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How do Amazon’s payment delays work?
Amazon’s payment delays are designed to allow time for returns, adjustments, and finalizing transactions before affiliate earnings are paid out. Here’s how the payment delays work:
60-Day Delay
Amazon has a 60-day payment delay from the end of the month in which you earned commissions. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown:
- Earnings Period: When you make a sale in a given month (e.g., January), your earnings are accumulated for that month.
- Processing Period: After the month ends, Amazon holds the earnings for 60 days. This delay period allows time to account for:
- Returns and refunds
- Order cancellations
- Finalizing sales commissions
- Payment Timeline:
- Earnings from January will be paid at the end of March (60 days after January ends).
- Earnings from February will be paid at the end of April.
- Earnings from March will be paid at the end of May, and so on.
Payment Issuance
- Payment Issued at the End of the Month: Once the 60-day delay has passed, Amazon issues payments at the end of the month for the earnings from two months prior.
- Payment Method: Depending on your payment method (e.g., direct deposit, check, gift card, or Payoneer), Amazon processes the payment at the end of the month and the funds are sent to you.
Example:
- January Earnings: If you earned commissions in January, those earnings will not be paid out until the end of March, after the 60-day delay.
- February Earnings: If you earned commissions in February, those earnings will be paid at the end of April.
Why the Delay?
The 60-day delay accounts for:
- Adjustments: If any products bought through your affiliate link are returned or refunded, Amazon needs time to adjust your earnings.
- Order Processing: Amazon needs time to confirm that the orders are legitimate and that commissions are correctly calculated.
- Fraud Prevention: The delay helps prevent fraud and ensures that affiliates only receive commissions for confirmed, completed purchases.
Summary:
- Earnings are paid out 60 days after the month in which the earnings are generated.
- Payment issued at the end of each month after the delay period (e.g., January’s earnings paid in March, February’s earnings paid in April).
- Payments are sent via your chosen method (direct deposit, gift card, check, or Payoneer) once the delay period has passed and commissions are confirmed.
