Amazon has numerous opportunities for people to make money. One of the ways you can make money on Amazon is by joining the Amazon Associates program. If you’ve decided to work with the Amazon Associates program or any other program, the next thought on your mind is most likely about how to receive payments into your bank account.
Previously, the only way to get paid as a freelancer working for Amazon was via an Amazon gift card. However, thanks to the recent international direct deposit feature, you can get paid into your bank account.
This post explores the best way to receive Amazon payments in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana if you’re a freelancer. In addition, there’s a note on how to convert your earnings to your local currency if you wish.
What Kind of Payments Can I Receive from Amazon?
The following are Amazon payments you can receive as a freelancer:
- Amazon affiliate programs earnings.
- Earnings from Amazon’s fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) network.
- Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) earnings for those who sell their books on the website.
- Sales of wholesale goods.
- Amazon Influencer Program earnings.
How Does Amazon Pay Freelancers in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana
As of the moment of writing this, there are only two major ways freelancers working with Amazon get paid. Let’s take a brief look at these methods.
- Payment via Gift Cards
Gift cards are a means of payment that allows you to use your earnings from Amazon to purchase directly on the platform.
If you have short-term needs, this is probably an excellent option. However, you still need to consider shipping fees for whatever items you purchase. Also, you may want to spend some or all of your earnings on a different platform. In this case, you’ll need to find another payment option that sends your earnings into your bank account directly.
- International Bank Accounts
Amazon currently has about 52 countries in which payment via a USD, EUR, or GBP account is supported. If you have any of the mentioned accounts, you can get your earnings directly paid into the account.
Please take note that although the United States, the United Kingdom, and EU countries are included, you cannot receive payments with your domiciliary account. This is because the accounts reside in your home country and do not meet the requirements. For instance, if you’re a Nigerian resident with a USD domiciliary account, you can’t get your earnings directly paid into the domiciliary account.
How to Receive Amazon Payments in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana
Since you can’t receive Amazon payments via a domiciliary account, your best bet for getting your earnings is through a virtual account.
Fortunately, creating a virtual USD, GBP, or EUR account on Changera is easy. We’ll walk you through how to create a virtual account on Changera as well as how to receive Amazon payments in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana.
Opening a Changera Account
Follow the following steps to open a virtual account on Changera
- Download the Changera mobile app from Google Play Store or App Store.
- Sign up by creating an account.
- Verify your identity with any of the following documents: means of identification, bank statement, or utility bill.
- Go to the “wallets” menu and create any wallet of your choice.
- Click on “virtual accounts”.
- Create your account.
Once your account has been successfully created and you have your account details, you can link it to your Amazon account.
So, all you have to do is enter your Changera virtual account details and save on the payment page to start receiving your Amazon earnings.
How to Convert Your Amazon Earnings into Your Local Currency
In addition to the virtual accounts feature, Changera has a multi-currency wallet option that allows users to swap and exchange currencies.
If you’d like to convert your Amazon earnings into Naira, Kenyan shillings, or Ghanaian Cedis, here’s how to go about it:
- Login to your Changera account.
- Click on the wallet you want to transfer from. For example, you can transfer from your USD wallet.
- Locate the Conversion/Exchange icon on the app and click on it.
- Choose your preferred destination wallet (for example, you can select your Naira wallet), enter the amount, and proceed.
Voila! You’re good to go. Changera allows you to easily create multiple currency wallets and convert them across different currencies.
Final Thoughts
Getting your payments from Amazon isn’t hard at all if you know what to do. That’s why we’re here to help you out. With a Changera account, you can do it all. You can receive money from anywhere in the world by creating a virtual account. In the same vein, you can swap money into your local currency or any other currency of your choice without hassle.
If you’ve been stalling on being a freelancer on Amazon because of payment difficulties, congratulations! You’ve found just the perfect solution for you.
What else are you waiting for? Download the Changera mobile app today to get started.
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