Amazon Prime is Amazon's membership club offering exclusive discounts, early access to deals, and various digital services. Each Amazon regional site has its own separate Prime subscription.
This guide covers Amazon.com Prime only — the most relevant for shoppers in Israel.
Join Amazon Prime (30-day Free Trial)
You can start with a free 30-day trial with no commitment. Cancel anytime. Note that the subscription auto-renews after the trial period, so set a reminder.
Benefits That Work in Israel
Exclusive Member Pricing
Prime members get exclusive discounts on selected products — often 10% or more off the regular price. You can see potential savings in your Amazon account dashboard.
Early Access to Lightning Deals
In Lightning Deals, Prime members enter 30 minutes before everyone else. For popular items, the sale may end before it even opens to the general public.
Prime Video
Amazon's streaming service is fully available in Israel. Includes popular original series, movies, and content from other networks. Go to Prime Video
Digital Content Services
The subscription also includes: Unlimited cloud photo storage (Amazon Photos), Amazon Music (ad-free streaming), Amazon Reading (digital books), Twitch Prime, and Audible.
What Doesn't Work in Israel
- Free 2-day shipping — limited to the US only. International shipping rates apply in Israel
- Amazon credit card benefits — not currently available for Israeli accounts
- Discounted annual plan — the $119/year plan and student subscriptions aren't offered in Israel
Pricing & Subscription Options
Full Prime
- All benefits including shopping + content
- $14.99/month
- Purchase through your Amazon account
- 30-day free trial
Prime Video Only
- Movie and series streaming
- $5.99/month
- Purchase through primevideo.com
- Best for those who rarely shop on Amazon
Tip: try the free trial before a big sale event like Prime Day or Black Friday!