Amazon is quietly offering what might be the best Prime deal of all time, but it is only for a specific group and the clock is ticking. If you’re between the ages of 18 and 24, you can now get a six-month trial of Prime for $0, followed by 50 percent off the regular price. And that is not even the exciting part.
From July through September 2025, Amazon is also offering limited-time 5 percent cash back across categories like electronics, beauty, personal care, and apparel. If you sign up during Prime Day (July 8 through July 11), you will get 10 percent back instead.
This is not your typical student discount. It is Prime with perks, designed specifically for Gen Z and college students, and yes, it includes all the usual stuff like fast shipping, Prime Video, and even Grubhub Plus.
If you are eligible, you would be absolutely nuts not to try it.
Let’s break down what you actually get.
First, the six-month no-cost trial. Amazon asks that you refer to this as a “$0 trial” or “six-month trial at no cost” rather than a “free trial.” Either way, you’re getting Prime without paying anything for half a year. That includes two-day (or faster) delivery, full access to Prime Video (hi, Fallout and The Boys), and deals that drop just for Prime members.
After the trial ends, you are not getting hit with the full membership cost. Instead, you pay half the price of a regular Prime subscription. That is $7.49 per month right now. Not bad when a Netflix subscription alone costs more and offers less.
But the real twist this year is the cash back.
Amazon is offering limited-time 5 percent cash back across tons of categories that Gen Z actually shops. We are talking electronics, personal care, clothes, and beauty products. You do not need to activate anything special. It is just part of being a Prime for Young Adults member during this promotion window. During Prime Day, that number jumps to 10 percent. That is real cash back, not some made-up points system or store credit.
Amazon also says you can earn up to $500 cash back per year, and you will have a full year to spend it before it expires. That means if you are buying big-ticket items like laptops, headphones, or gaming gear, this version of Prime can practically pay for itself.
Of course, this is not just about helping young adults. Amazon is hoping you will stick around for the long haul. But even if you try it just for the trial and walk away, you are still getting six months of full Prime access and access to exclusive Prime Day discounts with zero obligation.
If you are a parent reading this, here is a tip. If your kid is heading to college or just turned 18, sign them up now. You will save on everything from textbooks to toothpaste. And let’s be honest, they will probably just use it to order snacks and stream Invincible.
If you are a student, this is the easiest money you will save all year. You do not need a .edu email to qualify. Just verify your age, sign up, and start cashing in.
This offer runs from July 1 through September 30, 2025, and after that, the bounty disappears. Whether you are a deal hunter, a broke college student, or just someone who likes getting Prime for cheap, now is the time.
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