AMAZON.COM — Amazon US Bank Charge Explained

AMAZON.COM on your bank statement may relate to Amazon US, which is listed in the Retail category. Amazon US (amazon.com) is the American Amazon site, and a UK charge here usually means you ordered from the US store, with the amount converted to sterling plus a possible non-sterling fee. It can also be Prime, digital content or AWS.

What Is the AMAZON.COM Charge?

AMAZON.COM may relate to Amazon US, which is listed in the Retail category.

Amazon US (amazon.com) is the American Amazon site, and a UK charge here usually means you ordered from the US store, with the amount converted to sterling plus a possible non-sterling fee. It can also be Prime, digital content or AWS. Entries read AMAZON.COM or AMZN, distinct from Amazon.co.uk.

AMAZON.COM is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How Do I Cancel a AMAZON.COM Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from Amazon US by checking your email for a receipt or logging into your account on their website.
  2. Cancel a recurring payment: If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your Amazon US account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date.
  3. Contact the merchant: If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact Amazon US directly using the details on this page.
  4. Contact your bank: If the merchant does not resolve the issue, contact your bank or card issuer using the number on the back of your card. They can explain what options may be available and what information they need.

What Other Names Does Amazon US Use on Bank Statements?

Amazon US may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About AMAZON.COM

What is AMAZON.COM on my bank statement?

AMAZON.COM is a bank statement transaction code that may relate to Amazon US, which is listed in the Retail category. Amazon US (amazon.com) is the American Amazon site, and a UK charge here usually means you ordered from the US store, with the amount converted to sterling plus a possible non-sterling fee. It can also be Prime, digital content or AWS. Entries read AMAZON.COM or AMZN, distinct from Amazon.co.uk. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Why is AMAZON.COM on my bank statement?

AMAZON.COM is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How do I cancel AMAZON.COM?

If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your Amazon US account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date. If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact Amazon US directly using the details on this page. If you do not recognise this entry, contact your bank or card issuer and ask them to confirm the transaction and merchant details. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised.

Related charges

For more information about Amazon US and all its known transaction codes, visit the Amazon US merchant page.