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Amazon Tests €59 Free-Shipping Threshold for Non-Prime Shoppers

The company describes the higher minimum as a short test to evaluate options around free delivery.

Overview

  • Amazon confirmed a time-limited experiment in which some customers see free shipping only from orders totaling €59.
  • The change targets primarily non-Prime accounts, while Prime members are generally not subject to a minimum for free delivery.
  • The current standard threshold is €39 for non-Prime customers, following a 2023 increase from €29.
  • Reports indicate Amazon is trialing different variants and thresholds across customer segments to gauge price sensitivity.
  • Early reaction has been largely critical, and analysts say the test could spur order bundling, interest in Prime, or shifts to rivals, with no permanent policy decision yet.