What is Amazon Prime, how much does Amazon Prime cost and what do you get for your money?
Amazon Prime is a paid membership that, for an annual or monthly fee, gives access to a number of Amazon services and benefits. It’s now used by millions of people who have signed up to receive a swathe of perks.
However, it can be a little confusing as to what it actually offers. There are so many small deals and offerings attached to Prime membership that, even if you are a subscriber, you might not realise what’s included. How much does Amazon Prime cost?
In the US, an Amazon Prime membership costs $14.99 per month or $139 annually. A Prime Video-only account costs $8.99 a month.
In the UK, Amazon Prime membership costs either £8.99 a month or £95 a year – with the latter making more economic sense.
In both regions, you can try a Prime membership for free for the first 30 days. If you cancel within that time, it doesn’t cost you a penny. You will be charged after the 30 days are up if you don’t cancel. What do you get with Amazon Prime membership?
Amazon Prime membership covers several key services, which come at no extra cost.Great deals on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day is a special day of deals exclusive to Prime Members and generally takes place in the summer. Prime membership can also be an advantage on Black Friday too.Unlimited one-day and same-day delivery
Prime was originally devised to offer free one-day delivery on millions of eligible items across all categories on Amazon’s online store. Order an item tagged as Prime and you will usually get it the next day – even on Sundays.
In some cases, this includes same-day delivery, with postcodes and zip codes in and around many major cities across the UK and the US covered by Amazon’s same-day delivery scheme.
