Amazon Prime Access, Discounted Prime Explained
Prime Access is full Prime at $6.99 a month, not $14.99, for people on SNAP, Medicaid and similar programs or with income up to 200% of the poverty guideline.
By Olivia HarperContributing writer. Policy checked .
On this page
Store policies change. This is a summary in our own words of Amazon's Prime Access page and its Pay with EBT help page, read on October 27, 2026. The official pages are the ones that apply; check them before you sign up.
The short answer
Prime Access is a discounted Prime membership. Amazon says it includes the same benefits as regular Prime at half the price: $6.99 a month instead of $14.99. It is open to people enrolled in certain government assistance programs and to people whose household income is verified at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline. Amazon offers a free 30-day trial, and you can cancel at any time.
| Plan | Price after the trial | Free trial |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Access | $6.99 a month | 30 days |
| Prime Monthly | $14.99 a month | 30 days |
| Prime for Young Adults | $7.49 a month | 6 months |
Who qualifies
Amazon lists two ways in. The first is income: a third-party partner checks that your household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline, based on what you enter. The second is a program: you upload a document that shows you take part in one of these:
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
- SNAP and Puerto Rico's Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP)
- Medicaid
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Tribal Assistance Eligibility Letter (TTANF)
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance
- Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefits
- Direct Express Debit Card
Amazon says uploaded documents are deleted after verification. If you do not qualify but are 18 to 24 or a student, Amazon points you to Prime for Young Adults instead.
What you get
The benefits are the same as full Prime. The Prime Access page lists fast free delivery (Same-Day, One-Day and Two-Day on many items), Prime Video, free Same-Day grocery delivery on orders of $25 or more in some areas, savings at Whole Foods Market, Grubhub+, Amazon Music, Prime Reading, unlimited photo storage in Amazon Photos, fuel savings of 10 cents a gallon at participating stations and prescription savings. For the full list, see our guide to Amazon Prime benefits.
You can also share certain benefits with other adults in your Amazon Family.
Billing and canceling
Once your eligibility is confirmed and you add a payment method, Amazon bills you monthly on the day you signed up. A payment method is required even for the trial. You can cancel in your account settings at any time. Amazon says that if you have not used your benefits, you may be able to get a full refund for the current period.
Paying with EBT on Amazon
Prime Access and EBT payment are separate. Amazon accepts SNAP and TANF (cash) EBT cards on eligible items, and you can register one EBT card at a time. With a SNAP EBT card on your account, Amazon says you get Amazon Fresh access, free delivery on orders of $100 or more, and an Amazon Grocery Subscription for $4.99 a month (instead of $9.99) with free delivery on orders over $35. SNAP items must be sold and shipped by Amazon.com or Amazon Fresh. A cash EBT card works on most categories, third-party sellers included.
Sources
Prime Access and Pay with EBT, Amazon. Policy checked October 27, 2026.