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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Corporate Accounts at Amazon?

Who can open a Corporate Account?

How do I create a Corporate Account?

What items are not eligible for purchase through a Corporate Account?

Can I get discounts on purchases?

What is the difference between an account manager and a buyer?

What payment methods are available?

How can I make a purchase with a purchase order?

Can Amazon.com be connected to my organization's purchasing software?

What is Corporate Accounts at Amazon?

Corporate Accounts at Amazon is a service that allows businesses (and other organizations) to open an account at Amazon.com.

Who can open a Corporate Account?

Any organization can open a Corporate Account. Businesses, schools, libraries, government institutions, and not-for-profit groups can all buy from Amazon.com using a Corporate Account.

How do I create a Corporate Account?

Opening a Corporate Account is fast and easy. Quickly identify your organization, authorize multiple purchasers, choose a payment method, and you'll be purchasing within minutes. You can make changes to your account at any time.

What items are not eligible for purchase through a Corporate Account?

Corporate Account customers can purchase almost anything listed on Amazon.com. Currently, the only exceptions include: gift certificates, cell phones and service, e-documents, software and digital downloads.

Can I get additional discounts on purchases?

Because we are a retailer and not a wholesaler, the discounted prices listed on our Web site apply to all of our customers--individual, educational, institutional, and corporate alike. We do not currently offer additional discounts on large orders or by account. We also are not able to offer discounts on shipping at this time.

What is the difference between an account manager and a buyer?

The person who creates a corporate account will be the Primary Account Manager for the corporate account. He/she will designate other Account Managers who can add additional Buyers to the account. Buyers will be able to make purchases but will not be able to change payment methods, shipping addresses or view order history on the account. Account Manager and Buyer status can be added, changed, or deleted at any time.

What payment methods are available?

Corporate Account customers can choose to pay by credit card or by purchase order if they are approved for a line of credit. Currently, only businesses with physical addresses in the U.S. are eligible to apply for credit accounts. Amazon.com does not currently accept checks from Corporate Account customers.

How can I make a purchase with a purchase order?

If you want to pay with a purchase order, you must first apply for a line of credit. You will be given the opportunity to do so upon applying for a corporate account. Customers whose online application is accepted will receive a monthly invoice..

Can Amazon.com be connected to my organization's purchasing software?

Yes. Corporate Account purchasing activity can be integrated into your existing purchasing systems. Also, you can add Amazon.com to your intranet for employee purchases using our PunchOut system or drop ship directly to customers using XML feed..

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