Here's how to claim the Amazon Prime FTC lawsuit payout before the deadline
Amazon customers who were unknowingly enrolled in Prime or faced difficulties canceling their subscriptions may be eligible for a payout from a $1.5 billion FTC settlement. Claims must be filed by July 27, 2026, for those who did not receive an automatic refund.
Why it matters
This settlement serves as a major consumer protection action against 'dark pattern' sign-up tactics used by large tech corporations.
Amazon is paying out $1.5 billion to customers as part of its settlement with the FTC. STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images Amazon must pay $1.5 billion to customers in an FTC settlement over its Prime sign-up tactics. Customers who unknowingly signed up for Prime or unsuccessfully tried to cancel could be eligible. The deadline to file a claim for a refund of up to $51 is July 27, 2026. Amazon is required to pay out $1.5 billion to affected customers as part of its FTC settlement — and you have less than a week left to claim your share. The Federal Trade Commission sued Amazon in 2023, accusing the company of enrolling customers in Amazon Prime without their knowledge or consent and making it difficult for them to cancel.
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