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How to gift Kindle Unlimited (now Kindle+)

Give someone months of discovering new books—without buying a device, wrapping a package, or waiting for shipping. Here is how the digital membership gift works and what to check before paying.

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6, 12 or 24 months of reading
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Prepaid gift memberships. Sent digitally using Amazon’s gifting process. Availability and final terms vary.

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Can you give Kindle Unlimited as a gift?

Yes. Amazon now calls Kindle Unlimited Kindle+, and Amazon’s current help pages confirm that you can give a prepaid Kindle+ subscription for 6, 12 or 24 months. It is a reading membership—not a particular Kindle eBook and not a physical Kindle reader.

The recipient can browse eligible eBooks and select audiobooks, comics, manga and magazines from the Kindle+ catalog. Amazon says members can borrow up to 20 titles at a time, subject to the catalog and program rules. Those borrowed titles are available while the membership is active; they are not permanent purchases.

How to gift a Kindle+ subscription

  1. Open Amazon’s Kindle+ gift page

    Follow the gift link on this page. Check that you are buying a gift membership, not starting an ordinary monthly subscription for yourself.

  2. Choose the length of the gift

    Pick the 6-, 12- or 24-month option currently offered. Compare the displayed total price and any restrictions before continuing.

  3. Enter the recipient and delivery details

    Follow Amazon’s checkout prompts for the recipient’s email address, message and any available delivery-date choices. Review the email spelling carefully.

  4. Confirm the order

    Pay on Amazon after checking the selected membership, price, destination and delivery details. No package needs to be shipped.

  5. Let the recipient redeem the gift

    Amazon supplies gift notification and redemption instructions. Your recipient follows them using an eligible Amazon account to start using Kindle+.

Before you buy: Amazon controls which countries, accounts, promotions and delivery choices are eligible. Always confirm the terms on the actual gift page; this guide does not take payment or send memberships.

Which gift length makes sense?

6 monthsA thoughtful introduction for someone curious about reading more.
12 monthsA full year for someone who always has another book on the list.
24 monthsA longer gift for a frequent reader who enjoys discovering new titles.

We intentionally don't display fixed prices. Amazon can change offers or terms, and the cost that matters is what it shows you before purchase. A longer plan is not automatically the best gift; check whether the reader actually enjoys the Kindle+ catalog.

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Four things to check first

  • Do they need a Kindle device? No. Eligible members can use the free Kindle app on supported phones, tablets or computers, as well as Kindle devices.
  • Do they keep every title? No. Kindle+ offers access to a changing catalog during membership. For a book they can keep, consider buying an individual eligible eBook.
  • What if they already subscribe? Check Amazon’s current gift-redemption terms before sending. An existing monthly plan can affect when prepaid gift time begins or how it is applied.
  • Are they overseas? Check membership and gift eligibility for the recipient’s country before checkout. A digital gift still has regional rules.

For official details see Amazon’s Kindle+ membership guide and Kindle+ terms of use.

Questions about gifting Kindle+

Is Kindle+ the same as Kindle Unlimited?

Yes. Kindle Unlimited was renamed Kindle+. You may still see the older name in search results or older Amazon links.

Can I email the gift instead of shipping something?

Kindle+ gift memberships are digital. Amazon’s checkout handles the recipient and delivery instructions. Confirm the available delivery options when buying.

Will the recipient own the books forever?

No. Kindle+ works more like a lending library. The membership provides access to eligible titles while it remains active; the catalog can change. Gift an individual eligible Kindle eBook if ownership of that title matters more.

Is the recipient required to have Amazon Prime?

No. Amazon says Kindle+ does not require Prime. The recipient still needs an eligible Amazon account and must meet Amazon’s membership requirements.

What happens if the gift ends?

Prepaid gift time is finite. The recipient should review Amazon’s account settings and current billing terms for what happens next. Borrowed Kindle+ titles are no longer accessible after membership ends.

Is this a better gift than an Audible membership?

Kindle+ is a good fit for someone who primarily reads eligible digital books; Audible’s dedicated audiobook gifting options may suit someone who mainly listens. Compare the options before selecting a gift.

Not quite the right gift?

For someone who has a favorite author or specific title in mind, an eligible individual Kindle eBook gift can be more personal. For a listener, explore our Audible gift memberships. To see both families side by side, browse Book Memberships.

Last reviewed: November 10, 2026. Source information: Amazon Kindle+ Help and Terms of Use. NoShipGifts.com is an independent affiliate site, not Amazon.