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Amazon Fresh can be a great way of receiving groceries and essentials conveniently and can save you a lot of time.
That being said, many people opted for a free trial of it not realizing how expensive it would be.
If you’ve faced this issue before and want to cancel Amazon Fresh, here’s a detailed guide to help you out.
Quick Summary
In this post, we’ll shed light on:
- What Amazon Fresh is and how it works
- How you can cancel your Amazon Fresh subscription
So, let’s get started.
What is Amazon Fresh?
Amazon Fresh is a grocery pickup and delivery service introduced by Amazon.
It’s currently operating in about two dozen cities in the United States as well as some international cities.
In the US, Fresh is available in the following cities:
- Atlanta
- Baltimore
- Boston
- Chicago
- Dallas
- Denver
- Houston
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Miami
- Minneapolis
- New York
- Phoenix
- Philadelphia
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- Seattle
- Washington DC
You can place a grocery order on the Amazon Fresh website or through Amazon mobile and receive the order at your door on the same day.
Typically, the items you can order through Fresh include:
- Meats and deli items
- Fruit and vegetables
- Canned goods
- Ready-to-eat meals
And much more.
Naturally, the selection of products available to you on Amazon Fresh will vary depending on your location.
Most orders are fulfilled from local Amazon warehouses as well as the Whole Foods Market.
In case you’re a fan of having groceries delivered straight to your door, then, by all means, keep using Fresh.
It’s definitely a great service, especially now that Amazon has removed its $14.99 monthly fee and made it completely free for members of Amazon Prime.
However, if you think you don’t get much use out of it and wish to cancel it, then keep reading.
How Do I Cancel My Amazon Fresh Subscription?
In order to cancel your Amazon Fresh subscription, follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Log into your Amazon account.
Step 2: Take your cursor over to “Account & Lists” on the top-right of your page and click on “Your Account” as shown below:
Step 3: On the next page, click on the top-right button which says “Prime – View benefits and payment settings” as shown below:
Step 4: Navigate to your Fresh subscription and click on the link that says “Manage Fresh Add-on” located to the right of the Fresh icon as shown below:
Step 5: Click on “End Membership” and then confirm that you’re canceling your Amazon Fresh subscription.
Note: The steps for canceling the free 30-day trial for Amazon Fresh are the same except you have to click “Do Not Continue” instead of the “End Membership” button.
How to Cancel an Amazon Fresh Order?
If you’ve ordered something from Amazon Fresh but wish to cancel it, there’s an easy way to do so.
Just follow these steps:
Step 1: Log into your Amazon account.
Step 2: Click on “Returns & Orders” in the top-right section of the Amazon home page as shown below:
Step 3: Go to the Fresh orders tab.
Step 4: Navigate to the order you want to cancel and click on “View or Edit Order”.
Step 5: On this page, you can select individual items from your order. Select all of the items in your order by checking the corresponding boxes next to them.
Step 6: Once all of the items in your order have been selected, click on “Cancel checked items”.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Do I Have to Open the Door for an Amazon Fresh Delivery?
No, you don’t necessarily have to do so. Amazon Fresh employees can leave your order with a door attendant or a security guard for your building if needed.
They can also leave it at your door if you wish. Just be sure that you leave instructions to the driver while completing your order.
You can add instructions under the “Delivery Instructions” section on the Preview Order page.
2. How Much Does Amazon Fresh Cost?
Amazon Fresh is free for all Amazon Prime members.
It used to have a fee of $14.99 per month on top of the Prime membership fee but Amazon removed it back in 2019.
Non-Prime members are not eligible for Amazon Fresh deliveries.
3. Is There a Minimum Order Threshold for Amazon Fresh?
No, but if you go above a certain threshold, you can become eligible for free delivery.
Usually, that threshold is either $35 or $50 before tax.
If your order is below that price, then you are usually charged a fee of $5 to $8 depending on how fast you want your order to be delivered.
4. Can You Shop in Person at Amazon Fresh?
Yes.
People who want a traditional shopping experience are allowed to enter the store and shop regularly.
Moreover, you can pay with cash, credit or debit card, Amazon One, the Amazon App, or with SNAP EBT.
5. Is Amazon Fresh Cheaper than Whole Foods?
In most cases, groceries ordered through your Amazon Fresh membership tend to be more expensive than what you would find at regular grocery stores.
However, when you compare Amazon Fresh to Whole Foods Market, the prices on Amazon Fresh tend to be either the same or slightly lower.
6. Are Amazon Fresh Trucks Refrigerated?
Yes, Amazon Fresh trucks are refrigerated to ensure that your perishable goods don’t go bad.
7. How Often Does Amazon Fresh Restock?
Most items that are available through Amazon Fresh are restocked within 30 days.
You can also set reminders for the item to make sure that you are notified when the item comes back in stock.
Wrapping Things Up…
So, that’s how you can cancel your Amazon Fresh membership.
The process is similar to how you would cancel any other add-on membership you have alongside your Amazon Prime account.
Do you use Amazon Fresh? What do you think of it? Let us know in the comments below.
