What is the Amazon Prime settlement amount?

Amazon agreed to a $2.5 billion settlement with the FTC over its Prime subscription practices.

Who is eligible for refunds from the Amazon Prime settlement?

Customers who enrolled between June 23, 2019, and June 23, 2025, using deceptive methods and using limited Prime benefits are eligible.

How can I cancel my Amazon Prime membership easily?

Amazon is now legally required to provide a clear and obvious option to decline or cancel Prime, making it as simple as signing up.

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Amazon's $2.5B Prime Scam Settlement

25 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Amazon fined $2.5 billion for deceptive Prime subscription practices.
$1.5 billion to refund eligible subscribers, rest as penalty.
Amazon must now offer easy cancellation options for Prime.

Amazon has agreed to a substantial $2.5 billion settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission concerning its practices for enrolling customers into Amazon Prime between June 23, 2019, and June 23, 2025. The FTC accused the online retail giant of employing "dark patterns"—manipulative user-interface designs—to trick consumers into unwanted auto-renewing subscriptions. This settlement aims to rectify those deceptive tactics that made it difficult for customers to cancel their memberships.

The financial penalty includes $1.5 billion designated for refunds to eligible subscribers, with the remainder serving as a civil penalty. Amazon is now mandated to provide a clear and simple option for customers to decline Prime, ensuring the cancellation process is as easy as the sign-up. The company has begun distributing payments to eligible individuals, with automatic payments expected to conclude by December 24, 2025.