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How to Get up to $200
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Key Points:
- Amazon is expanding its consumer refund payouts under a federal court order related to a $2.5 billion settlement with the FTC over deceptive Prime enrollment practices.
- The settlement requires Amazon to pay up to $1.5 billion in redress and a $1 billion civil penalty; over $845 million has been paid to consumers as of September 2026.
- Eligibility for refunds is now broadened to include users who accessed between 11 and 20 Prime benefits annually, with individual payments potentially increasing from $51 to $200.
- Consumers who received earlier payments may get additional automatic supplemental refunds up to $149 starting April 2027, with payments distributed via PayPal, Venmo, or mailed checks beginning October 1, 2026.
- The FTC cautions consumers against scams, emphasizing that no personal information or money is required to receive these refunds.
