How to sign up for Amazon Prime ahead of October Prime Day

Want to access Prime Day deals? You'll need an Amazon Prime account.
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The second Amazon Prime Day, Prime Big Deal Days, is coming up on Oct. 8 and 9, 2024. Exciting deals await on electronics, clothes, makeup, and more — but there's a catch. To access exclusive October Prime Day deals, shoppers must first sign up for Amazon Prime and opt for a free 30-day trial or a full subscription.

Prime members can save plenty on big-ticket items from brands like Apple and Samsung, and Amazon usually offers steep discounts on its own line of Kindles and Echos. Plus, members also gain other Prime benefits, such as free delivery and hours of entertainment thanks to full access to Amazon Video, Amazon Music, and Prime Gaming.

Here's how shoppers can sign up for Amazon Prime:

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Total Time
  • 5 minutes, email address or phone number
What You Need
  • Internet access

Step 1: Go to the Amazon Prime sign-up page and click on Start your free 30-day trial.

Head to Amazon Prime's sign-up page.

Step 2: Input your email if you have an existing Amazon account or click on Create Your Amazon account.

A new sign-in page will open up on the website. Input your email or mobile number and password if you have an existing Amazon account or click on Create Your Amazon account. If you make a new account, you'll need to provide some basic information such as name, email, and password.

Step 3: If you're creating a new account, follow the steps to verify your email with a One-Time Password.

If you choose to create a new account, Amazon will send an OTP to your respective email address or mobile number for account verification. If you are using an existing account, skip to Step 5.

Step 4: Input the OTP and click on Verify.

Once the OTP verification page appears on the screen, input the code and click on Verify.

Step 5: Sign up for your free one-month trial or purchase a full subscription.

Now users have two options: sign up for a free one-month trial or purchase a full subscription, though many users might not qualify for a free trial if they have already availed it in the past with the same email or phone number. If you are purchasing a subscription, click on one of these four plans to become a prime member: Monthly Prime Membership — costs $14.99 per month Annual Membership — costs $139 per year or under $12 monthly Student Monthly Membership — costs $7.49 per month; students are eligible for exclusive offers including a 6-month free Prime trial. Prime for government assistance recipients — costs $6.99 per month (must verify eligibility)

Topics Amazon Prime Day

Frequently Asked Questions


Amazon announced that Prime Big Deal Days will happen on October 8 and 9, 2024. Last year, October Prime Day landed on October 10 and 11, and in 2022 it landed on October 11 and 12.


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