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How Much Is Amazon Prime for Seniors?
There isn’t an official Amazon Prime for seniors discount. However, senior citizens can enroll in Prime Access, discounted at just $6.99 a month instead of $14.99 a month. You can get this offer if you’re enrolled in a qualified government assistance program such as Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and SSI.
I wrote this easy guide to discuss the Amazon Prime senior discount, also called Prime Access, and walk you through how it works, its benefits, and how to get this discounted Amazon Prime membership.
I will also show you all the accepted programs and how to get discounts if you don’t have qualified government assistance.
Let’s begin!
What Is Amazon Prime and What Are Its Benefits?
Amazon Prime is a yearly membership subscription that Amazon offers to its customers. When you subscribe to this program, you can enjoy a wide range of Amazon Prime benefits that give tremendous value for money.
Amazon Prime Shipping
One of the most significant advantages of an Amazon Prime membership is the various shipping options.
Here are the delivery options available to seniors.
- Free one-day shipping
- Free two-day shipping
- Free same-day shipping
- Free release date delivery
- Free no-rush shipping
Super-Quick Free Grocery Delivery with Amazon Prime
Seniors benefit from the free two-hour delivery for a wide selection of groceries through Amazon Prime.
After creating your online shopping cart, trained Whole Foods shoppers will choose your groceries. Then, you can schedule a two-hour delivery or a one-hour pickup window if you prefer in-store pickup.
Elements on Amazon
Senior citizens with Prime membership can purchase items from a retailer’s unique or unlimited releases of daily necessities, including vitamins.
Amazon Pharmacy
When senior citizens fill out subscriptions through Amazon Pharmacy, they’ll receive free two-day delivery.
Prime Coupons
Prime Coupons are another way to save money as a senior citizen. Each day, hundreds of Amazon retailers offer coupons that can reduce your final bill by up to 30%.
Visa Card Rewards
Prime members can get the following senior discounts on their Visa credit cards:
- 5% off all Whole Foods and Amazon purchases
- 2% cash back at dining establishments, gas stations, and pharmacies
- 1% cash back on all additional purchases
You can use your points to purchase items from Amazon or exchange them for cash back, gift cards, and travel discounts.
Access to Early Promotions and Exclusive Deals
A Prime Membership gives you fantastic offers and deals on the platform. Amazon will notify you of events like Prime Day and Prime Early Access Sale.
It also makes you eligible for exclusive discounts at Whole Foods stores.
Streaming and Entertainment
An Amazon Prime membership allows unlimited streaming of the best movies, TV shows, and music on Prime Video and Prime Music.
You can also download free Kindle books and enjoy the benefits of Prime Reading.
Other Prime Benefits
Amazon adds even more value by offering the following benefits:
- Membership Sharing
- Unlimited photo storage
- Fixed fee for Prime Pantry delivery
How Much Is the Amazon Prime Senior Discount?
Is there a senior discount for Amazon Prime?
Yes, but not directly. If you enroll in one of the qualified government assistance programs, you can become an Amazon Prime member for just $6.99 monthly.
That’s significantly cheaper than the regular price of $14.99.
But there’s a caveat—you need to enroll in a qualified government assistance program.
Here’s a full list I found of the accepted programs, along with what Amazon asks you to submit.
- Medicaid: Upload an image of your Medicaid eligibility letter
- SNAP: Enter your EBT number and upload an image of the EBT card
- SSI: Supplemental Security Income (this is different from Social Security and SSDI)
- Direct Express Prepaid Debit Card: Upload image of card
- TANF: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- TTANF: Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- NSLP: National School Lunch Program (letter must include your child’s name and the school’s name)
- LIHEAP: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
- WIC: Women, Infants, and Children program
- NAP: Puerto Rico’s Nutrition Assistance Program card (Tarjeta de la Familia)
So Amazon doesn’t have a dedicated discount program for seniors.
Instead, it offers Prime Access, a program where the discount depends on enrollment in specific qualifying programs.
Seniors with an EBT card also benefit from the Amazon Prime discount. Avail of this discount by submitting a photo of your EBT card when registering to prove your eligibility.
How Much Is Amazon Prime in General?
Here’s the updated price list per category, other than the senior pricing.
- Amazon Prime’s regular price is $14.99 per month (exc. taxes) or $139.00 per year (exc. taxes).
- Amazon Prime for students is $7.49 per month.
- Amazon Prime Video Only is $8.99 per month.
How Do I Join Amazon Prime for Seniors?
To benefit from the Prime discount for seniors, you need a valid EBT card or Medicaid card to take advantage of the Amazon Prime Senior Discount.
Note that this doesn’t apply to the Flex card for seniors.
Here’s how to join Amazon Prime and get an Amazon senior discount.
1 – Go to the Amazon website and click the Create your Amazon account button. Or visit this page.
2 – Enter your email address and password to create an account.
3 – Click on the Accounts & Lists tab.
4 – Select Prime Membership in the drop-down menu.
5 – Scroll down until you find the Qualified Government Assistance tab, and you’ll see the Prime Access page.
6 – Click the Start 30-day free trial button.
7 – You’ll see options for qualifying government assistance programs. Choose the one you enrolled in and upload a photo of your EBT card or eligibility letter.
8 – Fill in the necessary information.
9 – Enter a payment method to use once your free trial ends.
10 – Press the Continue button to complete the Prime application process.
How to Get Discounts If You Don’t Have Qualified Government Assistance
There are other ways to save money on Amazon without enrolling in a qualified government assistance program.
You can take advantage of the one-month free trial available to anyone, even those without an EBT or Medicaid card.
You can also use these strategies using Amazon’s helpful money-saving features.
- Use the Save for Later option in your Amazon account for the items you want to receive price-drop notifications.
- Use the Subscribe & Save option to schedule items you purchase frequently. It will automatically apply free shipping and a 15% discount.
- Keep an eye on promotions like Today’s Deals, Deals of the Day, and Lightning Deals.
- Swap out eligible items you no longer need through the Amazon Trade-In program.
- Visit Amazon Renewed to purchase inspected and tested used products for a fraction of the cost of brand-new ones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Senior Amazon Prime Members Buy Groceries?
Yes. You can use the Amazon Prime discount to shop for groceries online and get same-day or next-day free grocery delivery with the Amazon Fresh program.
However, Amazon Fresh only delivers groceries in selected cities.
Use Amazon’s search engine and enter your zip code to check for Amazon Fresh locations in your city.
What Is the Age Requirement for the Amazon Prime Senior Discount?
There’s no age requirement to avail of the Amazon senior discount. You only need to enroll in one of the qualified government assistance programs.
Is There an AARP Amazon Prime Discount?
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is a US-based interest group that addresses problems affecting people over 50.
Membership in this organization comes with many advantages, such as price breaks on health insurance, property insurance, auto insurance, gift cards for travel, and more.
Members also get discounts on electronic devices and other goods, resulting in savings that often offset membership costs.
AARP also offers financial consulting services to assist members in managing their money.
While an AARP membership has many benefits, an Amazon Prime subscription isn’t one of them.
Amazon only gives membership discounts to students and those with Medicaid, EBT cards, or those who enroll in qualified government assistance programs.
How Does Amazon Household Work?
Amazon Household is another feature of an Amazon Prime subscription.
This service lets two senior adults and up to four kids living in the same home share digital Amazon content using Family Library.
Both adults can share select Prime benefits and manage the profiles of the teens and children included in the account.
What Is Amazon Prime Video?
Amazon Prime Video is Amazon’s video-streaming platform, where Prime members can enjoy unlimited streaming of featured films and TV shows.
What Is an Amazon Prime Store Card?
Another perk that helps seniors shop wisely and save money is the Amazon Prime Store Card. This card gives subscribers reward points for their purchases to reduce the cost of subsequent purchases.
It also offers promotional financing offers at 0% interest. It has no annual fee, making it practical for seniors who buy on a budget.
What Will I Lose If I Cancel Amazon Prime?
If you cancel your Amazon Prime membership, you’ll lose access to the following benefits:
- Prime Video
- Prime Music
- Amazon Photos
- Kindle content
- Free and fast shipping
- exclusive deals with Whole Foods
- and many other perks.
You’ll also lose your discounted Amazon Prime account.
However, Amazon refunds the current membership period of paid members who have yet to use their benefits.
The Bottom Line
Amazon Prime membership is a lifesaver for seniors and all shoppers in general.
As a senior, you can purchase items with just a few clicks, and Amazon will deliver them to your doorstep. You don’t have to inconvenience yourself by going to a physical store and lining up at the cashier to pay.
You’ll also enjoy the valuable perks of being a Prime member, like the Amazon Prime senior discount, although unfortunately it’s not offered for all senior citizens, which I hope Amazon will change soon.
Senior citizen discounts are always welcome when you’re retired and want to save money. Fortunately, the Amazon Prime senior discount helps ease shopping costs for seniors enrolled in a qualified government assistance programs.
I hope my guide has shown you how much is Amazon Prime for seniors and how worth its membership fee is.
If you need help navigating Amazon, knowing how to change your delivery dates should be a priority.
28 Responses
I have been a Prime Member for several years. I am now 68. How can I get the senior Prime discount?
Hi Patti,
I’ve explained everything in this blog post 🙂
If there’s something I’ve missed, please let me know.
Thank you very much for this information! I already have prime but didn’t know about this discount. I have Medicaid. Is there a way to change my membership cost since I’m already a prime member or would I have to cancel and then re-enroll?
Thank you,
Karen D
Hey Karen,
You can cancel and then re-enroll. Or speak directly with Amazon support and they can sort it for you.
I have SNAP or an EBT card as of over a month ago.
My Prime membership just renewed and apparently I’m only to be charged $6.99 a month with the SNAP/EBT card.
I was charged $159.00 or so for the year just the other day?!?
How do I get a refund?
Also, using your basic Prime TV Channels I thought were included and if I need to pay for something, I’d be prompted to do so?!?
Thank you.
Hi, it’s best to speak with Amazon support directly about this. They can help you 🙂
Do you offer military/veterans discount, or veterans with disabilities discounts
I’m a 100% disabled vet usmc can I get prime discount
very informative posts
Hi how does this work in the UK please
It’s unfortunate that Amazon doesn’t help ALL seniors and only those on government assistance.
I agree with the post that commented on Amazon not offering a discount to ALL seniors, not just those who are on government assistance programs already. Also, it would be nice to see our military veterans receive a discount.
I agree. But that’s up to Amazon to decide. I hope they do consider offering a discount to all seniors instead of just those who are on government assistance programs already. That way, everyone can benefit from the discount. Thank you for your input! I really appreciate it.
I am confused. Can I get prime if I don’t have and EBT card or Medicaid. I am on social security. Can I get prime ?
What is the age for amazon prime discount if you are on social security.
There is no discount on Amazon prime for seniors on just ss. You have to have an ebt card and be on medicaid.
There is no discount on Amazon prime for seniors who do not have an ebt card or on medicaid. However, you can still take advantage of the 30 days free trial and pay full price for a prime account.
I’m 89 which I believe is considered a senior, well I can’t get any one to respond to how I can sign up
Also I thought I was trying the 30 days free which was free delivery, well all the items order I’ve been charged shipping
WHY?
I also agree all seniors should get prime cheaper. We shouldn’t be penalized because we are not on government assistance. Our medicare goes up every year and prices to live rises everyday.
I agree!
Shame on Amazon prime for not offering discounts to all Seniors 65+. We are already supplementing those on government assistance programs. How about giving the people who are footing the bills for others a break?
I’m 70, but only on STRS, state teacher’s retirement, not SS. I’m also on Medicare, but not Medicaid. So no Senior Citizen discount for me??
I agree all seniors should get the discount. We should not be penalized because we are not on medicaid we are paying customers on fixed income too.
I think it is totally wrong for Amazon to give discounts to people on government programs seems like Amazon caters to them but seniors that have worked all their lives and paying for those on government programs get nothing. It is a crying shame they do this to our senior citizens.
I totally agree that us senior citizens that have worked all our lives instead of getting the government to support us should be given the same breaks as the ones that have sit on their buts all their lives and waited for their government checks. WE GET NO BREAKS!!! How unfair? I can’t even get any of the senior breaks on my insurance because I have insurance through my employer where I retired from. Again! How unfair. Give us a break.
I am 80 and have had a Prime membership for about two DECADES. My latest renewal is the $150.88 (including taxes). That includes:
Prime Video
Prime Music
Amazon Photos
Kindle content
ALL OF WHICH, I have NO use for. WHY THE
(delete your favorite expletive from here) can’t I get the $6.99/mo – – – ONLY because I have EARNED my way in our society!
Does enrollment in New York’s EPIC assistance plan qualify me to drop my prime membership fee? I am 70
Unfortunately not.
Here are the accepted programs as of today.
– Medicaid: Upload image of your Medicaid eligibility letter
– SNAP: Enter your EBT number and upload an image of the EBT card
– SSI: Supplemental Security Income (this is different from Social Security and SSDI)
– Direct Express Prepaid Debit Card: Upload image of card
– TANF: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
– TTANF: Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
– NSLP: National School Lunch Program, (letter must include your child’s name and the school’s name)
– LIHEAP: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
– WIC: Women, Infants, and Children program
– NAP: Puerto Rico’s Nutrition Assistance Program card (Tarjeta de la Familia)
Hope this helps!