Amazon adds Uber Eats to Prime benefits, ending Grubhub deal
The new perk allows U.S. Prime members to order from Uber Eats with no delivery fees on orders over $25, a move that follows recent consolidation in the grocery delivery sector.
By Nadia Rahman ·
Amazon announced on Thursday that it is adding Uber Eats to its suite of services for U.S. Prime members. The agreement, which takes effect immediately, replaces the retailer's existing partnership with Grubhub. Under the new terms, Prime subscribers can access hundreds of thousands of restaurants through the Amazon website and shopping app without paying a delivery fee on orders exceeding $25.
The shift marks Amazon's second major tie-up with a restaurant delivery platform. The company previously added Grubhub to its Prime benefits in 2024. Amazon stated that the Grubhub offer will wind down as the Uber Eats partnership begins. Prime members pay $14.99 monthly or $139 annually for the subscription, which has traditionally centered on free shipping for online purchases.
To encourage adoption, the companies outlined a launch promotion. Eligible Prime members can receive $20 off their first two Uber Eats orders if those orders total at least $25. This discount is available for the first 14 days of the partnership.
Andrew Macdonald, president and chief operating officer of Uber, said the companies built an experience intended to make restaurant delivery feel as natural and affordable as ordering other items on the platform. He noted that the integration is designed to simplify the process for Prime subscribers.
The announcement follows recent moves in the food delivery market. Last month, DoorDash revealed a proposal to acquire Instacart for $17 billion. The deal aims to combine DoorDash's logistics network with Instacart's grocery technology. Industry observers view this as a consolidation effort that could reshape how consumers order food and groceries.
Walmart has also expanded its own delivery capabilities this year. The retailer partnered with Subway in the summer and has since added select locations for Dunkin' and Papa Johns. Greg Cathey, Walmart's senior vice president of e-commerce transformation, reported that the platform now lists 2,400 restaurant locations. He added that 65% of orders placed through the Subway partnership included additional items from Walmart's inventory.
Amazon and Uber Eats did not specify a future timeline for further expansion beyond the initial 14-day promotional window. The Grubhub service will cease for Prime members once the Uber Eats integration is fully active.
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