Amazon Prime
30 days free · $14.99/mo after
Exit grade F: The FTC won a record 2.5 billion dollar settlement in 2025 over Prime's deceptive sign-up and its multi-screen 'Iliad' cancel maze.
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Quick answer
The Amazon Prime free trial runs 30 days, then bills $14.99/month. A credit card is required to start. Cancelling is hard - about 10 minutes. Our take: It's a standard benchmark.
Last verified: July 26, 2026
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Our take
It's a standard benchmark. Use it during a heavy-shipping month and stack in some Prime Video binges while you're at it. (30-day free trial, new accounts only)
The honest data
By the numbers
- Trial length
- 30 days
- Price after
- $14.99 / mo
- Card required
- Yes
- Cancellation
- Hard
- Time to cancel
- ~10 min
What’s new with Amazon Prime
- RegulationSep 25, 2025
Amazon must offer easier Prime cancellation under its FTC settlement
As part of its FTC settlement, Amazon is required to add a clear option to decline Prime at signup, disclose pricing and renewal terms upfront, and let members cancel using the same method they used to enroll.
- SettlementSep 25, 2025
Amazon Prime settlement refund claims are open through July 27, 2026
Amazon reached a settlement with the FTC over Prime enrollment and cancellation practices. Eligible members who did not already receive an automatic payment can file a claim for up to $51 through July 27, 2026.
Cancellation guide
How to cancel Amazon Prime
Documented · ~10 min
- 01
Sign in at amazon.com, go to Account and Lists, then Prime Membership (or Memberships and Subscriptions).
- 02
Select Manage Membership, then End Membership and Benefits.
- 03
Amazon will show several offers to keep you; continue past each screen, declining them, until you reach the final confirmation.
- 04
You keep Prime benefits through the end of your current billing period; if you have not used benefits this period you may be eligible for a refund.
- 05
If you subscribed through Google Play or another store, cancel there instead.
Full guide: how to cancel Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime free trial - frequently asked
- Is the Amazon Prime free trial really free?
- Yes - the Amazon Prime free trial is free for 30 days. A credit card is required, so it renews at $14.99/month unless you cancel first.
- How much does Amazon Prime cost after the trial?
- After the free trial, Amazon Prime costs $14.99 per month.
- How do I cancel Amazon Prime?
- To cancel Amazon Prime: 1. Sign in at amazon.com, go to Account and Lists, then Prime Membership (or Memberships and Subscriptions); 2. Select Manage Membership, then End Membership and Benefits; 3. Amazon will show several offers to keep you; continue past each screen, declining them, until you reach the final confirmation; 4. You keep Prime benefits through the end of your current billing period; if you have not used benefits this period you may be eligible for a refund; 5. If you subscribed through Google Play or another store, cancel there instead. It takes about 10 minutes and is rated hard to cancel.
- Do I need a credit card for the Amazon Prime trial?
- Yes - Amazon Prime requires a credit card to start the free trial, so note the renewal date - day 30 - if you only want the trial.
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