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How to share your Prime benefits with friends and family

December 12, 2024
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Share Amazon Prime benefits: Everything you need to know

Amazon Prime offers many benefits, from fast shipping to streaming services to special offers. But did you know that you can share these benefits with other people? In this article, we answer the 20 most important questions about “Amazon Prime benefits. ”

1st Can I share my Amazon Prime membership?

Yes, Amazon allows Prime members to share some of their benefits with other people. This can be benefited, for example, by locals or a friend. Shared access is called “Amazon Household.”

2nd What is “Amazon Household”?

“Amazon Household” is a system that allows two adults and up to four teenagers and four children to share an Amazon Prime membership. This allows certain Prime benefits to be shared, such as faster shipping and Prime Video.

3rd What benefits can be shared?

These Prime benefits, among others, can be shared within an “Amazon Household”:

  • Free premium shipping
  • Prime Video streaming
  • Prime Reading
  • Amazon First
  • Exclusive Prime offers and discounts Note that not all benefits (such as Amazon Music Unlimited or Prime Wardrobe) can be shared.

4th How do I share my Prime membership?

Uh

5th Can I share Prime benefits with a friend?

yes

6th Do I need to share my password with the other member?

No

7. Can all my Prime benefits be shared?

No

8th Can I share my membership with more than one person?

You can

9th How many devices can access Prime Video?

Prime

10th What does “teenager” and “kids” mean in Amazon Household?

Young people (between 13 and 17 years of age) can make purchases, and orders must be approved by the main account holder. Children (under 12 years of age) can only access content in Amazon Kids mode, such as books, games, and videos.

11th Can I share my Prime account with someone who lives in another country?

As a rule, shared Prime access should be used within the same country, as different countries have different Prime offerings and content. It's also advisable to only get Prime membership with someone in the same country

12th Does sharing Prime membership cost extra?

No, there is no additional cost to share Prime membership through Amazon Household.

13th Can the shared member see or make purchases?

No, everyone has their own shopping history and wish lists. However, when shared within the “Amazon Household”, the payment method is used by both adults.

14th Can I also access Amazon Family as a shared user?

Yes, as a member of the Amazon Household, you have access to Amazon Family, which offers discounts on diapers and baby products.

15th Can I also share Prime Video with someone without creating an Amazon household?

No, to share the benefits of Prime Video, you need to create an Amazon Household.

16th How can I dissolve an Amazon Household again?

You can close the household via the account settings in your Amazon account. Note that a new budget cannot be created for six months after liquidating.

17th Can I share my benefits with a student account?

No, Prime Student memberships cannot be shared as they are already offered at a discounted price

18th Are there any restrictions for Prime members who share their membership?

Yes, a Prime member can only share with another adult. And as mentioned earlier, not all Prime benefits can be shared

19th Can I simply switch my shared account?

If you want to change the shared account, you'll need to close the existing household first before you can add a new person. Note the six-month waiting period.

20th Can I share the benefits with multiple adults?

No, an Amazon household can only host two adults, both of whom have access to Prime benefits.

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