Amazon Prime Refund
The 2022 price increase was unlawful. Check if you're owed a refund.
Case Overview
In 2022, Amazon increased the Prime membership price from EUR 69 to EUR 89.90 per year. Multiple courts (LG Duesseldorf, OLG Duesseldorf) ruled that this increase was unlawful without explicit customer consent.
Court Ruling
LG Duesseldorf (Case No. 12 O 400/22) and OLG Duesseldorf declared the price increase invalid because Amazon failed to obtain explicit consent.
Refund Amount
Approx. EUR 40.00 to EUR 62.70 per affected year
Are You Eligible?
- You had an Amazon Prime subscription in 2022
- You did not explicitly consent to the price increase
- You paid the increased price of EUR 89.90
Timeline
Amazon increases Prime price from EUR 69 to EUR 89.90
Consumer protection agencies file lawsuits against the increase
LG/OLG Duesseldorf declare the increase unlawful
Statute of limitations expires for 2022 refund claims
Deadline Passed
The statute of limitations for refund claims from 2022 expired on December 31, 2023. Unfortunately, new claims can no longer be filed.
Claims already submitted are not affected.
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