FTC expands Amazon Prime settlement refunds, raising the per-consumer cap from $51 to $200

The FTC announced on Sept. 17, 2026 that a revised court order expands automatic refunds under its $2.5 billion Amazon Prime settlement to consumers who used 11 to 20 Prime benefits in a year; previously only those who used fewer than 10 qualified. The maximum payment rises from $51 to $200, and Amazon must make supplemental payments of up to $149 if payments fall short of required thresholds by February 2027. According to the FTC, about $845 million has been paid so far, and newly eligible consumers will be paid automatically starting Oct. 1, 2026.

Why it matters. The order substantially widens the group of consumers receiving redress under one of the largest FTC settlements over subscription enrollment and cancellation practices.

Update, Oct. 1, 2026: WBTV reported that automatic payments under the expanded settlement "started rolling out via PayPal, Venmo or mailed check," with no claim required from eligible consumers.