Amazon is quietly axing a big Prime shipping perk. Here's what's going away - and when

Amazon is making changes to its Prime shipping perks. The company is quietly phasing out a longstanding perk that allowed some customers to get free shipping on orders without a minimum purchase requirement. This perk was available to certain Prime members who had maintained their membership for an extended period. However, Amazon is now notifying these customers that this free shipping option will be discontinued starting in September 2023. The change means that all Prime members will be required to meet a minimum purchase amount, currently set at $25, to qualify for free shipping on orders. This move is likely an effort by Amazon to streamline its shipping policies and align the benefits for all Prime subscribers. While the change may disappoint some long-term Prime members, Amazon maintains that the vast majority of its Prime customers will not be affected, as they already meet the minimum purchase requirement for free shipping.