Google Express Same Day Delivery Service Gets a $95 Annual Subscription Plan

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Now available in more cities

Say goodbye to Google Shopping Express and hello to Google Express, the new (and shorter) name for Google's same-day delivery service. In addition to the slight name change, Google added three more cities to the fold -- Boston, Chicago, and Washington D.C. -- and 16 new merchants, such as Nine West, PetSmart, SportsAuthority, and more. And if you live in Bay Area, you can now order alcohol, provided you're at least 21-years-old.
Google also rolled out a new annual membership option that runs $95 per year (paid up front) or $10 per month. Alternately, those in serviced areas can still pay $4.99 per eligible order. If you're not sure, Google offers a free three-month trial to test out the service.
The annual price undercuts Amazon's Prime membership by $4 and includes same-day or overnight delivery on eligible orders of $15 or more. Those who subscribe also get "first dibs on delivery windows" and can share a membership with a household member.
According to Google, more than 7 million people now have access to its same-day delivery service, and in Northern California, nearly 12 million can use its next-day service. However, there are still a lot of uncovered areas, as it's only available in a small handful of major cities.
If you're interested, head over to the Google Express website to learn more.
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