The cost of manufacturing and shipping goods has increased, so price increases are the new norm.īut Amazon thrived during the pandemic. The Amazon Prime price change isn’t surprising in a worldwide economy that’s been dealing with massive inflation. For new Prime members, the price change will go into effect on February 18, 2022, and for current Prime members, the new price will apply after March 25, 2022, on the date of their next renewal.
This is the first time Amazon has raised the price of Prime since 2018. With the continued expansion of Prime member benefits as well as the rise in wages and transportation costs, Amazon will increase the price of a Prime membership in the US, with the monthly fee going from $12.99 to $14.99, and the annual membership from $119 to $139. The Amazon earnings reportĪmazon snuck the Prime price hike into its earnings report that it released this week, burying it in the Amazon Prime section that appears early in the press release: But, if you’re one of the existing members, there’s a trick to pay only $119 vs the $139 yearly membership fee. If you sign up before then, with a free trial, and then a yearly membership, you only would have to pay the lower $119 pricing.Īmazon Prime members see price increases on March 25, 2022. On February 18th, 2022 the brand new Prime subscription price goes to $139/year.
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