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26 Amazon Prime Perks You Might Know You Have (2026)
There’s a good chance that you initially purchased your Amazon Prime membership to get free two-day shipping. But there are dozens of additional perks that can be tricky to find—and considering the cost of an annual membership, you're doing yourself a disservice if you aren't taking advantage of all of them. I'm here to help you get your money's worth—especially ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, which will run on October 6 and 7.
Below, I've listed the benefits you should be using as an Amazon Prime member. Arguably, these incentives alone aren't worth the cost of a membership, but chances are at least one of them will come in handy.
Amazon has had more than its fair share of debacles. But there are still an estimated 201 million members in the United States. If you're one of them, these perks are worth checking out.
Updated September 2026: I've ensured perks, coverage, pricing, and links are accurate ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.
Amazon Prime is a premium membership to Amazon.com. If you've never had a membership before, you can try it free for 30 days. This trial automatically renews, so set a reminder on your phone to reassess and make sure to cancel if you don't want to continue your membership.
Amazon Prime costs $139 per year. You can pay $15 per month instead, but that raises the cost of the membership to $180 annually, so you'll save more money by paying for the year up front. People 18 to 24 years old can get Prime for Young Adults (formerly called Prime Student), which is $69 annually or $7.50 per month after an extended six-month free trial. Prime for Young Adults has an exclusive cash-back program that lets members earn rewards on select purchases. Usually, they earn around 5 percent, but some shopping events bump up that rate.
Finally, some customers are eligible for Prime Access, a discounted Prime membership that cuts the subscription cost in half. If you verify that you receive qualifying SNAP benefits or other government assistance, you can get Amazon Prime for $7 per month. Note that Prime Access members have to reverify eligibility once per year, and can only use Prime Access for four years total before they need to choose a different membership.
Prime members are eligible for free next-day shipping on millions of items and free two-day shipping on millions more. Depending on where you live, you may also be eligible for free same-day delivery or free Amazon Locker pickup. Other Amazon-owned stores also offer free and/or expedited shipping to Prime members, including ShopBop, Woot, and Zappos. Some merchants offer Buy With Prime at checkout, which lets you complete a purchase using your Amazon account instead of signing up for a new account entirely. It seems like more of a convenience than a benefit, but it may be appealing to some shoppers.
Prime members get free Amazon Music Prime, which pulls playlists and podcasts from a selection of 100 million songs and serves them ad-free. Members are also eligible for discounted subscriptions to Amazon Music Unlimited, a separate pick-and-play service like Apple Music or Spotify that offers on-demand access to 100 million songs. Normally, it costs $13 monthly, but Prime members can get it for $12 per month.
Prime Video is also included with your membership. There are some killer originals, like Fallout and The Expanse, in addition to other movies and shows. You can also stream sports on Prime Video, including NFL Thursday Night Football and select MMA fights. Purchased as a stand-alone subscription, Prime Video costs $9 per month. Note that, sadly, these plans include commercials. If you're a Prime member and you want to go ad-free, it'll cost another $5 per month.