Amazon is slashing the price of its monthly Prime subscription by half for those aged between 18 and 22, in a major discount offer. It comes as the online retail giant's massive is fast approaching. Thousands of items are set to be discounted from July 16 to July 17.

In anticipation of this, customers can take advantage of a 30-day free trial of Prime. But, there is a brand new deal that might be more appealing for those of a certain age. For those between 18-22, is reducing the regular £8.

99 monthly fee to just £4.49 - equating to an annual saving of £47.49.

Instead of the standard 30-day free trial, shoppers in this age group can benefit from an impressive six-month free trial and once the £0 period concludes, they can secure the significantly cheaper £4.49 rate, as reported by the . This means you'll receive a full year's subscription while only paying for three months (six months at half price).

Access to the isn't the sole advantage either, as members will also gain access to the full suite of Prime benefits along with exclusive perks tailored for students and young adults. These include a 10% discount on selected fashion items from brands such as Champion, Puma, Vans, and Levi's, a 10% reduction on shopping with Amazon Fresh, and a 5% discount on travel with National Express. Additionally, there are a plethora of that come with the subscription, such as the ability to download films for offline viewing, complimentary Amazon Fresh food delivery, and unlimited storag.