How to Sign Up For Amazon Prime

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Amazon is one of our go-to places to shop for practically anything and everything, so having a Prime membership is worth every penny. The mega-retailer has it all, whether it's the latest bestseller, a viral TikTok find, or reliable essentials we constantly reorder. Not a day goes by when we're not browsing for Amazon must haves. It has endless beauty and fashion picks, the coolest tech and kitchen gadgets, furniture, decor, organizers, and so much more. If you're interested in getting an Amazon Prime Membership ($15), we can walk you through the simple process of signing up and give you the rundown of all the benefits you can take advantage of — including Amazon's annual Prime Day and this year's July 2025 Prime Day from July 8-11, with double the days and tons of deals.

Amazon Prime Membership Plans

Amazon has a Prime plan for everyone. For most plans, you can experience the Prime membership benefits for free for the first 30 days. You can opt for Prime Monthly for $14.99/month, Prime Annual for $139/year, Prime Access for $6.99/month (for those on government assistance), or Prime for Young Adults (18-24 and college students) at 50 percent off after a six month trial ($7.49/mo or $69/yr), plus five percent cash back, special drops, and bonuses.

How to Sign Up For an Amazon Prime Membership

If you're eligible for Prime Access, you can sign up via the Prime Access page. It will direct you to upload an image of your EBT card, Medicaid eligibility letter, or proof of participation in another government assistance program.

Amazon Prime Day Deals to Shop

With plenty of deals on bestselling products, the membership is worth it for Prime Day alone. Here are the best July Amazon Prime Day deals to shop during the sale, which runs July 8-11.

Update on June 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM ET: Updated prices and checked stock for all products.

Benefits of an Amazon Prime Membership

With a Prime membership, you can get exclusive deals and free shipping on eligible items, including the option of same-day delivery in certain locations. You also have early access to markdowns so you can score deals before anyone else. Amazon Prime members can also reap the benefits of exclusive price cuts during the annual Prime Day sales event, where you can save big on plenty of purchases, from big-ticket items like TVs to everyday essentials like batteries. You can even shop for groceries via Amazon Fresh or Whole Foods, and save on prescriptions with Amazon Pharmacy.

Beyond the shopping benefits, you also have access to Amazon's Prime Video streaming platform, which has thousands of movies, TV shows, and original content from all over the world, as well as Prime Music, the platform's ad-free music streaming service. If you're a gamer, you can utilize Twitch Prime, a gaming loyalty program that offers free games, in-game content, and exclusive discounts. And if you're a bookworm, you'll have access to the Kindle Owners' Lending Library, which lets you peruse a wide selection of Kindle e-books and borrow one book per month for free. Plus, you can get free Grubhub+, which includes $0 delivery fees, lower service fees, and exclusive discounts on takeout.

Clearly, an Amazon Prime membership provides you with a ton of benefits and advantages, and Prime Day is one of many.

Anvita Reddy (she/her) is a former assistant editor for PS Shopping. She has a passion for products and reviews home gadgets, cookware, tech, and more. Having dealt with acne as a teenager and into adulthood, her expertise lies in beauty. At PS, she tested skin care, makeup, and hair care, plus countless other beauty products.

Balim Tezel (she/her) is a shopping updates editor at PS and the founder of Maison des Nus, a New York-based affordable luxury brand. She graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.