Amazon Prime UK: Movies and TV shows, cost, account set up and how to cancel
AMAZON Prime offers subscribers free same-day delivery on selected items as well as access to thousands of films and TV shows on the site. We explain everything you need to know about its features, how much the service costs and what to do if you decide to cancel your membership. What is Amazon Prime and […]
AMAZON Prime offers subscribers free same-day delivery on selected items as well as access to thousands of films and TV shows on the site.
We explain everything you need to know about its features, how much the service costs and what to do if you decide to cancel your membership.
What is Amazon Prime and how much does it cost?
Amazon Prime is a subscription service that includes benefits such as free delivery and streaming media.
Prime members are also able to take part in special events such as Amazon Prime Day, where they’re usually offered exclusive discounts.
Amazon Prime costs £7.99 a month or £79 a year for non-students, while students pay £3.99 a month or £39 a year.
Alternatively, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial if you’re not sure you want to commit – just ensure you cancel before the 30 days is up or you’ll be rolled over onto a paid-for contract. See below for more on this.
Some industry experts have previously predicted that this fee will eventually go up.
Can I watch Premier League games on Amazon Prime?
Yes, Amazon first began broadcasting Premier League matches in December 2019 and games have now returned to our screens again after lockdown.
Part of a £90million deal Amazon signed with the Premier League will see it show 20 matches a season in the UK for three years from 2019.
In doing so, the online retail giant became the first internet streaming service to buy live rights in the UK.
Existing and new Prime members can watch Premier League games on a wide range of devices.
Fans can even watch the action on Prime Video in 4K Ultra HD at no extra cost.
The other Premier League matches are screened on BT Sport, Sky and the BBC.
Which TV shows and films are available on Amazon Prime?
Amazon Prime has popular TV shows including Downton Abbey, The Walking Dead, The Fall and The Night Manager.
Viewers also have access to an impressive array of movies, such as Logan Lucky, The Blind Side, How to be Single and Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice.
The online streaming service also gives users access to Amazon Originals and exclusive series.
These include New Zealand All Blacks documentary All or Nothing, City of Ghosts and Homecoming.
How to cancel a paid-for Amazon Prime subscription
If you pay for Amazon Prime, you can cancel the service by going to “Manage Your Prime Membership” when logged into Amazon.
The click “End membership”, on the left-hand side of the page.
Amazon says customers who haven’t used any Amazon Prime benefits, including one-day delivery, Prime Video, Prime Music and the Kindle Owners’ Lending Library, will be eligible for a full refund.
It says paid members who have used their Amazon Prime benefits may be eligible for a partial refund based on use.
How to cancel an Amazon Prime trial
Amazon often offers free 30-day Prime trials.
But if you’ve taken out one of these trials and don’t want it to automatically renew and start charging you, you need to remember to cancel the service before the 30 days expires.
To do this, go to “Manage Your Prime Membership” when you’re logged into Amazon.
Then select click “Cancel free trial” on the left-hand side of the page if you want to cancel right now.
Alternatively, at this stage you can select “Do not continue”.
In this scenario, you’ll receive access to Prime until your free trial period ends, at which point your membership will cancel, and your payment card won’t be charged.
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During lockdown, scores of Amazon Prime customers were unhappy after delays meant they weren’t getting the next day delivery service.
Shoppers said they had to wait weeks for orders from the online retailer due to the demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Amazon began crediting Prime accounts by £1 in exchange for “no rush” deliveries.