As an Audible plus member, you can listen to content from the platform’s regularly updated plus catalog, where you will find podcasts and various programs, including Audible Originals and audiobooks.
On the other hand, being a premium member, you can access Bestseller content. In addition, you can permanently add content to your platform through so-called “credits.”
How does the Audible credit system work?
Credits are virtual tokens the platform grants monthly to premium members to buy audiobooks regardless of cost. For this reason, Audible offers different plans so everyone can have the credits they want.
At the same time, the credit system is designed to ensure that the monetary value of the book goes to the author. Each credit is a token that includes royalties for the authors, and Audible ensures that the money reaches the creator as soon as the credit is redeemed.
Read what happens if you don’t use your monthly credits!
Audible’s premium membership does not let your credits go to waste. As a member, you can use your credits up to exactly one year after they have been given to you.
If your membership gives you credit in November 2022, you will have 12 months until the cutoff date in November 2024 to redeem it on the audiobook of your choice.
For the same reason, Audible’s plans seek to adapt to each person’s listening habits. To ensure that each credit goes directly to one of the artists and creators of the platform.
If you cancel your subscription, your credits will also be lost
Another point to highlight is that if you cancel your subscription before the cutoff date, your credits will also be lost. This is why the system has a warning before canceling the subscription in case the customer does not want to lose their credits.
iOS and Android users have credits with infinite life
On the other hand, users who have become members through Audible’s iOS app or Google Play app will receive credits that do not expire. Likewise, it happens when extra credits obtained through this way also do not expire.
Why do credits have an expiration date?
Audible’s credit expiration is designed to protect against unauthorized reproduction and piracy of content. At the same time, it is thought that this way is intended to promote the use of the same and that they do not remain “in the air.”
This system also seeks to give users some freedom in using credits while maintaining control in supporting the platform’s content creators. Everything arises because the consumption of credits goes directly to the royalties of the content authors.
It is undoubtedly a response to the user to take advantage of their listening time and dare to try new content by using their credits in suggestions offered within the platform.
Different plans and offers so you can choose your perfect fit
The Audible Plus premium service is divided into different types of plans that provide more credits per month for other costs. Users can choose which plan they will feel more comfortable with and which suits them.
Audible Premium Plus Membership
This is the most basic premium plan. It offers one monthly credit for a total of $14.95 and the ability to keep your credits for one year.
Audible Premium Plus Membership 2 Credits
As the name implies, this plan offers two monthly credits and the ability to keep them for a year. All this is for a cost of $22.95 per month.
Audible Premium Plus Annual Membership 12 Credits
This is an annual version of the basic plan that has a total of 12 credits that are given at the beginning of the plan. These credits last until the end of the plan. It costs $149.50 per year.
Audible Premium Plus Annual Membership 24 Credits
Like the previous version, this is a 1-year variant; that is, 24 credits are given from the beginning of the plan. These credits are valid until the end of the subscription. Its cost is $229.50 per year.
References
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“What Happens If Do Not Use My Monthly Audible Credits.” Help Audible, https://help.audible.com.au/s/article/what-happens-if-i-do-not-use-my-monthly-audible-credits#:~:text=Note%3A%20If%20a%20membership%20plan,of%20your%20current%20billing%20cycle.
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“What is a credit?” Help Audible, https://help.audible.com/s/article/what-is-a-credit?language=en_US.