An Amazon Prime settlement has expanded to include more customers, who could now receive up to $200 per payment, up from the previous maximum of $51. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a U.S. government agency that protects consumers from unfair business practices, announced the expansion last week as part of a historic $2.5 billion settlement with Amazon. This agreement followed allegations that Amazon enrolled millions of customers in Prime subscriptions without their consent and made it hard for them to cancel their memberships. According to the FTC, the revised settlement means more consumers will now qualify for refunds from Amazon. The maximum payment cap has been raised from $51 to $200 total, and future payments will be distributed automatically, without requiring consumers to submit claims or additional paperwork. This change aims to simplify the process for affected customers and ensure more people receive the refunds they are entitled to. Originally, the settlement required Amazon to issue refunds up to $51 to customers who used fewer than 10 Prime benefits during a one-year period. These benefits include things like free shipping, streaming services, and exclusive deals. Under the revised order, Amazon will now issue automatic payments to millions of additional customers who used between 11 and 20 Prime benefits during a one-year period. This expansion reflects the FTC’s efforts to ensure that more people who may have been affected by Amazon’s practices are compensated. As of September 2026, Amazon has already issued more than $845 million in redress payments to consumers. The latest round of automatic refunds will begin on October 1, 2026, and will be made via electronic payment methods such as Venmo or PayPal, or through mailed checks. This marks a significant step in the FTC’s ongoing efforts to hold large corporations accountable for deceptive business practices.