FTC Expands Amazon Prime Refunds to $200, Auto-Paying Millions

The FTC has expanded and accelerated refunds tied to last year’s $2.5 billion settlement with Amazon, widening eligibility to millions who used 11–20 Prime benefits in a year and increasing the maximum payout from $51 to $200. Automatic payments start Oct. 1 via Venmo, PayPal, or mailed checks; if total payouts don’t reach a threshold by February 2027, a second round could add up to $149 more, for a $200 cap. Amazon administers refunds; the FTC isn’t contacting consumers about payments, and vigilance against scams is advised. About 35 million consumers were affected by the original case.