When Prime can make gift shopping easier
Prime can be handy when you’re buying several gifts over a few weeks. Fast, free delivery on eligible orders lets you tackle your list a little at a time. Amazon.com offers Same-Day, One-Day and Two-Day delivery on eligible items, depending on your address and the order.
For a birthday or Christmas order, check the gift’s delivery options before joining. If the usual delivery already gets it to you in good time, a membership may not add much for that purchase.
See your Prime offer at Amazon
Check the offer for your own Amazon.com account. Eligible customers can try Prime for 30 days; the trial renews as a paid membership unless cancelled before it ends. This is a membership for you as the shopper, not a gift subscription.
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Check the date for your exact gift
Set the delivery address, then select the size, color or version you want. Different choices can have different arrival dates—even on the same product page.
At checkout, check each item’s arrival estimate and delivery charge. A Prime badge is a useful starting point, not a promise that every seller, item or address gets the same service.
Already a member? Sign in to the account with Prime before ordering. Use the membership you have rather than starting another sign-up.
How the Prime free trial works
Eligible customers can try Prime for 30 days. Amazon shows the offer available to your account when you sign in; a previous trial or membership can affect eligibility. You’ll need a payment method to join.
The trial becomes a paid membership unless you cancel before it ends. Check the renewal price and trial end date, and set a reminder if you only want to try it. Manage cancellation in your Amazon account.
If you’ll keep Prime, weigh the ongoing fee against how often you’ll use delivery and the other included benefits. For a single gift, comparing the delivery charge with the membership cost is a good place to start.
Allow time for wrapping and travel
For Christmas, birthdays or a gift you’re taking to a party, work backwards from when you need it ready—not just the celebration date. Allow time to wrap it, check it over and take it with you.
Prime doesn’t guarantee Christmas arrival. If checkout shows a date that’s too late, choose another suitable gift or delivery option rather than assuming a membership will bring it forward.
Still choosing the gift?
Find something they’ll enjoy first, then check how it can reach you. Explore Christmas gift ideas or browse all gift ideas if you’re shopping for another occasion.