What seniors pay for Amazon Prime
Amazon offers a reduced-price Prime membership for people 60 and older. The current price is $7.99 per month, compared to the standard $14.99 monthly rate or $139 per year for other adults. You pay month-to-month, so you can cancel anytime without penalty.
This discount applies to the same Prime membership everyone else gets — free two-day shipping, Prime Video streaming, Prime Music, and access to deals during Prime Day sales. The only difference is the price you pay.
Amazon does occasionally change membership prices, so the amount you see when you sign up may differ from what is listed here. Check Amazon's current pricing on their membership page to confirm the rate before you commit.
Key Takeaways
- Amazon Prime for seniors 60 and older costs $7.99 per month with no annual commitment required.
- You get the same benefits as a standard Prime member: free two-day shipping, video streaming, music, and sale access.
- You must verify your age with a valid government ID when you sign up for the senior discount.
- If you already have a standard Prime membership, you can switch to the senior rate by updating your account.
- The discount is available only in the United States and only for individual memberships, not household or family plans.
How to sign up for the senior discount
Start by going to Amazon.com and searching for "Prime senior membership" or navigating directly to the senior membership page. You will see the option to start a free 30-day trial at the discounted rate.
During signup, Amazon will ask you to verify your age. You will need to provide a valid government-issued ID — a driver's license, passport, or state ID card. Take a photo of the front and back of your ID and upload it through Amazon's verification tool. This usually takes a few minutes, though Amazon may take up to 48 hours to confirm.
Once your age is verified, your membership becomes active. You will be charged $7.99 at the end of your free trial period, then monthly on the same date each month.
Switching from standard Prime to the senior rate
If you already pay the full Prime price, you can change to the senior discount without losing your membership. Log into your Amazon account, go to "Manage Your Prime Membership," and look for the option to switch membership types.
You will still need to verify your age with a government ID. Once Amazon confirms you are 60 or older, your rate will drop to $7.99 per month. Any remaining balance from your current billing cycle will be credited or refunded depending on how much time is left on your membership.
The switch usually takes effect within a few days of verification.
What is included in Prime membership
Free two-day shipping is the core benefit — most items shipped by Amazon arrive within two business days at no extra cost. Some items may have access to for same-day or one-day delivery depending on your location and the item.
Prime Video gives you access to thousands of movies and TV shows to stream. You can watch on any device — phone, tablet, computer, or TV — and read shows to watch offline.
Prime Music includes ad-free access to over 2 million songs. You can create playlists and listen offline.
Prime Day sales happen twice a year (usually in July and October) and offer deals on thousands of items. Prime members get early access and exclusive discounts.
Prime membership also includes Prime Reading, which lets you borrow books, magazines, and newspapers for free, and Amazon Photos, which gives you unlimited photo storage in the cloud.
When the senior discount is not available
The $7.99 senior rate is only for individual memberships. If you want a Prime membership that covers multiple people in your household, you would need a standard Prime membership or a Prime Family plan, which costs more.
The senior discount is also only available in the United States. If you live outside the US, you may not be able to use this pricing.
If you have a Prime membership through your employer, school, or another organization, you cannot switch to the senior discount — you would need to cancel that membership first and sign up for an individual senior membership.
Canceling or pausing your membership
You can cancel your Prime membership anytime through your account settings. Go to "Manage Your Prime Membership" and select "End Membership." You will not be charged again, and you keep access until the end of your current billing period.
If you want to pause rather than cancel — for example, if you know you will not use Prime for a few months — you can ask Amazon to suspend your membership temporarily. Contact Amazon customer service to request a pause; they may extend your membership by a month or two at no charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to renew my age verification every year?
No. Once Amazon verifies your age when you sign up, you do not need to verify again. Your account will keep the senior rate as long as you maintain your membership.
Can I use the senior discount if someone else in my household has a standard Prime membership?
Yes. Each person can have their own separate Prime membership at their own rate. You cannot share a single senior membership with others, but you and a family member can each have your own account — one at the senior rate and one at the standard rate.
What happens to my Prime membership if I turn 60 while I have a standard membership?
You can switch to the senior rate anytime after you turn 60. Log into your account, go to "Manage Your Prime Membership," and look for the option to change membership types. You will need to verify your age with a government ID.
Is there a senior discount for Prime Video only, without shipping?
No. The $7.99 senior rate includes the full Prime membership with shipping, video, music, and all other benefits. Amazon does not offer a video-only discount for seniors.
Can I gift a Prime membership to someone at the senior rate?
Prime memberships cannot be gifted. The person receiving the membership must sign up themselves and verify their own age if they want the senior discount.