Amazon has started distributing payments as part of a $2.5 billion settlement related to its Prime subscription service. Customers eligible for refunds may receive payouts of up to $51, with payments being sent via email. Users are advised to check their inboxes for notifications about their refunds and to see if they qualify for payment. The timeline for these payments has been revealed, with some customers beginning to receive their checks automatically. This settlement results from allegations that many users were misled into subscribing to Amazon Prime.