IF you’re looking for a cheap Amazon Prime subscription, there are two tricks to reduce your monthly bill.
It’s a good time to try it out too – the big Amazon Prime Day shopping event is almost here.
It takes place from July 16th to 17th and will offer a wide selection of offers.
The footprint is that only Amazon Prime members can claim these offers.
If you’ve already used a free trial and don’t want to pay the full $14.99 monthly fee (or $139 annual price), there are two great options.
The first reduces the price to $6.99 per month, while the second reduces the monthly fee to $7.49.
AMAZON PRIME DISCOUNT #1 – PRIME ACCESS
The first is Prime Access, which saves you a whopping $96 per year.
It is designed to reduce the cost of Prime for eligible government assistance recipients.
If you are eligible then the bill drops $8 per month – from $14.99 to $6.99.
You’ll need to be part of one of the following programs to qualify for Prime Access:
- Medicaid: Upload an image of your Medicaid eligibility letter
- PHOTOGRAPH: Enter your EBT number and upload an EBT card image
- SSI: Supplemental Security Income (this is different from Social Security and SSDI)
- Direct Express Prepaid Debit Card: Upload card image
- TANF: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- TTANF: Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- PNSLP: National School Lunch Program, (the letter must include your child’s name and the name of the school)
- LIHEAP: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
- WIC: Women, Babies and Children Program
- NAP: Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Program Card (Tarjeta de la Familia)
If you want to claim it, you will need to upload an image of your eligibility letter or card for one of the programs above.
And the discount isn’t everything, as Amazon notes: “Amazon’s discounted Prime membership also offers additional savings options.
“Like exclusive deals, coupons, and the ability to subscribe and save on everyday essentials like diapers.”
You can sign up for Prime Access here.
Prime time! Don’t miss the advantages
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Don’t waste these prime-ium benefits, he says Sean KeachHead of Technology and Science at The Sun…
If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you’re probably paying $14.99 or £8.99 every month.
And if you only use it for faster deliveries, you’re ignoring a lot of money-saving benefits.
You’re already paying for Prime, so you better get your money’s worth.
First, you can try Amazon Photoswhich is extremely useful if you are a serial snapper.
It gives you access to unlimited full-resolution photo storage, as well as 5GB for videos.
The second is Prime readingwhich offers “a rotating collection of over 3,000 digital books, audiobooks, magazines, comics, and more.”
It’s perfect for avid readers and is completely free with your regular Prime membership.
It’s great to combine with another benefit called Amazon First Reads.
This gives you early access to a new book for free every month.
The third is for gamers and is aptly named Prime Games.
You will receive free games and in-game content every month on a rotating basis.
And if you’re a fan of Twitch, you’ll even receive a free subscription to the channel to use every month.
Plus, you’ll be able to play some free games using Amazon’s Luna cloud gaming service.
Audiophiles will want to check it out Amazon Musicwhich lets you listen to over 100 million ad-free songs, plus thousands of popular playlists and podcasts.
And here’s a bonus if you’re in the US: Grubhub+ free.
It’s one of the best perks because it offers an annual subscription that would normally cost $9.99 per month.
You’ll get unlimited $0 delivery fees on any order over $12 with your subscription, but it will end if you cancel Prime.
By Sean Keach
AMAZON PRIME DISCOUNT #2 – PRIME STUDENT
Another option with slightly smaller savings is Prime Student.
As the name suggests, it is aimed at students and reduces monthly and annual plan costs.
The cost per month drops to $7.49, or you can reduce your annual bill from $139 to just $69.
Even better, the student plan includes a very generous six-month free trial.
It’s available to all 18-24 year olds – just verify your age here.
Or you can check with your Student Status to see if you are an enrolled student, also available here.
You will also have access to some exclusive offers for students.
For example, you can currently claim 10% off flights and hotels through Student Universe.
Best Prime Big Deals of the Day 2024
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It’s almost the first day of PRIME Big Deals Day, and there are some fantastic deals up for grabs. We’ve picked our favorites below:
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Here are some of our top picks from Amazon event so far:
- Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) with Blink Mini, $54.99 (save $69.99) – buy here
- Fire TV Stick HD, $17.99 (Save $22) – buy here
- Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet (16GB, Purple) $61.99 (Save $72.99) – buy here
- Fujifilm Instax Square SQ6 – Instant Film Camera, $89 (Save $40.95) – buy here
- Shark IX141 Cordless Pet Vacuum Cleaner, $149.99 (save $110) – buy here buy here
- Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5300 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush, $59.95 (save $50.01) – buy here buy here
- Biotin Shampoo and Conditioner Set, $24.99 (Save $15) – buy here
- De’Longhi Magnifica Start Espresso and Coffee Maker with Automatic Milk Frother, $549.95 (save $450) – buy here buy here
- Keurig K-Classic Coffee Maker, $79.99 (save $70) – buy here buy here
- Ninja DZ401 Foodi 10 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone XL 2-Basket Air Fryer, $179.99 (Save $50) – buy here
- Traveller’s Choice Pagosa Indestructible Hardshell Expandable Spinner Luggage, Black, 2-Piece Set, $109.97 (Save $110.03) – buy here
- GreenPaJBL Tune Flex – True Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds, $59.95 (Save $40) – buy here
- DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Wrench, $139 (Save $100) – buy here
- Manspdier Wood 3-Tier Serving Tray Three-Tier Cupcake Stand, $29.99 (Save $40) – buy here
- Crest 3D Whitestrips, Professional Effects, Teeth Whitening Strips Kit, $29.99 (Save $16) – buy here
- SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch 6 44mm Bluetooth Smartwatch, $239.99 (Save $90) – buy here buy here
- AUDIBLE – Get two months free – sign here
If you haven’t signed up yet, be sure to Sign up for your 30-day free trial here – otherwise you will not be able to access the offers.
We’ve gathered more offers and important information here:
There is also a free three-month Premium subscription to Calm.
And Course Hero offers a month of free homework help and live teachers.
Of course, you’ll also be able to access Prime Day deals with a Prime Student subscription.
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