Prime Day starts June 23. Should you sign up for an Amazon membership to get access to the best deals, free delivery, shopping perks, and more? Here's how much it costs and what you get in return.

There are a couple of lesser-known ways to get Amazon Prime at a discount right now. I break down the details.

There's a lot to like about the Prime Visa (see rates and fees) credit card. It has perhaps the easiest-to-earn welcome bonus, since there's no spending requirement — just get approved, and you can start spending the $150 Amazon gift card right away.