audible
Audible's UK service, audible.co.uk, is an Amazon-owned home for audiobooks, podcasts and Audible Originals. Most people use it through a monthly membership that gives credits to spend on any title, plus access to the Plus Catalogue. Listening happens in the Audible app, where downloads work offline, which suits commuters, drivers and anyone who listens while doing chores.
About audible
How membership works
Plans such as Standard and Premium Plus give monthly credits, and one credit buys any audiobook. Members can also play thousands of titles from the Plus Catalogue without spending a credit. The library spans fiction, thrillers, biographies and non-fiction, with series like Harry Potter and Originals made only for Audible.
Listening features
The app handles offline downloads, adjustable narration speed and a sleep timer. Car Mode simplifies the controls for listening while driving. The whole library sits in the app, so it goes wherever your phone goes. Everything is digital, so a title is ready to play the moment you buy it.
Returns, help and payment
If a title disappoints, it can be exchanged within 365 days. Support runs 24 hours a day on 0800 496 2455, with a Help Centre online. Payment is by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal or Amazon Pay, and gift cards are available. Students and NHS staff each have their own discount scheme.
Sustainability at audible
Audible's 'Our Impact' initiatives include their Global Centre for Urban Innovation, which creates innovative solutions for advancing equity, racial justice, and economic empowerment in cities worldwide. They also support programmes like NLT's Inside Stories and The Power of Voice, and partner with LAMDA to offer scholarships to young people from underserved communities.
audible quick facts
| Delivery | Instant digital delivery. Download via app for offline listening. |
|---|---|
| Returns | Easy exchange for audiobooks within 365 days if not satisfied. |
| Payment methods | Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, Amazon Pay |
| Gift cards | Yes |
| Loyalty scheme | Audible membership plans (Standard and Premium Plus) |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Newark, New Jersey, USA |
| Parent company | Amazon.com, Inc. |
| Stores | None |
audible contact
- Website
- audible.co.uk
- Phone
- 0800 496 2455
- Hours
- 24/7
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audible FAQs
Can I swap an Audible audiobook I didn't enjoy?
Yes. Audible lets you exchange an audiobook you are unhappy with within 365 days of buying it, swapping it for another title.
Who owns Audible?
Audible is owned by Amazon.com, Inc. The brand was founded in 1995, and audible.co.uk is its UK service.
What payment methods does Audible accept?
Visa, Mastercard, American Express and PayPal are accepted, and Amazon Pay can be used too, which suits existing Amazon customers.
Is anything included without using credits?
Yes. Members get the Plus Catalogue, a collection of thousands of titles they can listen to without spending a credit.
