What is the minimum order to get free shipping from Amazon?

Amazon offers free shipping on a variety of orders, but the minimum order requirements for free shipping can depend on a few factors, including the type of membership you have and where you're shipping to. Here are the key details:

1. Free Shipping with Amazon Prime

• No Minimum Order Requirement: If you are an Amazon Prime member, you get free two-day shipping (or faster) on eligible items with no minimum order requirement. This applies to most products sold by Amazon.
• Free Same-Day or Two-Day Delivery: In certain locations, you may also get same-day or two-day delivery for eligible orders.

2. Free Shipping for Non-Prime Members

• Minimum Order: $25: For non-Prime members, you can get free standard shipping on orders over $25 of eligible items. These items are typically books, household goods, or other products sold directly by Amazon.
  • Note: Third-party sellers may not offer free shipping, and they may have their own shipping policies.
• Amazon Day: If you are a non-Prime member, you can also schedule free delivery on a specific day of the week if you have orders over $25. This is part of Amazon's Amazon Day Delivery program.

3. Free Shipping for Amazon Gift Cards

• Gift Cards: Orders for Amazon gift cards often qualify for free shipping, even if the order is under $25.

4. Free Shipping for Students (Amazon Student)

• Amazon Student Members: If you're a student with Amazon Student (a membership program for college students), you get free two-day shipping on eligible orders, just like Amazon Prime, with no minimum order required. After the 6-month free trial, you'll pay a discounted Prime membership fee.

5. Free Shipping for Amazon Items Fulfilled by Amazon

• Eligible Items: To get free shipping on orders below $25, you need to ensure the products are sold and fulfilled by Amazon or marked as eligible for free shipping (usually the Amazon Prime logo).

6. Free Shipping for Amazon Orders with Subscriptions

• Amazon Subscriptions: If you subscribe to Amazon’s Subscribe & Save program, you can qualify for free shipping even if your order is under $25, depending on the subscription details.

7. Shipping Fees for Orders Below $25

• For orders under $25, non-Prime members may have to pay a shipping fee unless they are ordering eligible items for which Amazon offers free shipping. Typically, shipping costs for smaller orders can range from $3 to $5 for standard shipping.

How to Get Free Shipping Without a Prime Membership

• Combine Orders: You can always combine orders to reach the $25 minimum for free shipping if your current cart doesn’t meet the requirement. This way, you get free shipping on orders that might otherwise incur a shipping fee.
• Look for "Free Shipping" Promotions: Occasionally, Amazon offers special promotions or discounts that provide free shipping with no minimum on specific products or during certain sales events like Prime Day or Black Friday.

Summary

• Amazon Prime Members: Free shipping with no minimum order required.
• Non-Prime Members: Free shipping on orders over $25 of eligible items.
• Students (Amazon Student): Free two-day shipping like Prime members.
• Amazon Gift Cards and Subscriptions: Often qualify for free shipping.

If you plan to order less frequently, and only need a few items, the $25 minimum for free shipping is a good way to save, or you can always consider Prime if you shop often enough to justify the membership fee.