About Prime Video
Here we wil see about the If I cancel Amazon Prime, do I keep my movies?
Prime Video is Amazon’s OTT platform for streaming and renting video content, in operation since 2006. This video-on-demand service allows you to watch your favorite movies/shows on subscription as well as on pay-per-title mode too. The Prime Video is part of Amazon’s Prime services that also include Prime Music, Prime Reading, Prime Gaming, Exclusive Deals, Pharmaceutical Offers, Prime Wardrobe, and a host of other benefits.
Would you get to keep your movies post Prime cancellation?
You can purchase/rent titles if you do not have an Amazon Prime subscription or have canceled it. You will have to subscribe, to avail of its SVOD services of unlimited free content. You can purchase or rent specific titles (TVOD). If you are utilizing its Channels services, you can pay for those standalone content too. First-time users can sign up for Prime’s free-trial services.
Here is what you should know further:-
- If you have rented any titles, you can keep them for 30 days or more, depending on your viewing period. Once you begin to watch the content, you will have 48 hours to complete them.
- If you have purchased any movie or show titles before canceling your Prime subscription, you can keep them for a long time. But in case of licensing restrictions or expiry, you may not be able to view them any longer.
- Opting out of Prime benefits also means you may no longer be able to avail of the Prime Video 30-day promotional free trial feature.
Using Amazon Prime Video Channel Services
The channels segment is a third-party premium service and hence, you will have to pay separately to watch your favorite content. Binge on those shows and movies that you had always wanted to catch up on by paying a specific amount. However, without your Prime subscription, you may not be able to avail yourself of these services. You can cancel them at any given point in time. You can also use the free-trial feature, if applicable.
Amazon Prime Video Payment Methods
You can either sign up using Amazon Prime services or purchase your desired titles using one-click payment via debit and credit cards or your payment method used in your Apple devices.
Canceling Accidental Title Purchases/Rentals
You can cancel these processes, if you have not begun to consume the content, within the time limit of 48 hours. All you need to do is visit the ‘Your Orders’ section and choose the title you would like to undo the purchase for. Select your reason and complete this process. Your refund will be issued to your payment source via the method used. But, in case of payment made through Apple devices, you will have to skim-and-scan through the relevant page on the website or the app, to understand your options.
What to Watch on Amazon Prime Video?
It is officially the holiday season and there’s no better time to beat the winter blues and cash in on the festive season with your close ones, by binging on your favorite content. Or feel free to update yourselves with news updates from various websites and cherry-pick your movies/shows. It is not easy, we know!
Conclusion
So, if you are concerned about retaining your movie collection, post-canceling your Prime subscription, no worries. If you have purchased them before ending your Prime subscription, you can keep them for sure. However, your rented titles would expire with the period deadline.
FAQs
1. What are Prime Video bundles?
- These are multiple titles that you can purchase, at one go, instead of spending on individual titles. An example would include the Harry Potter series.
2. Can I pay through my Apple device?
- Yes, you can. If you are using Prime Video on any iOS device, and are subscribed to Prime Video or do not have any valid 1-click payment method or any other billing address, you can use the payment method selected in your iTunes and App store settings.
3. Is Prime membership mandatory to use Prime Video?
- No, it is not mandatory. You can always purchase or rent specific titles available on the storefront. You would only be unable to utilize the benefits that Prime members enjoy.
4. What happens if I cancel Amazon Prime?
- If you cancel your Prime subscription, you would lose your access to the exclusive benefits that Prime subscribers enjoy. However, you can still catch your favorite content on Prime Video.
5. Can I access my Prime Video account from another country?
- As long as you have valid billing address details that are verifiable, you can access your account from any part of the world. However, the content may be subjected to certain geographical restrictions. Hence, your viewing experiences may differ with your location.
