Amazon may owe you even more money now. See if you qualify for an expanded Prime settlement payout
In 2025, Amazon settled allegations brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it used deceptive practices to enroll customers in its Prime membership. Although the e-commerce giant did not admit to any wrongdoing, Amazon agreed to pay affected customers a total of $1.5 billion , with each individual getting up to $51. Now, however, the FTC has announced that additional monetary…
In 2025, Amazon agreed to a $1.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over deceptive practices used to enroll customers in its Prime membership. Originally, each affected customer could receive up to $51 in compensation. However, the FTC has announced an expanded settlement that could provide additional payments of up to $200 per eligible individual.
Originally, payouts were only given to those who used 10 or fewer Prime benefits in a year. The updated criteria now include customers who used up to 20 Prime benefits within the same period. These new eligible subscribers, along with previously eligible ones, will receive an initial payment of up to $51. Should any funds be left in the settlement fund after these initial payouts, the remaining money will be distributed as additional payments of up to $149 per person, potentially bringing individual total payouts to $200.
One significant change in this amended settlement is that all future payments will be distributed automatically, without requiring individuals to file manual claims, as per the FTC's announcement. Payments will be sent to eligible individuals via PayPal, Venmo, or a mailed check. The first round of new payments is expected to begin on October 1, and any remaining funds after February 2027 will be distributed to those initially paid, with the final payments expected by April 2027.
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