Overview

Amazon has introduced a limited‑time promotion that slashes Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) referral fees to a flat 5 % and removes monthly storage charges for qualifying professional sellers. The offer runs until 30 April 2025, giving new FBA users a window to test the service with dramatically lower costs. Sellers should pay attention because the fee reduction can dramatically improve margins and lower the financial barrier to entering Amazon’s fulfillment network.

Key Points

• Flat 5 % referral fee — Replaces the usual category‑specific rates that range from 8 % to 45 %, delivering universal savings.
• Zero monthly storage fees — Amazon waives the per‑cubic‑foot storage charge for all qualifying inventory during the promotional period.
• Eligibility limited to Professional plan sellers — Only sellers on the Professional subscription who are new to FBA or expanding their FBA volume can participate.
• Promotion ends 30 April 2025 — After this date, standard referral and storage fees resume, so sellers must plan for the transition.
• Higher‑fee categories benefit most — Products in categories such as jewelry (normally 20 %) or Amazon device accessories (up to 45 %) see the steepest fee drops.

How the Savings Are Applied

1. Referral fee calculation — Amazon applies a single 5 % fee to the total sales price of each order, regardless of product category.

   • Example: A seller of Bluetooth headphones normally pays an 8 % fee on a $100 sale ($8). Under the promotion, the fee is $5, saving $3 per unit.

2. Storage fee waiver — The usual monthly charge of $0.75 per cubic foot for standard‑size items and $2.40 for oversized items is eliminated for the entire promotional window.

   • Example: A seller storing 200 cubic feet of winter coats would normally incur $150 in storage fees each month; the promotion removes that cost entirely.

3. — Sellers must confirm they are on the Professional plan and have not previously used FBA for the same SKU. The system flags qualifying accounts during shipment creation.