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Emma Munbodh

Amazon releases last order dates for Christmas to make sure your gifts arrive on time

December has arrived and Christmas shopping mode is in full swing - with millions expected to descend on high streets up and down the country this month on their quest for the best gifts.

However, while some will be spending their Saturdays trawling through department stores - many will be tackling it the hassle-free way - online.

If that sounds like you, make sure you're aware of the delivery cut off dates to avoid any disappointment come December 25.

To help, Amazon has today announced its final order dates for Christmas presents - and it's good news.

Customers can order right up until Christmas Eve for same-day delivery, while Prime members can order as late as 21:15 on the Prime Now app for deliveries by midnight on Christmas Eve - in selected areas.

But the retailer said it's not just gift sales that are likely to spike - with sage and onion stuffing, quince gin, family game Pie Face, and boxed Christmas cards all making last year's Christmas Eve top sellers.

"December is a busy time for all of us, so to make things easier, members will be able to order right up until the last minute on Christmas Eve again this year,” said Matt Knight, head of marketing at Amazon.

"Prime members certainly took advantage of this last year, with wrapping paper, chocolates and stuffing being ordered as late as 22:30 on the 24 of December in 2018.

"Prime Now offers ultra-fast same day delivery which means Prime members can save the day by ordering gifts and festive essentials on Christmas Eve without interrupting precious time with family and friends."

Amazon last order dates for Christmas

  • Sunday 22 for standard delivery: your items will arrive by Monday 24 December. See here for more information.

  • Monday 23 for one-day delivery: a delivery fee will apply for non-Prime members, see here for more information. Subject to availability.

  • Tuesday 24 for same-day delivery: Amazon says it will deliver eligible products on Monday 24 December in Greater London and 80 other cities and towns. A fee will apply for non-Prime members, see here more information.

  • Tuesday 24 for Prime Now customers: Amazon will deliver on Tuesday 24 December in selected postcodes in London, Hertfordshire, Surrey, Birmingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Portsmouth, South Yorkshire and Glasgow. With Prime Now, you will receive free delivery for orders up to midnight by ordering by 21:15 and order by 19:15 for delivery at 22:00 in Glasgow.

  • Tuesday 24th for Morrisons groceries on Prime Now: This is for Morrisons groceries picked at a local Morrisons store and delivered via Prime Now within a two hour window. The last window for delivery on Tuesday 24 December is 16:00-18:00 in selected postcodes in Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, London and Newcastle.

  • Tuesday 24 for AmazonFresh purchases: Amazon’s grocery delivery service is available in 302 postcodes in London and the South East and offers delivery of a thousands of grocery items from Morrisons, Booths, Whole Foods Market and favourite brands, in convenient one-hour delivery slots.  For same day delivery, order by 13:00 for delivery as late as 23:00. Requires Prime membership. See amazon.co.uk/fresh for more details.

  • Wednesday 25 for last Minute, printable, gift ideas: email or print a gift card.

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