Amazon Prime Day offers massive discounts—but you need an Amazon Prime membership to access most deals. If you don’t want to pay the $14.99/month fee, here are legal ways to get Amazon Prime for free just in time for Prime Day.
1. Use the 30-Day Free Trial (Best Option)
✅ Works for new & returning users (if you haven’t had Prime in the last 12 months)
✅ Full Prime benefits (free shipping, Prime Video, Prime Music, etc.)
✅ Cancel anytime before trial ends to avoid charges
How to do it:
- Go to Amazon Prime Free Trial
- Click “Start your 30-day free trial”
- Sign up (no payment method required for some promotions)
- Set a reminder to cancel before the trial ends
Pro Tip: If you’ve used a free trial before, try signing up with a different email or payment method.
2. Student Discount (6 Months Free)
🎓 For college students only (requires .edu email or verification)
📦 6 months of Prime for free, then 50% off ($7.49/month)
Steps:
- Visit Amazon Prime Student
- Verify student status via SheerID or .edu email
- Enjoy 6 months free, then half-price membership
Bonus: Student accounts still get full Prime Day access.
3. Share a Household Account (Family Plan)
👨👩👧👦 One Prime membership covers two adults
🔄 Share benefits (shipping, Prime Video, etc.) without paying extra
How it works:
- The primary member goes to “Amazon Household” in account settings
- Adds another adult (they get their own login)
- Both enjoy Prime benefits without paying twice
Note: You must trust the other person since they’ll have payment access.
4. Free Prime with Select Mobile Carriers
📱 T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, & Sprint sometimes offer free Prime
How to check:
- T-Mobile customers: Check “T-Mobile Tuesdays” app for promotions
- Metro by T-Mobile: Some plans include free Amazon Prime
- Sprint (now T-Mobile): Formerly had Prime perks—check your plan
Tip: Even if your carrier doesn’t offer free Prime, some credit cards (like the Amazon Prime Visa) include membership benefits.
5. Amazon Prime Video Free Trial (Limited Access)
🎬 7-day free trial for Prime Video (does NOT include shopping benefits)
Good for:
- Watching Prime Day deals livestream
- Accessing some exclusive Prime Day previews
Downside: No free shipping or full Prime Day discounts.
6. Wait for Promotional Free Trials
🎁 Amazon sometimes offers limited-time free trials (e.g., 1-week Prime trials)
Where to find them:
- Amazon homepage banners
- Email promotions (if you’re subscribed)
- Retailer partnerships (e.g., “Get 1 month free with this purchase”)
How to Maximize Prime Day Without Paying for Prime
If you can’t get Prime for free, try these workarounds:
✔ Use a friend’s account (with permission)
✔ Look for “No-Rush Shipping” credits (sometimes gives Prime perks)
✔ Check “Prime Exclusive” deals early (some stay available briefly for non-Prime users)
Final Tip: Cancel Before Getting Charged
⚠ Turn off auto-renewal immediately after signing up for a free trial
- Go to “Your Prime Membership”
- Click “End Membership” (you’ll keep benefits until trial ends)
Conclusion
You don’t need to pay for Amazon Prime to enjoy Prime Day! Use a free trial, student discount, or shared account to unlock deals. Just remember to cancel before getting charged.
Which method will you try? Let us know in the comments! 🚀

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