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Amazon seller funds reserved: what Amazon says
These points come from a guide posted by Amazon staff in Amazon's Seller Forums, because the Seller Central help pages need a login and could not be read. Amazon says reserve periods and amounts are set per account.
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Account level reserves
From platform staff on the platform's forum, not a policy page Account level reserves are temporary holds on your funds that cover possible A-to-z claims, customer chargebacks and refunds, and tax withholding where it applies.
Source: Amazon Seller Forums: "Your Complete Guide to Account Level Reserves", posted by Amazon staff (the Seller Central help pages need a login and could not be read) - sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/ee6bc4f7-34a3-43f3-8061-be2eccd02529 (read 2026-10-16)From platform staff on the platform's forum, not a policy page The standard reserve period is 7 days after delivery (DD+7). Amazon's example: sale on January 1, delivery on January 6, typical release on January 14.
Source: Amazon Seller Forums: "Your Complete Guide to Account Level Reserves", posted by Amazon staff (the Seller Central help pages need a login and could not be read) - sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/ee6bc4f7-34a3-43f3-8061-be2eccd02529 (read 2026-10-16)From platform staff on the platform's forum, not a policy page Funds are released based on each shipment's delivery date.
Source: Amazon Seller Forums: "Your Complete Guide to Account Level Reserves", posted by Amazon staff (the Seller Central help pages need a login and could not be read) - sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/ee6bc4f7-34a3-43f3-8061-be2eccd02529 (read 2026-10-16)From platform staff on the platform's forum, not a policy page With integrated shipping providers Amazon uses the actual delivery date. With non-integrated carriers it uses the latest estimated delivery date.
Source: Amazon Seller Forums: "Your Complete Guide to Account Level Reserves", posted by Amazon staff (the Seller Central help pages need a login and could not be read) - sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/ee6bc4f7-34a3-43f3-8061-be2eccd02529 (read 2026-10-16)From platform staff on the platform's forum, not a policy page Reserve periods and amounts are set on an individual basis and can differ from the standard.
Source: Amazon Seller Forums: "Your Complete Guide to Account Level Reserves", posted by Amazon staff (the Seller Central help pages need a login and could not be read) - sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/ee6bc4f7-34a3-43f3-8061-be2eccd02529 (read 2026-10-16)From platform staff on the platform's forum, not a policy page New sellers often see 100% of funds held at first.
Source: Amazon Seller Forums: "Your Complete Guide to Account Level Reserves", posted by Amazon staff (the Seller Central help pages need a login and could not be read) - sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/ee6bc4f7-34a3-43f3-8061-be2eccd02529 (read 2026-10-16)Why a reserve can be larger
From platform staff on the platform's forum, not a policy page An active A-to-z claim holds funds until the claim is resolved, typically 14+ days. The reserve matches the claim amount.
Source: Amazon Seller Forums: "Your Complete Guide to Account Level Reserves", posted by Amazon staff (the Seller Central help pages need a login and could not be read) - sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/ee6bc4f7-34a3-43f3-8061-be2eccd02529 (read 2026-10-16)From platform staff on the platform's forum, not a policy page A recent chargeback on a transaction from the past 90 days holds the disputed amount until the chargeback is resolved.
Source: Amazon Seller Forums: "Your Complete Guide to Account Level Reserves", posted by Amazon staff (the Seller Central help pages need a login and could not be read) - sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/ee6bc4f7-34a3-43f3-8061-be2eccd02529 (read 2026-10-16)From platform staff on the platform's forum, not a policy page Reserves may increase when performance metrics get lower. Amazon recommends checking the Account Health dashboard regularly.
Source: Amazon Seller Forums: "Your Complete Guide to Account Level Reserves", posted by Amazon staff (the Seller Central help pages need a login and could not be read) - sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/ee6bc4f7-34a3-43f3-8061-be2eccd02529 (read 2026-10-16)From platform staff on the platform's forum, not a policy page An account in review is common for new sellers and during unexpected activity changes. It can also affect accounts with long delivery times.
Source: Amazon Seller Forums: "Your Complete Guide to Account Level Reserves", posted by Amazon staff (the Seller Central help pages need a login and could not be read) - sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/ee6bc4f7-34a3-43f3-8061-be2eccd02529 (read 2026-10-16)From platform staff on the platform's forum, not a policy page Multiple reserves can stack: a $40 chargeback plus a $20 claim is a $60 reserve.
Source: Amazon Seller Forums: "Your Complete Guide to Account Level Reserves", posted by Amazon staff (the Seller Central help pages need a login and could not be read) - sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/ee6bc4f7-34a3-43f3-8061-be2eccd02529 (read 2026-10-16)What Amazon suggests
From platform staff on the platform's forum, not a policy page Ship orders promptly and confirm dispatch in Manage Orders. Always provide valid tracking numbers.
Source: Amazon Seller Forums: "Your Complete Guide to Account Level Reserves", posted by Amazon staff (the Seller Central help pages need a login and could not be read) - sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/ee6bc4f7-34a3-43f3-8061-be2eccd02529 (read 2026-10-16)From platform staff on the platform's forum, not a policy page Use integrated carriers, which typically deliver faster than the estimated dates. Resolve claims or chargebacks quickly.
Source: Amazon Seller Forums: "Your Complete Guide to Account Level Reserves", posted by Amazon staff (the Seller Central help pages need a login and could not be read) - sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-forums/discussions/t/ee6bc4f7-34a3-43f3-8061-be2eccd02529 (read 2026-10-16)Dates the Reader can count
- Standard reserve: 7 days after delivery (DD+7)
- Account review, claim or chargeback reserve: Amazon names no fixed term