If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you may be getting a check as part of a $2.5 billion settlement after the Federal Trade Commission said the online retail giant allegedly enrolled tens of millions of customers into the subscription without their knowledge or consent,

Of the $2.5 billion, $1.5 billion will be sent directly to eligible Prime customers, while the other billion will be paid to the government as a penalty fee. The FTC said that automatic refunds to millions of Prime customers began on November 12,

If you're looking to earn a chunk of cash without the hassle of remembering to spend a certain amount before the bonus deadline, you're in luck. The Prime Visa (see rates and fees) is currently offering a $250 Amazon gift card, which you earn instantly upon approval. This is $100 higher than the typical offer.