Amazon Prime in the US ends its long-standing membership benefits; effects and reasons explained

Amazon is discontinuing its Prime Invitee Program on October 1, 2025, ending the ability for members to share free two-day shipping with those outside their household. Replacing it is Amazon Family, which restricts benefit sharing to members at the same address. Former invitees will need individual subscriptions to retain Prime advantages, with Amazon offering a discounted one-year subscription at $14.

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