{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","contentId":"00000187-a091-d146-a1f7-efb7c2000001","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-access-discounted-membership","headline":"Everything you need to know about Prime Access: all of Prime, more than 50% off","description":"Qualifying government assistance recipients and income-verified customers can get Prime Access for $6.99 per month.","datePublished":"2023-04-24T18:57:43.983Z","dateModified":"2026-08-06T15:55:03.917Z","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Connie Chen","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com/author/connie-chen","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/a394298/2147483647/strip/true/crop/799x799+0+0/resize/84x84!/grayscale/true/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F9d%2F15%2Fef41ef2f425da779eeb67bf126a9%2F1637178821298.jpg","width":"84","height":"84"}}],"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/a3ecfd9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+156+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F94%2Ffe%2F0e0ddbd74dcc998fce0764063ab3%2Fprimeaccess-hero-2000x1125.jpg","width":"300","height":"200"},"articleBody":"![Prime Access](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/a3ecfd9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+156+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F94%2Ffe%2F0e0ddbd74dcc998fce0764063ab3%2Fprimeaccess-hero-2000x1125.jpg)\n\n# Everything you need to know about Prime Access: all of Prime, more than 50% off\n\n*Qualifying government assistance recipients and income-verified customers can get Prime Access for $6.99 per month.*\n\n*The original post was published on April 24, 2023 and updated on August 6, 2026 to include details about Prime Access eligibility.*\n\n---\n\n## Key takeaways\n\n- Prime Access includes all Prime benefits for $6.99 per month—more than 50% off Prime's monthly price.\n- Qualifying government assistance recipients and income-verified customers are eligible to join.\n- Members enjoy fast, free delivery, exclusive grocery savings, entertainment, and more—the same benefits as any Prime member.\n\n---\n\nPrime’s mission is to bring savings, convenience, and entertainment to all households, regardless of income. That’s why we created Prime Access, a discounted membership that includes all of Prime’s benefits available at less than 50% off Prime’s monthly price.\n\n![Person holding Kindle e-reader displaying library of book covers while relaxing on pink blanket](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/dc45a10/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+156+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fb0%2F6a%2F9ea8a89641838d43893800e7bd1c%2Fprime-membership-benefits-hero-lm.jpg)\n\n- [Everything that comes with your Prime membership](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-benefits)\n\nPrime Access members enjoy all of Prime membership’s benefits for just $6.99 per month. That includes access to exclusive grocery savings and convenience, fast, free delivery on everything from clothing to prescriptions, tens of millions of items available with [Same-Day or Next-Day Delivery](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/amazon-prime/amazon-same-day-delivery), discounts on ultrafast delivery options in select cities and towns, and exclusive savings on restaurant delivery, fuel, and so much more.\n\nToday, Prime Access is available to recipients of 13 qualifying government assistance programs in addition to customers who choose to verify by income. Learn more about the program below and how to sign up.\n\n## How do I join Prime Access?\n\nTo sign up, visit the [Prime Access page](https://amazon.com/getprimeaccess). You’ll be directed to verify your income or upload a document confirming your eligibility to a selected government assistance program. Once you enter your payment and billing information, you’re all set to start enjoying Prime benefits every day.\n\nIf you're already a Prime member, you can also update your membership to join Prime Access. Eligible new Prime members receive a free 30-day trial before the $6.99 monthly charge begins.\n\n## How can government assistance recipients and income-verified customers join Prime Access?\n\nTo join Prime Access, you can verify income on [Amazon](https://amazon.com/qualify) or verify participation in a qualifying government assistance program on the [Prime Access page](https://amazon.com/getprimeaccess).\n\nYou can provide proof of eligibility or participation in the following programs:\n\n- SNAP EBT\n- Medicaid\n- Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC)\n- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)\n- Direct Express Debit Card (DE)\n- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)\n- National School Lunch Program (NSLP)\n- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)\n- Tribal Assistance Eligibility Letter (TTANF)\n- Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP)\n- Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit (VSPB)\n- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)\n- Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)\n\n![Colorful produce display in a Whole Foods market grocery store with fresh vegetables and packaged carrots](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/1b64762/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+156+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fd6%2Fae%2Ff188c0264757aa225496b83fedb4%2Fabout-amazon-hero-edited-hero-whole-foods-market-pan-shot-20200319-15.jpg)\n\n- [How to use SNAP EBT benefits on Amazon](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/snap-ebt-benefits-amazon)\n\n## Can you share Prime benefits with family members?\n\nYes! You can share many Prime benefits with others in your household, including fast, free delivery, digital content, fuel savings, and more through Amazon Family. Learn more about how [Amazon Family](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/how-does-amazon-family-work) works.\n\n## How long does eligibility for Prime Access last?\n\nTo keep your Prime Access membership, you must reverify your eligibility every 12 months. Don’t worry, we’ll send you a reminder email when it’s time to reverify your info.\n\n## Can you cancel your Prime Access membership at any time?\n\nYes, [cancel your Prime Access membership](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/how-to-cancel-amazon-prime-membership) at any time by visiting your account and updating your membership preferences.\n\n![Prime shopping benefits](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/1ff38b0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+156+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F04%2Fb6%2F859c7eb24e5596004a0228fdda13%2F12primeshoppingbenefits-hero.jpg)\n\n- [7 shopping benefits that come with your Prime membership](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/prime-membership-shopping-benefits)\n\n## What are other ways Amazon is helping customers save money?\n\nAmazon offers discounted Prime memberships, that make all of Prime’s savings, convenience, and entertainment, accessible to everyone. In addition to Prime Access, which starts at $6.99 per month, higher education students and young adults ages 18-24 can [join Prime for Young Adults](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-for-young-adults) for $7.49 per month or $69 per year.\n\nCustomers can also head to the Amazon Access resource page to explore programs, discounts, and features that make shopping on Amazon even easier and more affordable. Customers can explore options like payment with [SNAP EBT](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/snap-ebt-benefits-amazon) or Cash EBT, exclusive Amazon Access Discounts, and more. Learn more at [Amazon Access](https://www.amazon.com/b?node=24189583011&ref_=access_surl).\n\nNext, check out what makes a [Prime membership worth the cost](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/5-awesome-benefits-that-make-your-prime-membership-worth-it).","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"About Amazon","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com","sameAs":["https://x.com/amazonnews","https://www.linkedin.com/company/amazon","https://www.instagram.com/amazonnews"],"logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/bd/8f/88e7b0314cc2bd05b9de3155a0fe/amazon-news.svg"},"parentOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Amazon","url":"https://www.amazon.com","sameAs":["https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3884","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_(company)","https://x.com/Amazon"]}}}