The Prime Video free trial is still up for grabs, giving potential new subscribers the chance to try out one of the best streaming services for 30-days before deciding if they want to sign up.
That’s a huge draw for entertainment junkies, as it gives you an entire month to catch award-winning Amazon Originals, live sports and a whole host of movies, including recent Oscar winners like Anora, for free.
- Prime Video free trial: sign up for a 30-day free trial now!
Signing up is easy, there’s tons to watch and a paid membership doesn’t have to break the bank once the Prime Video free trial has come to an end.
To find out all you need to know about how to get a Prime Video free trial, including what to watch once you have an account and whether are any deals after the trial period comes to and end, read the guide below.
Steps for how to get an Prime Video free trial
If you’re new to Amazon Prime, or it’s been over twelve months since you were a Prime member, then the 30-day Prime Video free trial is available. It’s even better for students, who are entitled to an incredible six months of free streaming.
Signing up is easy, just follow the bullet points below:
- Go to Prime Video
- Select ‘Try Prime’
- Sign in to your Amazon account
- Follow the on-screen instructions if prompted
Your Amazon account will need a current, valid credit card linked to it. But, as long as you cancel your membership before the free trial period expires, you won't be charged.
In the US, Amazon Channels often provide a seven-day trial too, letting you explore a la carte options like Cinemax, Hallmark+, Starz and more. But you need to be a fully-fledged, Amazon Prime Video subscription member to get those.
Step by step guide for how to get a Prime Video free trial
Visit the Prime Video app or site
To get started, head to the Prime Video site or download the app on your tablet or phone. If you're a new customer, you'll be prompted to "start your 30-day free trial", which you can click on to navigate to the next step.
Sign in to Amazon or create a new account
If you already have an Amazon account but you've never used Prime Video, you can sign in to continue to your free trial. If you're a new customer, you'll be prompted to sign up for an Amazon account where you'll provide details like your email, shipping address, and preferred billing card details. You will also complete a small captcha puzzle to verify you are human.
Sign up for your 30-day free trial
Finally, you'll be taken to this screen which prompts you to add a billing card for when your 30-day free trial ends. Once you've done this, you'll be redirected to start your trial. Remember to cancel before your 30-day period is up if you don't want to get charged!
What can you watch with a Prime Video free trial?
There’s plenty to feast your eyes on with thousands of movies and TV series. It has classic Hollywood fare licensing movies like It’s A Wonderful Life, brooding modern thrillers – like You Were Never Really Here and Zodiac, for example – and plenty of comedies and feel-good indie flicks.
Prime Video is packed with great Prime Video Originals too, including Hunters, Fleabag and The Boys to name only a few. Then there’s a slew of hugely anticipated releases like the Gen V, as well as Mr. and Mrs.Smith.
I've really been enjoying Prime Video, especially since the streamer adapted my favorite video game series, Fallout, for the small screen. With Fallout season 2 and other great Prime Video Originals like The Wheel of Time and The Rings of Power impressing audiences, it's worth sticking around beyond your free trial.
Meanwhile, sports fans can enjoy live matches and docuseries like All or Nothing. And, if some of your favorite programming is missing, chances are you’ll find it via Amazon Channels. There are more than 100 you can subscribe to, such as HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, and Shudder, which often provide their own 7-day free trial.
Much like Netflix, the content available does vary from country to country. So the best way to see exactly what's on offer where you are is to head to Amazon and grab that 30-day free trial.
Prime Video free trial: FAQs
Which countries is Prime Video available in?
Prime Video can be watched in over 200 countries and territories, giving access to both Amazon Prime or Prime Video subscriptions to anyone with a compatible device.
The only places it's not available is Mainland China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Russia, Belarus, Syria, and Vietnam.
Can I get a Prime Video free trial as a student?
Yes, in the US you can sign up for Prime for Young Adults, a six month free trial which gives you access to free shipping, access to Prime Video and Amazon Music.
You are eligible for this deal if you are a currently enrolled student, or between the ages of 18-24. It lasts until you turn 25, or graduate. After that sixth month trial, Prime for Young Adults members are charged a monthly payment of $7.49 unless cancelled.
In the UK, you can sign up for a similar subscription called Prime Student which entitles you to the same benefits, and entitles you to a six month free trial. You’ll need to be enrolled at a UK university with a .ac.uk email address to be eligible, and after the trial you'll pay £4.49 a month.
How do I cancel my Prime Video free trial?
1. Go to Amazon.com
2. Go to Account & Settings, then select the Your Account tab.
3. If it's a Prime Video-only subscription, select End Subscription.
4. To cancel your whole Amazon Prime subscription, go to Prime Membership Settings, Manage Subscription, then choose to End Subscription.
Has Prime Video had any price hikes?
Prime Video has had the least number of price hikes compared to its major rivals, with exception of Apple TV. The service was first launched in the US back in 2016 under the name Amazon Unbox and was later rebranded to Amazon Instant Video in 2011.
It was only in 2015 that Amazon changed the service's name to Prime Video. By that point it was available in the UK. It then later launched in Australia in 2018.
In 2024, Prime Video introduced a new ad-free tier. This meant that those wanting to watch without ads would have to pay an additional $2.99 / £2.99 / AU$2.99 per month.
How much does Prime Video cost?
Amazon Prime – which bundles together Prime Video, unlimited music, free delivery, and more – typically costs $14.99 a month in the US and £8.99 in the UK, AU$9.99 in Australia and €8.99 in Europe.
If you pay for a full annual membership, you can save a decent chunk of change, all the while getting lightning-fast delivery and multi-media entertainment all year round.
| Row 0 - Cell 0 | Monthly (Prime Video only) | Annual (Amazon Prime only) |
US | $8.99 | $139 |
UK | £5.99 | £95 |
Australia | Only offered with an Amazon Prime membership | AU$79 |
Canada | Only offered with an Amazon Prime membership | $99 |
Are there any Prime Video deals?
The best Prime Video deals can be found across its add-on channels, which is an effective way to get the most out of your Prime Video subscription. Some of these channels have free trials of their own, too, so it's worth checking.
On top of the 20 Prime Video add-on discounts announced in October, there are 32 unmissable Black Friday deals to take advantage of, with savings across well-known streaming services, as well as smaller channels focused on content, like children's entertainment, documentaries, horror, independent movies and education.
If you're interested in taking advantage of these add-on deals too, I've picked out my top four deals out of the best Black Friday streaming deals and trust me, they're too good to miss.
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