Linking an Amazon Prime account to Twitch provides UK-based Prime members with access to a range of digital entertainment benefits at no additional cost. These benefits include a free monthly Twitch channel subscription, which allows members to support a chosen streamer while accessing subscriber perks, as well as access to Prime Gaming offers such as free games and in-game loot. This integration is available to Amazon Prime members and requires a Twitch account. The process is straightforward, but users must ensure both accounts are active and set to the same region to avoid issues.
The primary benefit highlighted in the source material is the free monthly Twitch subscription. Amazon Prime members can subscribe to one Twitch channel of their choice each month at no cost. This subscription does not auto-renew, meaning the member must repeat the subscription process each month if they wish to continue supporting the same streamer or choose a different channel. This subscription grants access to channel-specific subscriber perks, which may include custom global emotes, badges, chat privileges, and ad-free viewing on that channel, as defined by the streamer. The source material emphasises that this is a way to financially support a favourite Twitch streamer without any additional payment.
In addition to the subscription, Prime members gain access to Prime Gaming, which includes a rotating selection of free games to download and keep permanently. For members in the UK, Italy, France, Germany, Spain, and the United States, Prime Gaming also offers access to a rotating selection of games playable for free via cloud gaming on supported devices through Amazon Luna. Furthermore, Prime Gaming provides exclusive in-game loot, skins, and other digital items for popular games. Members can also access exclusive emotes and badges for use in Twitch chats and enjoy ad-free viewing on Twitch streams.
To access these benefits, UK consumers must first have an active Amazon Prime membership. If a member does not have a Twitch account, they must create one at www.twitch.tv. The linking process involves logging into the Twitch account on the Twitch website, navigating to the subscription page for a chosen channel, and selecting the option to subscribe with Prime. The system will prompt the user to grant access by clicking "Allow" to connect their Amazon Prime and Twitch accounts. Once linked, the member can claim their free monthly subscription and explore other Prime Gaming offers.
Troubleshooting steps are provided for users who encounter issues during the linking process. Common problems include an inactive Amazon Prime membership, browser cache or cookie conflicts, or mismatched regions between the Twitch and Amazon accounts. To resolve these, users should verify that their Amazon Prime subscription is active, clear their browser's cache and cookies, and ensure both accounts are set to the same region. The source material indicates that Twitch is available globally, but the Amazon Luna cloud gaming benefit is specifically available in the UK, US, Canada, Italy, France, Spain, and Germany.
To maximise the experience, users are advised to use their free monthly subscription to support a favourite streamer, claim free games and loot from the Prime Gaming page each month, and monitor the Prime Gaming tab for limited-time events and promotions. The Prime Gaming blog and the crown icon on the Twitch main page are sources for the latest offer details.
The benefits available through linking Amazon Prime to Twitch are digital entertainment offerings. They are distinct from physical product samples or mail-in programmes for categories such as beauty, baby care, pet food, health, food, or household goods. The source material does not contain information about physical free samples, promotional offers for tangible products, or mail-in sample programmes. The information is limited to digital gaming and streaming benefits available through an Amazon Prime membership.