Amazon ended its Prime Invitee Program on Oct. 1, 2025, limiting Prime benefits to household members only.

Amazon has ended its Prime Invitee Program, effective October 1, 2025, cutting off the ability for Prime members to share free two-day shipping and other benefits with people outside their household. The change, which had been in place for over a decade, affects users like Matt Nawrocki from Scottsdale, Arizona, who relied on a friend’s membership since 2009. After noticing the Prime logo vanished from his account, Nawrocki confirmed the update on Amazon’s customer service page. The move limits Prime access to household members only, marking a significant shift in Amazon’s membership model. While Amazon has not explained the decision, the change reflects a broader industry trend of restricting shared subscription benefits.