So, you’ve decided to hang up your Amazon seller hat. Maybe you’re moving on to new adventures, or just want a break from the eCommerce hustle. Either way, you’re in the right place. This guide will show you exactly how to *close your Amazon selling account*—fast, easy, and with no stress!
Why Close Your Amazon Selling Account?
Here’s the deal—there are a few common reasons sellers want to say goodbye to Amazon:
- You’ve stopped selling products altogether.
- You want to open a new seller account.
- You’re switching to another platform.
- You just want a fresh start!
Amazon makes it easy to leave… but there are a few things you need to take care of first.
Step 1: Cancel or Fulfill All Orders
Before closing your account, Amazon requires you to take care of all pending tasks. Here’s what to do:
- Ship out any open orders.
- Cancel anything you can’t fulfill.
- Resolve all customer issues or refunds.
Tip: Wait at least 90 days after your last sale, in case any A-to-Z claims pop up.
Step 2: Remove Your Listings
Your products need to say goodbye too! 😢
- Go to your Amazon Seller Central account.
- Select Inventory > Manage Inventory.
- Check the listings you want to remove.
- Click “Delete Products and Listings”.
Poof! Your listings are gone.
Step 3: Zero Out Your Balance
Amazon won’t let you close up shop with money still in the game. Make sure of the following:
- Your balance is zero.
- No money is owed to Amazon (or to you).
- No fees or refunds are pending.
If you’re still waiting for a final payout, be patient! This usually clears within 14 days after your last transaction.
Step 4: Switch to an Individual Plan (Optional)
If you’re on the Professional Selling Plan and don’t want to keep paying monthly fees while waiting, you can downgrade:
- Go to Seller Central.
- Select Settings > Account Info.
- Click Sell on Amazon.
- Choose to downgrade to the Individual Plan.
This way, you won’t get charged the monthly $39.99 while winding things down.
Step 5: Submit a Closure Request
This is the big moment! Once all is done, here’s how to officially shut things down:
- Sign in to Seller Central.
- Go to Settings > Account Info.
- Scroll to Close Account and click “Request Account Closure”.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
Once submitted, Amazon will review your account. If everything’s clear, they will close it permanently (no take-backs!).
Important Things to Note
Before you ride into the sunset, here are a few last-minute reminders:
- Your account data will be deleted. Download reports first if you want any records.
- You can’t use the same email again to open a new seller account.
- Buyer accounts are separate! If you still shop on Amazon, no worries—it won’t affect that.
Final Thoughts
Closing your Amazon selling account is kinda like ending a chapter in your book. It’s totally normal. Just make sure you’re following all the steps, and it’ll be smooth sailing.
Take your time. Double-check everything. If you ever want to come back, you’ll need a new email and a new account. But who knows? Maybe your next business adventure is just around the corner!
Goodbye, Amazon hustle. Hello, new beginnings!
