{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","contentId":"0000018e-197e-dfe9-a98e-1dfe301e0001","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/is-cost-of-prime-membership-worth-it","headline":"How to decide if the cost of a Prime membership is worth it","description":"Is it time for you to sign up for Prime? Let’s find out.","datePublished":"2024-03-11T17:12:26.793Z","dateModified":"2024-03-11T17:12:26.793Z","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Remi Rosmarin","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.com/author/remi-rosmarin","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/3ef8399/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1170x1170+0+25/resize/84x84!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fa7%2Fe8%2Fd496ae464e2f8e01c2755134b201%2Fremi-bio-photo.jpeg","width":"84","height":"84"}}],"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/00b2654/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+311+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F8c%2Fd8%2F01e1917c4dbd9886936a59ffe7b9%2Fhero-decideifprimemembershipisworthit-1.jpg","width":"300","height":"200"},"articleBody":"![Prime membership benefits](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/00b2654/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+311+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F8c%2Fd8%2F01e1917c4dbd9886936a59ffe7b9%2Fhero-decideifprimemembershipisworthit-1.jpg)\n\n# How to decide if the cost of a Prime membership is worth it\n\n*Is it time for you to sign up for Prime? Let’s find out.*\n\nPrime saves members money every day with exclusive deals, grocery savings, fast, free delivery, healthcare and prescription savings, and quality entertainment. If you’re still considering whether the cost of a Prime membership would be worth it for you, we’re here to help you decide.\n\n![Person opening Amazon packages with orange sandals and colorful socks, cat nearby](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/6b0b987/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+156+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fcb%2F21%2Fce95d27e41e5be2e43ebde3190cf%2Faa-062025-pd-5-awesome-benefits-standard-hero-v1-600kb-2000x11251.jpg)\n\n- [5 awesome benefits that make your Prime membership worth it](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/5-awesome-benefits-that-make-your-prime-membership-worth-it)\n\nGo through the following questions—if you answer “yes” for most or all, Prime might be exactly what you’re looking for. We’ve included information about the cost of a Prime membership—and how to join—below, including information on discounted memberships.\n\n## Do you like fast delivery when you shop online?\n\n![Prime membership](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/0b0d68d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Ffa%2Ff6%2F508010d346e1b7f8bb5ddf87599f%2Fdelivery-inline.jpg)\n\nAre you the type of person who clicks “order” and then *cannot* wait for your package to arrive? Perhaps you find yourself frequently needing to order birthday or holiday gifts, pantry essentials, or household items you’re running low on last minute. If you’re nodding along, you’ll definitely enjoy this noteworthy perk to get your money’s worth.\n\n![A photo of Quarterback Michael Penix Jr., sitting on the edge of a trunk of a car, holding and Amazon delivery box.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/5945bb3/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1115x743+103+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F6f%2Ffe%2Fda416d5448daa3d7c4ff68b98593%2Fsameday-shareimg-2.jpg)\n\n- [Amazon customers have scored 1 billion packages from U.S. Same-Day sites](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/amazon-same-day-delivery-milestone)\n\nOne of Prime’s most notable benefits is the fast, free delivery. There are more than 300 million items eligible for free Prime shipping and tens of millions of the most popular items are available with [Same-Day or One-Day Delivery](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/amazon-prime/amazon-same-day-delivery).\n\nFor added flexibility and convenience, members also enjoy discounted delivery on over 90,000 products available through 1-hour delivery in hundreds of cities and towns and 3-hour delivery in over 2,000 cities and towns across the U.S. \n\nIf you’re looking to schedule your Amazon deliveries on a specific day, you can use the free Prime member perk, [Amazon Day](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/operations/what-is-amazon-day-delivery). On top of making deliveries work for your personal schedule, choosing Amazon Day is a great way to combine multiple orders into one delivery, potentially reducing the amount of packaging you receive.\n\n## Do you like saving money?\n\n![Prime membership benefits](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/092dd23/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F95%2F5a%2F74481e204496af5662f727420436%2Finline-primemembership-pharmacy.jpg)\n\nLet’s be real, no one is saying “no” to this question.\n\nPrime members get access to [special deals](https://www.amazon.com/justforprime), every day. Prime members also get 30-minute early access to [Lightning Deals](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/how-to-find-amazon-lightning-deals) as well as exclusive access to savings during shopping events like Prime Day.\n\n![Prime](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/e871614/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x900+125+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F45%2F9c%2F14ea4d214798863d8752e37f174c%2Ffree-delivery-inline.jpg)\n\n- [Here’s how much a Prime membership costs, and how to make the most of its benefits](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/prime-membership-cost-benefits)\n\nPrime members also save big on items like prescriptions. [RxPass](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/introducing-rxpass-from-amazon-pharmacy-a-5-prescription-subscription-that-helps-prime-members-who-take-multiple-medications-save-time-and-money) from Amazon Pharmacy allows members to get their eligible medications for one low price of $5 per month. This can add up to serious savings for members on multiple eligible medications. Amazon Pharmacy is making the pharmacy experience better—with upfront pricing, free home delivery, and pharmacists available 24/7. Prime members also get high-quality, convenient care from [One Medical](https://health.amazon.com/prime?ref_=onem_pd_sl_srctrm_20_e_dev_c&gclid=CjwKCAiA_5WvBhBAEiwAZtCU7399go4bW7QdpeYLqbGrRpGcpJd-Eq9ycS6mjGhmfFK5ng2lXyp_wBoC4xIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds), including 24/7 on-demand virtual care nationwide and easy to schedule office visits at any of One Medical’s hundreds of locations across the U.S.\n\nLearn more about all the [awesome Prime benefits that will save you money](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/prime-benefits-that-will-save-you-money).\n\n## Do you like great entertainment?\n\n![Prime membership benefits](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/05d5b07/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F71%2Fd7%2Fdddecd994b5f9988434aa1c93b30%2Finline-primemembership-primevideo.jpg)\n\nFor music-, film-, podcast-, and television-lovers, don’t forget that a Prime membership gives you access to Prime Video and [Amazon Music](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/what-is-amazon-music).\n\n[Prime Video](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/what-you-need-to-know-about-prime-video) is part of a Prime membership. You’ll be able to watch movies, series, and sports, including [Thursday Night Football](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/how-to-watch-thursday-night-football-on-prime-video). Enjoy Emmy winner *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel*, Emmy-nominated satirical superhero drama [*The Boys*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/the-boys-renewed-season-5-prime-video), Emmy-nominated fan-favorite miniseries [*Daisy Jones & The Six*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/daisy-jones-and-the-six-prime-video), and the smash hits *AIR*, *Citadel*, *Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan*, *Creed III*, *Shotgun Wedding*, *The Tomorrow War*, *Reacher*, [*The Summer I Turned Pretty*](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/summer-i-turned-pretty-movie-prime-video), and *Coming 2 America*. There are also plenty of selections to rent or buy like *Barbie* and *Oppenheimer*.\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[Amazon Music](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/amazon-music-price) includes 100 million songs ad-free, the largest catalog of ad-free top podcasts, and thousands of playlists and Stations, included with Prime at no additional cost. You can shuffle play any artist, album, or Playlist from our expanded music catalog and discover new music based on your likes. Non-Prime members can join Amazon Music Unlimited at a savings for $9.99 per month for a monthly subscription or $99 per year for an annual subscription. It gives you access to Amazon’s complete catalog of 100 million songs and podcasts, all ad-free. With this plan, you can pick and play any song, and you have unlimited skips when listening to stations.\n\n## Do you enjoy ordering food for delivery (but don’t love the delivery fees)?\n\n![Text reading Prime and Grubhub and an image of a hamburger](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/907eaa3/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F98%2F93%2Fea0ba849438ebee6c5beed5f6bd8%2Fabout-amazon-inline-prime-x-grubhub-images-2024.jpg)\n\nIf you love to order in, but don’t love paying delivery fees, you’re in luck. Prime members [can enjoy free Grubhub+](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-grubhub)—a $120 value per year—included with their membership on an ongoing basis. Grubhub+ includes $0 delivery fees on eligible orders over $12, lower service fees, 5% credit back on pick-up orders, and exclusive offers. On average, Prime members save $300 per year on delivery fees and promotions with Grubhub+.\n\n## So, is a Prime membership right for you?\n\nPrime is the best value because it bundles savings, convenience, and entertainment, all in a single membership—and it might offer more than you even realize.\n\n![Prime benefits](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/7743c84/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+156+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F2e%2F0a%2Fd06b73fb4592975cef9d5eb6b9fa%2Fx-things-you-might-not-know-about-your-prime-membership-hero.jpg)\n\n- [4 things you might not know about your Prime membership](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/lesser-known-perks-of-amazon-prime-membership)\n\nIf you said yes to the questions above, we think that a Prime membership will serve you well. There are also tons of other perks and benefits that might make a membership worth it, so we encourage you to learn more about what [Prime has to offer](https://www.aboutamazon.com/what-we-do/prime).\n\n## **How much does Prime cost?**\n\n![Prime membership benefits](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/6f64b57/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x900+0+0/resize/767x431!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F49%2F24%2Fba526aa8466dbf9b9dc5bd8f5f26%2Finline-primemembership-primeaccess.jpg)\n\nA Prime membership is $14.99 per month, or $139 per year if you pay annually—but Amazon also offers several discounted membership options with the same valuable benefits including fast, free delivery on millions of items, exclusive perks, and savings for eligible members.\n\n[Prime Access](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-access-discounted-membership) is just $6.99 per month for qualifying government assistance recipients and income verified customers including SNAP EBT and Medicaid. [Prime for Young Adults](null)—another discounted membership—is $7.49 per month or $69 per year for higher education students and 18-24 year-olds.\n\n[Get more information about Prime](https://www.aboutamazon.com/what-we-do/prime), including the [lesser-known perks](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/lesser-known-amazon-prime-benefits), and more information about [discounted memberships](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-discounted-membership)—and [sign up](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/how-to-sign-up-for-a-prime-membership) or start a [free trial](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-free-trial) today.","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"]}}}