Tag: verification
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Amazon is extending the deadline to comply with INFORM Verification requirements
As you know, the US INFORM Consumers Act, which affects Amazon sellers will come into effect on June 27, 2023. In preparation for the enforcement of this law, Amazon has been actively reaching out to sellers who fall under its jurisdiction. Amazon’s legal requirement is to request necessary business information and conduct additional verification checks…
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Amazon Sellers are experiencing issues with having their phone numbers verified to comply with INFORM Act
Recently, Amazon announced that in their efforts to comply with US INFORM Consumers Act, they will be imposing additional verification processes on already verified sellers. The INFORM Consumers Act takes effect in the US on June 27, 2023. This law places obligations on online marketplaces such as Amazon to collect, verify, and disclose certain information about…
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How to recover your Amazon Seller Account when Two Step Verification Fails
As you know, Amazon now requires all third party sellers to implement two step verification in order to access their Seller Accounts. Many sellers are reaching out to me and seeking help with regaining access to their accounts when they are unable to perform two step verification. This may happen when a seller loses their…
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Passing Amazon Payments Account Verification
This article is addressed for those facing Payment account verification immediately after creating their Seller Accounts on Amazon. To ensure a safe trading environment, Amazon needs to verify each and every seller who is joining this platform is legit and is coming with proper documentation. This verification includes all the documentation including ID documents which…
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Common OTP Amazon code issues and how to address them
For several years, Amazon has been requiring OTP codes as a mandatory verification measure for all Seller Accounts. However, there are cases when OTP codes are not arriving and I will be briefly addressing them in this article. Some newly registered Amazon Seller Accounts may not be asked for verification codes within their first few…
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What are Amazon’s verification video calls about?
For some time, Amazon has been performing certain verification types by video calls. You’ll ask “why”? Isn’t it dangerous for us to get on a call with Amazon, and in the blink of an eye, lose our seller accounts? No, it isn’t. For many sellers, video calls are just like blessings, because some of them…
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How to open an Amazon Seller Account and the risks that come with it
If you plan to sell on Amazon, you probably already know that you have to set up an account first. However, what you might not know, is that opening a brand new Amazon seller account comes with risks. Why? Because if you’re not careful with where and on which device you open the account on,…
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What to do when your newly opened Amazon Seller account gets deactivated shortly after registration?
Many newly registered sellers, particularly from Asia and the United States, have been receiving suspensions on their Amazon accounts. This suspension often occurs when a new seller is listing their first product and Amazon requires them to verify their identity. The purpose of this verification process is to ensure that the seller is entering the…
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Most common reasons for not passing the Seller Identity Verification on Amazon
In this article, I would like to cover the most common issues that I have seen new Amazon Sellers having with Seller Identity Verification. A lack of response likely means that you are in a really long queue and they have not reached your submission yet. Amazon can take as long as 45 days to…
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What legal entity types are available when opening UK Amazon Seller Account?
This article is regarding Seller Identity Verification on the Amazon UK platform. I will provide you the list of all the legal entity categories which are available when registering your Seller Account on Amazon: 1. Individual account: This is referring to a registration entity type and not selling plan. You should only select an individual…
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What is video verification on Amazon and why does it happen?
This verification process is typically required for sellers who are registering a new account, changing their account information, or listing high-risk products. The purpose of the video verification is to ensure that the seller is a legitimate business, has the right to sell the products they are offering, and is complying with Amazon’s policies and…
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Why were your Amazon Seller Identity Verification Documents rejected?
As you know, whether you are a new Amazon Seller or an established one, Amazon may at any point in time request you to provide them additional documents to verify your identity. First level of Verification is a Personal ID and a Bank Account Statement. Second level of Verification is a piped utility bill or…
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Beware, as this is what happens when you setup a bank account on Amazon Sweden!
Recently, Amazon finally launched the long awaited Amazon Sweden marketplace, which meant that many sellers found their items listed on the site and received orders without opting to sell there. Not only sellers received orders on the Amazon.SE site, but their cards were automatically inserted and used as a charge method. However, existing bank account…