Amazon India Payment Cycle & Settlement
Amazon India settlement cycle: T+7 to T+14 days. Deductions include commission (8-25%), fulfilment fee (FBA (Fulfilment by Amazon) + Easy-Ship + Self-ship), and returns adjustments. Plan working capital for 2x the settlement window.
Quick Answer
Amazon India settlement cycle: T+7 to T+14 days. Deductions include commission (8-25%), fulfilment fee (FBA (Fulfilment by Amazon) + Easy-Ship + Self-ship), and returns adjustments. Plan working capital for 2x the settlement window.
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1Documentation StackPrepare GST, brand trademark, GST, and business banking KYC (3-5 business days).
- 2Catalog PreparationBuild Amazon India-spec catalog: Medium (self-serve, quality varies). Studio shoots, PDP copy, size charts, compliance labels.
- 3Buyer-Team Pitch (Agency Mode)Zaroori Retail files pitch deck + brand book to Amazon India category buyer. Direct relationship saves 30-40% approval time.
- 4Approval + Launch7-14 days approval window. First 30 SKUs go live within 24h. PLA campaigns start day 1.
Pros & Cons
- Largest eCommerce marketplace in India (₹280,000 Cr GMV)
- FBA logistics + tier-2/3 reach unmatched
- Lowest commission (8-25%)
- Self-serve approval (7-14 days)
- Minimal editorial discovery — PLA-driven
- Brand-building harder vs curated marketplaces
- Fashion catalog polish is inconsistent
Checklist
- Settlement cycle: T+7 to T+14 days
- Reconciliation: weekly against remittance advice
- Payment gateway fee: ~2%
- Commission: 8-25%
- Working capital: 2× settlement window
Frequently Asked Questions
What if payments are delayed?
Escalate via category buyer + AR/AP team. Zaroori Retail's ABR plan handles payment reconciliation and delay-escalation on your behalf.
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