How to get a cheap Amazon Prime membership

Looking to snag some sweet deals on Amazon’s Prime Days, but don’t have an Amazon Prime membership? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. From free trials to exclusive discounts, there are several great ways to get a cheap Amazon Prime membership. Whether you’re a student, have a Medicaid or EBT card, or want to share the membership with someone you trust, we’ve gathered all the insider tips to help you shop smarter. So grab your virtual shopping cart, and let’s dive into the world of budget-friendly Prime memberships.

How to get a cheap Amazon Prime membership

You can still participate in Prime Day even if you’ve never had a Prime membership before. Here are some options to consider:

Get a 30-day Free Amazon Prime trial

Simply use the free 30-day Amazon Prime trial and remember to cancel if you don’t plan to keep it. You can get the same deals with free shipping offers during the free trial. Sign up here.

Students: get 6 months of Amazon Prime free

If you’re a student, you can click this link to get 6 months free of Amazon Prime for students. Students will need to verify by providing their .edu email address. Sign up here.

Medicaid or EBT: Cheaper Amazon Prime

If you’ve got a Medicaid or EBT card, you can sign up for an Amazon Prime membership for $6.99 – almost half the cost of a typical membership. Sign up here.

Sharing an Amazon Prime Membership

You can share your Amazon Prime membership with another adult in your Amazon Household. You and your invitee must both be adults and agree to link your accounts through Amazon Household and agree to share payment methods. This means that you will have access to each other’s payment methods, so you should only share your Prime membership with someone you trust. The person you share your Prime membership with will get the same Amazon Prime benefits as you for no additional cost. Both adults will keep their own personal accounts while sharing Prime benefits. To do this, once you’re logged in, add that person to your Amazon Household by following these steps.

How to add a person to your Amazon Household

Log in to your Prime account by clicking here
Click Add Adult
Give their name and email address and follow to onscreen instructions from there

Don’t wait: Grab these early deals now

Amazon’s Black Friday Week and Cyber Monday event runs from November 20 through December 1, so start saving. Amazon is rolling out discounts across top categories, and many of the best buys come from fast-moving promotions like Spotlight Deals, Gold Box Deals of the Day, and Lightning Deals.

Lightning Deals are the most urgent. They offer some of the deepest price drops and can sell out in minutes. Even if a deal looks gone, you can still join the waitlist because shoppers sometimes drop items from their carts, letting you snag the offer anyway.

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Kurt’s key takeaways

Saving on an Amazon Prime membership comes down to knowing which options fit your life. You can start with a free trial, unlock student perks, or use a Medicaid or EBT discount to cut your costs right away. You can also share your membership with someone you trust, which makes Prime even more affordable. As Prime Day gets closer, taking a few minutes now to pick the right path can help you shop with confidence and avoid paying full price.

What’s your favorite way to save on Prime: free trials, discounts, or sharing with someone you trust? Let us know in the comments below.

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