Amazon Prime (FTC) Refund Settlement
Federal Trade Commission v. Amazon.com, Inc., No. 2:23-cv-00932-JHC (U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington)
Verified July 2026. Deadlines change by court order — always confirm the current date on the official site before you file.
A $2.5 billion FTC enforcement settlement over allegations that Amazon enrolled consumers in Prime through deceptive sign-up flows and made cancellation difficult, in violation of the Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act (ROSCA). Amazon denies wrongdoing. Eligible people can file a claim for free through the official settlement administrator until July 27, 2026.
Estimated payout
A refund of the Prime membership fees you paid during the period, up to $51, minus any prior refunds or credits.
Proof required?
No proof is required — the eligibility analysis (enrollment flow and benefit usage) is completed for you from Amazon's records.
Cost
Always free through the official administrator.
Who qualifies
U.S. consumers who signed up for Amazon Prime between June 23, 2019 and June 23, 2025 through a challenged enrollment flow (or who unsuccessfully tried to cancel), used 10 or fewer Prime benefits in any 12-month period, and did not already receive an automatic payment.
What you need to file
- The notice you received by email or postcard, if you got one (it confirms eligibility).
- Your Amazon account email and basic contact information.
- A payment choice (PayPal, Venmo, or mailed check).
What you can get
A refund of the Prime membership fees you paid during the period, up to $51, minus any prior refunds or credits.
Proof of purchase or loss: No proof is required — the eligibility analysis (enrollment flow and benefit usage) is completed for you from Amazon's records.
How to file for free
Go directly to the official settlement administrator at subscriptionmembershipsettlement.com and file your claim. It takes a few minutes and costs nothing. The deadline is July 27, 2026 — confirm it on the official site, since courts can move deadlines.
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Common questions
No. There's no proof of purchase to submit — Amazon's records determine eligibility. You just confirm you were unintentionally enrolled or unsuccessfully tried to cancel, and file free at the official site by July 27, 2026.
Yes. Filing is always free through the official settlement administrator at subscriptionmembershipsettlement.com. You never need to pay a law firm or a claims service — we are an independent guide and are not affiliated with the settlement, the administrator, or the court.
The deadline is July 27, 2026. Deadlines can change by court order, so confirm the current date on the official site, subscriptionmembershipsettlement.com, before you act.
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