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Amazon adds new 1-hour and 3-hour options for faster delivery

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Why This Matters

Amazon's introduction of 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options marks a significant step in enhancing convenience and speed for online shoppers, reinforcing its dominance in fast delivery services. While these options come with additional fees, they cater to consumers seeking immediate gratification and could influence industry standards for rapid e-commerce fulfillment.

Key Takeaways

Amazon has announced that delivery is getting even faster, with new 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options rolling out in thousands of cities across the US. Here are the details.

Amazon rolls out faster delivery options for shoppers, but with an additional fee

Amazon became the dominant retailer it is today by promising fast, convenient shipping for customers. And today, the company announced delivery options that are even faster.

New 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options are launching for over 90,000 products on Amazon across the US.

Amazon says 1-hour delivery is available now in “hundreds of cities and towns across the U.S.”, while 3-hour delivery is offered in “over 2,000 cities and towns.” It plans to expand the faster delivery options to more areas in the months ahead.

You can see if your area has 1-hour or 3-hour delivery by going to amazon.com/getitfast.

If you do live in a supported area, these delivery options come with additional fees:

$9.99 for 1-hour delivery for Prime members, and $19.99 for non-members

$4.99 for 3-hour delivery for Prime members, and $14.99 for non-members

Per Amazon’s press release:

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