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Amazon Cuts Prime Price by 50% for 18–22-Year-Olds

The launch includes a six-month free trial following a German class-action lawsuit over additional ads on Prime Video

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Overview

  • In Germany the monthly Prime rate falls to €4.49 for all 18- to 22-year-olds after a six-month free trial
  • Subscribers no longer need student or apprenticeship status to qualify—proof of age is sufficient for the reduced rate
  • Students and apprentices over 22 can apply for the discounted membership for up to five years with valid documentation
  • All core Prime benefits remain unchanged, including expedited free shipping, Prime Video access, Amazon Music and Prime Gaming
  • Verbraucherzentrale Sachsen has filed a class-action lawsuit claiming doubled ad breaks on Prime Video amount to a concealed price increase