Prime Video Australia: Monthly, Annual and Ad-Free Costs
Prime Video in Australia is included with Amazon Prime, which costs A$9.99 per month or A$79 per year. Prime Video is not sold as a separate, lower-priced standalone subscription in Australia; an ad-free viewing option may cost extra, and its availability and price should be checked in your account before subscribing.
What an Amazon Prime subscription costs
Amazon Prime bundles Prime Video with other membership benefits. The standard Australian prices are:
- Monthly: A$9.99 per month.
- Annual: A$79 per year, paid as one yearly charge.
- Prime Student: Eligible students may be offered a discounted membership. Check Amazon Australia for the current eligibility rules and price.
At the standard monthly rate, 12 months cost A$119.88. The A$79 annual plan is A$40.88 less over a full year, equivalent to about A$6.58 per month when averaged across the year. That saving assumes you keep the membership for all 12 months and that the listed rates have not changed.
Prices can change, and special offers or trial periods may be shown to some customers. The amount and renewal date displayed on Amazon’s checkout page are the best guide to what you will actually be charged.
Is Prime Video included, or is it a separate plan?
For most Australian customers, Prime Video access comes with Amazon Prime rather than a standalone monthly video-only plan. In other words, if you subscribe to Prime mainly to watch shows and films, you still pay the Prime membership price and receive its other eligible benefits as part of the bundle.
Prime Video’s catalogue includes titles included with Prime as well as content that may require an additional payment. A title can be available to rent or buy even if you already pay for Prime. The title page should identify whether it is included, available to rent or buy, or offered through an add-on subscription.
Do not confuse the Prime membership price with every possible charge shown in the app. Rentals, purchases, channel subscriptions and other paid options are separate from the basic membership and can appear alongside included titles.
How much does ad-free Prime Video cost?
Prime Video may show an additional charge for an ad-free option, separate from the regular Amazon Prime fee. The price and whether the option is offered can depend on the account and current Australian plan arrangements. Check the subscription or account page for the exact Australian price before adding it; do not assume that an overseas price applies here.
Also distinguish an ad-free subscription setting from content that is not part of the standard Prime catalogue. Paying to reduce or remove ads does not automatically make rentals, purchases or third-party channel subscriptions free. Nor does it necessarily remove trailers, promotional material, or advertising in every type of content or viewing experience. Read the terms shown at sign-up to see exactly what the extra charge covers.
Monthly versus annual: which should you choose?
The annual plan has the lower effective cost if you are confident you will keep Prime for most or all of the year. Monthly billing costs more over 12 uninterrupted months, but it gives you flexibility if you only want to watch a particular release, use delivery benefits for a short period, or are unsure whether the service suits you.
- Choose monthly if you want to try the service, expect to cancel soon, or prefer not to pay a year upfront.
- Choose annual if you expect to use Prime throughout the year and are comfortable with a single annual payment.
- Check the renewal date before starting a trial or promotional offer; a trial may convert to a paid plan unless cancelled in time.
- Compare the whole bundle if you value Prime delivery or other membership benefits, not only streaming.
For a simple break-even comparison, divide A$79 by A$9.99: the annual fee is roughly the cost of eight monthly payments. If you would keep the service for nine months or longer at the standard monthly price, the annual plan costs less overall, though you pay upfront and lose some month-to-month flexibility.
What affects the final bill?
Your total can be higher than the membership fee if you add optional services or make one-off purchases. Before confirming an order, look for the billing frequency, next payment date and any extra items listed on the checkout screen.
- Prime Video add-on channels: These are separate subscriptions, often with their own trial and renewal terms.
- Rentals and purchases: A film or episode may carry a separate charge even when you have Prime.
- Ad-free option: If offered, this can be an additional recurring fee rather than part of the A$9.99 monthly or A$79 annual membership.
- Promotions and trials: Offers may have different conditions or end dates; check what the plan renews at afterward.
To avoid an unexpected renewal, review membership settings in your Amazon account and cancel before the displayed renewal date if you no longer want the service. Cancelling a channel subscription and cancelling Amazon Prime are not necessarily the same action, so check which membership is being managed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Prime Video per month in Australia?
Prime Video is included with Amazon Prime, which is A$9.99 per month at the standard price. Optional channels, rentals, purchases and any ad-free option may cost extra.
How much is Amazon Prime per year in Australia?
The standard annual membership is A$79, paid yearly. Check the amount on the sign-up page, as prices and promotions can change.
Is there a separate Prime Video-only subscription in Australia?
Prime Video is generally included with Amazon Prime rather than offered as a cheaper standalone video-only plan. Confirm the available options in your Amazon account when subscribing.
How much is Prime Video without ads?
An ad-free option may be available for an extra charge, but the current Australian price should be confirmed in the account or checkout flow. It is separate from the standard Prime membership fee.
Is the annual plan cheaper than paying monthly?
Yes, if you keep the standard membership for a full year: 12 monthly payments total A$119.88, compared with A$79 annually. The annual plan requires paying upfront.
Do all films and shows come with Prime Video?
No. Some titles are included, while others may be available only to rent, buy or watch through a separately paid channel. Check each title’s listing before playing or ordering it.
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