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If you’re one of the few still resisting Amazon Prime, your determination to avoid it deserves some recognition. But if you're now (perhaps reluctantly) looking for information on what a Prime membership costs and what perks it brings, I understand. Here’s a breakdown of Prime’s cost and what you can expect from it today.
How much does Amazon Prime cost?
To get started, here's the essential info you need: Amazon Prime is priced at $15 a month or $139 for an entire year (which averages out to about $11.58 per month).
There are two ways to enjoy a lower-cost Prime membership. If you’re a student, you can sign up for Prime Student, which costs $69 per year after a six-month trial. (A .edu email address is required.) You can also receive a 50% discount through Prime Access if you’re eligible for certain government assistance programs, like Medicaid or EBT, though you'll need to confirm your eligibility every year.
What are the benefits of Amazon Prime?
No matter the price, it’s important to know what you’re getting in return. Here’s a list of what Amazon Prime includes:
Fast, free shipping with some items arriving in one day, others in two, and some even the same day, depending on your location.
Free delivery on pre-ordered items on their release date.
The option to have items delivered directly to your garage with a smart garage device (availability depends on location).
Earn rewards for future purchases when you select free no-rush shipping.
Schedule your weekly orders for delivery on a specific day to minimize packaging waste.
Try clothes or shoes before you buy with seven days to decide before being charged for what you keep.
Free two-day delivery and savings on medications through Amazon Pharmacy.
Save money with Subscribe & Save deals on recurring orders.
Access to Prime Video, a streaming service with movies and TV shows. (If you don’t have Prime, you can subscribe for $9 a month.)
Stream music with Prime Music, Amazon’s own music service.
Get free games, content, and a free monthly Twitch channel subscription with Prime Gaming.
Enjoy over 1,000 books and magazines through Prime Reading on Kindle or Fire tablets and Kindle apps.
Store photos with Amazon Photos, which includes Family Vault access on Amazon Drive.
Earn incentives on purchases with the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa.
Enjoy a free year of Grubhub+ for free delivery on food orders.
Among the many perks of Prime, the newest is Amazon Health, which gives Prime members access to One Medical for just $9 a month. You’ll be able to access on-demand virtual care 24/7 and also visit primary care offices in multiple U.S. cities. Most major health insurance plans are accepted as well.
