Amazon Prime Price Increase: What You Need to Know

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Amazon is increasing the cost of its Prime membership service, effective February 18, 2022.

Current Prime members will see the new price:

For current Prime members, the annual membership fee will increase from $119 to $139. The monthly membership fee will increase from $12.99 to $14.99.

New Prime members will see the following price:

For new Prime members, the annual membership fee will increase from $99 to $119.

Why is Amazon raising the price of Prime?

Amazon has not explicitly stated the reason for the price increase. However, it is possible that the company is facing rising costs in its operations, such as shipping and fulfillment.

What benefits do Prime members get?

Prime members receive a number of benefits, including free two-day shipping on most items, access to Prime Video and Amazon Music, and discounts on Amazon products and services.

Is Amazon Prime still worth it?

Whether or not Amazon Prime is still worth it depends on how much you use the service. If you frequently order items from Amazon and take advantage of the other benefits, then Prime may still be a good value. However, if you rarely use Prime, you may want to consider canceling your membership.

How can I cancel my Amazon Prime membership?

To cancel your Amazon Prime membership, visit the Manage Prime Membership page on Amazon's website.