26 Amazon Prime Perks You Might Know You Have (2026)
Your membership gets you more than free two-day shipping. Here’s what you may be missing ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.
1. Amazon Prime is a premium membership to Amazon.com that costs $139 per year or $15 per month. Annual payment saves money compared to monthly payment.
2. Amazon Prime is the reason why more than 201 million US residents remain members, despite the company's past issues.
3. An 18-24 year old can become an Amazon Prime for Young Adults, also known as Prime Student, for $69 annually or $7.50 monthly after a six-month free trial.
4. Some individuals with government assistance are eligible for Prime Access, a discounted membership that costs $7 per month.
5. Prime members enjoy free next-day shipping on millions of items and free two-day shipping on millions more. Some locations even offer same-day delivery or Amazon Locker pickup.
6. Amazon-owned stores like ShopBop, Woot, and Zappos also provide free or expedited shipping to Prime members.
7. Members may use Buy With Prime at checkout to complete purchases with their Amazon account, rather than creating a new account.
8. Amazon Prime members receive free Amazon Music Prime, which offers ad-free streaming from 100 million songs. Amazon Music Unlimited costs $12 per month for Prime members, a $1 discount compared to non-members.
9. Prime Video is included with the membership, featuring exclusive original content like Fallout and The Expanse, as well as movies and shows. Prime Video costs $9 per month standalone.
10. To avoid commercials, Prime members can pay an additional $5 per month for an ad-free experience.
11. Amazon hosts Prime Day, a semi-annual event that outperformed Black Friday and Cyber Monday in terms of sales. Prime Big Deal Days will be held on October 6 and 7.
12. Members-only discounts are available outside of Prime Day, such as reduced prices on portable chargers, household essentials, and Amazon devices.
13. Prime members get early access to select Lightning Deals, which allow them to shop 30 minutes before other customers.
14. Amazon Day delivery lets users schedule deliveries to arrive on a chosen day of the week, reducing box deliveries and carbon footprint.
15. Free No-Rush Shipping is available for non-urgent orders at checkout, potentially offering a free digital credit or instant discount.
16. Alexa+, Amazon's voice assistant, is included with Prime membership, offering generative AI capabilities for a $20 monthly fee for non-Prime members.
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