What are the benefits of Amazon Prime? There are TONS of incredible Amazon Prime benefits that you might not know about – it’s SO much more than just free 2-day shipping! Movies, music, books, and LOTS more!
17 Benefits of Amazon Prime
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Amazon Prime is one of my favorite things in the world, but if you’re not familiar with Prime, you might be asking yourself, “What in the world IS Amazon Prime?” or “How does Amazon Prime work?” Today we’re sharing all the details on Amazon Prime including seventeen awesome benefits that you might not have known about. You’ll definitely want to sign up for your free trial of Amazon Prime after this!
What is Amazon Prime?
Amazon Prime is a membership service, paid either monthly or annually, that includes lots of awesome and upgraded Amazon.com benefits including FREE 2-day shipping on eligible orders (and in many cases, even more quickly with One-Day and Same-Day Prime delivery options!).
What are the benefits of Amazon Prime?
Amazon Prime is known for it’s free Two-Day Shipping, but there are a TON of other incredible Amazon Prime benefits that you might not be aware of! Some of these benefits include free streaming of movies, television, and music, unlimited photo storage, free books and magazines, and a discount at Whole Foods Market.
What exactly do you get with Amazon Prime?
Here’s a comprehensive list of everything that is included with your Amazon Prime membership (don’t worry, we’ll cover these in further detail as well!):
- FREE Two-Day Shipping with no minimum order (and in many cases, even faster delivery with One-Day and Same-Day shipping options as well as Prime Now!).
- Unlimited Video Streaming
- FREE Books and Magazines
- FREE Audiobooks
- Unlimited Ad-Free Music Streaming
- FREE Video Games
- FREE Release Date-Delivery
- Unlimited Photo Storage
- Early Access to Lightning Deals
- Special Alexa-Only Deals
- 5% Cash Back on Amazon purchases with the Amazon.com Store Card
or Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card - Special savings at Whole Foods Market + 2-hour Whole Foods delivery in select areas
- Try before you buy with Prime Wardrobe
- Savings on Everyday Essentials with Prime Pantry
- Easily Re-Order Your Favorite Products with Amazon Dash Buttons
- Access to the exclusive Amazon Elements Product Line
- Prime Exclusive Phones – HOT deals on new phones!
What is Amazon Prime Now?
Many areas of the country were introduced to Amazon Prime’s One-Day and Same-Day Delivery
services last year, and now Amazon has taken things even further with the introduction of Prime Now. Select areas are now eligible for the Prime Now service which guarantees that your order will arrive on your doorstep in under TWO HOURS! Check to see if Prime Now is available in your area!
Amazon has also recently added an option to choose your “Amazon Day” to have all of your orders from throughout the week combined and delivered on the same day!
Note: If you’re not in a hurry for your items, Prime members can often choose to select “No-Rush Shipping” in exchange for credit towards future digital purchases!
What movies and TV shows are free with Amazon Prime?
Prime Video allows members to stream unlimited movies and TV episodes for paid or free trial members in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. As a Prime member, you can watch thousands of popular movies and TV shows at no extra cost, including exclusives and award-winning Amazon Originals available in over 200 countries and territories worldwide. Plus, Prime members save even more with exclusive deals on video purchases.
Can you read books for free with Amazon Prime?
Amazon Prime includes access to the Kindle Lending Library which allows you to borrow one free e-book at a time (with no due dates) from a selection of current and former best-sellers including the entire Harry Potter series.
Your Prime membership also includes one free Kindle First Reads book each month (this book is yours to keep). Choose from an editor-curated collection of soon-to-be-released novels and enjoy one free book every month (some of my favorite books have been Kindle First selections!). Note: during July, Prime members get to select TWO free Kindle First Reads books to celebrate Prime Day!
Also included is Prime Reading which allows you to read from a selection of over 1,000 books, fresh-off-the-newsstands magazines, comics and more from any of your devices.
Are audio books free with Amazon Prime?
With Audible Channels for Prime, members can enjoy unlimited listening to original audio series and playlists handcrafted for every interest.
What kind of music is included with Amazon Prime?
Prime Music includes unlimited, ad-free access to thousands of Prime Playlists and more than two million songs for members in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Do I really get UNLIMITED photo storage with Amazon Prime?
Absolutely! Prime Photos includes unlimited cloud storage of photos and 5 GB of storage for videos, documents, and other file types. Simply download and use the Amazon Photos Desktop App to transfer photos from your computer to the cloud for storage.
Do Amazon Prime members get a discount at Whole Foods?
Yes! The pairing of Amazon and Whole Foods Market allows for Prime members to save an additional 10% off of sale prices at Whole Foods stores nationwide. There are also special Prime Member Deals throughout the store for even more savings. Simply download the latest version of the Whole Foods Market app, sign in with your Amazon account, then scan the QR code in the app at the register to save!
What are all of these Amazon Prime-Only Deals I keep hearing about?
Deals, deals, and MORE deals is the name of the game when it comes to Amazon shopping! Amazon Prime members enjoy exclusive deals on new phones, everyday essentials, and thousands of other items with early access to HOT Lightning Deals! Amazon Prime members who own an Alexa-enabled device are also able to receive special deals by asking, “Alexa, what are your deals?”
or Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card to receive 5% cash back on all eligible Amazon.com purchases!
Prime members can also join Amazon Family to save 20% off of diapers, baby food, and more!
What is Twitch Prime?
Gamers know all about the super popular gaming website Twitch, and now Twitch has partnered with Amazon Prime to bring you FREE video game content every month via Twitch Prime! All you’ll need is a free Twitch account that has been enabled to work with your Prime account and voilà – free game content, in-game credits, and exclusive items for you!
What is Amazon Prime Day? When is it?
Amazon Prime Day is a HUGE 2-day sales event reserved especially for Amazon Prime members. During those two days, prices will be deeply discounted (think Black Friday-type prices!) and available ONLY to Amazon Prime members. This year, Prime Day will be October 13-14, 2020.
Check out the early Prime Day deals available now!
How much does Amazon Prime cost?
Amazon Prime currently costs $12.99 per month (or $119 per year) and can be cancelled at any time.
Is there any way to get Amazon Prime for cheaper?
There are several ways in which you can acquire a less expensive Amazon Prime subscription, provided that you meet the requirements.
Current college students are eligible for an Amazon Student subscription at 50% off the normal price of Amazon Prime! Plus, you can get a free SIX-MONTH trial by signing up here!
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Is an Amazon Prime membership worth it?
I suppose that depends on who you ask, but for our family it is absolutely worth it! Our Amazon Prime membership pays for itself about ten times over, and that’s just accounting for the free 2-Day shipping and the video/music streaming! We LOVE Amazon Prime, and we definitely get the full use out of our membership!
Can Amazon Prime accounts be shared?
Two adults living in the same household can create an Amazon Household to share certain Amazon Prime benefits. For more information, go to the Share Your Amazon Prime Benefits information page.
Can you buy Amazon Prime as a gift for someone else?
Absolutely! Prime Gift Subscriptions make an excellent gift idea!
When is an Amazon Prime subscription not a good idea?
If you make infrequent purchases or if most of your purchases are over $25 (Amazon offers free shipping on select orders over $25 to all customers), and you don’t watch movies, listen to music, take photos, read books, or shop at Whole Foods, then an Amazon Prime membership might not be the best idea for you.
If you DO enjoy digital entertainment and like to have the ability to place small orders (with FREE shipping!) whenever you’d like, you will certainly benefit from the value of an Amazon Prime subscription.
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