Do you love watching movies and TV shows online? Do you want to enjoy unlimited access to thousands of titles from different genres and countries? Do you want to stream high-quality videos on your devices without any ads or interruptions? If you answered yes to these questions, consider subscribing to Amazon Prime Video.
With Prime Video, you can watch anything on any device with just one subscription. But how can you pay for an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Nigeria? What are the payment methods available? How can you sign up, manage, and cancel your subscription?
In this article, I will answer all these questions and more. I will show you how to pay Amazon Prime Video subscription in easy and simple steps. Let’s get started.
Prime Video Accepted Payment Methods
Amazon Prime Video subscriptions and Prime Video Channel subscriptions can be paid for using credit cards, debit cards, the Amazon Store card, Amazon.com Gift Cards, and selected promotional codes. However, not all payment methods are available in all countries or regions. Here are some of the payment methods that are accepted in Nigeria:
- Credit/Debit Cards: You can use Visa, Mastercard,
- Amazon Store card: You can use the Amazon Store card to pay for Amazon Prime Video subscriptions available on your card.
- Amazon.com Gift Cards
- Promotional codes
How to Pay Amazon Prime Video Subscription Without Credit Card
You cannot pay for Amazon Prime Video without a credit or debit card. However, you can use alternative payment methods like PayPal, debit cards, or the Amazon Store card. Here are the steps to pay for Amazon Prime Video without a credit card in Nigeria:
- Go to the Prime Video Sign-up Page and click ‘Start your 7-day free trial.’
- Sign in with your Amazon account or create a new one.
- Choose your payment method and enter your billing information. You can use a debit card, an Amazon Store card, an Amazon.com Gift Card, or a promotional code. Make sure your payment method is valid and supported.
- Confirm your subscription and start watching.
How to Pay Amazon Prime Video Subscription Online
If you want to pay for Amazon Prime Video online, follow the steps below:
- Go to the Prime video website or open the app on your device and click on “Start your 7-day free trial”.
- Sign in with your Amazon account, or create a new one.
- Choose your payment method and enter your billing information. You can use a credit card, a debit card, an Amazon Store card, an Amazon.com Gift Card, or a promotional code. Make sure your payment method is valid and supported in Nigeria.
- Confirm your subscription and start watching.
How to Pay Amazon Prime Video Subscription With PayPal
Amazon does not offer a direct payment option for PayPal. However, you can use your PayPal Credit/Debit Master Card. This card allows you to spend money directly from your PayPal account and can be used as a debit card for ‘Prime Video subscriptions.’
You can apply using your personal or business PayPal account to get the card. You’ll need to link your card to a PayPal debit or credit card and ensure that you have enough funds or credit limit available.
How to Pay Amazon Prime Video Subscription With a Debit Card
If you want to pay for Amazon Prime Video using a debit card, you can use a Visa, Mastercard, or American Express debit card. Follow the steps below to get started:
- Visit the Prime Video website and click on ‘Sign-in’.
- Sign in using your Amazon account or create a new one if you don’t have an account.
- Choose your payment method and enter your billing information. You can use either a Visa or Mastercard debit card.
- Confirm your subscription and start watching.
How to Pay Amazon Prime Video Subscription With Gift Cards
To pay for Amazon Prime Video with a gift card, you can use the gift card during the sign-up process. The sign-up process for Prime membership or Prime Video Channel subscription will prompt the option to use a gift card. Here’s how to redeem a Prime Video gift card:
- Find the claim code on the gift card
- Go to Redeem a Gift Card
- Enter the claim code and select Apply to Your Balance
How to Fix Payment Error for Amazon Prime Video
If you encounter a payment error while trying to subscribe to Amazon Prime Video, follow these steps:
- Check your payment method details and make sure they are correct and up to date. You can update your payment method details in your Amazon account settings.
- Check your payment method balance and make sure you have enough funds on your card.
- Check your internet connection and make sure it is stable and secure. You can restart your router, modem, or device to refresh your connection.
- Try a different payment method and see if it works. You can use another credit card, debit card, Amazon Store card, Amazon.com Gift Card, or promotional code. You can change your payment method on your Amazon account settings.
If the error persists, contact Amazon Customer Support for assistance.
How to Change Payment Method for Amazon Prime Video
If you want to change your payment method for Amazon Prime Video, you can do so on your Amazon account settings. Here are the steps to update your payment method:
- Go to Manage Your Content and Devices
- Select Preferences
- Click Digital Payment Settings under Edit Payment Method
- Select a different payment method from the list or add a new one and click Continue
How to Cancel Amazon Prime Video Membership Auto Renewal
To cancel your Amazon Prime Video membership auto-renewal, follow these steps:
- Go to Prime Central in your browser,
- Select Manage Membership,
- Choose End Membership, click Continue to Cancel,
- Select the End on date (last date of trial).
How to Cancel Amazon Prime Video Membership After Free Trial
If you want to cancel your Amazon Prime Video membership after a free trial, you can do so on your Amazon account settings. Follow the steps below:
- Go to the Prime Video website and sign in with your Amazon account.
- Go to ‘Your Account’ and click ‘Your Prime Membership’.
- Click ‘Manage Prime Membership’ and then ‘End Membership and Benefits’.
- For a Prime Video-only subscription, select End Subscription.
Conclusion
Amazon Prime Video is an excellent streaming service offering many benefits and features. With one subscription, you can watch thousands of movies and TV shows online, HD, 4K, and HDR quality, on any device. You can cancel your subscription at any time without any penalty or commitment.
You can use various payment methods to pay for your subscription, such as credit cards, debit cards, Amazon Store cards, Amazon.com Gift Cards, or PayPal. Managing your subscription is also simple, allowing you to fix payment errors, change payment methods, cancel auto-renewal, or cancel your subscription.
Sign up today for a 7-day free trial and enjoy unlimited streaming!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Can’t I Pay for Amazon Prime?
- You may not be able to pay for Amazon Prime due to regional restrictions or payment method limitations.
- Ensure your billing address matches the one associated with your Amazon account.
- Confirm that your payment method has sufficient funds or credit available.
How Does Amazon Confirm Payment?
Amazon confirms payment through email and charges your payment method during checkout.
How Much Is Amazon Prime per Month?
Check out Prime Video plans and prices for the cost of the different plans available on Amazon Prime Video.
Can I Watch Prime Without Paying?
You can watch some Amazon Prime Video content for free with a 30-day trial, but you must cancel before the trial period ends to avoid being charged.
Why Is Amazon Not Accepting My Debit Card?
If Amazon is not accepting your debit card, this may be due to regional restrictions or other limitations. Ensure your billing address matches the one associated with your Amazon account, and ensure that your debit card has sufficient funds.
