While this sounded easy, the account wasn't properly canceled and a second customer service representative said the information given was incorrect.
She was offered a $28 credit for the remaining two months of the membership in the chat so that she could activate the gift membership early. USA TODAY wanted to find out more, so a reporter who had until April 24 before renewal did a chat within the Amazon site with customer service after already purchasing the gift membership. You'll need to go to "Manage Membership" within the Prime account pulldown and select "Update, Cancel, and more" and follow on-screen instructions. There's an option to cancel your membership without involving customer service. Canceling current Prime membership to get a possible credit Keep in mind, this only buys you an extra year to avoid the price increase, but you could buy multiple gift memberships if you don't mind tying up money. Once you redeem the membership, you've got another year of Prime at the current price. Amazon also says if you put in your email address, you have the option of forwarding the gift subscription. Save the gift option, then follow the instructions on screen. After you proceed to checkout, type in the recipient's email address (which could be yours if you're getting it for yourself), and the delivery date. Pick your annual membership, and add it to the cart. Choose between a one-year membership for $119 or a 3-month plan for $39. Go to Amazon's website and visit the page for giving Prime as a gift before Friday, Feb. It also isn't as simple as adding to an existing membership.Īmazon didn't respond to USA TODAY's request for comment, but here is what reporters learned from chatting with customer service reps and reading help topics on the website. Yes, it is possible, but a word of warning that this could take time and make you question if it's worth the effort to save $20. 18, an annual membership for new members will go up $20 from $119 to $139 and the monthly fee will go up $2 from $12.99 to $14.99, the company said in early February.Īmazon officials said the price of Prime is increasing with "the continued expansion of Prime member benefits as well as the rise in wages and transportation costs."įor current Prime members, the new price will apply after March 25 on the date of their next renewal.īut what if your renewal is after that date? Is it possible to avoid the increase?ĪMAZON PRIME DISCOUNT: Looking for an Amazon Prime membership discount? Here’s how to save up to 50%ĭAILY MONEY NEWSLETTER: Money tips and advice delivered right to your inbox. Time is running out to lock in a lower price on an Amazon Prime membership before prices increase. Watch Video: Amazon raising price of Prime membership for new and current members
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