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Millions of online shoppers are already Amazon Prime members, and for good reason. It’s a subscription loaded with benefits, and you can try it out free for 30 days before you buy it. You might find it worth keeping, especially with perks like free two-day shipping, Prime Video streaming, and Prime Day deals to reap.
Amazon Prime membership usually costs $14.99 a month, plus tax. Alternatively, you can opt for plans including Prime Annual at $140 a year, Young Adults Prime at $7.49 a month, and Prime Access at $6.99 a month. College students and young adults can even enjoy an extended free trial period of six months.
| Plan | Price | Who is eligible |
| Prime Monthly | $14.99 a month | Anyone |
| Prime Annual | $139 a year | Anyone |
| Prime for Young Adults | $7.49 a month | 18-24 year olds; students |
| Prime Access | $6.99 a month | Qualified low-income or government assistance recipients |
With an estimated annual value of $785 per JP Morgan, signing up pays for itself. As a long-time Prime member myself, I definitely see the value in it — each month I save at least $40 in shipping alone. When I factor in the cost of an additional streaming service, music streaming, and grocery delivery, plus the savings I score on exclusive deals, it’s a priceless must-have in my life. However, before determining if it’s really worth it for you, I recommend trying out the free 30-day trial.
The freebie period is open to new members. Cancellation is easy and can be done at any time through your membership settings. If you haven’t used your benefits at all, you may even be eligible for a refund.
What is Amazon Prime Day?
Amazon’s next Prime Day, Prime Big Deal Days, returns October 7 and 8. The fall deal event promises to be full of the retailer’s famous discounts, including products in the tech, beauty, style, home, and kitchen categories.
We’ll be rounding up the best deals, so be sure to follow our stories and sign up for a free Amazon Prime trial if you haven’t yet.
Can I shop Prime Day deals during my Amazon Prime free trial?
Even if you’re only a free trial member, you can still enjoy the Prime Day savings on October 7 and 8. With the event less than 30 days away, you can sign up now and have it cover the duration of Prime Big Deal Days.