Every single benefit you get with an Amazon Prime membership

Benefits of a Prime membership extend beyond Prime Day. Sign up for a free trial to get perks like Grubhub+, fast shipping and Whole foods grocery delivery.

Exclusive access to Prime Day is arguably the most notable benefit of Amazon’s loyalty program, and if you haven’t enrolled in it yet, now is a particularly lucrative time: October Prime Day (officially called Prime Big Deal Days) is happening two weeks on October 6 and 7. But getting to shop this mega sale just scratches the surface of what perks a Prime membership offers. It also opens doors to fast, free shipping, an included Grubhub+ membership, Whole Foods grocery delivery and more. Below, I break down everything that’s included in an Amazon Prime membership to help you decide whether to sign up before October Prime Day. Want more from NBC Selected?

Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter. What is Amazon Prime? Much like Walmart Plus and Target Circle, Amazon Prime is Amazon's paid loyalty program, which launched in 2005. Shoppers in various countries can join, and it gives members access to perks across shopping, streaming, entertainment and more. Amazon also offers loyalty programs in the form of a store credit card and anAmazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card. Prime members with an Amazon credit card get 5% cash back year round when they shop at Amazon, Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods, plus they’re eligible for the retailer’s Prime Card Bonus program, through which they can