Open for claimsDeceptive practicesAmazon Prime $2.5 Billion Settlement: How to Claim Up to $51
Last updated: July 8, 2026
Amazon.com Inc. agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit alleging it enrolled consumers in Prime subscriptions without their clear consent and made cancellation difficult. Eligible Prime members can receive up to $51, and no receipts or proof of purchase are required. The deadline to file a claim is July 21, 2026.
The FTC alleged Amazon's sign-up and cancellation flows violated federal consumer protection laws, including the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act. Some eligible customers already received an automatic payment from Amazon; anyone who did not must submit the online claim form before the deadline to be paid.
Key facts
- Settlement fund
- $2,500,000,000
- Estimated payout
- Up to $51 per eligible member
- Claim deadline
- July 21, 2026
- Proof required
- No — email or phone tied to your Amazon account
- Who qualifies
- Prime sign-ups between June 2019 and June 2025
- Defendant
- Amazon.com Inc.
Official settlement administrator: subscriptionmembershipsettlement.com
Who qualifies
- You were signed up for Amazon Prime between June 2019 and June 2025 without your clear consent, or
- You tried to cancel your Prime membership during that period but found the cancellation process difficult.
How to file your Amazon Prime settlement claim
- 1
Check whether you already received an automatic payment
Amazon issued automatic payments to some eligible customers. If you received one, you do not need to file — and you cannot claim a second payment.
- 2
Gather the email or phone number on your Amazon account
That is all the claim form asks for. There are no receipts to dig up — eligibility is matched against Amazon's own Prime enrollment records.
- 3
Submit the claim form before July 21, 2026
File through the official settlement administrator at subscriptionmembershipsettlement.com. Filing is free — never pay anyone a fee to submit this claim.
- 4
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the Amazon Prime settlement payout?
Eligible Prime members can receive up to $51 from the $2.5 billion settlement fund. The exact amount depends on the volume of valid claims.
What is the deadline to file an Amazon Prime settlement claim?
The claim deadline is July 21, 2026. Claims submitted after that date will not be paid, so file as soon as possible.
Do I qualify for the Amazon Prime settlement?
You likely qualify if you were enrolled in Amazon Prime between June 2019 and June 2025 without clearly consenting, or if you tried to cancel Prime during that period and found it difficult.
Do I need a receipt or proof to file the Amazon claim?
No. The claim form only asks for the email address or phone number associated with your Amazon account. Amazon's own enrollment records are used to verify eligibility.
I already got a payment from Amazon — can I file too?
No. Customers who received an automatic payment from Amazon are already covered by the settlement and cannot claim an additional payment.
Is the Amazon Prime settlement email real or a scam?
The settlement is real — it resolves an FTC lawsuit against Amazon. Legitimate filing is always free and never asks for your Social Security number or bank login. File only through the official administrator site.
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