Of the $2.5 billion settlement, $1 billion is earmarked as an FTC fine. The remaining $1.5 billion is being divided among eligible claimants, based on the total Amazon Prime membership fees they paid during their subscription. Individual payouts are capped at $51 per claimant.

Did you sign up for Amazon Prime and have difficulty unsubscribing? The Federal Trade Commission feels your pain.

Eligible customers can claim a refund of up to $51 as a result of a settlement over allegations of deceptive enrollment practices.

The claims process for eligible Amazon Prime customers who didn’t get an automatic refund late last year has begun in 2026. But watch for scammers.

Amazon is now sending refund checks to Prime members who qualify under a Federal Trade Commission settlement. Some customers already received automatic refunds in November and December via PayPal or Venmo. If you didn’t get money then or didn’t accept the payment, Amazon is now mailing out checks.

Amazon customers who are eligible for payment in its settlement with the Federal Trade Commission can now file claims.

The Federal Trade Commission alleged that Amazon "used deceptive methods" to sign up consumers for Prime subscriptions without their consent.

Amazon is having another round of free e-books for Prime Members via First Reads. This program gives users early, free access to editor-selected new Kindle books before their official release date, allowing them to keep one title (or sometimes two) per month,

As part of a recent Amazon settlement, the company started issuing refunds for Prime customers. Here's how you can get a piece of the pie.

If you're looking to earn a chunk of cash without the hassle of remembering to spend a certain amount before the bonus deadline, you're in luck. The Prime Visa (see rates and fees) is currently offering a $250 Amazon gift card, which you earn instantly upon approval. This is $100 higher than the typical offer.