The highly anticipated Prime Day is just around the corner, set to offer discounts on October 8 and 9. In order to take advantage of these exclusive Prime deals and additional perks such as complimentary shipping and streaming options via Amazon Music, Amazon Video, and Prime Gaming, a Prime membership is required.

Amazon provides a 30-day complimentary trial for new users who have not held a Prime membership in the preceding year. This is an excellent choice if you wish to relish the Prime Day discounts, but do plan on canceling thereafter. Just be sure to cancel your membership before it transitions into a paid monthly or yearly subscription.

Steps to Register for an Amazon Prime Account

To initiate your membership, visit the Amazon Prime homepage and select either Start your free 30-day trial or Try Prime free for 30 days. If you’re not currently signed in, you will either need to log into an existing Amazon account or create a new one. To set up a new account, you’ll need to provide your name, email, and a secure password.

After clicking Create your Amazon account, you will receive a one-time password (OTP) via email for verification purposes. Take the OTP from your email, enter it on the following screen, and click Verify. Finally, input your payment method (either a debit or credit card) to finalize the registration process.

Pricing Details for Amazon Prime Membership

If you are not eligible for a 30-day trial or are certain that you wish to maintain your Prime membership beyond one month, you’ll need to choose a payment plan. Amazon presents four distinct options:

• Monthly Prime Subscription: $14.99 per month
• Annual Prime Subscription: $139 annually (which breaks down to approximately $12 per month)
• Prime Student Monthly Subscription: $7.49 each month (students can also register for a six-month free trial if eligible)
• Individuals receiving government assistance: $6.99 monthly (with eligibility verification through an assistance letter or EBT card)

Once enrolled in Prime, you will gain access to features such as exclusive Invite-Only Prime Deals, the ability to share Prime benefits with family (regardless of their living arrangements), and options to set up price alerts for desired products.