What is "AMZN MKTP US*" on my bank statement?
AMZN MKTP US* is a legitimate Amazon Marketplace charge, usually with an order reference added.
Merchant: Amazon Marketplace | Category: Shopping
What Is This Charge?
A charge from Amazon Marketplace reflects a purchase at Amazon.com, Amazon Marketplace sellers, or an Amazon-related digital checkout, and Amazon was founded in 1994. Amazon operates more than 600 fulfillment and logistics sites worldwide, and it sells products across electronics, home goods, books, apparel, and groceries. The descriptor AMZN MKTP US* usually means the item was sold through Amazon Marketplace and the trailing code is an order reference or payment token. This charge is usually legitimate when you or someone in your household placed an Amazon order, renewed a digital service, or completed a split shipment.
Why Does This Charge Appear on My Statement?
This charge appears when an Amazon order is placed and the payment is captured after checkout, shipment, or digital delivery. It can also appear when Amazon places a temporary authorization hold for a pending order, a backordered item, or a card verification check. A household member using the same Amazon account can trigger the charge, and a business account can also create the same descriptor. If the order was split into multiple shipments, you may see more than one AMZN MKTP US* line for one purchase.
Typical Charge Amounts
Amazon Marketplace charges often range from $5.99 for small add-on items to $129.99 for mid-priced electronics and household bundles. Amazon Prime membership charges are commonly $14.99 per month or $139 per year in the United States. Temporary authorization holds are often $1.00, $0.00, or the full order total before the final capture posts. Digital purchases and subscriptions often post at $2.99, $9.99, $12.99, or $19.99 depending on the service.
Common Variations
AMZN MKTP US* AMZN MKTP US*AB12CD34 AMZN MKTP US*1234 AMAZON.COM AMZN MKTP US* AMZN MKTP US*PMTS AMZN MKTP US*7G4K9Q2R AMZN MKTP US*1A2B3C4D AMZN MKTP US*ORD 9876
Is This Charge Legitimate?
A legitimate Amazon charge should match a recent order, subscription renewal, or digital purchase in your Amazon account. Check your order history at https://www.amazon.com/gp/css/order-history and compare the date, amount, and last four digits of the payment method. Open the Amazon app or website and review Your Orders, Digital Orders, and Subscribe & Save to find the matching transaction. If you do not recognize the charge, call Amazon Customer Service at 1-888-280-4331 and ask for the order number tied to the descriptor.
How to Dispute or Cancel
1. Log in to your Amazon account and open Your Orders, then cancel the order if it has not shipped yet. 2. If the item already shipped, start a return from https://www.amazon.com/returns and follow the return label or drop-off instructions. 3. For Prime or digital subscriptions, go to Account > Memberships & Subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal before the next billing date. 4. If Amazon cannot resolve the charge, contact your bank or card issuer and file a dispute while you keep the Amazon case number and screenshots. Amazon support can be reached at 1-888-280-4331, and bank disputes are strongest when you provide the exact descriptor, amount, and date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my Amazon charge show as AMZN MKTP US*?
AMZN MKTP US* is a common Amazon Marketplace descriptor, and the letters or numbers after the asterisk usually identify the order or payment record. It can appear after checkout, after shipment, or after a digital item is delivered. The same format can also show up for split shipments, so one Amazon order may create more than one statement line.
How do I cancel my Amazon subscription?
To cancel an Amazon subscription, sign in to your Amazon account and open Account, Memberships & Subscriptions, or the specific service page. Turn off auto-renewal before the next billing date, then save the cancellation confirmation screen or email. If the charge already posted, ask Amazon support at 1-888-280-4331 whether the plan is refundable.
Why is my Amazon charge a different amount than expected?
Amazon charges can differ from the estimate because a temporary authorization hold may post first, then the final amount captures later. The total can also change if an item ships separately, if tax is added, or if a seller adjusts the price before fulfillment. Digital services and subscriptions can also renew at a fixed monthly or annual rate that is different from the one-time item price you expected.
Can AMZN MKTP US* be a fraud charge?
Yes, AMZN MKTP US* can be fraudulent if you do not find a matching order in your Amazon account and no one in your household made the purchase. Check Your Orders, Digital Orders, and archived orders first, because legitimate Amazon purchases often post with a short order code. If nothing matches, call Amazon at 1-888-280-4331 and contact your bank immediately to block the card and start a dispute.
How do I find the order behind an Amazon Marketplace charge?
Start with the exact amount and date on your bank statement, then search Your Orders in the Amazon app or at https://www.amazon.com/gp/css/order-history. Match the last four digits of the card, the shipping date, and any split shipment entries. If the descriptor includes a code like AB12CD34 or 1234, that code often helps Amazon support locate the order faster.
Similar Charges
- AMZN MKTP US*AB12CD34
- AMZN MKTP US*1234
- AMAZON.COM AMZN MKTP US*
- AMZN MKTP US*PMTS
- AMZN MKTP US*7G4K9Q2R