Amazon and Uber announced a joint partnership on Thursday, November 5, 2026, giving U.S. Amazon Prime members free restaurant delivery on orders of $25 or more powered by Uber Eats. The new service allows Prime subscribers to order directly through Amazon.com or the Amazon Shopping app without needing a separate Uber account or downloading the Uber Eats app. The announcement coincides with the termination of Amazon's previous food delivery perk with Grubhub, marking a major shift in how the tech giant handles restaurant perks for its paid subscribers.
How the new Amazon and Uber Eats deal works
The joint perk waives delivery fees on eligible restaurant orders of $25 or more placed inside Amazon's existing shopping interface using saved payment cards. The benefit is available immediately to all U.S. Prime subscribers, including those on discounted tiers such as Prime for Young Adults and Prime Access, and can be shared with another adult via Amazon Family. Amazon pointed members to amazon.com/ubereats to access the service, which reaches nearly ten thousand cities and towns across the country.
To promote the launch, members receive $20 off their first two eligible orders of $25 or more if placed within 14 days. Additionally, Prime Visa cardholders earn 5% back on Uber Eats purchases through December 5, 2026. However, Amazon confirmed that while delivery fees are waived for orders meeting the $25 threshold, standard service fees still apply. The perk is also strictly restricted to restaurant orders and does not extend to grocery deliveries, which Amazon handles separately through Amazon Grocery for orders over $25.
What changed from Grubhub to Uber Eats
The arrival of Uber Eats marks the end of Amazon's Grubhub relationship. Amazon confirmed that its Grubhub+ benefit ended on November 5, 2026, as the new deal launched. Under the previous arrangement established in May 2024, Prime members received free delivery on orders over $12, along with reduced service fees and cash back on pickup orders.
The transition changes the financial equation for budget-conscious diners. Under Grubhub+, a $15 meal cleared the $12 minimum threshold for a $0 delivery fee. Under the new Uber Eats arrangement, that same $15 order falls $10 short of the required $25 minimum needed to waive delivery charges.
Amazon noted that the perk operates separately from Uber's standalone subscription service, Uber One. While Uber One costs $9.99 a month or $119.88 annually and provides lower service fees, grocery perks, and ride discounts, the free Prime feature only eliminates delivery fees on qualifying restaurant orders on Amazon.
Why food delivery partnerships matter for big tech
The deal reflects growing competition among major retail platforms to expand subscription value through food delivery networks. The move comes shortly after Uber reported Q3 2026 earnings and reported expanding delivery partnerships. At the same time, Amazon continues updating its core platform features, including its Alexa assistant features, to capture more everyday consumer spending.
Competitors are making aggressive moves in the delivery space as well. Last month, DoorDash announced a $17 billion offer to acquire Instacart in an effort to unify logistics and grocery partnerships. Meanwhile, Walmart has built out its own platform featuring 2,400 restaurant locations through tenants like Subway, Dunkin', and Papa Johns. Walmart reported that 65% of its Subway delivery orders included additional items from Walmart, proving that food delivery can drive broader e-commerce sales.
What the changes mean for consumers and subscribers
For current Prime members, the new offer provides clear value for larger group or family meal orders, with Amazon estimating potential annual savings of "more than $175 per year" based on typical ordering patterns from August 2026. However, individual diners who previously relied on Prime's $12 Grubhub threshold for single-person meals will face higher costs unless their order total reaches $25.
Key takeaways for Prime members include:
Higher minimums: Free delivery now requires a $25 restaurant order, up from $12 under Grubhub+.
No extra app required: Orders are placed directly on Amazon.com or the Amazon app.
Fees remain: Delivery fees are waived, but standard Uber service fees still apply.
No grocery crossover: Grocery delivery is excluded from this perk, remaining under Amazon Grocery.
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