Amazon launches Prime membership service in 100 cities

MUMBAI: Amazon.in on Tuesday announced the launch of its globally popular Amazon Prime membership programme in the country in more than 100 cities to enable free one-day and twoday deliveries to its customers.

Prime products will be delivered through the Fulfilment By Amazon (FBA) channel, which helps sellers by giving them access to Amazon’s fulfilment resources, fast, free delivery options for their products and customer service.

More powerful

“For sellers, Fulfillment by Amazon is now an even more powerful opportunity to rapidly grow their business and at the same time, provide customers across India with vast selection and unlimited fast free Prime delivery,” Amit Agarwal, Vice-President & Country Head, Amazon India, said.

Along with unlimited free fast delivery, Prime members can enjoy Prime Early Access, allowing members to purchase top Lightning Deals 30 minutes early, every single day.

Special opportunities

Additionally, Prime members will have special opportunities to enjoy exclusive deals from brands and sellers, selected especially for Prime members, a statement from the company said.

Amazon.in is offering Prime at an introductory annual subscription fee of Rs499, a discount of Rs500 over the list price of Rs999 and is also overing an initial 60 day free trial. Prime members in 20 cities can also choose sameday, morning or scheduled delivery at a discounted fee of Rs50 per order on over 10,000 products. For deliveries to cities not yet eligible for one-day or twoday delivery, members will receive free delivery with no minimum purchase, it said.