Amazon.ca Launches Free Same-Day Delivery for Prime Members Shipping to Toronto and Vancouver, including Saturday and Sunday

Prime members can now enjoy free delivery seven days a week across nearly all product categories from electronics to toys, movies and more

SEATTLE, Sept. 27, 2016 /CNW/ - Today, Amazon.ca introduced fast and free delivery options for Prime members shipping to Toronto and Vancouver making it even more convenient to shop on Amazon.ca. Members shipping to Toronto and Vancouver can place an order in the morning and get it in the evening, seven days a week – even Sunday, for free. Orders placed later in the day will be delivered the next day for free.

"Prime was developed to make shopping on Amazon fast and convenient, and Prime members in Canada can now enjoy fast, unlimited, free Prime delivery seven days a week," said Alexandre Gagnon, Country Manager for Amazon.ca. "We keep making Prime better, and as our operational capabilities grow, we continue to increase product selection and enhance delivery options that customers in Canada enjoy."

Free same-day delivery to Toronto and Vancouver:

• Fast, Free Unlimited Shipping: Prime members can place eligible orders in the morning and receive packages by 9 p.m., the very same day. Orders placed later in the day will be delivered by 9 p.m. the next day for free.
• Free Shipping Every Day: Prime members receive same-day and one-day orders delivered to their doorstep for free, seven days a week – even Sunday, on eligible orders over $25.
• Wide Selection: Prime members can choose from items across all product categories with fast delivery speeds, and receive free delivery on eligible orders.

Selection
With over a million items in Toronto and over half a million in Vancouver available for fast, free delivery, Prime members can get the things they want and need quickly:

• Gifts and Holidays in a Snap: From last-minute birthday gifts and Halloween costumes to entertaining essentials and holiday décor, customers can find a wide selection of items available.
• The Hottest New Releases: Without delay customers can receive popular movies and video games, as well as many top electronics, gaming consoles and accessories.
• Household Items: Customers can start their day off right with coffee makers, hair dryers and many other small appliances.
• Pantry Essentials: Customers can fill their pantry quickly with their favourite snacks, drinks and more.
• Consumer Electronic Supplies: Accessories like HDMI cables and speakers are available right away to make setting up any new electronics easier.
• Last-Minute Travel Needs: Find travel must-haves including luggage, cameras, shampoo and sunblock.
• Gear Up For Game Day with Same-Day: Customers can find fan favourites like hockey jerseys and memorabilia in time for the puck drop!

Look for Prime FREE Same-Day Delivery While Shopping

To find items eligible for same-day delivery using their desktop or mobile devices, customers simply look for the Prime FREE Same-Day icon or use the new Prime FREE Same-Day check box located in the filter menu. Choose FREE Same-Day Delivery at check out and eligible orders over $25 will be delivered free.

Same-day delivery options are also available to customers without a Prime membership shipping to Toronto and Vancouver for $11.99 per order + $1.99 per lb. /item.

To learn more about new fast and free Prime delivery benefits, and to check if your postal code is eligible, visit www.amazon.ca/PrimeDelivery. To find out more about Amazon Prime, visit www.amazon.ca/prime.

About Amazon
Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit www.amazon.com/about.

SOURCE Amazon.ca

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