How to get Prime Video for free

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Getting free Prime Video is easy, but it won't last long.

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Amazon's Prime Video — home of hit shows like "The Boys," "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" and "Invincible" — riled some feathers back when the previously ad-free streaming service announced it would be switching to a new ad-supported model for all existing subscribers, with a new, higher-priced option available for those who wanted to remain ad-free.

Currently, Prime Video, when included with an Amazon Prime subscription, is priced at $14.99 per month ($139 per year). Those who aren't Amazon Prime members can also subscribe to a video-only standalone service for $9 per month. Users who wish to upgrade to the ad-free tier can expect to pay an extra $3 per month. That means if you want the "complete" Prime experience without ads, you can expect to pay $12 monthly on top of your separate Prime membership.

Is there a Prime Video free trial? 

For new users, or those who haven’t had Prime in at least 12 months, Amazon offers a 30-day free trial of its all-inclusive Prime service, which includes free 2-day shipping as well as access to Prime Music and all Prime Video content with ads.

In addition to the regular free trial, those currently enrolled in college can sign up for an Amazon Prime student free trial, which allows them to try out the service for six months instead of just one, and then pay a reduced rate if they choose to continue their subscription after the trial period.

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Amazon Prime Credit Card 

Amazon offers a number of credit card options but if you want to get the most bang for your buck, the Prime Visa is the way to go. Upon approval, users will get a $100 Amazon gift card as a sign-up bonus, as well as 5% cash back on all Amazon purchases as long as they are cardholders. So as long as you spend $50 a month on Amazon purchases, you’ll essentially break even on an Amazon Prime membership for your first year.

After that, you’ll have to spend $200 a month on Amazon purchases to break even on your membership, but the good news is that the Amazon Prime Credit Card doesn’t have an annual fee, so you can just shop as you normally would knowing that each purchase gets you closer to “free” Amazon Prime.

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Metro by T-Mobile Amazon Prime on us

Metro by T-Mobile continues to offer Amazon Prime subscriptions to new customers who subscribe to the $60 per month Metro Flex Unlimited Plus plan. This plan was technically discontinued for some time, but it has been reinstated, according to the official Metro by T-Mobile website. Those who already have a Metro by T-Mobile plan and are interested in upgrading can call Customer Care at 888-863-8768 or *611 from their Metro phone to check if they are eligible for the Amazon Prime benefit. Currently, you can also sign up via the official website.

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Amanda Kondolojy
Amanda Kondolojy
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Amanda Kondolojy is an entertainment journalist based in Florida with over 15 years of experience covering film, TV, theme parks and more. When not in front of a screen you can find her reading something at the beach (usually by Neil Gaiman, Grady Hendrix or Brandon Sanderson) or dancing around the kitchen to her favorite showtunes. 

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