Amazon Prime Video in Switzerland: offer and prices

1. What is Prime Video?

Prime Video is the streaming service of US online retailer Amazon. In Switzerland, Amazon Prime Video is less successful than Netflix or Disney+. The main reason is that the offer is limited compared to other providers and countries.

In German speaking areas, Prime Videos generally offers content in German as well as in the original language. You can also watch movies or series in the original language with German subtitles.

Depending on the device, you can sometimes also call up image descriptions for the deaf.

2. How much does Prime Video cost in Switzerland?

Prime Video is available as a subscription model for 9.99 Swiss francs per month. With the subscription, you can watch movies and series on up to three different devices. However, you cannot watch the same film or series on more than two devices at the same time.

As with many other streaming providers, you can try Prime Video for free. The trial period for Swiss customers is seven days.

Alternatively, you can also take out an Amazon Prime membership in a neighbouring country. In addition to Prime Video, this also includes Prime Reading, for example. Amazon Music Unlimited cannot be used by Swiss customers. The costs for this are 8.99 euros per month or 89.90 euros per year. The free trial period is 30 days.

3. What does Prime Video offer?

Amazon produces original series and films. Users of Prime Video in Switzerland have access to almost 1,100 series and over 5,000 films. The content available on Prime Video varies by country and territory.

Some well-known Amazon series are:

• The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power

• The Boys

• The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

• Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan

• Goliath

• Homecoming

• The Grand Tour

Amazon Prime Video also offers a wide range of films in the subscription model:

• The Aeronauts (Amazon Original)

• Beverly Hills Cop

• The Hobbit (all three films)

• Despicable Me (all three films) and Minions

• The Godfather

• Fifty Shades of Grey

4. What devices does Prime Video work with?

To use Amazon Prime Video, you need an Amazon account. There is an Amazon Prime video app for iOS and Android devices, as well as smart TVs and Blu-ray players. You can also watch movies and series in the browser on your computer.

Amazon Prime Video also works on Amazon streaming devices, such as Fire TV or the Fire TV Stick, with Apple TV or Google Chromecast. In addition, the Prime Video app runs on the newer models of the Sony Playstation and Microsoft Xbox game consoles.

More information about the compatible devices can be found in the Amazon Help Center.

5. How can I cancel my subscription?

You can generally cancel Prime Video’s subscription at any time at the end of the payment period. After cancellation, you can continue to use the offer for the period already paid for. Cancellation is only possible online.

If you decide not to continue using the service after the free trial, you must choose “Do not renew” in your account settings. If you take advantage of the full Amazon Prime offer, your membership will terminate immediately upon termination.

6. Conclusion

Prime Video scores with some successful Amazon Originals. Whether action, anime, horror or comedy, there really is something for everyone. There is also a wide range of children’s films.

However, do keep in mind that unfortunately Swiss customers do not have access to essential components of the offer, such as the Prime Video Channels. In addition, the range of films and series in Switzerland is smaller than in other countries.

Therefore, Prime Video is especially worthwhile if you want to stream movies or series that are only available on Amazon.