The Best Amazon Prime Benefits You Probably Don’t Know About

If you’re considering signing up for an Amazon Prime membership, you might as well get the most out of the deal you can. And there is a good amount of juice to squeeze into it. The price you pay for Amazon depends on many factors, but whatever amount you pay, it’s worth it for most people (we’ve done the math).

If you’re hesitant to sign up, Black Friday is right around the corner and Amazon is already offering early Black Friday deals. It’s the perfect time to sell your soul (or take advantage of the 30-day free trial) and your membership offers much more than just deals and free shipping.

How much does Amazon Prime cost?

Standard Prime Membership Costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year, but there are other levels that some people may be entitled to. For example, the new Amazon Prime Student program allows young adults aged 18 to 24 to get all the Prime benefits for half the price:$7.49 per month Or $69 annually.

The benefits of Amazon Prime

I’ll be the first to admit that I didn’t know about all the benefits that Amazon Prime offers its members. There are a lot more benefits than people think. Here are the most impressive (and see the full list):

Fast and free delivery

• Fast, free delivery on millions of items: Depending on where you live, shipping may take one or two days, and some even arrive the same day, and it’s always free (if shipped from the Amazon store).

• Pre-ordered items can be delivered free of charge on their release date.

• The ability to have items delivered to your garage with a smart garage device (depending on where you live).

• Earn rewards on future purchases when you select free, no-rush shipping.

• The possibility of having all your weekly orders delivered on a specific day, to reduce cardboard waste.

• The ability to try before you buy when you order clothing or shoes, meaning you have seven days before being charged for items you decide to keep.

Offers, savings and sales

• Subscribe & Save offers that let you place recurring orders and save money when you do.

• Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card: Cardholders get 5% back on Amazon/Whole Foods purchases. So Prime members who use this card extensively can earn rewards that offset the annual fee.

• A free year of Grubhub+, normally $9.99 per month, which gives you free delivery on eligible orders, reduced service fees, exclusive deals, and other perks.

• Share with family or friends: Prime benefits can be shared with other members of your household. The more users, the higher the value per person.

Medical care

• Amazon Health: Prime users get One Medical access for an additional fee $9 per month. Through your devices, you’ll have 24/7 access to on-demand virtual care, as well as real-world access to primary care practices in a number of U.S. cities. It also accepts most major health insurance plans.

• Amazon Pharmacy: Access to free two-day shipping and other savings on medications.

Benefits of streaming and digital

E-books and audiobooks