Almost everyone knows about the free shipping and streaming services you get as an Amazon Prime subscriber. But there are many more benefits that you might not be taking full advantage of. Whether you’re looking to simplify your finances or save more money, these lesser-known Prime perks can make a real difference in your daily life.
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1. Watch Movies and TV Shows Anywhere
If you’re going somewhere without reliable internet, you can download your favorite movies and TV show episodes to compatible devices. Perfect for long flights, road trips, or areas with spotty WiFi. You can watch your downloaded content offline without using any data, which is especially helpful when traveling or visiting family in rural areas.
2. Save Money at Whole Foods
If you’re a Whole Foods shopper, your Prime membership can help you save on groceries. Prime members get an extra 10% off sale items throughout the store (excluding alcohol). Plus, there are special Prime member deals on rotating selections each week.
If you use the Amazon Rewards Visa, you can get 5% back on purchases. You can also take advantage of two-hour grocery delivery on orders over $35 by adding a grocery subscription for $9.99 per month.
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3. Get a Free Book Every Month
Love reading? With the First Reads program, you can pick one of six editor’s choice books to read for free each month before they’re officially released. These are full-length books from popular authors, and you get to keep them forever.
You can also browse Amazon Prime Reading for thousands of free ebooks, magazines, and comics. If you’re an Audible subscriber, you’ll also get access to Audible Channels for Prime, which offers free audio content from comedy shows to daily news briefings.
4. Store Your Photos for Free
Prime members get unlimited full-resolution photo storage and 5 GB of video storage. This is a great way to protect your family memories without worrying about running out of space on your phone or computer.
Need more storage? Plans start at $1.99 for 100 GB. Having Amazon as your photo storage hub also lets you view your images on Amazon devices, such as the Echo Show and Fire TV.
📸 If you’re working on organizing years of family photos, check out our tips: How to Effectively Organize Your Photos
5. Free Shipping at Other Sites
Prime isn’t just for Amazon anymore. You can also get free shipping benefits on other popular websites. Right now, Woot, Shopbop, and Zappos all offer free or expedited shipping for Prime members. It’s one more way your membership saves you money beyond just Amazon purchases.
6. Secure Package Delivery to Your Garage
Worried about package theft? Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery might be your answer. With a myQ Smart Garage Hub, delivery drivers can safely place your packages inside your garage. You can watch the delivery in real time through the myQ app, and you can always switch back to doorstep delivery if you prefer. Learn more about Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery and see if it’s available in your area.
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7. Free Grubhub+ for Restaurant Delivery
Here’s a perk worth real money: Prime members get a free Grubhub+ membership, valued at $120 per year. This means you’ll save on delivery fees when ordering from hundreds of thousands of restaurants across the country.
With Grubhub+, you get:
- $0 delivery fees on eligible orders over $12
- Lower service fees
- 5% credit back on pickup orders
- Access to exclusive Grubhub deals
You can order Grubhub directly through Amazon.com or the Amazon Shopping app, making it even easier to get dinner delivered when you need it most. Just link your Prime and Grubhub accounts to start saving immediately.
8. Save Money on Gas
Prime members can now save 10 cents per gallon at approximately 7,500 BP, Amoco, and Am-Pm gas stations nationwide. Based on average driving habits, this adds up to nearly $70 in annual savings—that’s almost half the cost of your Prime membership.
To activate this benefit, visit amazon.com/fuelsavings and link your Prime account with the free earnify app from BP. Once connected, you’ll automatically save at the pump by entering your phone number or using the earnify app. You only need to set this up once, and the savings continue as long as you’re a Prime member.
✨Watch for special promotions too—Prime occasionally offers extra fuel savings (such as 25 cents per gallon) on select days throughout the year.✨
Making the Most of Your Membership
Your Prime membership offers far more value than most people realize. From saving on everyday expenses like groceries and gas to storing your family photos safely in the cloud, these benefits can help you simplify your daily life while keeping more money in your pocket.
If you’re not currently a Prime member, now might be a great time to try it out. And if you already have Prime, make sure you’re taking advantage of all these perks—they’re included in your membership, so you might as well use them.
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