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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Anne d'Innocenzio

Amazon ends popular feature that lets members share perk with other users

An Amazon Prime truck and a U.S. Postal Service truck make deliveries at an apartment complex in Pittsburgh - (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press, All Rights Reserved)

Amazon is set to discontinue a long-standing feature of its Prime membership, which allowed subscribers to extend free shipping benefits to individuals outside their primary household.

From 1 October, the online retail giant will cease the 'Prime Invitee' programme, encouraging those previously benefiting from shared accounts to sign up for their own subscriptions.

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