What is "AUDIBLE" on my bank statement?
AUDIBLE is usually a legitimate Amazon audiobook subscription or credit purchase.
Merchant: Audible (Amazon) | Category: Subscription
What Is This Charge?
A charge from Audible reflects a subscription payment or audiobook purchase from Audible, Amazon's audiobook and podcast platform. Audible is the world's largest audiobook provider, offering over 700,000 titles. Charges may include monthly or annual membership fees, individual audiobook purchases, or Audible Plus access fees.
Why Does This Charge Appear on My Statement?
Audible charges appear when your monthly or annual subscription auto-renews or when you purchase audiobooks outside your subscription credits. Audible offers several plans: Audible Plus ($7.95/month for unlimited listening from a select catalog), Audible Premium Plus ($14.95/month for 1 credit plus Audible Plus access), and Audible Premium Plus Annual ($149.50/year for 12 credits). Credits are used to purchase any audiobook regardless of price. If you exhaust your credits, additional audiobook purchases are charged at 30% off list price for members.
Typical Charge Amounts
Audible Plus is $7.95/month. Audible Premium Plus (1 credit) is $14.95/month. Audible Premium Plus (2 credits) is $22.95/month. The annual plan is $149.50/year. Individual audiobook purchases for members range from $8 to $30+ at the member discount. Extra credit bundles (3 credits) cost $35.88. If you see a charge around $14.95, it's likely the standard monthly subscription.
Common Variations
Charges may appear as AUDIBLE, AUDIBLE*MEMBERSHIP, AUDIBLE.COM, AMZN DIGITAL*AUDIBLE, AUDIBLE US, or AUDIBLE CREDIT. Some statements show AMAZON/AUDIBLE or AMZN*AUDIBLE. Audiobook purchases outside the subscription may show a different amount than the membership fee.
Is This Charge Legitimate?
Log into audible.com or the Audible app to review your purchase history and membership status. Go to "Account Details" > "Purchase History" to see all charges. Check your Amazon account under "Memberships & Subscriptions" for Audible membership details. If you signed up for a free trial and didn't cancel, the paid membership begins automatically.
How to Dispute or Cancel
To cancel Audible, go to audible.com > Account Details > Cancel membership. You cannot cancel through the mobile app — it must be done via the website. When you attempt to cancel, Audible typically offers retention deals such as a discounted rate, pause option, or extra credits. Unused credits are forfeited upon cancellation. Purchased audiobooks remain in your library permanently, even after canceling. For refunds, Audible allows returning audiobooks within 365 days of purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cancel my Audible membership?
You must cancel through the Audible website — cancellation is not available in the mobile app. Go to audible.com, sign in, click 'Account Details,' then 'Cancel membership.' Audible will offer alternatives like pausing your membership or a discounted rate before processing the cancellation. Any unused credits will be forfeited, but all purchased audiobooks stay in your library forever.
Why am I being charged for Audible when I thought I canceled?
You may have accepted a retention offer during cancellation (like a discounted rate or pause) without fully canceling. Or you may have multiple Amazon accounts with separate Audible subscriptions. Log into audible.com and check your membership status under Account Details. If the membership is active, cancel it again and ensure you complete all cancellation steps.
Can I get a refund for an Audible audiobook I didn't like?
Yes. Audible has a generous return policy. You can return any audiobook within 365 days of purchase through the Audible website. Go to Account Details > Purchase History, find the title, and click 'Return.' You'll receive a credit back. There's a limit to how many returns you can make — frequent returns may require contacting customer service.
What happens to my audiobooks if I cancel Audible?
Any audiobooks you purchased with credits or money are yours to keep permanently, even after canceling your membership. They remain in your Audible library and can be listened to at any time through the Audible app. However, you lose access to the Audible Plus catalog of included titles and any unused credits.
Why was I charged $14.95 by Audible when I signed up for a free trial?
Audible free trials typically last 30 days, after which the paid membership begins automatically at $14.95/month. If you didn't cancel before the trial ended, the first membership charge was applied. Contact Audible customer service within a few days of the charge to request a refund. To prevent future charges, cancel the membership through the Audible website.
Similar Charges
- AUDIBLE*MEMBERSHIP
- AUDIBLE US
- AMZN DIGITAL*AUDIBLE
- AUDIBLE.COM
- AUDIBLE 1 CREDIT