Whether you’re an avid shopper or visit the retail titan for the occasional odds and ends, considering a Prime membership is in your best interest.
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Well, for starters, Amazon’s two-day October Prime Day 2026 sale — formally called Prime Big Deal Days — is on the horizon.
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It’s one of the retailer’s biggest sales of the year!
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It’s a two-day shopping event (Oct. 6-7) that occurs annually and features thousands of deals on must-have items.
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A Prime membership is $139 a year, but you’re not only unlocking two-day shipping.
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But if you’re a frequent shopper, you can dodge the standard $8 shipping and handling fee on every purchase, making it worth it even still.
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Better still: if you love to crack open a new book or listen to podcasts and music often, you’ll be *extra* happy with your Prime membership.
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There are a slew of streaming benefits, which are all outlined below.
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First things first — what is the much-talked-about service?
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Amazon Prime is a paid subscription service that, in our opinion, triumphs over all the others.
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Its shopping benefits are second to none, and having a Prime membership is most commonly associated with free two-day shipping.
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How much does an Amazon Prime membership cost?
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If you sign up for a free trial, Amazon will automatically charge your account for the next membership period.
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If you’re a student at a two- or four-year college, you’ll qualify for Prime Student, which is $7.49 a month or $69 a year.
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You must sign up with your collegiate “.edu” email address.
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If you don’t wish to use your collegiate email, you can provide an alternative proof of enrollment.
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This includes a photo of your current student ID, transcript or tuition bill.
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Ahead, the New York Post Shopping team rounded up the benefits you’ll unlock as a Prime member:
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- Free shipping: You can opt for free Same-Day or One-Day Delivery, depending on the product.
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- Unlimited grocery delivery: Prime members can add a grocery subscription that offers unlimited grocery delivery on orders more than $35 across Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market, and others.
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- Prescription shipping and savings: You don’t have to visit your local pharmacy with One Medical, Amazon’s new way to fill your prescriptions from Amazon Pharmacy.
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- Prime Video: You’ll unlock access to watch Amazon Original shows and movies, as well as thousands of other shows for free.
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If desired, you can add on popular streaming services like Discovery+, Paramount+, EPIX, NBA League Pass, and STARZ without a cable service.
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These platforms range from $4.99 to $14.99 a month.
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Prime members unlock the retailer’s hefty music catalog, without ads.
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And, you can choose to upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for only $9.99 more a month.
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Uniquely, Prime members receive full-resolution photo storage and 5 GB of video storage to keep all of their memories well-organized.
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You can share your photos with up to five family members and display images on devices like your Fire TV, Amazon Echo Show, and Amazon Fire tablet.
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- Amazon Kids+: Prime members have the unique ability to save on Kids+ at a discounted $4.99 a month to have access to kid-friendly books, educational games, and movies.
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- Prime Day: Only Prime members can shop the annual two-day shopping event.
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Prime members also have access to member-only deals.
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It gives 5% back to Amazon, Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods, and Chase Travel.
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Additionally, you’ll receive 2% back at gas stations and restaurants, plus 1% on all other purchases.
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Prime members receive a free Audible Premium Plus trial, plus two credits that can be applied to any books in the Audible library.
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You won’t have to wait weeks for household essentials like cleaning products or diapers.
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Instead, you’ll only have to go without them for two days.
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You’ll have peace of mind that Amazon will offer the most affordable price as well, most of the time.
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Big-box retailers like Walmart and Target typically price-match Amazon, so you’ll have access to what we call the *prime* pricing for most of your purchases.
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This year, Amazon’s famous October Prime Day event falls more than a month before Black Friday and Cyber Monday, giving you ample time to buy now and wrap later.
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During October Prime Day 2026, you’ll find a super-sized sale offering thousands of doorbuster deals on everything from baby clothes to beauty products, Apple products to air fryers, and everything in between.
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