The Best Amazon Prime Benefits You Probably Didn’t Know About
If you’re considering an Amazon Prime subscription, try to get the most out of it. And you can get a lot out of it. Amazon’s price depends on many factors , but regardless of the price, for most people it’s worth it (we’ve done the math).
If you’re still unsure whether to sign up, Black Friday is just around the corner, and Amazon is already running early Black Friday deals . It’s a great time to sell your soul—or take advantage of a 30-day free trial —and your membership offers much more than just discounts and free shipping.
How much does Amazon Prime cost?
A standard Prime subscription costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year, but there are other plans that some people may qualify for. For example, the new Amazon Prime Student program allows young adults aged 18 to 24 to get all the benefits of Prime for half the price— $7.49 per month or $69 per year.
Amazon Prime Benefits
I admit, I wasn’t aware of all the benefits Amazon Prime offers. There are actually many more than you might think. Here are the most impressive ones (and check out the full list ):
Fast and free delivery
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Fast, free shipping on millions of items : Depending on where you live, delivery may take one or two days, and some items can even ship same-day—and it’s always free (when shipped by Amazon).
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Pre-ordered items can be delivered free of charge on the day of release.
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The ability to deliver items to your garage using a smart garage device (depending on where you live).
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Earn rewards on future purchases by choosing free, no-hassle shipping.
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Option to have all your weekly orders delivered on a specific day to reduce box waste.
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The ability to try on clothes or shoes before purchasing, meaning you have seven days before you are charged for items you decide to keep.
Offers, discounts and sales
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Sign up and save with offers that allow you to place recurring orders and save money.
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Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card : Cardholders receive a 5% discount on Amazon/Whole Foods purchases. This means Prime members who actively use this card can earn rewards that offset the annual fee.
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A free year of Grubhub+, normally $9.99 per month, which includes free delivery on eligible orders, lower service fees, exclusive offers, and other perks.
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Sharing with family or friends : Prime benefits can be shared with other members of your family. The more users, the greater the benefit per person.
Medical assistance
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Amazon Health : Prime members get access to One Medical for an additional $9 per month. Using your devices, you’ll get 24/7 access to on-demand virtual medical care, as well as physical access to primary care offices in select US cities. The service also accepts most major health insurance plans.
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Amazon Pharmacy: Free two-day shipping and other discounts on medications.
Streaming and digital benefits
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Prime Video : Prime includes unlimited streaming of movies, TV shows, and Amazon Originals, which normally costs $9 per month.
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Amazon Music Prime : A music streaming service (which is different from the other three music streaming subscriptions ), like Spotify.
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Prime Gaming : A bonus that offers free video games , content, and a free Twitch channel subscription every month.
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Amazon Luna : A cloud gaming platform that offers new free games every month for Prime members.
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Amazon Photos : A photo storage solution on Amazon Drive (which extends to members of your Family Storage account).
E-books and audiobooks
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Prime Reading : Free access to over 1,000 books and magazines for your Kindle or Fire tablet and Kindle apps.
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Amazon’s First Reads : Get up to three free ebooks every month from a carefully curated list by our editors.