FULFILMENT BY AMAZON
Save time and help grow your business with Amazon FBA
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Selling Partners, on average, have seen a sales uplift of 35%* when moving their products to FBA in the UK, as a result of faster delivery that customers love.
*This figure is based on a per‐channel analysis of data from Q4‐2019 to Q4‐2020 (excluding Q2‐2020 given the impact of COVID‐19). It is provided only as a general reference point. It does not reflect data updated in real‐time, and is not specific to any ASIN or product category. Actual results may vary based on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to, seasonality, selling price, and existing fulfilment solution. Amazon does not guarantee any particular outcome for your business by using FBA.
Try FBA and get free shipping, returns, and more
Amazon's New Seller Incentives offer free promotional clicks on ads, free shipping to fulfillment centers, free storage, free liquidations, and free return processing. Conditions apply.
Let Amazon pick, pack, and ship your orders
You sell it, we ship it. Amazon has one of the most advanced fulfilment networks in the world. With Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA), you store your products in Amazon's fulfilment centres, and we pick, pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. FBA can help you scale your business and reach more customers.
The benefits of Amazon FBA
Your products are eligible for Amazon Prime for unlimited, fast One-Day Delivery on millions of items.
All Amazon Prime members love the free Two-Day Shipping offered on eligible orders. The products you list on FBA can qualify for free shipping too, as well as the sought-after Prime badge. This tells customers that Amazon handles packing, delivery, customer service, and returns.
FBA makes it easier to sell across Europe
Amazon offers a range of fulfilment solutions across Europe, so you can choose the one that suits your business best. Pan-European FBA is the most popular and fastest – Amazon stores and distributes from fulfilment centres throughout Europe. With European Fulfilment Network your products are shipped from central storage in their country of origin; with Multi-Country Inventory, stock is stored and despatched from fulfilment centres in the countries you specify. To help you stay informed of changes related to Brexit, please visit our Prepare your Amazon Business for Brexit help page (login required).
Customers get Amazon's trusted customer service and returns.
FBA takes this operational burden off your shoulders, leveraging Amazon’s global customer service network to manage customer inquiries, refunds, and returns on FBA orders.
- FBA customer support: Cross-language phone/e-mail support, day and night, at no extra cost to you, besides Returns Processing Fees in certain product categories.
- FBA returns: We will manage all customer service to do with returns, via our Online Returns Centre. Read more about FBA policies regarding Customer Returns for Orders Placed on Amazon.co.uk.
Find the perfect fit with FBA’s special programmes
It's cost-effective
Pay as you go—you are charged for storage space and the orders we fulfil. The cost of shipping is included in your fees, with no extra charge for Amazon Prime for unlimited, fast One-Day Delivery on millions of items. Fees for Selling on Amazon and optional services may apply.
FBA storage and fulfilment fees
Normal fees
Inventory storage fees
Charged for all items stored in an Amazon fulfilment centre, and based on your daily average volume of inventory measured in cubic feet. See how to determine the product size tier for your items.
Fulfilment fees
Charged per unit for picking and packing your orders, shipping and handling, customer service, and product returns. Use the FBA revenue calculator to estimate fees and see how to preview your fees.
Occasional fees
Long-term storage fees
Assessed monthly for all items stored in a fulfilment centre for more than 331 days. Maintaining sound inventory health can help you avoid long-term storage fees.
Removal order fees
You can have Amazon return or dispose of your inventory in a fulfilment centre for a per-item fee.
Returns processing fees
Charged on orders when Amazon provides a customer with free return shipping.
Unplanned services fees
Charged when inventory arrives at a fulfilment centre without proper preparation or labeling, making unplanned services required.
Learn more about the cost of FBA. Use the Fulfilment by Amazon Revenue Calculator on Seller Central to estimate your FBA fees.
In addition you can download the rate cards in the following languages:
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Get started with FBA
Fulfilment by Amazon can help eliminate your fulfilment headaches and help you scale your business.
Step 1
Set up FBA
Step 2
Create your product listings
Once you add your products to the Amazon catalogue, specify FBA inventory.
Step 3
Prepare your products
Prepare your products for safe and secure transportation to a fulfilment centre, according to Amazon packing guidelines and shipping and routing requirements.
Step 4
Ship your products to Amazon
Create your shipping plan, print Amazon shipment ID labels, and send your shipments to Amazon fulfilment centres. Learn more about sending inventory to Amazon.
Once Amazon receives your products at the fulfilment centres, they are available for customers to buy. Visit Seller Central Help to learn about how to manage FBA orders or discover related tools and programmes to grow your FBA business.
Understand how your fulfilment model affects VAT requirements
Depending on the nature of your business, you will be required to register for a VAT number in a European country as per the regulations. Some of the factors that influence your VAT obligations are the fulfilment model and the country of inventory storage.
FBA Inventory Management
Use the tools in your selling partner account to list products, create shipping plans, send in shipments, track and monitor your shipments, and remove inventory from Amazon fulfilment centres.
Inventory Performance Dashboard
Your Inventory Performance Dashboard displays your Inventory Performance Index (IPI) score, along with key influencing factors. Be sure to check your IPI score regularly—a low score could lead to overage fees and limit your ability to send more inventory.
Manage excess inventory
Optimize your inventory levels by knowing when to mark down or remove your products. Monitor detailed information about storage fees, opportunities to drive sales, and suggestions to help improve returns on your inventory.
Track inventory age
Improve sell-through rates and avoid long-term storage fees. Use Inventory Age tools to understand how much inventory you’re holding, and see how long it’s been in fulfilment centres.
Fix stranded inventory
Keep your listings active by including necessary pricing and condition information and resolving errors. If your inventory is in fulfilment centres without an associated active listing, it’s not available for purchase.
Restock inventory
Keep your best-selling inventory in stock with personalized restock recommendations. You can also adjust for future promotions and seasonal demand patterns. Track your inventory and supplier orders so that you’re prepared to meet product demand.
Help grow your business with Fulfilment by Amazon
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