Amazon Discontinues Month-Long Prime Subscription in India Due to RBI Guidelines, Cancels Free Trial
3 years, 7 months ago

Amazon Discontinues Month-Long Prime Subscription in India Due to RBI Guidelines, Cancels Free Trial

News 18  

Seattle-based tech giant Amazon has discontinued its month-long Prime membership in India following a new RBI guideline that asks banks and financial institutions to implement an additional factor of authentication for processing online transactions. The Amazon Prime monthly subscription was priced at Rs 129 per month, but it has now been removed to adhere with the new RBI guidelines The dealine for implementation of the new mandate has been set for September 30. Currently, new subscribers can only opt for the three month or annual subscription for Amazon Prime. The three month subscription costs Rs 329, while the annual Amazon Prime subscription costs Rs 999.

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Amazon Prime goes the Netflix way, cracks down on password sharing from 2025
2 days, 18 hours ago

Amazon Prime goes the Netflix way, cracks down on password sharing from 2025

Hindustan Times  

Amazon Prime Video is doing what Netflix has already done; Bring password-sharing rules to India from 2025. The Amazon Prime Video streaming app is seen According to the new rules, users will be able to log in to their accounts from a maximum of 5 devices which includes only up to two TVs, according to a Mint report. “As part …

Amazon Prime Video cracks down: Password sharing changes coming in 2025
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2 days, 22 hours ago

Amazon Prime Video cracks down: Password sharing changes coming in 2025

Live Mint  

Amazon Prime Video is taking a leaf out of Netflix's book by bringing password sharing rules to India from 2025.As part of the new rule changes for 2025, Amazon Prime Video members will be able to log in to a maximum of 5 devices, including up to two TVs. This is the second setback for Amazon Prime Video users in …

If you share your Amazon Prime Video account with your family, there are 2 new rules you should know about
5 days, 5 hours ago

If you share your Amazon Prime Video account with your family, there are 2 new rules you should know about

India Today  

If you have an Amazon Prime account that you have been sharing with your friends and/or family, then the platform has some new rules which will apply to you. Essentially, Amazon says that starting January 2025, Amazon Prime subscribers will only be able to login to 5 devices per account, of which only two devices can be televisions. Which means, …

Get a four-month trial of Amazon Music Unlimited for FREE - plus, non-Prime members can get a free three-month trial, too
3 months ago

Get a four-month trial of Amazon Music Unlimited for FREE - plus, non-Prime members can get a free three-month trial, too

Daily Mail  

SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. Those who are always on the lookout for the best deals won’t want to miss the chance to score an incredible four-month free trial of music streaming service Amazon Music Unlimited, exclusively for Prime members. Four month FREE trial with Amazon Music Unlimited Music lovers, you won't want to miss this deal: Prime members can …

The best tech deals in Amazon Prime Day 2024, from Sony to Samsung
5 months, 1 week ago

The best tech deals in Amazon Prime Day 2024, from Sony to Samsung

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Best Prime Day tech deals 2024 Google Pixel 8 Pro : Was £999, …

Amazon Prime Day 2024 | Amazon expects smartphones, electronic gadgets, and home appliances to be the biggest categories
5 months, 1 week ago

Amazon Prime Day 2024 | Amazon expects smartphones, electronic gadgets, and home appliances to be the biggest categories

The Hindu  

Amazon Prime Day, which starts on July 20, is a two-day member only event where only paid subscribers can access deals and launches on the ecommerce site. “We have great deals across multiple categories from home appliances to electronics, smartphones, laptops, and everything you can possibly imagine,” said Abhinav Agarwal, Director and Head of Prime, Amazon India told The Hindu. …

It’s Surprisingly Easy to Live Without an Amazon Prime Subscription
10 months, 3 weeks ago

It’s Surprisingly Easy to Live Without an Amazon Prime Subscription

Slate  

This article is from Big Technology, a newsletter by Alex Kantrowitz. I still regularly buy things from Amazon with free shipping, but I’m happily out on Prime. Related From Slate How I Get High-Quality Workout Gear Without Paying Full Price After canceling Prime, I’ve been able to reevaluate the necessity of that ultra-fast, always-free shipping and have found it mostly …

Amazon Prime Lite price drop in India: What's new and how it benefits you?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Amazon Prime Lite price drop in India: What's new and how it benefits you?

India TV News  

Amazon Prime Lite, the more budget-friendly version of the original Prime plans, is making headlines. The subscription cost for Amazon Prime Lite in India has been slashed from Rs 999 to Rs 799 per year. Key Features of Amazon Prime Lite in India While the regular Prime subscription includes faster delivery options like one-day and same-day delivery, Prime Lite focuses …

Amazon Prime Membership Rates Slashed, Check New Tariff
1 year ago

Amazon Prime Membership Rates Slashed, Check New Tariff

Deccan Chronicle  

Title: Amazon Adjusts Prime Lite Membership Pricing and Benefits Amazon Prime, a popular subscription service offering various perks to its members, has recently made adjustments to its Prime Lite membership, providing users with an altered pricing structure and revised benefits. Originally launched at Rs 999 in June, the Prime Lite membership now comes with a reduced price tag of Rs …

Amazon Prime Video will soon come with ads, or a $2.99 monthly charge to dodge them
1 year, 3 months ago

Amazon Prime Video will soon come with ads, or a $2.99 monthly charge to dodge them

Associated Press  

Amazon Prime Video will include advertising during shows and movies starting early next year, joining other streaming services that have added different tiers of subscriptions. Members of Amazon Prime can pay $2.99 per month in the U.S. to keep their service ad-free, the company said Friday. Amazon said limited Live events on Amazon Prime, like sports, already include advertising. Amazon’s …

Amazon Prime Day 2023: Check deal dates, preparation tips and hot offers in US
1 year, 5 months ago

Amazon Prime Day 2023: Check deal dates, preparation tips and hot offers in US

Hindustan Times  

Prime members can enjoy stunning offers featuring personalized deals along with top brands. Amazon Prime Day 2023 begin at 3:00 am on July 11, and continues throughout July 12! Amazon Prime Day offers up to 60 % off on Amazon devices including Alexa and Smart Home devices and bundles. Refer to the following links for the hottest deals in these …

Amazon Prime Day 2023 sale in July. What to expect? Exclusive deals, bank offers, fast delivery
1 year, 5 months ago

Amazon Prime Day 2023 sale in July. What to expect? Exclusive deals, bank offers, fast delivery

Hindustan Times  

Amazon India's widely anticipated annual event, Prime Day 2023, returns. Amazon Prime Day 2023 to bring many top deals. Amazon Prime Day Sale 2023 | Top deals Amazon in this online sale will offer top deals on smartphones, TVs, appliances, fashion and beauty, groceries, Amazon devices, home and kitchen, furniture to everyday essentials. Bank cards will give extra discounts in …

Amazon sued by U.S. regulator over thwarting attempts to cancel Prime membership
1 year, 6 months ago

Amazon sued by U.S. regulator over thwarting attempts to cancel Prime membership

The Hindu  

Amazon has been sued by the Federal Trade Commission after it “knowingly duped millions of consumers” into signing up for an Amazon Prime membership and then made it difficult for them cancel the service, according to a press release from the FTC on Wednesday. The release said that for years, Amazon has used ‘dark patterns’ or user interface manipulations in …

FTC sues Amazon for 'tricking and trapping' people in Prime subscriptions
1 year, 6 months ago

FTC sues Amazon for 'tricking and trapping' people in Prime subscriptions

NPR  

FTC sues Amazon for 'tricking and trapping' people in Prime subscriptions Enlarge this image toggle caption FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images Federal regulators have sued Amazon, alleging the company for years "tricked" people into buying Prime memberships that were purposefully hard to cancel. The Federal Trade Commission, in a legal complaint filed on …

Amazon starts $5 per month drug subscription service for Prime members
1 year, 11 months ago

Amazon starts $5 per month drug subscription service for Prime members

LA Times  

Amazon is adding a prescription drug discount program to its growing healthcare business. The retail giant said Tuesday that it will launch RxPass, a subscription service for customers who have Prime memberships. Amazon.com has started a subscription service that lets Prime members purchase multiple drugs for a flat fee of $5 a month, the e-commerce giant’s latest foray into healthcare. …

Amazon Prime Gaming Launched In India: FIFA 23, Destiny 2, More Mobile And PC Games Available For Free
2 years ago

Amazon Prime Gaming Launched In India: FIFA 23, Destiny 2, More Mobile And PC Games Available For Free

ABP News  

New Delhi: Amazon has rolled out a subscription-based service, Prime Gaming, which offers access to a number of gaming titles, to its members in India. Amazon Prime and Video subscribers can access the gaming service, which offers a variety of mobile, PC and Mac games with in-game loot for free. Earlier this month, Amazon revealed a new anime-style massively multiplayer …

Amazon Prime Gaming Teased In India, Offers PC Games For Subscribers
2 years ago

Amazon Prime Gaming Teased In India, Offers PC Games For Subscribers

News 18  

Amazon has teased Prime Gaming for its subscribers in India this week. Prime Gaming is part of the full Prime membership and has been around for some time in other countries where Amazon offers its Prime subscription. In addition to this, Amazon Amazon Prime in India is available for an annual fee of Rs 1,499 which is much less than …

Amazon Prime Video Mobile Edition Yearly Plan Comes To India For Rs 599: What It Offers
2 years, 1 month ago

Amazon Prime Video Mobile Edition Yearly Plan Comes To India For Rs 599: What It Offers

News 18  

Amazon is expanding its Prime Video userbase in India with its new Mobile edition yearly plan that costs Rs 599 for one year. The Prime Video Mobile Edition offers Amazon’s content in standard definition quality, and users can be on any mobile network to sign up for this plan. It is possible that Amazon wants to appeal to the customers …

Amazon Prime Video Mobile plan launched in India: Price, benefits and other details
2 years, 1 month ago

Amazon Prime Video Mobile plan launched in India: Price, benefits and other details

India Today  

Amazon has announced a new Prime Video Mobile plan in India to let people access content at a cheaper price. The new Amazon Prime Video Mobile plan is priced at Rs 599 per year. People who want to enjoy content in higher resolution quality will have to consider buying the existing Amazon Prime Video plans. There are prepaid plans starting …

Why Amazon is Prime target for cancellation as households cut spending
2 years, 4 months ago

Why Amazon is Prime target for cancellation as households cut spending

The Telegraph  

The drop comes as Netflix fell by 210,000 year on year to 17.1m over the period. Sarah Simon, a Berenberg analyst, says consumers cutting back their spending are targeting their Amazon Prime subscription because most people buy it for free shipping. “The Amazon Prime Video content budget is also way smaller than Netflix. It is not aggressively marketed either.” It …

Amazon Prime Subscription Prices Hiked In Europe And Other Countries: All Details
2 years, 4 months ago

Amazon Prime Subscription Prices Hiked In Europe And Other Countries: All Details

News 18  

Amazon is set to raise its Prime subscription prices by up to a whopping 43 per cent in the UK and Europe from September this year — first such increase in the UK since 2014. In an email to customers blaming “increased inflation and operating costs" for the hike, the e-commerce giant said that its annual Prime subscription will jump …

Amazon hikes Prime subscription in UK, Europe by up to 43%
2 years, 4 months ago

Amazon hikes Prime subscription in UK, Europe by up to 43%

India TV News  

Amazon news: Tech giant, Amazon is set to raise its Prime subscription prices by up to a whopping 43 per cent in the UK and Europe from September this year -- first such increase in the UK since 2014. In an email to customers blaming "increased inflation and operating costs" for the hike, the e-commerce giant said that its annual …

Amazon raises price of annual Prime membership to $139
2 years, 10 months ago

Amazon raises price of annual Prime membership to $139

NPR  

Amazon raises price of annual Prime membership to $139 Enlarge this image Ted S. Warren/AP Ted S. Warren/AP Amazon is increasing the cost of its Prime membership service to $139 a year and $14.99 a month. A recent Morgan Stanley analysis estimated that households with Prime membership last year spent over $3,000 on Amazon on average, which was twice as …

Amazon Prime Membership to get expensive after December 13: New price, how can you get it before the price hike
3 years ago

Amazon Prime Membership to get expensive after December 13: New price, how can you get it before the price hike

India Today  

Amazon Prime membership is set to cost more starting December 14. Amazon announced an increase in Prime membership fees in October, however, the American E-commerce giant did not reveal a date for the price hike back then. However, the Prime members will have to pay the new price once their existing Prime membership gets over. Amazon Prime on its website …

Amazon Prime subscription charges set to increase soon
3 years, 2 months ago

Amazon Prime subscription charges set to increase soon

India TV News  

Amazon Prime subscription is one of the most popular subscription services in India as it offers Prime Video, Prime Deliveries and much more. According to the Amazon support page, the Amazon Prime monthly subscription will cost users Rs 179. The quarterly and annual subscription plans currently cost Rs 329 and Rs 999, respectively. However, after the price change, you can …

Amazon Prime annual membership to get expensive by Rs 500 soon, check details
3 years, 2 months ago

Amazon Prime annual membership to get expensive by Rs 500 soon, check details

India Today  

If you were considering getting an Amazon Prime membership, now would be the right time as the membership will get expensive “very soon,” Amazon has noted on its website. The streaming service noted that the monthly Prime membership which now comes at Rs 129 will cost users Rs 179, the quarterly membership which is priced at Rs 329 costs Rs …

Amazon launches bundling service for video streaming apps in India
3 years, 3 months ago

Amazon launches bundling service for video streaming apps in India

The Hindu  

Amazon.com Inc launched in India on Friday a bundling option on its video platform for global and local streaming services, in a move aimed at boosting subscriptions. The Amazon Channels service will help customers using its Prime flagship loyalty programme to subscribe to multiple streaming apps on a single interface, Gaurav Gandhi, the head of Amazon Prime Video in India, …

Amazon announces Prime Day sale on July 26-27 in India
3 years, 5 months ago

Amazon announces Prime Day sale on July 26-27 in India

India TV News  

Amazon on Thursday announced that it is all set for its annual Prime Day event in India on July 26 and 27 that will deliver deals and savings across categories, including smartphones, consumer electronics, TVs, appliances, etc. It will also include Amazon devices, fashion and beauty products, home and kitchen, furniture, everyday essentials and more to Prime members, along with …

Amazon discontinues one-month Prime subscription plan worth Rs 129, will no longer offer free trial
3 years, 7 months ago

Amazon discontinues one-month Prime subscription plan worth Rs 129, will no longer offer free trial

India Today  

OTT platform Amazon Prime will not allow users to buy the one-month subscription plan worth Rs 129. Amazon has updated on its FAQ page that it will be discontinuing certain plans because the banks will not be able to process any new requests for automated payments on your credit/debit cards. “Please note that effective 1 April 2021, owing to a …

Amazon Prime Day Sale Paused in India Due to Raging COVID-19 Pandemic
3 years, 7 months ago

Amazon Prime Day Sale Paused in India Due to Raging COVID-19 Pandemic

News 18  

Amazon India has paused its annual Prime Day sale in India, a company spokeswoman said on Friday, as the country battles a severe second wave of coronavirus infections that is taking thousands of lives every day. Alongside India, Amazon has postponed the Amazon Prime Day sale in Canada, according to the CNBC report. Amazon has confirmed the development and has …

Amazon-Airtel Prime Rs 89 mobile Plan: For Airtel users, unique to India and other key details you need to know
3 years, 11 months ago

Amazon-Airtel Prime Rs 89 mobile Plan: For Airtel users, unique to India and other key details you need to know

India Today  

In a first, Amazon Prime has launched a mobile-only subscription plan for its users in India. Once the free-trail gets over, users can recharge with Rs 89 to enjoy Amazon Prime Subscription Mobile Edition for 28 days. Another Airtel prepaid plan that will offer the subscription Amazon Prime Mobile Edition is the Rs 299 pre-paid bundle that comes with Prime …

Amazon Now Allows You to Gift Prime Subscription to Others: How to Get it
4 years, 1 month ago

Amazon Now Allows You to Gift Prime Subscription to Others: How to Get it

News 18  

Amazon has launched ‘Gift of Prime’ in India that allows users to gift Prime subscription to others via email. The Prime gift card can be purchased for Rs 999 that includes several benefits such as free one-day or two-day delivery option, access to Prime Videos and Amazon Music, and more. Amazon, although, has introduced the Prime subscription gifting card amid …

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