As of October 2026, Amazon Prime costs $14.99 a month or $139 a year in the US, plus tax. Amazon also sells Prime for Young Adults at $7.49 a month and Prime Access at $6.99 a month for eligible government assistance recipients.
Prime is one of those memberships people keep for years without checking the price, and Amazon changes it from time to time. The cost also depends on where you live, so I've pulled the current figures from each Amazon store's own Prime page, plus the discounted plans most people don't realise they qualify for.
Amazon Prime cost in the US
Amazon.com lists four ways to pay for Prime, as of October 2026. Each one starts with a trial.
| Plan | Price after trial | Trial | Who it's for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Monthly | $14.99 a month | 30 days free | Anyone |
| Prime Annual | $139 a year | 30 days free | Anyone who'll keep Prime all year |
| Prime for Young Adults | $7.49 a month | 6 months | 18 to 24 year olds and students |
| Prime Access | $6.99 a month | 30 days free | Eligible government assistance or income verified customers |
Amazon adds tax on top of the US prices. The monthly plan gives you flexibility, while the annual plan is the one to choose if you know you'll use Prime for the whole year.
Amazon Prime cost in the UK, Canada and Australia
Each country's Amazon store sets its own price in local currency. These are the figures on each store's Prime page, as of October 2026.
| Country | Monthly | Annual | Discounted plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $14.99 | $139 | $7.49 a month for young adults, $6.99 for Prime Access |
| United Kingdom | £8.99 | £95 | Not listed on the UK page |
| Canada | CA$9.99 | CA$99 | CA$4.99 a month for students and 19 to 24 year olds |
| Australia | A$12.99 | Not listed on the Australian page | Not listed on the Australian page |
So a UK or Canadian shopper pays a lot less in cash terms than an American one. Canada's student and young adult plan comes with a 6 month trial and then half the normal monthly price.
What you get with Prime
Amazon's US page lists these benefits as part of the membership:
- Same-Day, One-Day and Two-Day delivery on millions of items.
- Prime Video for films, series and live sports.
- Amazon Music with Prime, with all the music and top podcasts ad free.
- Amazon Photos with unlimited full resolution photo storage and 5GB for video.
- Free Same-Day delivery on grocery orders over $25 in selected areas.
- A fuel saving of 10 cents a gallon at over 7,500 participating sites.
- A free Grubhub+ membership and prescription savings at 60,000 pharmacies.
The refund rule most members don't know
Here's the useful bit buried in Amazon's own FAQ. If you signed up for Prime directly with Amazon, you can cancel at any time in Your Account, and Amazon says paid members who haven't used their benefits are eligible for up to a full refund of the current membership period. So if you renewed by accident and haven't ordered or streamed anything since, cancel straight away rather than waiting for the period to run out.
Amazon also says it automatically charges for the next period when your trial or membership ends, so the trial isn't free if you forget about it. To cancel, Amazon points you to Manage Prime Membership in your account.
Monthly or annual Prime?
The annual plan only makes sense if you're sure you'll keep Prime for twelve months. If you only want Prime around big shopping events or to binge a particular series, the monthly plan lets you join and leave as you need. Amazon's page says you can cancel the monthly plan at any time, and the same goes for the annual plan, with the refund rule above protecting you if you haven't used it.
Whichever you pick, put the renewal date in your calendar. Amazon charges automatically at the end of each period, and a forgotten annual renewal is a much bigger charge than a monthly one.
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How to pay less for Prime
- Check whether you're 18 to 24 or a student. Prime for Young Adults is half the monthly price after a 6 month trial.
- Check Prime Access if you receive qualifying government assistance. It's $6.99 a month in the US.
- Switch to the annual plan if you keep Prime all year round.
- Share eligible benefits with another adult in your Amazon Household instead of paying for two memberships. Amazon notes that Prime for Young Adults doesn't include Household sharing.
- Cancel quickly if you've renewed and not used it, to qualify for a refund.
Prime Video is a big part of the value for most households, so if you're weighing it against other services, see my round up of streaming services to compare. If you sell on Amazon too, my Amazon marketing strategy breakdown shows how the business side works.
My verdict
If you order from Amazon a few times a month and watch Prime Video, the annual plan at $139 is the better buy for a US household. If you're between 18 and 24, a student or on qualifying assistance, never pay the full $14.99: the discounted plans give you the same core benefits for less. And if you've just renewed by mistake, check Amazon's refund rule before you write it off.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Amazon Prime a month?
As of October 2026, Amazon Prime is $14.99 a month in the US, plus tax. In the UK it's £8.99 a month.
How much is Amazon Prime a year?
Amazon lists Prime Annual at $139 a year in the US, £95 in the UK and CA$99 in Canada.
Is there a cheaper Amazon Prime for students?
Yes. In the US, Prime for Young Adults is $7.49 a month after a 6 month trial for 18 to 24 year olds and students.
What is Prime Access?
It's Amazon's discounted Prime for eligible government assistance recipients or income verified customers, at $6.99 a month in the US.
Can I get a refund on Amazon Prime?
Amazon says paid members who haven't used their benefits are eligible for up to a full refund of the current membership period if they cancel.
How long is the Amazon Prime free trial?
The standard trial is 30 days. Prime for Young Adults comes with a 6 month trial.
