How Do I Know If I Have Amazon Prime? (3 Simple Steps)
Amazon Prime is one of the most popular membership programs with over 200 million members globally. But if you signed up awhile ago, you may not remember whether you still have an active Prime subscription.
Don‘t get caught paying for a membership you don‘t need! Follow these 3 simple steps to check your Prime status today.
1. Check Your Account Settings
The quickest way to verify your Prime status is by checking your Amazon account settings:
- Go to Amazon.com and click "Account"
- Under "Account Settings", select "Prime membership"
- On the "Manage Your Prime Membership" page, look underneath your name
If it shows "Your Prime membership renews on [date]", your membership is active. If not, you‘ll see an invitation to join Prime.
While here, note your renewal date. Amazon Prime automatically renews each year unless you cancel. You can turn off auto-renewal anytime if you don‘t want to continue the membership.
2. View All Your Memberships & Subscriptions
For a comprehensive view of your Prime status plus other Amazon subscriptions, visit the "Memberships & Subscriptions" page.
Here you‘ll see:
- Current and past Prime memberships
- Other subscriptions like Prime Student or Amazon Family
- Renewal dates for active memberships
You can also search for "Prime" to filter just your Prime subscriptions.
This page is useful to audit all your Amazon memberships in one place. Over half of Prime members are paying for additional Amazon subscriptions according to Consumer Intelligence Research Partners.
3. Understand Cancellation and Renewal Policies
Before canceling your Prime membership, be sure you understand Amazon‘s renewal and cancellation policies:
- Prime auto-renews each year unless you cancel
- You can cancel anytime if you signed up directly through Amazon
- Cancellations within 3 days of joining get a full refund unless you used Prime benefits
- Partial refunds are given for cancellations mid-membership based on time remaining
See Amazon‘s Prime Terms & Conditions for complete details.
Is Amazon Prime Worth It?
With membership fees of $139/year or $14.99/month, is Prime worth the cost? Here are some pros and cons to consider:
Pros
- Free 2-day shipping on over 100 million items
- Access to Prime Video, Prime Music, and more
- Exclusive deals and discounts just for Prime members
- Prime members spend an average of $1,400 per year on Amazon compared to $600 for non-members
Cons
- Higher annual fee compared to competitors like Walmart+ ($98/year)
- Extra costs for some benefits like Kindle eBooks or Amazon Fresh delivery
- Harder to cancel compared to monthly subscription services
Ultimately, Prime is most valuable for frequent Amazon shoppers who use the shipping and entertainment benefits. Casual shoppers may find the $139 fee hard to justify.
Compare Prime to Other Amazon Memberships
If you don‘t need a full Prime membership, consider these other Amazon programs:
| Membership | Cost | Perks | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Prime | $139/year | Free shipping, media, and more | Frequent Amazon shoppers |
| Prime Student | $69/year | Discounted Prime for college students | Students who shop on Amazon |
| Amazon Family | $119/year | Discounts + Prime benefits | Households with kids |
| Amazon Prime Video | $9/month | Access to Prime Video only | TV & movie streamers |
Review your options to pick the optimal membership based on your needs and budget.
Conclusion
Checking your Prime status only takes a few minutes by viewing your Amazon account settings or memberships page. But before renewing, consider whether the subscription is worth the fee based on how much you shop on Amazon. Be sure to monitor your renewal date and turn off auto-renewal if you decide to cancel.
