To ensure you get paid, check that the bank account holder name and banking information you provide in the Banking Information section and the address provided under Contact Information matches the information your bank has on file. Before saving any changes within the Banking Information section of your account, always double-check your information for accuracy.
Note: After you add your bank account, we’ll check the information provided (name, account number, routing number, and/or IBAN number) to confirm we can pay your royalties within five business days. If we can’t validate your bank details, we’ll send you an email with additional information.
Under Banking Information, click Add a bank account.
Choose your country or region of residence and click OK.
Follow the steps below depending on where your account is located:
Note: For check payments, enter the Check name of the person or entity that will receive the payment. In the Check address field, enter the address of the person or entity where your check payment will be sent. If you signed up as a corporation, you will be required to enter the address where the business was incorporated in the Place of Incorporation field.
Enter your Account number and re-enter it in the next field.
Enter your bank's Routing number. This nine-digit code appears as the first set of numbers on the bottom of your checks. Your bank can also provide this number to you.
Enter the account holder Date of Birth. If you signed up as a corporation, enter the Date of Incorporation for the entity listed in the Account holder name field under Banking Information.
In the Account holder name box, enter the name of the person or entity associated with the bank account.
Add the Account holder address. You can choose Select Existing Address or Enter a New Address.
Enter your Account number and re-enter it in the next field.
Enter your bank's Bank code and Branch code.
Enter the account holder Date of Birth. If you signed up as a corporation, enter the Date of Incorporation for the entity listed in the Account holder name field under Banking Information.
In the Account holder name box, enter the name of the person or entity associated with the bank account.
Add the Account holder address. You can choose Select Existing Address or Enter a New Address.
Enter your bank's BIC/SWIFT code. This 8- or 11-character code is available by contacting your bank.
Enter the account holder Date of Birth. If you signed up as a corporation, enter the Date of Incorporation for the entity listed in the Account holder name field under Banking Information.
In the Account holder name box, enter the name of the person or entity associated with the bank account.
Add the Account holder address. You can choose Select Existing Address or Enter a New Address.
Enter your 8 or 11 character BIC code, also known as a SWIFT code.
In the Account holder name box, enter your name exactly as it appears on your bank account.
For Type of account, Checking will automatically be selected. We don't support payments to savings accounts.
Enter your bank’s 3-digit Bank code.
Enter the first 4 numbers of your bank's Branch code without dashes or spaces. Branch codes are 4- or 5-digit codes on checks and bank cards, usually next to the account number.
Insert your Account number without dashes or spaces and verify in the second box. Account numbers are usually the second set of numbers on checks and bank cards.
Enter the account holder Date of Birth. If you signed up as a corporation, enter the Date of Incorporation for the entity listed in the Account holder name field under Banking Information.
Insert your Tax Information.
In the Account holder name box, enter the name of the person or entity associated with the bank account.
Add the Account holder address. You can choose Select Existing Address or Enter a New Address.
Click Add.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Save.
Note: For Type of account field, Checking will automatically be selected. We don't support payments to savings accounts.
Enter your Account number and re-enter it in the next field.
Enter your bank's BSB code. This is 6-digit Bank/branch number used as the sort/routing code.
Enter the account holder Date of Birth. If you signed up as a corporation, enter the Date of Incorporation for the entity listed in the Account holder name field under Banking Information
In the Account holder name box, enter the name of the person or entity associated with the bank account.
Add the Account holder address. You can choose Select Existing Address or Enter a New Address.
Click Add.
Scroll down to the bottom and click Save.
Note: To receive your payments, choose a Purpose of Payment (PoP) (sometimes called Reason for Transfer) on the South Africa Reserve Bank. You must update this information one time per calendar year. If your Purpose of Payment (PoP) expires, Amazon's banking partner will contact you to update it.
Enter your Account number and re-enter it in the next field.
Enter your bank's IFSC code.
Enter the account holder Date of Birth. If you signed up as a corporation, enter the Date of Incorporation for the entity listed in the Account holder name field under Banking Information
In the Account holder name box, enter the name of the person or entity associated with the bank account.
Add the Account holder address. You can choose Select Existing Address or Enter a New Address.
Enter your Account number and verify in the second box.
Add your bank's Bank code and Branch code.
Enter the account holder Date of Birth. If you signed up as a corporation, enter the Date of Incorporation for the entity listed in the Account holder name field under Banking Information
In the Account holder name box, enter the name of the person or entity associated with the bank account.
Add the Account holder address. You can choose Select Existing Address or Enter a New Address.
Enter your Account number and re-enter it in the next field.
Enter your bank's BSB code. This is 6-digit Bank/branch number used as the sort/routing code.
Insert your bank's BIC/SWIFT code. This 8- or 11-character code is available by contacting your bank.
Enter the account holder Date of Birth. If you signed up as a corporation, enter the Date of Incorporation for the entity listed in the Account holder name field under Banking Information
In the Account holder name box, enter the name of the person or entity associated with the bank account.
Add the Account holder address. You can choose Select Existing Address or Enter a New Address.
Enter your Account number and re-enter it in the next field.
Enter your bank's BIC/SWIFT code. This 8- or 11-character code is available by contacting your bank.
Enter the account holder Date of Birth. If you signed up as a corporation, enter the Date of Incorporation for the entity listed in the Account holder name field under Banking Information
In the Account holder name box, enter the name of the person or entity associated with the bank account.
Add the Account holder address. You can choose Select Existing Address or Enter a New Address
Enter your bank's BIC/SWIFT code. This 8- or 11-character code is available by contacting your bank.
Enter the account holder Date of Birth. If you signed up as a corporation, enter the Date of Incorporation for the entity listed in the Account holder name field under Banking Information
In the Account holder name box, enter the name of the person or entity associated with the bank account.
Add the Account holder address. You can choose Select Existing Address or Enter a New Address
Enter your bank's BIC/SWIFT code. This 8- or 11-character code is available by contacting your bank.
Enter the account holder Date of Birth. If you signed up as a corporation, enter the Date of Incorporation for the entity listed in the Account holder name field under Banking Information
In the Account holder name box, enter the name of the person or entity associated with the bank account.
Add the Account holder address. You can choose Select Existing Address or Enter a New Address
For security purposes, you cannot edit existing bank account information. To make changes, go to your account, delete the existing bank account, and then add new banking details.
Delete your existing bank account by clicking Delete under the account’s name. Please note this bank account will remain under Deletion pending until you add a new bank account. This to ensure we can always pay for pending royalties.
Under Banking Information, click Add another bank account, and follow the prompts to add bank information.
Click Add to save information. You will be notified with a green check that you’ve added your bank successfully.
Click Save.
Troubleshoot common issues
When entering a bank account, account holder name or contact information, follow the below guidelines:
Ensure these fields exactly match the name or entity associated with your bank account. If this information does not match, we may be unable to deposit payments into your account.
The name provided in the Contact Information should match the information your bank has on file.
The account holder name and address provided in the Banking Information section under Tell us about your bank, should match the information your bank has on file.
When you enter the Full Name for your account, include a space between your first and last name.
Use "Latin language" based letters. No symbols or characters should be included in your Account holder name or Full name.
Do not include Mr., Ms., Mrs., Dr., etc. as part of your name.
When you add or update your address, make sure the address provided is valid. In the pop-up window, you may see an option to select the address you provided or our suggested address.
Note: If you enter numbers or any non-Latin characters in the Account holder name, you will get a message asking to confirm the information provided. If accurate you can click Yes and continue editing your account, if not accurate you can click No and re-enter the account holder name.
Unsure what information your bank has on file? Contact your bank for additional information.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if an email from KDP to update my banking details is legitimate?
If we need you to verify your banking details, we'll send an email and add a banner to your Bookshelf. To confirm the email is legitimate, check that it came from an email address ending in @kdp-support.amazon.com or @accounts-payable.amazon.com. Learn more about confirming whether an email is from Amazon. For your security, we will never ask you to email us any updated information and our customer service representatives will never ask you for this information. Please sign into your KDP account and follow these instructions to provide updated banking information.
