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How do I receive money from Amazon from the World Account?

last updated time: 15 July 2024

Connect your Amazon seller account to your World Account and get paid like a local.

Key takeaways

WorldFirst is an Amazon Payment Service Provider (PSP) that simplifies cross-border payments from Amazon.
Collect earnings from regional Amazon marketplaces like the US, UK, Europe, Japan, and Australia.
A World Account lets you access 10+ currency accounts, each with its own account number and sort code.

Introduction

Your earnings as an Amazon seller are valuable, and getting paid should never feel like a never-ending challenge.

If you sell on various Amazon marketplaces (domestic and international), you can withdraw funds in multiple local currencies with your World Account.

Let’s look at how you can connect your Amazon seller account to your World Account and get paid like a local.

Why WorldFirst?

WorldFirst is an Amazon Payment Service Provider (PSP) that simplifies cross-border payments and allows businesses to collect payments from over 100+ global marketplaces.

Collect earnings from regional Amazon marketplaces like Amazon US, Amazon, UK, Amazon Europe, Amazon Japan, and Amazon Australia. With a World Account, you can open 15+ local currency accounts
Hold your earnings in the original currency or convert them into other currencies at competitive foreign exchange rates to fund your supplier payments. With a World Account, you can send and receive payments in 40+ currencies

Steps to link your Amazon seller account to WorldFirst

1. Open a World Account

The first step is to open a World Account for your business. You can sign up directly and upload the required documents.

You can also contact us for help. Our local team will be happy to speak with you.

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2. Get your local bank account details

With a World Account, you can open various international currency accounts almost instantly, allowing you to do business like a local, even when you are operating globally.

You need to set up a Receiving Account in the corresponding currency of your Amazon marketplace. For instance, if you sell on Amazon US from Australia, you must open a US currency account on WorldFirst to accept USD payments.

a. On your World Account dashboard, go to the Collection tab.

b. Click Manage Accounts > Add a New Receiving Account.

c. Select the currency of your marketplace.

Once the account is set up, you can click on details to get the account details which includes bank account number and a sort code.

You don’t need a local banking address to open local currency accounts with WorldFirst.

3. Enter your bank details on Amazon

Follow the steps below to add your WorldFirst bank details on Amazon

1. Go to Amazon Seller Central > Settings > Account info

2. Under the Payment Information tab, select Deposit Methods

3. Click Add New Deposit method

4. Choose the store to which you want to add the deposit method to

5. Use the drop-down list to select the bank location country. This is the country of your Receiving Account with WorldFirst. You can set up accounts of different currencies based on your Amazon store location. For example, a US account for Amazon US and a UK account for Amazon UK.

6. Copy and paste the account details from your WorldFirst Receiving Account. The banking information required will depend on the location.

Amazon Australia: Add account number, name of the account holder, and BSB code
Amazon US: Add the account number along with the routing number
Amazon UK: Add the bank account number and sort code
Amazon Europe: Add the IBN and BIC

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4. Verify your bank account

Your bank account must be verified before you start receiving deposits from Amazon. You can follow the steps below to initiate verification. Amazon will notify you within 48 to 72 hours if your bank account has been verified or to inform you of any additional steps required.

Go to Amazon Seller Central > Settings > Account info
Under the Payment Information tab, select Deposit Methods
Go to Manage Deposit Methods and find the bank account you have just added
On the Verify Bank Account page, select Bank Account Holder Name.
Click Upload Bank Statement to upload your bank document. (WorldFirst can provide you with this document)
Confirm the requirements for verification, and then click Submit for Verification.
You’ll be redirected to the Manage Deposit Method page, where your bank account verification status will display ‘In progress.’

Once the verification is complete, you can receive earnings from Amazon with the World Account.

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5. Get paid with WorldFirst

After receiving Amazon earnings in your World Account, you can convert it to any other available currency or hold the funds for now. There is no limit to how much funds you can receive in different currency accounts.

Collect payments from 100+ marketplaces with one World Account

With a World Account, you can collect payments from 100+ global marketplaces, pay overseas suppliers, and repatriate funds to your bank account in a fast, secure, and reliable way.

Open 15+ local currency accounts
Pay suppliers and partners in 40+ currencies without any hidden fees
Get competitive foreign exchange rates with no hidden fees
Lock in exchange rates for up to 2 years to manage currency risks

Disclaimer: The information contained is general only and largely our views. Before acting on the information you should consider whether it is appropriate for you, in light of your objectives, financial situation or needs. Although information has been obtained from and is based upon multiple sources the author believes to be reliable, we do not guarantee its accuracy and it may be incomplete or condensed. All opinions, estimates, mentioned products/services and referenced material constitute the author’s own judgement as of the date of the briefing and are subject to change without notice. WorldFirst shall not be responsible for any losses or damages arising from your reliance of such information.

Written by Nidhi Kataria, Head of Marketing ANZ at WorldFirst

Nidhi Kataria has worked in marketing since 2009 across various functions, specializing in acquisition growth. She has held regional and global marketing roles at notable financial and technology firms and has lived in Australia since 2014. She believes that businesses can benefit from WorldFirst to make finances clearer, easier, and simpler to manage, allowing them to focus on growing their businesses.