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Amazon Prime memberships come with loads of benefits, and there’s no better time to sign up for one than ahead of the mega retailer’s Prime Big Deal Days sale that runs from Tuesday, October 8 to Wednesday, October 9. Whether you want free shipping, access to exclusive deals or the ability to stream tons of content, a Prime membership has it all. Keep scrolling for everything you need to know about Prime, including its cost, benefits and more.
October Prime Day 2024, also known as Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, is happening on Tuesday, October 8 and Wednesday, October 9. We’re already monitoring the best early Prime Day deals and will continue updating our readers leading up to the sale.
Amazon Prime is a membership that you can pay monthly or annually to score lots of perks like free shipping and access to exclusive deals. The no-strings-attached membership lets you sign up or cancel any time within the given window to avoid being billed (the window runs before the following month for a monthly subscription and before the term year ends for an annual one). That means there’s no commitment, especially if you opt for paying month-to-month.
Yes, October Prime Day is an exclusive sale for Amazon Prime members. While there may be some non-Prime deals you can shop without a membership, you will need to sign up for Amazon Prime to access the biggest discounts.
Amazon Prime costs $14.99 a month or $139 a year (the equivalent of $11.58 a month), plus taxes. The monthly plan is ideal for those who don’t want to make a long-term commitment, or just want to use Amazon Prime at certain times of the year. If you lock in for the year, you end up saving $40.88 overall, a better option if you want to be able to order on a whim and take advantage of lightning and special deals and discounts that pop up daily. With this link, you can enjoy a free 30-day trial to Amazon Prime to get familiar with the benefits before making a decision.
We think so! An Amazon Prime membership gets you speedy shipping, exclusive subscriptions and access to amazing deals. Plus, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial and test out the luxuries of the membership on your own time without a bill hanging over your head.
Go to the main Amazon Prime page and click on “Try Prime,” then follow the instructions. Note that you need an Amazon account before you can sign up for Prime, but if you don’t yet have one, it’s easy to set up. Go to Amazon and enter your details to create an account, then add Prime to get the 30-day free trial.
While free, typically two-day shipping is what attracts most shoppers to Amazon Prime, it’s just one of the many benefits you unlock with a membership. You can also score daily deals, unlock exclusive sales, use Amazon Music and stream tons of content with Amazon Prime Video—including Thursday Night Football.
Yes! Whether you’re a student or a government assistance recipient, you can save on an Amazon Prime membership and enjoy October Prime Day discounts. Students simply need to provide a .edu email address to score a discount while qualifying EBT and other government assistance recipients can upload a photo of an EBT card or eligibility letter to net up to 50% off. For more information on pricing and eligibility, click this link.
You can cancel an Amazon Prime membership at any time and avoid an extra bill if you do so before the next billing cycle. Once logged into your Amazon account, select “Account” from the drop-down menu on the top right. Select “Memberships & Subscriptions,” “Prime Membership” settings and “Manage Membership” (update, cancel and more). From there, click “End Membership.” You can sign back up at any time, although, it should be noted that you can only use a free trial period once.
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