- Amazon Prime members can now order Uber Eats restaurant delivery through Amazon’s website or app with no delivery fee on qualifying orders of $25 or more.
- The partnership provides access to hundreds of thousands of restaurants nationwide, with introductory discounts and potential annual savings exceeding $175.
- Service fees, taxes and tips still apply, raising questions about actual consumer savings as competition intensifies among major delivery platforms.
Amazon and Uber have introduced a restaurant delivery partnership allowing U.S. Prime members to order from Uber Eats directly through Amazon’s website or shopping app. Eligible restaurant orders of $25 or more carry no delivery fee, although service charges, taxes and tips can still apply. Customers use their existing Amazon credentials and payment methods without downloading another app or creating a separate Uber account. The service currently reaches nearly 10,000 cities and towns nationwide.
The agreement gives Prime subscribers access to hundreds of thousands of restaurants and offers $20 off each of their first two qualifying orders during an introductory 14-day period. Prime Visa holders can earn 5% back on eligible purchases through Dec. 5. Amazon estimates potential annual savings exceeding $175, but actual benefits depend on ordering frequency and applicable promotions. The deal expands Amazon’s delivery offerings after its earlier Grubhub partnership and adds pressure to competing delivery platforms.
Why It Matters
The partnership reflects a contest for control of consumer spending. Amazon gains another reason for households to maintain Prime subscriptions, while Uber gains access to customers who might otherwise choose competing food delivery services. Rather than building a restaurant delivery operation from scratch, Amazon is using a network to expand its reach. That approach could intensify competition and give consumers more options without requiring another standalone subscription.
Still, a waived delivery fee should not be confused with a free delivery order. Service charges, potential menu markups, taxes and tips can increase the final price, and the $25 minimum may disadvantage individuals ordering smaller meals. Customers should compare the complete checkout total rather than rely on advertised savings. For restaurants, the arrangement may expand visibility and customer demand, but its effect on commissions and profitability remains uncertain. Ultimately, the partnership’s value will be measured by costs, service quality and consumer choice.
Sources
- https://www.theverge.com/tech/1026716/amazon-uber-eats-prime-restaurant-delivery-partnership
- https://apnews.com/article/6c2188eaa271d4bcbf0bcf4b1beabff4
- https://press.aboutamazon.com/2026/11/amazon-launches-partnership-with-uber-eats-featuring-0-delivery-fee-for-prime-members
- https://investor.uber.com/news-events/news/press-release-details/2026/Amazon-Launches-Partnership-with-Uber-Eats-Featuring-0-Delivery-Fee-for-Prime-Members-2026-afY0fIEoo1/default.aspx
- https://help.uber.com/en/ubereats/restaurants/article/amazon-partnership-faq?nodeId=54236f35-db1e-487e-afba-2f32fca5b1c0