Just 48 hours left to get months of Amazon Music for free - and you don't need to have Prime

Amazon Music is offering music fans the chance to get four months of Amazon Music for free but time is running out to claim the limited-time offer.

The promotion is available to new Amazon Music subscribers who are Amazon Prime members, giving them four months of access without paying the usual £11.99 monthly subscription fee, saving £47.96.

That said, you don't need an Amazon Prime membership to benefit. New Amazon Music subscribers without Prime can get three months of free listening with the promotion and can find out more here.

This makes it a really competitive deal for anyone who enjoys listening to music, podcasts and audiobooks, and wants to get the best-value option.

By way of comparison, Apple Music is £11.99 per month with new subscribers getting one month free. There is a £5.99 deal for students and three months free for buyers of eligible Apple devices. Spotify Premium is priced at £12.99, or £5.99 a month for students, after a one-month free trial period.

With the Amazon deal, however, there's an important deadline to keep in mind. The offer ends at 4pm on Friday, October 9, meaning anyone hoping to claim the full four-month free trial will need to sign up before then.

What are the benefits of getting Amazon Music for free?

For anyone who has been thinking about trying Amazon Music, the promotion offers a chance to test the service without having to add another subscription to their monthly bills.

The lengthy free trial not only saves the best part of £50 ahead of the pricey Christmas period, it gives you plenty of time to explore Amazon Music's vast music library, discover new artists and podcasts before deciding whether the service is worth £11.99 a month.

You could use Amazon Music to soundtrack your morning commute, keep music playing while you work from home or listen to podcasts and audiobooks while doing housework, spending time in the gym or in the car.

With the festive season approaching, it could also be a useful opportunity to build Christmas playlists or simply enjoy ad-free listening without paying the standard monthly price during the promotional period.

How much does Amazon Music cost after the free trial ends?

This is the one key detail to be aware of before signing up to the Amazon Music offer.

Once the promotional period ends, the subscription automatically renews at £11.99 per month, including VAT, unless you cancel it.

If you only want to take advantage of the free offer and don't want to pay for Amazon Music afterwards, you'll need to cancel your subscription before the promotional period expires.

For anyone who has been searching for a free Amazon Music trial or wants to try the service without committing to another monthly expense, this could be a good opportunity to give it a go.

Amazon Music free trial deadline

The four-month Amazon Music free offer ends at 4pm on Friday, October 9. Eligible Amazon Prime members will need to sign up before the deadline to claim the full promotion.

Sign up to Amazon Music here for the free trial.

• Terms apply. The offer is available to eligible new subscribers and Prime members only. Eligible new subscribers without Prime can receive three months free. After the promotional period, the subscription automatically renews at £11.99 per month, including VAT, until cancelled.

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