Live in the US? Amazon may owe you around Rs 5,000 for unwanted Prime membership: Check eligibility and steps to apply

Amazon has recently settled its long-standing lawsuit over claims that some customers were signed up for Prime without clear consent and faced a difficult cancellation process. As a part of the settlement, the tech giant agreed to a whopping $2.5 billion, where the eligible Prime users can receive up to $51 in compensation. While the eligible users will automatically receive the payment, if you’ve not received it, then you can still file a claim before the deadline. Follow along with the article to learn the step-by-step process to claim the compensation.

Eligibility criteria

Before you move ahead and see how to claim the settlement money, do check that you’re eligible for it. Here are the eligibility criteria:

• Must have signed up for Amazon Prime between June 23, 2019, and June 23, 2025.
• Should have used more than three but fewer than 10 prime benefits during any 12-month period within the dates mentioned above.
• You should have been enrolled through one of the enrolment methods challenged in the case or tried to cancel through one of those same processes.
• The claim deadline is July 27, 2026.

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How to apply for Amazon Prime compensation online

Now that you’ve confirmed you’re eligible to claim the compensation, simply open your web browser > search for the official Amazon Prime settlement website > check your eligibility > fill out and submit the online claim form.

Once done, Amazon will review your claim offer, and if approved, then the claim is expected to start hitting the bank accounts by September 2026.

Note: The last date of filing the claim manually is July 27, 2026.

How much money can you receive?

The company has agreed to pay a total of $2.5 billion to settle the case. $1 billion from which will go to the Federal Trade Commission as a penalty, while the remaining $1.5 billion will be paid out to customers who qualify. How much each person receives depends on the membership fees they paid during the qualifying period. Customers whose claims are approved can receive up to $51, which is roughly Rs 5,000.

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Stay alert for refund scams

The FTC has warned the citizens that it doesn’t call, email, or text asking you to pay money or share your bank or card details in order to get a settlement payment.

Moreover, they have also asked the users to be careful of fake calls, emails, or texts that claim to help you get your refund. If anyone guarantees you’ll be approved or asks you to pay a fee first, that’s a red flag for a scam, and the authorities said to report them immediately.