Amazon today announces the launch of Amazon Now, a new ultra-fast delivery service offering thousands of groceries and household essentials in about 30 minutes or less. The service is being tested in select postcodes in Southwark in London, with plans to roll out further in the coming months.
“Amazon Now brings a new level of speed and convenience to customers, delivering thousands of groceries and household essentials in less than 30 minutes," said John Boumphrey, UK Country Manager of Amazon.
“It’s the latest example of our commitment to faster delivery, building on the millions of items we already deliver the same or next day to customers across the UK.”

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Fast Delivery on a Wide Selection

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Fast Delivery on a Wide Selection
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Saving Money with Prime
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Growing Demand for Groceries and Household Essentials
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Innovating across the UK
Fast Delivery on a Wide Selection

Amazon Now is available seven days a week through the Amazon app and website, offering thousands of products across 35 categories delivered in about 30 minutes or less.

Customers in eligible postcodes can shop from a wide selection of items, including January staples like protein snacks, low and no alcohol drinks, vitamins and supplements, as well as everyday essentials like milk, eggs, fresh fruit & veg, toothpaste, pet treats, nappies, over-the-counter medicines, and more.

Amazon continues to invest in its logistics and delivery capabilities, with speed more important to customers than ever. Over the last few years, delivery speeds have accelerated for Prime members, with Same-Day and One-Day Delivery available on millions of items.

Delivering packages faster isn’t a matter of moving faster within facilities or in transport, but through Amazon’s continuous innovation across its operations network – including placing products closer to customers, meaning they have less distance to travel and can get there quicker.

Saving Money with Prime

Prime members get discounted Amazon Now delivery fees starting at just £1.99 per order (vs. £3.99 for non-prime members), adding to the savings and benefits already available with Prime membership. A £2 fee applies to all orders under £15, regardless of membership.

Prime members already enjoy fast, free delivery on millions of items across all categories, year-round low prices across a wide selection of products, and access to exclusive deals and shopping events like Prime Day, as well as award-winning entertainment on Prime Video and Amazon Music.

Growing Demand for Groceries and Household Essentials
A selection of groceries, including soap, some cans of beans, apples and dried apricots.

Amazon continues to invest and innovate to further expand online delivery of groceries and household essentials, with this area now representing one in three items ordered daily.

In early 2025, Amazon’s Everyday Essentials category – which includes groceries and household items – grew almost twice as fast as all other categories, and Amazon Now customers will have access to a carefully curated selection of the most popular products in this space.

Innovating across the UK

Amazon Now is currently available to customers in select Southwark (South-East London) postcodes, with plans to expand to more areas soon. Customers in eligible postcodes will be able to find Amazon Now in the menu at the top of the Amazon homepage or app.

More news about the offering will follow the coming months, as Amazon continues to make shopping easier, faster, and more affordable for customers across the UK.

The launch follows Amazon’s announcement of a £40 billion investment in the UK over the next three years, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to delivery innovation and customer convenience. The overall investment will create thousands of jobs, and drive innovation across all UK operations.