Amazon Prime available at a discount to US customers on welfare

Amazon is slashing the price of a Prime subscription for US customers in receipt of government assistance. Customers with an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card are eligible to have their monthly subscription discounted from $10.99 to $5.99.

There are no restrictions on the cheaper Prime subscriptions, and it includes Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Reading, Prime Photos and free shipping just like its full-price counterpart, but Amazon points out that EBT cannot be used to pay for membership.

For the time being, it is only those with an EBT card who qualify for cheaper Prime subscriptions, but Amazon plans to open it up to recipients of other government assistance in the future. After signing up for a subscription, there is no annual commitment, and customers are free to cancel at any time.

Greg Greeley, Vice President of Amazon Prime says:

We know when people try Prime they love it, because they save time and money with low prices on millions of items, unlimited access to premium videos and music, and fast, convenient delivery. We designed this membership option for customers receiving government assistance to make our everyday selection and savings more accessible, including the many conveniences and entertainment benefits of Prime.

In order to sign up for a cheaper Amazon Prime subscription, you will need to head over to amazon.com/qualify and enter a valid EBT number.

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