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Amazon Launches 30-Minute Delivery Across the US
This ultra-fast delivery option will allow customers to shop across "thousands" of items, Amazon says, including fresh groceries, household essentials, and other locally relevant items.
TL;DR
- Amazon Now offers 30-minute delivery for thousands of items, including groceries and essentials.
- The service is launching in Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia, and Seattle, with expansion planned nationwide.
- Amazon Now uses smaller fulfillment locations closer to customers for speed.
- Prime members pay a $3.99 per-order fee, with additional fees for orders under $15.
- The service offers a competitive fee structure compared to other delivery platforms.
- Eligible items are flagged with "30-minute delivery" banners on the Amazon app and website.
- Amazon Now includes fresh produce, dairy, healthcare items, electronics, and alcohol (where permitted).
- The service is available 24 hours a day in most areas.
- Amazon Now complements existing one-hour, three-hour, and same-day delivery services.
- Amazon is also testing under-60-minute drone deliveries via Prime Air in eight U.S. locations.