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How To Get Amazon Prime Membership For Free

17 September 2024

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale is happening Oct. 8 and 9.

The two-day sales event is exclusively for Amazon Prime members — a membership that costs $139 per year, or $14.99 per month.

While we think Amazon Prime is worth having year-round for dedicated online shoppers, here are some ways to save money on your membership in time for this fall’s big sale.

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Sign up for a free 30-day trial

If you just want to sign up to take advantage of limited-time exclusive deals, a free 30-day trial is the way to go.

Those new to Amazon Prime membership, or anyone who hasn’t been a member in the last 12 months, are eligible for a 30-day trial. Be sure to set a reminder for when your trial ends so you can cancel before it’s up and you’re charged for more time.

Note that you’ll need to use a credit card to set up your trial membership.

If you’re eligible, sign up for a free Prime Student trial

If you’re a college student (or a non-student between the ages of 18 to 24), you can sign up for a free six-month Amazon Prime Student trial. Students must be enrolled in at least one course at an institution in the United States or Puerto Rico, have a working .edu email address and be able to show proof of enrollment if requested. Non-students will need to prove they’re between the ages of 18-24.

While the same cancellation reminder as above applies here, the six-month stretch is much more generous than just 30 days. After the trial ends, you’ll pay $7.49 per month or $69 annually for your Prime membership as long as you still qualify for Prime Student.

Apply for the Prime Visa

Now might be a good time to apply for the Prime Visa card. Right now, get a $100 Amazon Gift Card (or more) instantly upon approval exclusively for Prime members.

While there’s no minimum spending requirement needed to earn the bonus, you must be an Amazon Prime member to get the credit card — the $100 bonus will take care of the first year of your Prime membership, which costs $139.

Prime Visa

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Rewards

Earn unlimited 5% back at Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market and on Chase Travel purchases with an eligible Prime membership, unlimited 2% back at gas stations, restaurants, and on local transit and commuting (including rideshare), 10% back or more on a rotating selection of items and categories on Amazon.com with an eligible Prime membership, unlimited 1% back on all other purchases
Welcome bonus

Get a $100 Amazon Gift Card instantly upon approval exclusively for Prime members
Annual fee

$0 (but Prime membership is required)
Intro APR
Regular APR
Balance transfer fee

Either $5 or 4% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
Foreign transaction fee
Credit needed

Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

Rewards

Enjoy beneﬁts such as 5x on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠, 3x on dining, select streaming services and online groceries, 2x on all other travel purchases, 1x on all other purchases, and $50 annual Chase Travel Hotel Credit, plus more.
Welcome bonus

Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That’s $750 when you redeem through Chase Travel℠.
Annual fee
Intro APR
Regular APR

21.49% – 28.49% variable on purchases and balance transfers
Balance transfer fee

Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater
Foreign transaction fee
Credit needed

Citi Double Cash® Card

Rewards

Earn 2% on every purchase with unlimited 1% cash back when you buy, plus an additional 1% as you pay for those purchases. To earn cash back, pay at least the minimum due on time. Plus, for a limited time, earn 5% total cash back on hotel, car rentals and attractions booked on the Citi Travel℠ portal through 12/31/24
Welcome bonus

Earn $200 cash back after you spend $1,500 on purchases in the first 6 months of account opening. This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.
Annual fee
Intro APR

0% for the first 18 months on balance transfers; N/A for purchases
Regular APR
Balance transfer fee

For balance transfers completed within 4 months of account opening, an intro balance transfer fee of 3% of each transfer ($5 minimum) applies; after that, a balance transfer fee of 5% of each transfer ($5 minimum) applies
Foreign transaction fee
Credit needed

‘Borrow’ a family member’s Amazon Prime account

Thanks to Amazon Household, you can share the Prime membership access that your spouse, sibling or parent already pays for. Hey, that’s what family’s for, right? When shopping during the sale, maybe you’ll find a deal they can enjoy, too.

Amazon Household just requires that two adults (ages 18 and over) each have their own Amazon account, though only one must have a Prime membership. Thanks to this benefit, household members, including teens and children, can share Amazon Prime benefits such as free one-day Prime Delivery and Prime Video.

Through Amazon Household, your Amazon account will be connected to give you access to, say, your spouse’s Amazon Prime membership perks, but you’ll still have your respective accounts.

Get a Prime membership discount with an EBT card

If you have an EBT card or any valid qualifying government assistance documents, you can qualify for a free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime, and afterward pay a discounted rate of $6.99 per month.

FAQs

How much is Amazon Prime membership in 2024?

An Amazon Prime membership costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year.

What is the lowest subscription price of Amazon Prime?

The annual fee of $139 breaks down to about $11.58 per month, which is lower than the standard $14.99 monthly rate. Eligible students can also get a discounted Amazon Prime membership for $7.49 per month or $69 per year.

How much is Amazon Prime for seniors?

Seniors pay the regular Amazon Prime membership fee of $14.99 per month or $139 per year. However, eligible recipients of EBT, Medicaid, SNAP and other select government assistance can qualify for Prime Acces, which offers a discounted Prime membership for $6.99 per month.

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