The 8 Amazon Prime benefits you need to know about going into Prime Day
As the big day rapidly approaches, we've been preparing for the onslaught of Prime Day PC gaming deals(opens in new tab) heading our way. But, as we curate the best deals into one place, you need to make sure you use every tool at your disposal to maximize savings and come out on top on July 12-13.
One of the tools that'll make sure you save the most money will be your Amazon Prime membership; you will need one to qualify for most of Prime Day's more exclusive deals. Aside from free shipping, music, and video streaming, a few features come with your membership you might not be aware of. Even if you're only grabbing a Prime membership for Prime Day, you should still get your money's worth by taking advantage of all the perks that come with it.
A monthly subscription to Prime costs $14.99 a month, or $119 for a full year. So, grabbing a year of Prime is cheaper if you're willing to commit, but if you're just picking up a membership for Prime Day itself, the monthly tariff is the smart play.
You may even qualify for a month's free trial if you're a new member. Just remember to cancel after that free month as it will auto-renew and start taking your money. Cell phone and cable providers often give out Amazon Prime trials as customer rewards, so check your contract details, too.
The discounts and free shipping alone go a long way to justifying the $15 you might be spending on a monthly sub, but aside from access to Prime-exclusive deals, there are a lot of other benefits, too. And some that you may not necessarily know about.
A whole lot of benefits, then, but I think these are the ones you really need to know about when going into Prime Day itself.
Perhaps the most crucial Prime membership benefit is the free
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