Amazon Prime Day 2026 is taking place from Tuesday, June 23, through Friday, June 26—a month earlier than last year—and as usual, we'll be keeping you updated on all the best deals leading up to and throughout the mega-sale.

Amazon Prime has a lot of useful perks, but the full monthly price is not the only way to get in. Some users can try those perks free for a limited time.

There are a couple of lesser-known ways to get Amazon Prime at a discount right now. I break down the details.

Qualifying government assistance recipients can get Prime Access for $3.50 per month for the first three months, then $6.99 monthly. Young adults (ages 18 to 24) qualify for a discounted Prime membership, starting at $7.49 per month. A full Prime ...

To get the best deals on Amazon Prime Day, which runs from July 12-13, you’ll need to be an Amazon Prime member. Amazon raised its prices for the subscription service this February, so new members pay $14.99 per month ($139 annually) for the service.

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CR has tips and tricks to get the biggest savings for Amazon Prime Day 2026, even if you're shopping at other retailers.

TL;DR: Amazon is using its early Prime Day hub to showcase its new Alexa+ ecosystem, but all first-party Echo devices are currently listed at full retail price. Hold off on buying until June 23 or check out the live sales on Sonos and Bose gear instead.