How Much Does Amazon Prime Cost (and What Does It Get You)?
If you’re one of the last ones left without Amazon Prime, there’s something commendable about your efforts to resist the pressure. If you’re (finally, reluctantly) looking here to get an idea of how much a Prime membership costs and what it can offer you, I get that too. Here’s how much Prime costs and what it’ll get you these days.
How much does Amazon Prime cost?
First, the basic information you want to know: Amazon Prime costs $15 per month, or $139 if you pay up front for a full year (which works out to about $11.58 per month).
However, you have two options for cheaper Prime. If you are a student, you are eligible for the Prime Student program , which costs $69 per year after a six-month trial period. (This requires a .edu email address.) You can also get half off your membership through Prime Access if you qualify for certain public assistance programs, such as Medicaid or EBT. However, you will have to renew your qualifications annually.
What does Amazon Prime give you?
No matter how much you pay, you need to know what you ‘re getting . Here’s what you can expect from Amazon Prime:
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Fast, free shipping. Some items ship in one day, some in two, and some even ship on the same day, depending on where you live, and it’s free.
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Pre-ordered items may receive free same-day delivery.
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The ability to have items delivered 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 express 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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Try-before-you-buy option when you order clothing or shoes, which means you have seven days before you’re billed for items you decide to keep.
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Access Amazon Pharmacy, which gives you free two-day shipping and other savings on medications.
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Sign up and save offers that let you place recurring orders and save money in the process.
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Access to Prime Video, a streaming service with movies and TV shows. (Without Prime, you can subscribe for $9 per month.)
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Access to Prime Music, the commercial giant’s music streaming service.
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Access to Prime Gaming, which includes free games, content, and a free Twitch channel subscription every month.
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Access Prime Reading, which provides over 1,000 books and magazines for Kindle or Fire tablets and Kindle apps.
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Access to Amazon Photos, a storage solution on Amazon Drive (which extends to members of your Family Vault).
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The ability to open an Amazon Prime Rewards Visa card and use it to receive certain benefits on purchases.
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Get a free year of Grubhub+ so you don’t pay to deliver your food orders.
There are all sorts of perks associated with Prime, but the latest is Amazon Health , which gives Prime users access to One Medical for an extra $9 per month. Through your devices, you’ll have 24/7 access to on-demand virtual care, as well as physical access to primary care locations in select cities across the United States. It also accepts most major health insurance plans.