Can You Get Amazon Prime for Free? What You Need to Know

Get Prime benefits for free with these deals

Co-authored by Aly Rusciano Reviewed by Breanne Benson

Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Fact Checked

So, what’s the cheapest way to get Amazon Prime? Is it possible to get it for free? While Amazon does offer many free trials, eventually, you’ll have to pay for the service. But luckily, there are plenty of offers available to help you save without sacrificing too many benefits! Keep reading for the current best Prime offerings.

How can you get Amazon Prime for free?

The best way to get Amazon Prime for free is to utilize the 30-day trial when you first create an account. However, once the 30 days are up, your card will be charged to renew the service. If you’re enrolled in college or between the ages of 18-24, you can get a 6-month free trial through Prime for Young Adults.

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Free Trial

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You can get Amazon Prime free for 30 days. When first signing up for Prime, you’ll be offered a free trial for 30 days. You won’t be charged for your trial and will be able to access all Prime offerings, such as Prime Video, free two-day shipping, Prime Music, and more.^{[1]
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- Know that you’ll be asked to provide a credit card number when signing up for the trial. Once the trial is over, your card will be charged for a paid membership automatically.
- If you’re hoping to test out Prime for a limited time, this is the best option. Just make sure to cancel your membership before the 30-day period ends.
- Amazon Prime is $14.99 monthly or $139 annually.^{[2]
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- Know that free trials aren’t available in every region.

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Prime for Young Adults

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College students or those 18-24 years old can get Prime at a discount. Formerly known as Amazon Student, Prime for Young Adults is a special Prime offering exclusively for college-enrolled students or those 18-24 years old. Eligible members can receive a free 6-month trial of Prime and a considerable discount on services after.^{[3]
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- You’ll be billed for a paid membership ($7.49 per month) once the trial period ends.^{[4]
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- Prime for Young Adult members will be asked to verify their student status or age.^{[5]
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- After four years of university or once you turn 25, your membership will automatically transfer to a normal Prime Membership.

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Prime Access

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Qualifying EBT and government assistance recipients can save on Prime. If you receive government aid (such as SSI, SNAP, or Medicaid), you may qualify for a discounted Prime Membership. Prime Access members pay $6.99 per month for a membership, making it the cheapest way to get Prime.^{[6]
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- For a full list of who’s eligible for Prime Access, click here.
- You’ll be asked to verify your eligibility for Prime Access when signing up and every 12 months after. You can receive the Prime discount for up to 4 years.

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Amazon Family

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If someone in your family has Prime, you could use their benefits. Amazon Family lets you share Prime benefits with one other adult, four teens, and four children within the same household. The subscription is shared, but you could access Prime content and services for free with the host’s permission.^{[7]
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- Amazon Family does not offer a discount for members, and services are $14.99 per month or $139 per year.^{[8]
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- Amazon Family benefits can not be shared with free trial members, Student and Young Adult Prime members, or Prime Video-only members.

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Credit Card Rewards

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Prime Visa and Amazon Visa holders can use cash back toward Prime. If you have an Amazon Prime Visa credit card, you can earn many perks, including cash back that can be used toward a Prime membership. Cardmembers earn 5% or 3% back at Amazon.com.^{[9]
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- Many cardmembers use their Prime Visa to pay for their Prime membership, helping them earn points and cash back that can be used for future Amazon purchases or subscriptions.
- Sign up for a Prime or Amazon Visa here.

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Amazon Gift Cards

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Received an Amazon gift card for your birthday or other celebration? If so, it can be used toward a Prime membership. While you’re still technically paying for the membership, since the gift card was gifted to you, it’s like it’s free! Simply sign up for Prime as you normally would, just select that you’re using a gift card for the subscription.

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Always be on the lookout for free trial deals or discounts! Amazon routinely rolls out special offers around holiday seasons.^{[11]
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