There’s a good chance that you initially purchased your Amazon Prime membership to get free two-day shipping. But there are dozens of additional perks that can be tricky to find—and considering the cost of an annual membership, you're doing yourself a disservice if you aren't taking advantage of all of them. I'm here to help you get your money's worth—especially ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, which will run on October 6 and 7.
\n\nBelow, I've listed the benefits you should be using as an Amazon Prime member. Arguably, these incentives alone aren't worth the cost of a membership, but chances are at least one of them will come in handy.
\n\nAmazon has had more than its fair share of debacles. But there are still an estimated 201 million members in the United States. If you're one of them, these perks are worth checking out.
\n\nUpdated September 2026: I've ensured perks, coverage, pricing, and links are accurate ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.
\n\nAmazon Prime is a premium membership to Amazon.com. If you've never had a membership before, you can try it free for 30 days. This trial automatically renews, so set a reminder on your phone to…
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