Overview

Amazon provides detailed payment reports that break down every transaction within a given settlement period, helping sellers track their income, fees, and refunds. Understanding these reports is essential for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring you receive the correct payouts on time.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• Settlement periods drive your reports — Each payment report corresponds to a specific settlement period during which your account had activity. Amazon settles accounts on a regular cycle, and a report is generated once each period closes.
• Account balance determines payout — For your account to be settled, it must have had activity during the period and carry either a positive or zero balance. If fees and refunds push your balance negative, settlement may be delayed.
• Reports are available for download — Once your account is settled, the corresponding report is posted to the Payments section of Seller Central, where you can download it for your records.
• Transfer IDs help track deposits — Each fund transfer is assigned a unique Transfer ID that you can share with your bank if a deposit hasn't arrived within the expected timeframe.

How Settlement Reports Work

Amazon's settlement process runs on a recurring cycle, typically every 14 days for most sellers, though the exact schedule can vary based on your account history and standing. At the end of each settlement period, Amazon calculates your total sales revenue, subtracts applicable fees, refunds, and any other charges, and determines your payout amount. The system automatically updates your expected payment date and deposit amount as transactions are processed throughout the period. Once the settlement is finalized, a comprehensive report is generated and made available for download in your Seller Central account.

Downloading Your Reports

To access your payment reports, navigate to the Payments section within Seller Central. You'll find completed settlement reports listed by date range, each available for download. These reports provide a granular breakdown of every transaction that occurred during the settlement period, including individual order payments, fees charged by Amazon, refund adjustments, and any other account activity. Sellers can download reports in various formats to import into accounting software or spreadsheets for further analysis. It's good practice to download and review each settlement report promptly to catch any discrepancies early.