 this is set to change. Shoppers will be charged £1.99 for all same-day delivery orders under £20. It was first announced last month in an email sent to all Amazon Prime users. In an email sent to Prime members, Amazon wrote: "As we invest to improve our same-day delivery service we are writing to let you know about an update to the same-day delivery options available for Prime members in eligible postcodes. "From September 18, 2023 eligible Prime orders under £20 will continue to be shipped with free one-day delivery." It went on to say that most members receive the majority of their Prime orders with next-day delivery. "Where available, same-day delivery can be selected at checkout, but there will be a fee of £1.99 per delivery for orders under £20," the email continued. Furious shoppers have taken to social media to share their disappointment at the news. One angry Facebook user said: "So basically, people who are already paying for a service have to pay further, for that service" While another added: "Isn't that what prime is for?" And a third wrote: "Time to shop elsewhere. Amazon no longer a place for bargains." Several shoppers did point out that they won't actually be affected by the change, due to not have same-day delivery as an option option. Same-day delivery is only available to those that live in eligible postcodes. You'll know if you're eligible as the option will show up under the delivery method at checkout. To get something delivered on the same-day, eligible customers need to pl){kind=link}
AMAZON is making a major change to deliveries within hours and it’s leaving Prime members furious.
The retail giant will start charging Prime members for same-day delivery on certain orders, and shoppers are not impressed.
The same service used to be free on all eligible orders, but from tomorrow (September 18 ) this is set to change.
Shoppers will be charged £1.99 for all same-day delivery orders under £20.
It was first announced last month in an email sent to all Amazon Prime users.