Amazon Revamps Prime Membership: Say Goodbye to Sharing!

In a surprising move, Amazon is set to discontinue a program that allowed Prime members to share their free shipping benefits beyond their household. Starting October 1, 2023, users no longer living at the same address as the account holder will need to get their own Prime subscription.

Unlock Your Savings with a New Offer!

To cushion the blow, Amazon is rolling out a temporary offer: outside users can snag a Prime membership for just $14.99 for the first year! After that, the subscription will return to its regular pricing of $14.99 monthly or $139 annually. This offer kicks off this Friday, running through December 31, 2025.

Introducing Amazon Family: A New Way to Share!

With the end of the Prime Invitee program, Amazon is unveiling Amazon Family — a program designed for more intimate sharing! Account holders can now share their perks, including two-day shipping and exclusive deals, with one other adult in their home, plus up to four teen accounts (if registered before April 7) and four child profiles.

What’s Behind These Changes?

This strategy shift comes as Amazon invests heavily in expanding faster delivery services to U.S. customers, focusing on smaller towns and rural areas. The company aims to cover about 1,000 of the 4,000 targeted locations by year-end, promising quicker access to their ever-expanding product range.