In this Article:

• Buy eBooks and audiobooks on Kobo.com
• Buy eBooks on your eReader

eBooks and audiobooks can be purchased from the Kobo Store at Kobo.com. 

• eBooks can be read on your Kobo eReader, Kobo Books app (smartphone and tablet), and the Kobo Desktop app (Mac and PC).
• Audiobooks can be played on the Kobo Books app for your smartphone or tablet.

Before you start:

• Create a free Kobo account if you don’t have one.

1. Go to Kobo.com.
2. Search or browse the Kobo Store to find an eBook or audiobook you're interested in.
   

   Note Kobo eReaders cannot play audiobooks. You can use the Kobo Books app to listen to audiobooks.

3. Click the book cover to see more information or click Add to cart to add it to the shopping cart while you continue to browse.
4. When you are ready to buy, click on the shopping cart icon at the top of the page.
5. Click on Checkout when you’re ready to buy the item.
6. If you are purchasing a single eBook or audiobook, click Buy Now from within the book’s detail page to proceed to the checkout.
7. Follow the onscreen instructions to check out. Depending on whether you’ve shopped with Kobo before, you may be prompted to enter your billing information, payment information, and gift card or promo code.
8. A confirmation email will be sent to you once the purchase has been completed.

What happens next?

After you purchase your eBook or audiobook, you can read your eBook on your Kobo eReader, Kobo Books app, and Kobo Desktop app.

If you don't see your eBook or audiobook, sync your Kobo eReader or Kobo Books app.

To listen to audiobooks, use the Kobo Books app for your iOS or Android device.

Buy eBooks on your eReader 

You can buy eBooks on your Kobo eReader. All you'll need is a Wi Fi connection and a valid credit card.

Once you've completed the checkout process, your book will appear on the Home screen.

If you prefer, you can buy books on kobo.com. The eBook will appear on your eReader after you sync. Read the steps here to buy eBooks from Kobo.com.

1. Go to your Home screen.
2. Tap Shop Kobo at the bottom of the screen.
3. Tap on a book that you want to purchase.
4. Tap Buy next to the book that you want to purchase.
5. If you've shopped with Kobo before and saved your billing information, go to step 8.
6. Use the keyboard to enter your billing address and credit card information. Note: We need your billing address to calculate taxes for your order based on your location.
7. Tap Continue.
8. Review your order.
9. If you want to use a gift card or promo code:
   • Tap Add gift card or Add promo code, and provide the required information.
     Promo codes can only be applied to eligible books, since not all publishers choose to take part in promotions. Read about how to use promo codes here.
     
     Tip: Enter your gift card code without spaces if you see an error.
     
     
10. Tap Confirm.
11. Tap Keep Shopping to buy more books, or return to the Home screen.
    Note: If you don't see the book you purchased on the Home screen, tap the  Sync icon at the top of the screen, and then tap Sync now.