If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you may be getting a check as part of a $2.5 billion settlement after the Federal Trade Commission said the online retail giant allegedly enrolled tens of millions of customers into the subscription without their knowledge or consent,

Amazon is paying $1.5 billion to people who mistakenly subscribed to Prime, and the first round of payments are due today.

That $139 Amazon Prime membership covers a lot more than most people ever use. Beyond fast shipping and Prime Video, it includes perks such as expanded photo storage, early access to deals, and several tools designed to save time or reduce everyday costs.

EXPERTS predict that Amazon Prime subscription costs could rise this year for the first time since 2022. Prime fees currently come in at £8.99 / $14.99 a month and £95 / $139 for a year. But based

Amazon Prime Gaming is officially giving away 10 games in January 2026, with another 13 available for those who use Amazon Luna's cloud service.