The Ultimate Guide to Amazon Prime Perks (Just in Time for Prime Day!)

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Amazon Prime isn’t just for fast shipping anymore—it’s a total life upgrade. From exclusive Prime Day savings to travel deals and discounted meal delivery, Prime members get access to serious value. And with Prime Day coming July 8–11, now is the time to make the most of it.

Unlock Major Perks with Prime Membership

1. Prime Day Grubhub+ Deal
Craving takeout? Prime members can use code PRIME50 during Prime Day to get 50% off a Grubhub+ delivery order of $25 or more (up to $20 off). Shop Grubhub through Amazon.com, the Amazon Shopping app, or the Grubhub app to apply the code or click the banner for automatic savings.

2. Amazon Music Merch Savings
Music lovers can score an extra 20% off select Prime Day deals on merch like vinyl, apparel, and CDs when shopping through the Amazon Music app. It stacks on top of already discounted prices.

3. Kindle Deals for Readers and Audiobook Fans
Snag up to 25% off Kindle devices, including the new color Kindle and the fastest Kindle Paperwhite yet. Don’t miss markdowns on trending Kindle books like Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid and The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley.

Prime Travel Perks to Level Up Summer

4. Travel Smarter with Amazon Travel Deals
Amazon’s Prime Day travel offers are huge this year:

• Save up to 30% off base rates from Avis and earn 15% back as an Amazon gift card
• Get 20% off Amtrak fares
• Save up to $1,200 on Carnival Cruise Line packages
• Discounts from Visit Michigan, Myrtle Beach, and more

Support Small Businesses While Saving Big

5. Shop Small and Save Big
Over 60% of sales on Amazon come from small and medium-sized businesses. This Prime Day, support small while saving with deals like:

• Up to 30% off from BeautyStat and Sweet July
• 24% off from THE FRONTAL QUEEN
• 20% off from Donna's Recipe, Phlur, and The Lip Bar
  Look for the small business badge or head to amazon.com/supportsmall to explore more.

Daily Deal Drops from Big Brands

6. Big Brands, Even Bigger Savings
Keep your eyes out for daily drops and deep discounts from top brands like Levi’s, Elemis, and Shark. Prime members always get the inside track on limited-time lightning deals.

Flexible Membership Options for Everyone

Membership Options to Fit Any Budget
Not a member yet? It’s easy to join:

• Standard Prime: $14.99/month or $139/year, or start a free 30-day trial
• Prime for Young Adults: Try it free for 6 months, then just $7.49/month or $69/year
• Prime Access: Qualifying government-assistance recipients and income-verified customers pay only $6.99/month
  More info on all Prime plans is available at aboutamazon.com/prime.

Don’t Miss a Single Deal This Prime Day

From meals and merch to books and vacations, there’s never been a better time to be a Prime member. We’ll be sharing the hottest Prime Day deals as they drop, so be sure to check out our Simple Savings page and follow along for the best ways to save all week long!