Amazon Ends Major Prime Benefit

ly the sharing of Prime shipping benefits is being phased out, according to Amazon.

If you’re a fan of sharing your Prime delivery benefits with friends or family outside your household, you’ll want to take note of the changes happening at Amazon. The Prime Invitee Program, which allowed Prime members to share their free shipping benefits with others, is coming to an end. Amazon recently announced that they will be discontinuing this program, which has been around for 16 years, on October 1.

Introduced in 2009 and closed to new invitees in 2015, the Prime Invitee Program will now be replaced by Amazon Family. With Amazon Family, Prime members can share a wider range of benefits with one other person in their household, as well as include up to four teens (added before April 7) and up to four children’s profiles. This change means that customers will have access to more perks beyond just Prime delivery, including fast, free delivery, exclusive deals and shopping events like Prime Day, a variety of entertainment options like Prime Video and Amazon Music, a free Grubhub+ membership, and even fuel savings at over 7,500 locations.

For those who have been utilizing the Prime Invitee Program, Amazon is offering a special deal on Prime membership. From October 3 through December 31, 2025, you can sign up for 12 months of Prime at a discounted rate of $14.99 per month or $139 annually. This limited-time offer is a great opportunity to continue enjoying all the benefits of Prime, even with the changes happening to the sharing program.

As Amazon evolves its membership offerings, it’s essential to stay informed about these updates to make the most of your Prime benefits. The transition from the Prime Invitee Program to Amazon Family may bring new opportunities for sharing and enjoying all that Prime has to offer.