New Delhi, September 5 (Kiran News) — Amazon is set to make changes to its Prime membership program, discontinuing a popular feature that allowed members to share free shipping benefits with users at different addresses. Starting October 1, 2025, the Prime Invite Program will no longer be available.
What is Changing?
The Prime Invite Program allowed members to share two-day free shipping benefits with another person, even if that individual had a different primary address. This feature was especially useful for friends or relatives living separately, who could enjoy fast delivery without paying for their own membership.
However, Amazon has now confirmed through its customer service update that this benefit will be phased out. Instead, the company is encouraging users living outside the primary member’s household to purchase their own Prime subscription.
New Prime Family Program
In place of the Invite Program, Amazon is rolling out a new Prime Family Program, which will allow sharing of benefits within the same household. According to reports, the feature will be officially rolled out from April 7, 2025.
Under the new plan, a Prime member can share benefits like free two-day delivery, exclusive deals, and Prime Video access with:
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1 additional adult
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Up to 4 children
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Maximum 4 household members linked to the same primary address
Pricing in India
Amazon continues to offer its Prime membership in India at ₹399 per year, providing benefits such as free delivery, Prime Video streaming, Prime Music, and early access to deals.
Impact on Users
While the shift removes flexibility for those living at different addresses, the new Prime Family program is expected to strengthen Amazon’s household-centric strategy by focusing on shared usage within the same address.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
