Account Setup

In This Section, You Will Learn:

• • Types of Amazon seller accounts
• • Required documents for registration
• • Step-by-step account creation
• • Setting up Payoneer
• • Avoiding common setup mistakes

Account Types

• Individual Account:
• • $0.99 per sale fee
• • Limited features
• • Good for testing
• Professional Account:
• • $39.99/month subscription
• • Full features access
• • Can use advertising
• • Required for serious selling
• Recommendation: Start with Professional if you're committed

Required Documents

• For Pakistani Sellers:
• • Valid passport (recommended) or CNIC
• • Utility bill or bank statement (address proof)
• • Credit/debit card for verification
• • Payoneer account for receiving payments
• • Phone number for verification
• Tips:
• • Ensure all documents are clear and readable
• • Name must match exactly across all documents
• • Use recent utility bills (within 90 days)

Payoneer Setup

• Why Payoneer:
• • Provides US bank account details
• • Amazon can deposit directly
• • Withdraw to Pakistani bank in PKR
• Setup Steps:
• 1. Create Payoneer account (payoneer.com)
• 2. Complete verification (CNIC, address proof)
• 3. Get US Payment Service
• 4. Use US bank details in Amazon
• Fees:
• • Receiving: 1%
• • Withdrawal to PKR: ~2%
• • No monthly fee

Account Creation Steps

• Step-by-Step:
• 1. Go to sellercentral.amazon.com
• 2. Click 'Register' or 'Start Selling'
• 3. Enter email and create password
• 4. Enter business information
• 5. Upload identity documents
• 6. Add Payoneer bank details
• 7. Complete video verification call
• 8. Wait for approval (1-3 weeks)
• Common Rejection Reasons:
• • Blurry documents
• • Mismatched names
• • Already have an account