Prime members are targeted for enrollment in a subscription to Audible through a process that is not clear, McCarthy states. McCarthy says she purchased a Prime membership and then was charged, without her knowledge or approval, $14.95 per month for Audible for a total of approximately $448.50. But you can get discounted pricing on membership. Amazon Prime Plaintiff Charged $448 for Audible, According to Class Action Its also worth mentioning that Amazon Prime membership doesnt include an Audible membership. Youll get a host of benefits - but you dont need a membership to listen to the best Audible books. Indeed, Amazon surreptitiously enrolls its Prime members in a paid subscription to Audible through a process that deceives reasonable consumers, charging the consumers’ credit or debit cards without their permission or authority.”Īs a result, many Prime members pay monthly subscription fees for Audible services that they never asked for, the lawsuit alleges. It costs 14.95 / £7.99 / AU16.45 per month to subscribe to Audible. “Rather, Amazon charges consumers for Audible for a monthly, recurring fee. “Unfortunately for consumers, Prime membership does not actually include Audible for ‘free,’” the class action states. McCarthy said Amazon Prime membership costs approximately $119 per year, and one of the marketed “benefits” included in a membership is “free titles” at Audible, a wholly owned subsidiary of Amazon. Audible price: membership costs 1-month free trial Plus 7.95 /mth View Deal Premium Plus 14.95 /mth View Deal Premium Plus 2-credits 22.

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