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

Attorney advertising. Brief by Lou Schwartz, Schwartz & Associates, PC, Atlanta, Georgia. Published 2026-09-17; updated 2026-10-01. Responsible attorney: Lou Schwartz. Canonical: https://www.snalawyers.com/insights/ftc-expands-amazon-prime-settlement-refunds-raising-the-per-consumer-c

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.

## Sources

1. [FTC press release (ftc.gov)](https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/09/ftc-announces-additional-payments-consumers-stemming-ftcs-amazon-prime-settlement)
2. [News4JAX report (news4jax.com)](https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2026/09/18/amazon-prime-settlement-expands-more-consumers-eligible-for-refunds-up-to-200/)
3. [Update source (www.wbtv.com)](https://www.wbtv.com/2026/10/01/millions-amazon-settlement-payouts-are-rolling-out-are-you-eligible/)

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