Amazon Pay

Amazon Pay gives buyers a familiar way to complete purchases using the payment methods and addresses stored in their Amazon account.

FastSpring supports Amazon Pay in USD. Buyers can pay with any eligible payment method saved to their Amazon account, except Amazon gift cards. During checkout, Amazon shares the selected address and payment method with FastSpring, so buyers do not need to reenter their name, address, or payment details in your store.

The sections below explain how to use Amazon Pay, understand the buyer flow, and review refunds, and common questions. Select a section or use the TOC on the right to jump ahead.

Prerequisites

Amazon Pay has the following requirements:

• The buyer must have an active Amazon account with at least one eligible payment method.
• The buyer must select USD as the checkout currency.
• Amazon Pay availability may depend on the buyer’s region and issuing bank.
• Amazon gift cards are not supported for Amazon Pay purchases through FastSpring.

Customer experience

Here is what the FastSpring Amazon Pay experience looks like for buyers:

1. At checkout, the buyer selects Pay with Amazon. Buyers in the United States may be prompted to enter a ZIP code for tax calculation.
2. FastSpring redirects the buyer to a secure site hosted by Amazon, where they sign in to their Amazon account.
3. The buyer selects the payment method they want to use for the purchase and confirms the order.
   • For subscriptions, Amazon displays an additional checkbox labeled Use my selected payment method for future purchases and payments to this merchant. This authorizes future rebills.
4. FastSpring processes the transaction and redirects the buyer to your FastSpring confirmation page.
5. FastSpring sends the default order receipt notification. Amazon sends a separate payment notification to the buyer.

Refunds and returns

Refunds for Amazon Pay transactions behave the same as other FastSpring refunds. When you process a refund, FastSpring automatically returns the refunded amount to the buyer’s original Amazon Pay-funded payment method. No special configuration is required.

FAQs

Do buyers need an Amazon account to use Amazon Pay?

Yes. Buyers must have an active Amazon account with at least one eligible payment method to pay with Amazon Pay.

Which currencies does Amazon Pay support through FastSpring?

FastSpring currently supports Amazon Pay transactions in USD.

Can buyers use Amazon gift cards with Amazon Pay?

No. Amazon gift cards are not supported for Amazon Pay transactions through FastSpring.

How is tax calculated when using Amazon Pay?

Tax is calculated based on the address associated with the buyer’s order, which is provided from their Amazon account during checkout.

Can Amazon Pay be used for subscription purchases?

Yes. Buyers can authorize Amazon Pay to be used for future recurring payments by selecting the subscription consent checkbox shown during checkout.