook credit for yourself. Note that only Audible Premium Plus members get the member pricing, not Audible Plus members.
- Membership Not Required for the Gift Recipient: The person receiving your Audible book gift doesn’t need to be an Audible subscriber either. They will need to download the free Audible app to listen to their gifted book, but no signup or payment is needed on their part.
- Use Your Audible Credits for Gifts: Have extra Audible credits piling up? Gifting audiobooks is an excellent way to use them. During checkout, you’ll have the option to pay with a credit card or utilize your available credits.
- Gifting Exclusions: Unfortunately, you can’t gift Audible books directly from Amazon.com, even if you see a great audiobook deal there. Gifting must be done through the Audible website. Also, gifting directly from the Audible app on iPhones isn’t possible, although Android users can gift via the app.
With those points clarified, let’s get to the step-by-step guide on how to gift an Audible book.
Guide on how to gift an Audible book, showing the 'Give as Gift' button on the Audible website.
Step-by-Step Guide to Gifting an Audible Book
- Visit Audible.com: Go to the Audible website at Audible.com.
- Search for Your Audiobook: Use the search bar to find the specific audiobook you want to gift.
- Go to the Audiobook Page: Click on the title of the audiobook to go to its product page.
- Find “More Options”: On the right side of the audiobook page, you’ll see a button labeled “More Options.” Click on this.
- Select “Give as Gift”: From the “More Options” dropdown menu, choose “Give as Gift.”
- Fill in Recipient Information: A new screen will appear where you can enter the recipient’s email address, your name, and a personalized gift message. You can also choose the delivery date for the gift email or opt to print a gift note with a redemption code to give in person.
- Checkout and Payment: Proceed to checkout. You’ll see the price and have the choice to pay with a credit card or use your Audible credits if you have them.
Pro-Tip: Use Audible Credits for Gifting
Using Audible credits is almost always the more economical choice for gifting. Paying directly for an audiobook gift can be more expensive than using a credit. Audible often offers opportunities to buy more credits, usually at a lower price per credit than the standard monthly membership fee (around $10-12 per credit). Therefore, using credits for gifting makes financial sense compared to paying the full audiobook price, which can range from $20-$30.
That’s all there is to it! Your Audible book gift is now ready to be sent and enjoyed.
Do you have any more questions about gifting Audible books? Feel free to ask!
