Millions of online shoppers are already Amazon Prime members, and for good reason. It's a subscription loaded with benefits, and you can try it out free for 30 days before you buy it. You might find it worth keeping, especially with perks like free two-day shipping, Prime Video streaming, and Prime Day deals to reap.

 

Amazon Prime membership usually costs $14.99 a month, plus tax. Alternatively, you can opt for plans including Prime Annual at $140 a year, Young Adults Prime at $7.49 a month, and Prime Access at $6.99 a month. College students and young adults can even enjoy an extended free trial period of six months.

Plan Price Who is eligible

Prime Monthly $14.99 a month Anyone

Prime Annual $139 a year Anyone

Prime for Young Adults $7.49 a month 18-24 year olds; students

Prime Access $6.99 a month Qualified low-income or government assistance recipients

With an estimated annual value of $785 per JP Morgan, signing up pays for itself. As a long-time Prime member myself, I definitely see the value in it — each month I save at least $40 in shipping alone. When I factor in the cost of an additional streaming service, music streaming, and grocery delivery, plus the savings I score on exclusive deals, it's a priceless must-have in my life. However, before determining if it's really worth it for you, I recommend trying out the free 30-day trial.

The freebie period is open to new members. Cancellation is easy and can be done at any time through your membership settings. If you haven't used your benefits at all, you may even be eligible for a refund.

What is Amazon Prime Day?

Amazon's next Prime Day, Prime Big Deal Days, returns October 7 and 8. The fall deal event promises to be full of the retailer's famous discounts, including products in the tech, beauty, style, home, and kitchen categories.