PRIME SAVING
Amazon trick cuts price of Prime to $6.99 just in time for Prime Day – millions can claim another discount if that fails
There are some bonus perks to enjoy too
IF you're looking for a cheap Amazon Prime subscription, there are two tricks to slash the monthly bill.
It's a good time to try it too – the major Amazon Prime Day shopping event is nearly here.
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It runs from July 16 to 17 and will deliver a vast selection of deals.
The catch is that only Amazon Prime members can claim those 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) then there are two great options.
The first brings the price down to $6.99 a month, while the second cuts that monthly fee to $7.49.
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AMAZON PRIME DISCOUNT #1 – PRIME ACCESS
First up is Prime Access, which saves you an enormous $96 per year.
It's designed to cut the cost of Prime for qualifying government assistance recipients.
If you're eligible then the bill drops by $8 a month – from $14.99 to $6.99.
You'll need to be part of one of the following programs to qualify for Prime Access:
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- Medicaid: Upload image of your Medicaid eligibility letter
- SNAP: Enter your EBT number and upload an image of the EBT card
- SSI: Supplemental Security Income (this is different from Social Security and SSDI)
- Direct Express Prepaid Debit Card: Upload image of card
- TANF: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- TTANF: Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- NSLP: National School Lunch Program, (letter must include your child's name and the school’s name)
- LIHEAP: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
- WIC: Women, Infants, and Children program
- NAP: Puerto Rico's Nutrition Assistance Program card (Tarjeta de la Familia)
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If you want to claim it, you'll need to be able to upload an image of your eligibility letter or card for one of the above programs.
And the discount isn't all, as Amazon notes: "Amazon’s discounted Prime membership also provides additional savings options.
"Such as 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 out on perks
Don't squander those prime-ium benefits, says Sean Keach, The Sun's Head of Technology and Science…
If you're an Amazon Prime member, you're probably paying $14.99 or £8.99 every single month.
And if you're only using it for faster deliveries, you're ignoring loads of money-saving perks.
You're already paying for Prime, so you might as well get your money's worth.
First off, you can try Amazon Photos, which is extremely handy if you're a serial snapper.
It gives you access to unlimited full-resolution photo storage, as well as 5GB for videos.
Second is Prime Reading, which serves up "a rotating collection of over 3,000 digital books, audiobooks, magazines, comics, and more".
It's perfect for bookworms, and is totally free with your regular Prime membership.
It's great to pair with another perk called Amazon First Reads.
This gives you early access to a brand new book for free every single month.
Third is one for gamers, and is aptly named Prime Gaming.
You'll get free games and in-game content every month on a rotating basis.
And if you're a fan of Twitch, you'll even be given a free channel subscription to use each month.
On top of that, you'll be able to play some free games using Amazon's Luna cloud-gaming service.
Audiophiles will want to check out Amazon Music, which gets you ad-free listening to over 100 million songs, along with thousands of playlists and popular podcasts.
And here's a bonus one if you're in the US: free Grubhub+.
It's one of the best perks because it gets you a year subscription that would normally cost $9.99 a month.
You'll get unlimited $0 delivery fees on any order over $12 with your membership, but it'll terminate if you cancel Prime.
By Sean Keach
AMAZON PRIME DISCOUNT #2 – PRIME STUDENT
Another option with a slightly smaller saving is Prime Student.
As the name suggests, this is aimed at students and cuts the cost of both monthly and yearly plans.
The per-month cost drops to $7.49, or you can reduce the annual bill from $139 to just $69.
Better still, the student plan includes a very generous six-month free trial.
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It's available for all 18 to 24-year-olds – just verify your age here.
Or you can verify with your Student Status if you're an enrolled student, also available here.
You'll also get access to some exclusive student offers.
For instance, you can currently claim 10% off on flights and hotels through Student Universe.
Best Prime Big Deals Day Offers 2024
It's almost day one of PRIME Big Deals Day, and there are some fantastic deals up for grabs. We've picked out our favorites below:
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Here are some of our top picks from the 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 (16 GB, Purple) $61.99 (save $72.99) - buy here
- Fujifilm Instax Square SQ6 - Instant Film Camera, $89 (save $40.95) - buy here
- Shark IX141 Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum, $149.99 (save $110) - buy here
- Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5300 Rechargeable Electric Power Toothbrush, $59.95 (save $50.01) - buy here
- Biotin Shampoo and Conditioner Set, $24.99 (save $15) - buy here
- De'Longhi Magnifica Start Espresso & Coffee Machine with Automatic Milk Frother, $549.95 (save $450) - buy here
- Keurig K-Classic Coffee Maker, $79.99 (save $70) - buy here
- Ninja DZ401 Foodi 10 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone XL 2-Basket Air Fryer, $179.99 (save $50) - buy here
- Traveler'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 Cancelling Earbuds, $59.95 (save $40) - buy here
- DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver, $139 (save $100) - buy here
- Manspdier Wood 3 Tier Serving Tray Three Tiered Cupcake Stand, $29.99 (save $40) - buy here
- Crest 3D Whitestrips, Professional Effects, Teeth Whitening Strip Kit, $29.99 (save $16) - buy here
- SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch 6 44mm Bluetooth Smartwatch, $239.99 (save $90) - buy here
- AUDIBLE - Get two months free - sign up here
If you haven't signed up already, make sure you sign up here for the 30-day free trial - otherwise, you won't be able to access the deals.
- Walmart's rival shopping event - shop here
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- BestBuy's rival shopping event - shop here
We've rounded up more top offers and information here:
There's also a free three-month Premium subscription to Calm.
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And Course Hero gets you a month of free homework help and live tutors.
Of course, you'll also be able to access the Prime Day deals with a Prime Student membership too.