Amazon Raises Monthly Prime Membership Rate By 18%

Amazon announced late last week that its monthly Prime membership will increase by $2 to $12.99 beginning in February, while the annual fee remains at $99 and Amazon Business Prime membership rates appear to be unchanged. CNBC discusses the hike here.

Jan 24, 2018

Amazon announced late last week that its monthly Prime membership will increase by $2 to $12.99 beginning in February, while the annual fee remains at $99 and Amazon Business Prime membership rates appear to be unchanged. CNBC discusses the hike here. 

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