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Amazon Prime for Young Adults is a membership program created for 18-24-year-olds and higher-education students. The program offers a range of benefits, including Amazon Prime perks, exclusive deals, and discounts for young adults. To sign up for Prime for Young Adults, individuals can choose between age verification and student status verification. This article will focus on the process of signing up for Amazon Prime Student with a gift card and the steps required to pay for the membership.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Membership program name | Prime for Young Adults |
| Eligibility | 18-24-year-olds and higher-education students |
| Verification options | Age verification or student status verification |
| Age verification documents | Passport, driving license, or identity card |
| Student status verification documents | ..edu email address, student ID, or official acceptance letter |
| Trial period | Six months |
| Trial cost | $0 |
| Post-trial cost | $7.49 per month or $69 per year |
| Benefits | 5% cash back, faster delivery, Prime Video, Prime Gaming, Amazon Music, Amazon Photos, exclusive deals and discounts |
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What You'll Learn
Prime for Young Adults sign-up
Prime for Young Adults is a membership program designed for 18-24-year-olds and higher-education students. It offers a \$0 trial with Amazon Prime benefits courtesy of Grubhub, including free two-day shipping on eligible purchases, unlimited streaming of movies and TV shows with Prime Video, and a Twitch channel subscription for one month.
To sign up for Prime for Young Adults, you must first choose a verification method: age verification or student status verification. For age verification, you must submit proof of age, such as a passport, driving license, or identity card. For student status verification, you can complete and submit the sign-up form, use your .edu email address, or submit proof of enrollment, such as a student ID or acceptance letter.
If you use an Android device, you can verify or sign up via a web browser or by contacting Amazon Customer Service. If you do not receive the verification email, go to the "Verify Your Email" page and follow the steps to resend the confirmation email. To ensure receipt of future emails, add [email protected] to your contacts or safe list.
After the \$0 trial, your Prime for Young Adults membership will make you eligible for a discount on Amazon Prime. The plan includes Prime benefits and exclusive deals and discounts for young adults. If you joined through student status verification, your membership will convert to a normal Prime Membership after four years or the end of your studies. If you joined through age verification, your membership will convert to a normal Prime Membership when you turn 25.
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Student status verification
To sign up for Amazon Prime Student with student status verification, you must first ensure that you are eligible for the program. Prime for Young Adults is a membership program created for 18-24-year-olds and higher-education students.
If you are eligible, you can sign up for a $0 trial of Amazon Prime Student with the following steps:
- Go to the Prime for Young Adults sign-up page.
- Choose the verification method that suits you (in this case, student status verification).
- For student status verification, you have a few options:
- Complete and submit the sign-up form.
- Use your .edu email address.
- Submit proof of enrollment, such as your student ID or an official acceptance letter for the upcoming term. If you do not have a .edu email address, you can still enroll by sending an email to [email protected] from the email address associated with your Amazon account. In the message, include a scan, photo, or screenshot of one of the following:
- Your student ID displaying the current term or an expiration date (just a student ID number is not valid).
- Your transcript or class list for the current term with your name and your school's name on it.
- Your tuition bill for the current term with your name and your school's name on it.
If you are verified as a student, you will be eligible for discounted Amazon Prime benefits for up to four years or until the end of your studies, after which your membership will convert to a normal Prime Membership.
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Age verification
To pay for Amazon Prime Student with a gift card, you first need to ensure you are eligible for the service. Amazon Prime Student, also known as Prime for Young Adults, is available to students actively enrolled in two-year or four-year universities, as well as non-students aged 18-24.
To sign up, you must first verify your age or student status. For age verification, you need to submit proof of your age, such as your passport, driving license, or identity card. If you are a student, you can submit proof of enrollment, such as your student ID, an acceptance letter, a transcript, a class list, or a tuition bill.
Once you have verified your eligibility, you can proceed with payment. Amazon accepts gift cards as a valid form of payment for Prime for Young Adults. Ensure that your gift card has been redeemed to your Amazon account, and it will be automatically applied to your purchase of Prime for Young Adults.
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Payment and pricing
Amazon Prime for Young Adults is a membership program for 18-24-year-olds and higher-education students. It offers a \$0 trial with full Amazon Prime benefits courtesy of Grubhub, including free two-day shipping on eligible purchases. After the trial, the membership makes you eligible for a discount on Amazon Prime. The plan includes the benefits of Prime plus Young Adults-exclusive deals and discounts.
To sign up for Prime for Young Adults, you need to verify your age or student status. For age verification, you need to submit proof of age, such as your passport, driving license, or identity card. For student status verification, you have the following options:
- Complete and submit the sign-up form.
- Use your .edu email address.
- Submit proof of enrollment, such as your student ID or an official acceptance letter for the upcoming term.
After verifying your eligibility, you can complete the sign-up process at amazon.com/youngadult. You don't need to cancel any existing Amazon Prime membership before signing up for Prime for Young Adults. Once enrolled, you will receive a refund for your previous Prime Membership.
The Prime for Young Adults membership costs \$7.49 per month or \$69 per year, which is 50% of the cost of a regular Prime membership. It includes all the benefits of Prime, such as faster-than-ever, free delivery on tens of millions of items, access to Prime Video, ad-free listening on Amazon Music, thousands of books and comics, and free games with Prime Gaming. Members also get exclusive perks, such as 5% cashback on eligible purchases and surprise-and-delight experiences.
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Membership benefits
Unfortunately, I couldn't find specific information on how to pay for Amazon Prime Student with a gift card. However, I can provide you with details on the membership benefits.
Prime for Young Adults is a membership program designed for 18-24-year-olds and higher-education students. It offers a range of benefits, including:
- A $0 trial, courtesy of Grubhub, providing access to Amazon Prime benefits.
- After the trial, members are eligible for a discount on Amazon Prime, which includes all the benefits of Prime plus exclusive deals and discounts tailored for young adults.
- Ultrafast grocery delivery from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market (available in select cities).
- Prime Gaming: Free games and more (Twitch channel subscription limited to one month during the trial period).
- Amazon Prime Student members can enjoy fast and free shipping, unlimited Prime Video streaming, ad-free Amazon Music, and more.
- Enhanced benefits include exclusive surprise experiences, double or triple cash back on popular brands, and special deals throughout the year.
- Access to a vast collection of programming via Prime Video, including Amazon Originals, premium channels, and live sports.
- Ad-free listening to over 100 million songs and podcasts through Amazon Music.
- Unlimited photo storage with Amazon Photos.
The membership cost for Prime for Young Adults is $7.49 per month or $69 per year, offering an affordable option for students and young adults to enjoy the benefits of Amazon Prime.
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Frequently asked questions
Amazon does not appear to offer a way to pay for Prime Student with a gift card. However, you can pay for Prime Student with a debit or credit card.
To sign up for Prime Student, go to amazon.com/youngadult and complete the Prime for Young Adults sign-up process. You can verify your student status with your .
Prime Student is free for six months, then USD 7.49 per month.
