Amazon Prime Big Deal Days runs from 6 October through 7 October, and securing a Prime membership before the sale opens is the only way to access its exclusive deals. The monthly plan costs $14.99, the annual plan $139, and a discounted tier for those on government assistance comes in at $6.99 per month.
Which Amazon Prime Big Deal Days membership plan is right for you?
Amazon offers four main plans. Prime Monthly sits at $14.99 per month, while Prime Annual works out at $139 per year. Prime Access, available to those on government assistance programmes, costs $6.99 per month; signing up requires uploading proof of eligibility, such as an EBT card or a Medicaid eligibility letter, via the Prime Access page.
The fourth option is Prime for Young Adults, aimed at 18-to-24-year-olds and college students. After a six-month free trial it costs $7.49 per month or $69 per year, roughly 50 per cent off the standard monthly rate. That plan carries an added incentive heading into the October sale: according to About Amazon, Prime for Young Adults members can stack an exclusive 5% cash back on top of eligible deals across beauty, apparel, PCs, electronics and personal care during Prime Big Deal Days.
Most plans include a free 30-day trial, so anyone who has not held a Prime membership recently can sign up now, use the trial through the sale dates, and only begin paying once the billing cycle kicks in.
How to sign up before Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
The process is straightforward. Head to amazon.com/amazonprime, select your plan and click the ‘Start Your Free Trial’ button. From there, you create an account with your name, email address and password, enter your payment details, then verify your email via the confirmation link. Once that step is done, membership benefits are live immediately.
Those applying for Prime Access follow a slightly different path: the Prime Access page directs applicants to upload a qualifying document, an EBT card image, a Medicaid eligibility letter or proof of participation in another government assistance programme.
Why the October sale matters
According to SFGate, Prime Big Deal Days is the biggest Amazon sale on the calendar until Black Friday and Cyber Monday arrive. That positioning makes the October window a meaningful opportunity for members who missed the summer Prime Day or who are shopping ahead of the holiday season.
Deals across the two days span a wide range of categories. Among the discounts available are the Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet at $73 (down from $155), the Apple AirTag at $24 (from $29), and the STANLEY Quencher H2.0 Flow State Tumbler at $39 (from $45). Everyday items also feature, including the AmLactin Daily Nourish Body Lotion at $14 (from $25) and the Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Micropoint XL at $18 (from $24).
Beyond product discounts, the Grubhub benefit attached to Prime membership gets an upgrade during the sale period. NBC News reports that Prime members can get up to 50% off a Grubhub order during October Prime Day, on top of the standard Grubhub+ perks the membership already includes, such as $0 delivery fees and lower service fees year-round.
The broader membership package
Membership benefits extend well past the two-day sale. Free shipping on eligible items, same-day delivery in certain locations, and early access to markdowns are all part of the standard package. Prime Video provides thousands of films, TV series and original content, while Prime Music offers ad-free streaming. Gamers can access Twitch Prime for free games, in-game content and exclusive discounts. For readers, the Kindle Owners’ Lending Library allows members to borrow one Kindle e-book per month at no cost.
Amazon also covers grocery shopping through Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods, and offers savings on prescriptions via Amazon Pharmacy, rounding out a membership that covers considerably more ground than its headline price suggests.
Prime Big Deal Days opens on 6 October, and membership must be active at the time of purchase to unlock the exclusive pricing.