Getting good deals, free shipping, and access to a big catalog of streaming content is only the tip of the iceberg with Amazon Prime. There are numerous benefits you’re leaving on the table—don’t let Amazon know I told you.
9Save Money With Grubhub+
With Amazon Prime, you have access toGrubhub+at no extra cost. Who knew? It’s admittedly a pretty good deal, so I wouldn’t blame you if you ordered out more often (even though I don’t recommend making a habit out of Grubhub).
With Grubhub+, you’ll pay no delivery fees, get exclusive offers, and enjoy money off your orders if they meet a Grubhub+ restaurant’s subtotal minimum. When you’re checking out restaurants to order from, you’ll notice some have a yellow box with a plus sign—that’s a Grubhub+ restaurant!
8Order Directly From Brands Using Buy With Prime
Most of us don’t exclusively shop at Amazon, even if the deals are often great. When you do find yourself ordering directly from your favorite brands, you might come across an option toBuy with Prime. This feature takes the benefits of Amazon’s free Prime delivery (and returns) and applies them to products beyond the site.
Buy with Prime appears as a button when you’re shopping online. When you’re looking at a product and see the blueBuy with Primebutton, selecting it will prompt you to sign in with your Prime account, then apply said benefits. When you order items this way, you can still track them through Amazon.
7Get Discounts on Gas
Filling up your car’s gas tank always stings, so you might as well get savings anywhere you can. You’ll have to jump through an extra hoop for this one, though. To reap the benefits of cheaper gas, you need to link your Prime account withEarnify, but that’s a small price to pay for savings.
Then, whenever you get gas at supported BP, Amoco, and AM/PM gas stations, use your Earnify app to save at least 10 cents per gallon. Not sure where to go? you may use the app to locate nearby gas stations that support the service.
Download: Earnify forAndroid|iOS(Free)
For me, not a day goes by without music, so it’s been particularly awesome to access so much music withAmazon Music Prime. I’m kicking myself for not figuring it out sooner, after years of having Prime. you’re able to listen to millions of songs (including new releases and classics), podcasts, stations, and various playlists, including those shared by the community. It’s ad-free, too!
The caveat is that Music Prime is essentially a “basic” version; Amazon Music Unlimited is the premium option. Unless you really need HD, Ultra HD, or Spatial Audio, you’ll easily sink hours into Music Prime like I have. If you’re thinking ofdropping Spotify for Amazon Music, Prime makes it easy.
5Use Prime Rx to Save Money on Prescriptions
If your health insurance offers little in the way of cheaper prescriptions, take advantage ofPrime Rx. Thousands of pharmacies will offer discounts if you flash your Prime membership.
I would highly recommend you double-check with your insurance before you try getting medication through Prime Rx, though. For one, your insurance may have a deductible, which could lower your prescription costs after it’s been met. And for two, giving Amazon even a little bit of your medical history doesn’t sit well with me.
Next Time You Shop on Amazon, You Can Grab Pet Medications Too
The pet pharmacy just moved to your browser.
4Save Money on Groceries
Amazon Prime gives you two avenues for saving money on groceries by way ofAmazon FreshandWhole Foods. There’s alsoAmazon Groceryfor deliveries, but that’s an entirely different subscription.
What’s somewhat confusing is that Amazon Fresh is both an online service and a physical store. If you’re near a Fresh location, you may order groceries and have them delivered to your door. Unfortunately, if there are no locations in your area, you can’t take advantage of this perk.
When you visit Whole Foods, you also get the benefit of 10% off storewide sales. So if you love cooking or want to learn, having Prime will soak up some of the cost of your culinary creations.
3Store an Unlimited Number of Photos
Amazon Prime gave mean alternative when I ran out of iCloud storage, which was my main driver for backing up photos and videos, second to my Prime server. iCloud was only $12 a year, but if I already have Prime, why not use that money for something else?
As a Prime member, I get unlimited photo storage withAmazon Photos, with photos stored in their original resolution. The app is available for Windows, Android, and Mac, so all the devices in my home are supported. My one gripe is the 5GB limit on storing videos.
Download: Amazon Photos forAndroid|iOS|Windows|Mac(Free; subscription available)
2Prime Gaming Hands Out Free Games
When I remember to, I scoop up free gaming content throughPrime Gaming—I’ve got a couple of cosmetics in Diablo IV to prove it. While free cosmetics and similar content aren’t as prevalent now, you still get access to free games, just like you would with PS+ or Game Pass.
What’s awesome is that any games you claim can still be played if your Prime subscription expires—you just can’t claim future titles without Prime. Oh, and you get afree Twitch channel subscription, so go out and support your favorite streamer at no extra cost!
Amazon Prime offers not one, but two benefits for readers:Amazon First ReadsandPrime Reading. First Reads is essentially Prime Gaming for books. Every month, you get at least one Kindle book for free; the catch is that Amazon’s editors choose the selection and they’re all upcoming books.
However, that’s where Prime Reading picks up the slack. Prime members can dig deep into Amazon’s library of books, magazines, comics, and audiobooks for free—it’s a sort of sampler, like Music Prime. You don’t even need a Kindle to benefit from either service!
There areother ways to get free eBooks, too!
With what I pay for Prime, a measly $15/month, I almost feel like I’m ripping Amazon off. Almost. Compared to other subscriptions, Amazon Prime offers a ton; you’ll find something for everyone.
