Overview

Selling on Amazon.com from outside the United States opens up access to one of the world's largest e-commerce marketplaces, but it comes with specific requirements that international sellers must meet before listing their first product. Amazon has established clear guidelines around banking, shipping transparency, pricing, language, and legal compliance to ensure a smooth experience for both sellers and customers.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• Supported bank accounts are required for payment — Amazon pays international sellers through its currency converter service, which supports bank accounts in select countries and currencies including Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Euro, Hong Kong Dollar, Indian Rupee, New Zealand Dollar, British Pound, and US Dollar.
• Shipping origin must be disclosed — Sellers are required to accurately state their "shipping from" country in their Amazon.com seller profile so customers know where orders will originate.
• All prices must be in US dollars — Regardless of where you are located, every product listing on Amazon.com must display pricing in USD.
• English is mandatory for all customer-facing content — Product listings, customer communications, and all other buyer-facing materials must be written in US English.
• Legal compliance is the seller's responsibility — International sellers must understand and follow all applicable laws related to listing, selling, and exporting products on Amazon.com.

Banking and Payment Requirements

To receive payouts from Amazon, international sellers must hold a bank account in one of the supported countries through Amazon's currency converter program. Supported currencies include the Australian Dollar (AUD), Canadian Dollar (CAD), Euro (EUR), Hong Kong Dollar (HKD), Indian Rupee (INR), New Zealand Dollar (NZD), British Pound (GBP), and US Dollar (USD). The list of eligible countries spans multiple regions and includes nations across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and North America. If your bank account is not in a supported country, you may need to open an account with a third-party payment service that provides virtual bank accounts in eligible regions. Ensuring your banking details are correctly configured is essential, as errors or unsupported accounts can delay or prevent disbursement of your sales proceeds.