Amazon Prime membership gives you more than just fast shipping: it includes delivery perks, streaming, shopping discounts, and some extra services that can save time and money.

What’s included

  • Fast, free delivery on millions of items, including Same-Day or One-Day delivery on many products.
  • Prime Video for movies, series, and live sports.
  • Prime shopping perks like early access to Lightning Deals and special Prime Day discounts.
  • Grocery and retail savings at Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market.
  • Free Grubhub+ membership with eligible delivery benefits.
  • Prescription savings through Amazon Pharmacy and related offers.
  • Fuel discounts at participating stations in the U.S..
  • Extra benefits like Amazon Photos, Prime Reading, Prime Gaming, and release-date delivery for select items.

Cost

In the U.S., Prime is listed at $14.99 per month or $139 per year, with discounted options for eligible young adults/students and qualifying government-assistance recipients.

Best way to think about it

If you shop on Amazon often, use streaming services, or can take advantage of the grocery, pharmacy, or delivery perks, Prime can be a strong value. If you mainly want one benefit, the membership tends to make the most sense when you use at least a few of them regularly.

Quick scoop

Amazon Prime is basically a bundled membership for shopping, entertainment, and savings, with free shipping as the headline benefit and several extras layered on top.