Amazon Prime members save $20 on first two Uber Eats orders

Amazon announced on Thursday that it will integrate Uber Eats directly into its Prime membership program. The Seattle-based company stated that the new service takes effect immediately for customers in the United States. Prime members can now order from hundreds of thousands of restaurants through the Amazon website or the company's shopping application. This move replaces the existing restaurant delivery benefit provided by Grubhub.

Under the new agreement, Prime members pay no delivery fee for Uber Eats orders totaling $25 or more. The companies outlined this change in a joint release. At launch, new users will receive $20 off their first two qualifying orders. This discount applies to the first 14 days after the partnership begins. The integration allows customers to access restaurant menus without leaving the Amazon ecosystem.

This partnership marks the second time Amazon has linked a third-party delivery service to its Prime subscription. In 2024, the retailer added Grubhub for its members. Amazon said the Grubhub offer will end when the Uber Eats service becomes active. Prime members continue to pay $14.99 per month or $139 per year for the subscription, which includes free shipping and other benefits.

Andrew Macdonald, president and chief operating officer of Uber, commented on the collaboration in the release. He stated that the companies built an experience designed to make restaurant delivery feel natural and convenient for Prime members. The goal was to align the ordering process with the standard Amazon shopping experience. The partnership leverages Uber's logistics network to serve Amazon's customer base.

The announcement follows recent moves in the delivery sector. Last month, DoorDash proposed a $17 billion acquisition of Instacart. That deal aims to combine DoorDash's logistics capabilities with Instacart's grocery technology. The market consolidation is intended to help these companies compete with rivals entering the restaurant delivery space.

Walmart has also expanded its delivery offerings this summer. The retailer partnered with Subway, its largest in-store restaurant tenant, and later added select Dunkin' and Papa Johns locations. Greg Cathey, senior vice president of e-commerce transformation at Walmart, reported that the company now lists 2,400 restaurant locations on its platform. Since launching delivery with Subway, 65% of those orders included additional items purchased from Walmart.

The new Amazon and Uber Eats deal positions Prime members with a direct alternative to standalone delivery apps. The integration removes the need for a separate subscription for Uber Eats users who already pay for Prime. The immediate start date allows current members to use the benefit right away. The previous Grubhub integration will cease operations as the new service launches.