If you used Amazon Prime benefits but didn’t get a refund the first time around, the settlement just got bigger — and so did the group of people it covers.
Who qualifies now
A federal court this week approved a joint motion from Amazon and the FTC that expands eligibility for the September 2025 Prime settlement. Previously, consumer redress was aimed at people who used fewer than 10 Prime benefits in a one-year period. Under the revised terms, eligibility now also extends to consumers who used between 11 and 20 Prime benefits in a one-year period.
The maximum payment per eligible consumer has also increased, from $51 up to $200.
Where this fits into the bigger settlement
The underlying case is the same one from September 2025: Amazon and the FTC settled a matter that required up to $1.5 billion in consumer redress, plus a separate $1 billion civil penalty. As of September 2026, Amazon has issued more than $845 million of that redress so far. The newly expanded eligibility criteria are meant to get more of the remaining funds out to consumers who were affected but didn’t previously qualify.
What to do if you think you qualify
There’s no application process described for this expansion — the context doesn’t mention a claim form for the newly eligible group, and payments are set to go out automatically (more on timing in a separate post). If you’re unsure whether your Prime usage falls in the 11-to-20-benefit range, the safest move is to check the official FTC announcement directly rather than relying on a third party’s summary.
Because settlement terms like this can be updated again, it’s worth checking the FTC’s own page for the latest details before assuming your specific situation is covered.
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