How Amazon Subscribe & Save could save you money every month

The service could save you loads every month on your essential goods and here's how...

Written 18th January 2024 | Subscribe to my newsletter

Amazon's 'Subscribe & Save' service is a hidden gem for saving money on essential items, yet it often goes unnoticed by many. I know this as I have mentioned it to various friends and family and they all ask 'What's Amazon Subscribe & Save?'.

This service allows users to subscribe to regular deliveries of commonly purchased items, providing discounts ranging from 5% to 15% depending on how much you buy.

The flexibility of choosing delivery frequencies and additional discounts for larger orders make it an attractive option for budget-conscious consumers. Despite its benefits, many people remain unaware of this service, and spreading awareness could help more individuals enjoy the convenience and savings it offers.

OK so what's the process of Subscribe & Save?

Amazon Subscribe & Save tips

Make sure you log in a week or so before your delivery date so you can check which items are due to be delivered and their prices. Sometimes I find prices too high and will skip for that month. E.g as you can see above, the Costa coffee Tassimo pods are pricey this month, so I'll skip them and buy elsewhere.
You do need to stay on top of what is coming each month as I can tell you from experience how frustrating a 6-pack of 12 x toilet rolls turning up when you don't need them yet it. Luckily for me, this was just before covid so was a blessing 😂

Sign up for Amazon

Firstly, you don't need to be an Amazon Prime member, you just need an account. Sign up and go to the Subscribe & Save section.

Subscribe to a product

Find a product you use a lot and if it can be subscribed to you'll see a 'Subscribe & Save section on the right.

They'll suggest a common delivery schedule based on how often other people subscribe to the product.

Here's our top Amazon products to subscribe to which will help get you started.

Review your order

Check the details. They'll let you know the date of your first order and the saving you will make. Note that the price does fluctuate each month, but you can check what you'll pay each month in your account.

Click 'Sign up & buy first delivery' when you're ready.

Add more, then sit back

Go find and add more products. If you have over 5 products in your monthly order you'll receive the full 15% discount code (if applicable to that product).

Sit back, relax and wait for your first order to arrive. This will become your monthly delivery date, but you can adjust this in the future if you need to in your account. You can also manage each months delivery 'skipping' certain products you don't need just yet and adding more too.

How Amazon 'Subscribe & Save' could save you money every month

The service could save you loads every month on your essential goods and here's how...