Amazon now delivers fresh groceries the same day in Frankfurt, Cologne and Munich. London had its own version of the service first, since June 2026, with free delivery for Prime orders over £20.
Key points
- Amazon has delivered fresh groceries the same day in parts of Frankfurt, Cologne and Munich since 30 October 2026.
- London got same-day fresh grocery delivery months earlier, launched on 4 June 2026 in parts of Central and East London, with plans to expand to more UK postcodes.
- In the UK, Prime members pay nothing on orders over £20; everyone else pays £5.99 per delivery, regardless of basket size.
Amazon began delivering fresh groceries the same day in three German cities on 30 October 2026. UK shoppers already know the drill: Amazon launched same-day fresh grocery delivery in parts of London back in June 2026, well ahead of Germany.
The two launches are not identical in scope. Amazon’s German announcement covers Frankfurt, Cologne and Munich; its UK service started in Central and East London and has since been paired with ultra-fast delivery expansions to Manchester and Birmingham. The fee structures and order thresholds also differ between the two markets, as the comparison below shows.
What is new in Germany
Since 30 October 2026, customers in selected postcode areas of Frankfurt, Cologne and Munich can order fresh groceries alongside their regular Amazon shopping for delivery the same day. Amazon names two delivery windows: a four-hour standard slot and a faster two-hour slot. Examples given for the range include fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, dairy, bread, eggs, baked goods and frozen food.
German Prime members pay no delivery fee on the four-hour window for orders over €29, and €3.99 below that threshold. Non-Prime customers pay €9.99 regardless of order size. Amazon has not published a full list of eligible addresses; customers have to check in their account.
Same-day fresh groceries in the UK
Amazon’s UK same-day fresh grocery service launched on 4 June 2026, initially covering parts of Central and East London for customers in eligible postcodes. According to Amazon, the range includes fresh produce such as fruit and vegetables, meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, bread, eggs and frozen food, sitting in the same basket as other Amazon items including tea, coffee, household essentials, electronics, fashion and beauty products.
Amazon says perishables are stored and packed in temperature-controlled conditions, delivered in insulated packaging, and covered by a freshness guarantee. The company has said it plans to expand the service to more postcodes and other parts of the UK, without giving a timetable.
“We’re focused on making grocery shopping easier and faster for customers, with low prices on millions of items.”
John Boumphrey, UK Country Manager, Amazon
Fees compared
The table below sets out the published delivery fees for both services. Amazon’s German fee applies specifically to the four-hour fresh-grocery window; the UK fee applies to the UK same-day fresh grocery service generally. The two are not run to identical rules, so treat this as a comparison of fee structures rather than a like-for-like price check.
| Market | Prime fee | Without Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Germany (fresh groceries, 4-hour window) | Free from €29; €3.99 below that | €9.99 |
| UK (same-day fresh groceries) | Free from £20 | £5.99 per delivery |
The UK’s free-delivery threshold of £20 is lower than Germany’s €29 equivalent. Amazon has not published a reduced below-threshold Prime fee for the UK service in the way it has for Germany’s €3.99 rate; the UK’s £5.99 charge applies to non-Prime orders “regardless of basket size”, according to Amazon’s own announcement.
Before you order, check
- Is your address in an eligible Central or East London postcode?
- Is your basket over £20, so Prime delivery stays free?
- Are the fresh items you want actually showing in the Grocery or Same-Day tabs for your address?
- Do you need delivery today, or would a standard Amazon Fresh/Whole Foods slot work instead?
For Prime members in eligible London postcodes who already spend over £20, same-day fresh groceries can now arrive fee-free alongside their regular Amazon order. Shoppers elsewhere in the UK will need to wait for Amazon’s promised, but undated, expansion beyond the current postcodes.
Frequently asked questions
Does Amazon deliver fresh groceries the same day in the UK?
Yes, in parts of Central and East London since 4 June 2026, with Amazon saying it plans to expand to more postcodes and other parts of the UK.
How much does UK same-day grocery delivery cost?
Prime members pay nothing on orders over £20. Everyone else pays £5.99 per delivery, regardless of basket size, according to Amazon.
Is this the same service that just launched in Germany?
No. It is a separate, earlier UK launch (June 2026) with its own postcodes, fee structure and order threshold, distinct from the German fresh-grocery service that started in Frankfurt, Cologne and Munich on 30 October 2026.
What groceries are available through the UK service?
Amazon lists fresh produce, meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, bread, eggs and frozen food, alongside household essentials, electronics, fashion and beauty items in the same basket.
Have your say
Would same-day fresh grocery delivery change how you shop, or does the extra fee outweigh the convenience for you? Let us know in the comments.
Sources and status
- Amazon Germany: Announcement on same-day fresh grocery delivery in Frankfurt, Cologne and Munich (30 October 2026; in German).
- Amazon UK: Announcement on same-day fresh grocery delivery in London (4 June 2026).
Research and data as of 9 November 2026. Fees, product range and local availability may change; the figures shown in a customer’s own Amazon account at checkout are authoritative.
Transparency note: AI-assisted tools were used in researching, structuring and writing this article. The sources used are listed in the article. Publication takes place only after manual editorial approval. Country edition based on an article from Net Trends, researched for the UK. Cover image: AI-generated symbolic illustration, see caption.
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