You signed up for the 6-month free trial of Prime Student and forgot about it.
Suddenly, you see a charge on your bank statement for $7.49 (monthly) or $69 (yearly). You didn’t buy anything, so why is Amazon charging you?
The Reason: The moment your 6-month free trial ends, Amazon automatically upgrades you to a paid Prime Student membership.
The good news? Amazon has a very generous refund policy for this specific mistake. This guide will show you how to cancel the subscription and get your money back immediately.
Cheat Sheet: Is This a Student Charge?
Check your bank statement text. Prime Student charges look slightly different than regular Prime charges.
| Statement Text | Amount (Approx) | What It Is |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Student | $7.49 | Monthly Student Membership |
| Amazon Prime | $69.00 | Annual Student Membership |
| Amzn Digital Svcs | $0.99 – $1.99 | Student add-on (like Music or Channels) |
| Amazon Prime PMTS | $14.99 | Warning: This is Regular Prime. You might have lost your student status. |
Note:
If you see the full price ($14.99/mo), Amazon may not have verified your .edu email, and you are paying the full adult rate. You need to re-verify your student status immediately to lower the price.
How to Cancel & Get a Refund (Step-by-Step)
Amazon will refund you if you haven’t used the benefits (like free shipping or Prime Video) since the charge hit.
Step 1: Go to “Manage Prime Membership”
- Log in to Amazon.
- Go to Account & Lists > Prime Membership.
- Look for the “End Membership” button.
Step 2: The “End Now” Trick
When you click “End Membership,” Amazon will show you a warning page. Click “Continue to Cancel”.
- Look for this specific phrase: “End Now and receive a refund of $7.49.”
- If you see this: Click it. The refund is automatic and will hit your bank in 3-5 days.
- If you DON’T see this: It means you used a Prime benefit (e.g., watched a movie) after the charge. You will need to contact chat support manually.
How to Get a Refund (If the Button Doesn’t Work)
If the automatic refund option isn’t there, you can still ask for a “Courtesy Refund” via chat.
- Go to Customer Service Chat.
- Use this Script:
“Hi, I noticed a charge for Prime Student on [Date]. I intended to cancel before my 6-month trial ended but forgot. I have not used any Prime benefits since this charge. Please cancel my membership and issue a refund for this accidental renewal.”
Success Rate: Very high. Amazon knows students often forget the 6-month deadline.
“I Am No Longer a Student” (The Graduation Trap)
Did you graduate recently? Amazon allows you to keep “Prime Student” pricing for 4 years or until you graduate.
- Once Amazon suspects you graduated (based on the date you entered when signing up), they will automatically bump you up to Regular Prime ($139/year).
- Watch out: If your charge suddenly jumps from $7.49 to $14.99, your student status has expired. You cannot reverse this unless you are still enrolled in classes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get another 6-month trial? Usually, no. The 6-month trial is a one-time offer per account. However, if you have a new .edu email address (e.g., for Graduate School), you can sometimes sign up for a new trial with that email.
Why is my charge $14.99 instead of $7.49? You are paying for Regular Prime. This means Amazon typically rejected your student verification documentation, or your student status expired. Go to “Prime Membership” settings to re-upload your schedule or student ID.
Does this affect my credit score? No. This is a subscription charge, not a debt collection. Canceling it simply stops the service; it does not hurt your credit.
Related Billing Guides
- Not a Student? If you are seeing a different charge (like $14.99 or $139), you are paying for regular Prime. Read What Is the Amazon Prime PMTS Charge?.
- Mystery $0.99 Charges? Check if you accidentally signed up for a channel in our Amazon Digital Svcs Guide.
- Locked Out? If you can’t log in to cancel because your account is on hold, read Amazon Account Locked: The Fix.
