According to the Associated Press, Amazon is now offering a discount on its Prime membership for people who receive government assistance.
Today, Amazon announced that it’s offering a discount on Prime membership for US customers participating in a number of government assistance programs. Anyone with a valid Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, which disburses funds for programs like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, or food stamps), is eligible for Prime’s discounted monthly price of $5.99. Prime’s normal price is a $99 a year, or a monthly fee of $10.99.
Amazon’s Prime program, with the perks it brings, has created strong habits among shoppers as competition is keen. Amazon says it wants to make the program more accessible. Walmart, which has the second-biggest share of online sales, has been trying to close the gap with Amazon.
Awesome! Just what I would expect from Amazon. I applaud you & support you. I would gladly donate $1 each month from my membership dues to help other low income families have access to books or toys or what ever they want to order.
I’ve been a prime member for a couple of years. I think what you are doing is awesome! Thank you for your compassion. Just another reason for us to love Amazon!
Pretty freaking awesome Amazon!