What is "AMAZON.COM*" on my bank statement?
AMAZON.COM* is a legitimate Amazon purchase descriptor, usually with an order reference or item detail appended.
Merchant: Amazon | Category: Shopping
What Is This Charge?
A charge from Amazon reflects a purchase at Amazon.com, Amazon Marketplace, or one of Amazon’s digital services, and Amazon was founded in 1994. Amazon operates more than 600 fulfillment and logistics facilities worldwide, and it sells products across shopping, digital content, and subscription services. This descriptor often appears when a customer buys an item, renews Prime, or pays for a digital download or app-related charge. The trailing text after AMAZON.COM* usually identifies the order, seller, or service tied to the transaction.
Why Does This Charge Appear on My Statement?
This charge appears when you place an order on Amazon, subscribe to Prime, or buy a digital item such as a Kindle book, movie rental, or app content. It can also appear when a third-party seller on Amazon Marketplace processes the payment through Amazon’s checkout system. A pending authorization can show before the final amount posts, especially when an order ships in multiple packages or includes items that ship separately. If you share an Amazon account, a household member may have placed the order using the same payment method.
Typical Charge Amounts
Amazon charges often range from $5.99 for a digital rental or low-cost add-on item to $25.00 for a common household purchase. Amazon Prime in the U.S. costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year, so recurring statement entries in that range are often membership fees. Small temporary card holds can appear for $1.00, $0.00, or another verification amount before the final charge posts. Larger orders can post at $49.99, $79.99, $129.99, or more when the cart includes electronics, home goods, or multiple items.
Common Variations
AMAZON.COM*1234ABCD AMAZON.COM*AMZN AMAZON.COM*ORDER 112-1234567-1234567 AMAZON.COM*SEATTLE WA AMAZON.COM*DIGITAL AMAZON.COM*MARKETPLACE AMAZON.COM*PRIME AMAZON.COM*AMZN Mktp US
Is This Charge Legitimate?
A legitimate Amazon charge should match a recent order, subscription renewal, or digital purchase in your Amazon account. Check the Amazon app or sign in at https://www.amazon.com/yourorders to compare the order total, order date, and shipping status with your statement. Review https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html and the order details page for seller names, partial refunds, and split shipments. If the charge is unfamiliar, call Amazon Customer Service at 1-888-280-4331 and ask for the order reference tied to the descriptor.
How to Dispute or Cancel
1. Open the Amazon app or go to https://www.amazon.com and review Your Orders, Your Memberships & Subscriptions, and Digital Orders. 2. Cancel eligible orders before shipment, and return eligible items through the Returns Center if the item has already arrived. 3. For Prime or other subscriptions, use the subscription settings page to stop renewal before the next billing date. 4. If Amazon cannot resolve the charge, contact your bank or card issuer immediately and file a dispute while keeping screenshots, emails, and order numbers. 5. For unauthorized activity, change your Amazon password, remove saved payment methods you do not recognize, and ask Amazon support to investigate the transaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my Amazon charge show as AMAZON.COM*1234ABCD?
That suffix usually identifies the specific order, seller, or digital transaction tied to the charge. Amazon often appends an order reference, marketplace code, or location tag like SEATTLE WA so you can match the statement line to Your Orders in the Amazon app or on amazon.com.
How do I cancel my Amazon subscription?
Sign in to Amazon, open Your Memberships & Subscriptions, and select the plan you want to stop. Prime and other recurring services usually remain active until the end of the current billing period, so cancel before the next renewal date if you want to avoid another charge.
Why is my Amazon charge a different amount than expected?
Amazon charges can differ because items ship separately, taxes are added at checkout, or a seller adjusts the final total after weighing an item or confirming availability. A temporary authorization can also show a smaller or larger amount before the final posted charge replaces it.
Can an Amazon Marketplace seller appear as AMAZON.COM* on my statement?
Yes, Marketplace purchases often still post with an Amazon descriptor because Amazon processes the payment. The order details page usually shows the third-party seller name, the item price, shipping charges, and any refund or adjustment tied to that transaction.
How do I know if an Amazon charge is a Prime membership fee?
Prime fees usually repeat on a monthly or annual schedule and often appear near $14.99 per month or $139 per year in the U.S. Check Your Memberships & Subscriptions in your Amazon account to confirm the renewal date, plan type, and whether the charge was for Prime Video, Prime Shipping, or a bundled membership.
Similar Charges
- AMAZON.COM*1234ABCD
- AMAZON.COM*AMZN
- AMAZON.COM*ORDER 112-1234567-1234567
- AMAZON.COM*SEATTLE WA
- AMAZON.COM*DIGITAL