Amazon Prime is best known for its fast delivery and streaming, but those are only part of what you’re paying for. The subscription also includes a range of lesser-known benefits that can help you save money, simplify daily life and get more from your devices.
Some Amazon Prime features are designed to streamline shopping, while others provide access to useful digital services that often replace separate subscriptions. It’s worth looking beyond next-day delivery and discovering what else your membership includes. Here are seven genuinely useful Prime perks that many people might overlook.
1. Free Grubhub+ delivery
Prime members get a full year of Grubhub+ at no additional cost. The service removes delivery fees on orders over $12 and often includes exclusive restaurant offers for Prime customers. Once you’ve activated the benefit, it stays active automatically for as long as your Prime membership is valid.
For frequent takeaway fans, this quickly adds up to tangible savings. You’ll still need to meet the order minimum, but the waived delivery fees make regular dining far more affordable, particularly if you use it regularly.
2. Fuel savings at BP and Amoco
Through a partnership with Earnify, Prime members can save at least 10 cents per gallon at BP and Amoco gas stations across various locations. The discount is applied automatically when you scan the Earnify app (iOS / Android), or enter your registered phone number at the pump.
For daily commuters or families with multiple cars, that small discount can translate to noticeable monthly savings. It’s an understated perk that turns Prime into a loyalty card for your fuel spend.
3. Free grocery delivery
Prime members can shop online with Amazon Fresh or Whole Foods and qualify for free delivery on orders over $35. Same-day or next-day delivery is available in most areas, bringing everything from fresh produce to household essentials straight to your door. Just keep in mind that Amazon charges service fees based on your order total.
Those who prefer to shop in-store can also scan the Amazon app at Whole Foods to get an additional 10% off sale items. It’s ideal for anyone balancing a busy schedule as you can plan deliveries around your day rather than squeezing in an extra grocery run.
4. Amazon Day Delivery
Amazon Day Delivery is designed for those who want to cut down on packaging and manage deliveries more efficiently. It allows you to pick one day each week for all of your orders to arrive together, reducing doorstep clutter and waste.
You can still opt for faster delivery on urgent items, but grouping non-urgent orders is a simple way to make online shopping more sustainable. For households with frequent deliveries, it helps keep things organized. And, as an added bonus, it's better for the environment.
5. Prime Reading and First Reads
Prime includes access to Prime Reading, a rotating digital library featuring books, magazines, comics and audiobooks. Everything is accessible through the free Kindle app, so you can read across devices without needing a Kindle e-reader.
In addition, Amazon First Reads gives members a free pre-release book each month, letting you discover new authors before publication. The catalog changes regularly, so it’s easy to find something new without paying extra.
Whether you’re after a quick weekend read or a longer escape, there’s always something worth downloading.
6. Unlimited photo storage with Amazon Photos
With Amazon Photos, Prime members get unlimited full-resolution photo storage and 5GB for video backups. The service automatically saves your pictures to the cloud, keeping them secure even if you lose your phone or run out of space.
You can share albums through Family Vault, print photos at a discount, or view them on Fire TV and Echo devices. For anyone who takes lots of pictures, it’s a reliable backup solution that’s already included in your subscription.
7. Entertainment bonuses
Prime’s entertainment extras extend beyond streaming. Amazon Luna (formerly Prime Gaming) offers free monthly game downloads, a mix of social party games, and AAA blockbusters. There's no special hardware required to play these games. Just launch the app on your Fire TV, smart TV, or tablet.
Families also benefit from Amazon Kids+, a curated hub of books, shows and games with strong parental controls. It’s an easy way to manage children’s screen time while giving them access to age-appropriate content. For households already using Fire tablets or Echo devices, it creates a safe digital space for kids to explore.
Making the most of Prime
Prime’s headline benefits are well known, but its quieter features often offer the most practical value. Whether it’s saving on gas, cutting delivery clutter or backing up your photos, these perks are easy to activate and make a noticeable difference once you start using them.
It’s worth taking a few minutes to explore your membership in full. These hidden perks can help you spend smarter, stay organized and enjoy more of what Prime already offers.
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