What is "AUDIBLE SUBSCRIPTION"?
Audible is a great service for anyone who loves listening to books, podcasts, and more. With a subscription, you can get credits each month to choose from thousands of audiobooks. Plus, there's a free trial if you want to try it out! If you see a charge from them, it's likely for your subscription which gives you access to all that great audio content.
- AUDIBLE: The name of the merchant or company providing the service, in this case, Audible, which is known for its audiobooks and spoken-word content.
- SUBSCRIPTION: This indicates that the transaction is part of a subscription service, meaning you are paying for access to content on a regular basis, typically monthly or annually.
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The best way to tell if this charge is fraudulent is to find the receipt. You may have an electronic copy of the receipt, which Chargeback can help you find by searching your email accounts.
Chargeback helps you identify unwanted subscriptions and charges, and help you fight them to get your money back.
Why do people get charges like this from Audible?
- Subscription Fees: Users might see charges due to the monthly subscription fee for Audible memberships, which renew automatically unless cancelled.
- Additional Credits: Purchasing additional audiobook credits beyond the standard monthly allowance can result in extra charges.
- Single Audiobook Purchases: Buying audiobooks outright, rather than using a subscription credit, can lead to one-time charges on the account.
- Free Trial Transition: Some users report being charged after a free trial period ends if they did not cancel before the trial was up.
- Family Library Charges: If sharing an Amazon account, charges may arise from shared purchases or subscriptions linked to the family library.
- International Transaction Fees: Customers may incur additional charges if their payment method is tied to a different currency or country than their Audible account.
- Promotions and Upgrades: Users may see charges if they upgrade their plan or take advantage of a promotional offer that later converts into a paid service.
- Audible Originals: Accessing Audible Originals that are not included in the standard subscription may result in extra charges.
If I see this charge, what should I do?
If you see this charge and arenāt expecting it, you have various options.
First, try to contact the audible.es via one of the support methods we listed below and inquire about the charge. See if they will refund it and cancel any associated subscriptions you might have.
If the audible.es refused to issue a refund or you cannot get in touch with the company, call your bank or financial institution and open a credit card dispute. Record screenshot evidence from your prior conversations with audible.es, and use that to open your credit card dispute. Tell your bank or credit card issuer that you do not recognize the charge and do not recall signing up for the service.
If this sounds like too much of a hassle, you can have Chargeback do it for you.
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