Everyone knows you get free, expedited shipping with a subscription to Amazon Prime, but did you know that you can also get discounts on groceries and borrow unlimited e-books? Amazon has been slowly building up the services included with an Amazon Prime membership, and the list has gotten pretty long.
Launched in 2005 (for $79 a year), Amazon Prime quickly caught on with customers due to its free two-day shipping on all eligible items. While expedited shipping is still a big feature of the service (which now costs $139 a year, or $15 a month), in recent years Amazon has added a ton of perks and benefits for shoppers who subscribe to Prime.
Read on to discover the biggest Amazon Prime membership perks you might not know about. For more, find the best TV shows to watch on Prime Video right now.
Between deals and other benefits, an Amazon Prime membership can be a great way to save money. Know that bargains can vary widely from one retailer to the next. To make sure you really are getting the best deal as you browse products, you’ll want to check prices. CNET’s Chrome Shopping extension can help you do that by finding the best discounts and promo codes.
1. Watch HBO or other premium TV channels without cable
You probably know about Prime Video and Amazon Music Prime, but you might not know all the special details. Amazon Prime members have access to a large number of feature-length movies and hit original TV shows like The Boys and The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power, as well as an Amazon Music Prime library featuring 2 million songs and thousands of curated playlists.Â
Prime members can also download movies and TV shows for watching later offline.
And if a show or movie you want to watch is not included as part of your basic Prime subscription, you can subscribe to premium channels such as HBO, Showtime and Starz for $5 to $15 a month, with no need for cable or satellite service.
Music lovers can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited to get a library of 90…
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