When buying an audiobook to someone, friends or family included, you have several options, regardless of whether you or the recipient have an Audible membership. If you have Audible credits, you can use them to purchase gift books. Alternatively, you can buy audiobooks as gifts with or without a membership, simply by using a credit card. The recipient doesn't need to have an Audible membership to receive and enjoy the gifted audiobook.

Notes:

• While you can't gift credits, you can send audiobooks as gifts. This lets you use your credits and share audiobooks you love with others. It's a great way to use your credits and share stories with friends and family. 
• The following Audible credits can't be used to purchase gifts:
  • credits from a book return
  • “bonus" or promotional credits through various offers that weren’t purchased
  • credits received as part of a gift membership

How do I purchase an audiobook as a gift?

1. Go to the Gift center.
2. Search for the title you would like to gift.
3. Select Give as a gift.
4. Next, choose how you want to send your gift:
   • Email
   • Printable card
5. Enter information about the gift on the next page. After you’re done, select Continue.
   Note: Coupons can’t be applied toward gift purchases.
6. Select Buy for $X.XX or you can use your credits, excluding credits from a book return or credits received as part of a gift membership.

Once you've purchased your gift, you'll receive an email letting you know your purchase was successful. If you chose a printable card, instructions will follow on how to print and fold your card.

Note: You can't gift your previously purchased audiobooks for free.