Overview

Amazon has rolled out a beta‑only option that lets qualifying sellers move money from their seller account directly onto an Amazon.com gift‑card balance. Each transfer automatically adds a 1 % bonus, effectively turning the disbursement into a small discount for future Amazon purchases. The tool is limited to a subset of sellers and includes caps and irrevocability, so understanding the mechanics is essential for anyone who wants to tap earnings quickly while earning a modest reward.

Key Points

• 1 % bonus on every transfer — When a seller sends funds to an Amazon.com gift‑card, the system credits an extra 1 % of the transferred amount, e.g., a $500 move becomes $505 in gift‑card value.
• $10,000 rolling 24‑hour ceiling — The combined total of the transferred amount plus any earned bonus cannot exceed $10,000 in any moving 24‑hour window.
• Near‑instant credit — Most transfers appear in the gift‑card balance within five minutes after the seller confirms the request.
• Irreversible once posted — After the funds land in the gift‑card, they cannot be moved back to the seller’s available balance or to a bank account.
• Beta‑only, eligibility‑driven — The feature is currently being tested with a limited group of sellers that meet Amazon’s internal criteria; it does not appear for all accounts.

How the Gift‑Card Transfer Works

1. Initiate from Payments Dashboard — The seller logs into Seller Central, opens the Payments page, and selects the “early transfer” button. For example, a seller with $2,300 in available funds clicks the button to start a new disbursement.
2. Choose Gift‑Card Destination — Within the transfer screen, the seller picks the option to move money to an Amazon.com gift‑card. After entering $1,000 as the desired amount, the platform instantly shows the final credit, $1,010, reflecting the 1 % reward.
3. Confirm Email and Submit — The system asks for the Amazon.com account email that will receive the gift‑card balance. Once the seller verifies the address (e.g., [email protected]) and clicks “Confirm,” the request is processed and the balance updates within minutes.