Free audiobooks, groceries, gift cards, and more — Prime members can already score $555 in free perks this week

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We're just on the cusp of another Amazon Prime Day now, and you may already have your shopping list ready for the retailer's annual mega-sale. Before you spend a cent, however, know that there are several great perks you might be entitled to just because you're a Prime member.

As with all Prime sales, the retailer has rolled out a range of Prime-exclusive perks that you can take advantage of, including free trials, giveaways, and special promotions. I've been looking through the retailer's listings today and spotted a few decent offerings that total around $555 in value.

Included are extended free trials for Amazon's Music Unlimited streaming service, Kindle Unlimited, and even Audible — that last one is a particularly good offer as you get three audiobooks to keep forever.

There's also the chance to win free groceries, a free GrubHub+ membership, and a very enticing $200 Amazon gift card for those who sign up for an Amazon Visa. That could be particularly handy for getting some discounts over Prime Day.

All of these deals are exclusive to Prime members, but even if you're not already a member, you can simply use the 30-day free trial to gain eligibility. That will get you all these various perks as well as access to any Prime-member exclusive deals that crop up during this year's Amazon Prime Day sale.

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Amazon Prime Visa: get a $200 gift card on approval
Amazon's been offering its Prime Visa for a few years now, but the retailer is currently offering a particularly good introductory tie-in deal for Prime Day. Right now, if you're approved, you'll get a very handy $200 gift card to spend over Prime Day (or, on anything at Amazon for that matter). If you tend to order a lot on Amazon, this could be worth picking up regardless since you'll get 5% back on all purchases if you're a Prime member, as well as other excellent additional perks.

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Alex is TechRadar's retail editor, specializing in buying advice and general tips on how to save our readers as much cash as possible. He's covered major retail events in some capacity for over seven years now; both in editorial and other ecommerce adjacent roles on TechRadar, T3, GamesRadar, and other Future PLC sites. Alex's expertise touches on most areas, but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer.

The best Prime member perks ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2026

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