{"id":5047,"date":"2023-06-05T16:56:42","date_gmt":"2023-06-05T16:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michaelleander.me\/?p=5047"},"modified":"2023-06-05T16:56:45","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T16:56:45","slug":"when-does-amazon-charge-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michaelleander.me\/when-does-amazon-charge-you\/","title":{"rendered":"When Does Amazon Charge You?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
We\u2019ve all been there. You\u2019ve just found that perfect item on Amazon, the price is right, and you’re ready to click ‘buy now.’ <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But then, you stop and wonder: “When does Amazon actually charge my credit card?” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is a common question, and with a myriad of purchasing options available, it can get a little confusing. In this guide, we’ll take a detailed look into the payment processing system of Amazon to help you understand when you’ll see those charges appear on your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Typically, Amazon does not charge you for an item until it has shipped. When you place an order, Amazon’s systems will do an authorization hold, or pre-authorization, to confirm that your card is valid and has enough funds for the transaction. This isn’t an actual charge, but it might appear on your card as a pending transaction. Once your item ships, the authorization hold will be removed, and your card will be charged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pre-ordering is popular on Amazon, especially for new releases. But when are you charged for pre-orders? Well, Amazon’s policy states that you won’t be charged until the item is shipped. Just like regular purchases, Amazon performs a pre-authorization check to ensure your card is valid and has sufficient funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, it’s important to note that if your pre-order item doesn’t ship within 30 days, Amazon will need to perform another pre-authorization check. If this check fails due to insufficient funds or expired card details, you’ll receive a notification to update your payment information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your Amazon Prime membership fee will be auto-renewed and charged to your card annually or monthly, depending on the plan you’ve selected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The same goes for Amazon subscription services like Kindle Unlimited, Audible, and Amazon Music. If you have a free trial for any of these services, you will be charged when the trial ends unless you cancel beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For digital purchases like eBooks, movies, and songs, Amazon charges you as soon as the purchase is completed. The same applies to rentals; once you click on ‘rent now,’ your card will be charged immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n