{"id":244,"date":"2022-01-27T11:51:40","date_gmt":"2022-01-27T11:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/packagepatrols.com\/?p=244"},"modified":"2022-01-27T11:53:19","modified_gmt":"2022-01-27T11:53:19","slug":"can-you-set-up-an-amazon-account-without-a-credit-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/packagepatrols.com\/index.php\/delivery\/amazon\/can-you-set-up-an-amazon-account-without-a-credit-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Set Up An Amazon Account Without A Credit Card?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Shopping on Amazon is super fun and easy due to the user-friendly features of the website. But, getting started with creating an account can be a bit bothersome for people using this application for the first time. Many people ask, \u201cCan you set up an Amazon account without a credit card?\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yes, you can set up an Amazon account without a credit card. It is because setting up the account is totally free. However, you need to add a payment method to enjoy special features. A credit card is necessary while setting up a seller account.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s get to know more about creating an Amazon account without a credit card.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-246\" src=\"https:\/\/packagepatrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Package-Patrols-7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/packagepatrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Package-Patrols-7-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/packagepatrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Package-Patrols-7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/packagepatrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Package-Patrols-7-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/packagepatrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Package-Patrols-7.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Can You Set Up An Amazon Account Without A Credit Card?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Yes, setting up an Amazon account is a super-easy process and won\u2019t require too much information from your side.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>However, setting up a payment method is necessary when you are going to purchase something.<\/p>\n<p>So, don\u2019t worry about providing complete information about your bank account and other things while setting up an account. You can still create an account without them and browse all the latest products.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What Is Required To Open An Amazon Account?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Opening an Amazon account will require basic information like that of other social media accounts, which includes a username, password, and an email address.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First of all, you\u2019ll need to add your username.<\/p>\n<p>Then, Amazon will ask for your email address. You can also choose to make a new password that you\u2019ll use to log in to your Amazon account.<\/p>\n<p>In the next step, Amazon might ask you to verify your email address for security purposes.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll get a one-time password (OTP) on your email address, which you\u2019ll enter on the bar to proceed further.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, that\u2019s all you need to open an Amazon account:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A username<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Your email address (which you can open immediately for verification)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Password<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can now log in to your Amazon account and personalize it by adding your location, personal information, personal picture, and other relevant information Amazon will ask for.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How To Make An Amazon Account Without A Credit Card?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You can set up an Amazon account even if you don\u2019t have a credit card. Here\u2019s how you can do it.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the Amazon homepage by searching <span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #003366;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\">amazon.com<\/a><\/strong><\/span> on your browser through the desktop.<\/li>\n<li>On the top right portion, you\u2019ll see <strong>\u201cHello, Sign in\u201d<\/strong> written on top of <strong>\u201cAccounts and Lists\u201d.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The next page will ask for the <strong>login ID<\/strong>. As you\u2019re new, click <strong>\u201cNew Customer? Start Here\u201d.<\/strong> You might instead see a button saying <strong>\u201cCreate Your Amazon Account\u201d.<\/strong> Both these options are the same, so click on whichever you see.<\/li>\n<li>Now, Amazon will ask you for your username, email, and password. You can choose the username and password of your account yourself.<\/li>\n<li>After verifying the email address, your account is set up.<\/li>\n<li>Now, you have to go back to Amazon\u2019s homepage and go to <strong>\u201cAccounts &amp; Lists\u201d.<\/strong> Click<strong> \u201cYour Account\u201d.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Scroll down to see the<strong> \u201cOrdering and Shipping Preferences\u201d<\/strong> box. From the options below, choose <strong>\u201c1-Click Settings\u201d.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>\u201cYour Amazon Address Book\u201d<\/strong> and click on the grey plus sign to add the address. Now, click the<strong> \u201cAdd Address\u201d<\/strong> button. This step will direct you back to the Address Page.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cSet as Default\u201d.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now, your account is set up without using a credit card.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Can You Set Up An Amazon Account With A Gift\/Prepaid Card?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Yes, you can use gift cards and prepaid cards while setting up your Amazon account. Signing in for Amazon doesn\u2019t require it, but you\u2019ll have to enter a payment method when purchasing items.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So, you can use a gift card or prepaid card for purchasing items on Amazon.<\/p>\n<p>While they are convenient, certain limitations apply to using gift cards and prepaid cards. That is, some sellers might not accept gift cards.<\/p>\n<p>Also, Amazon will not accept the CVV code, which is written on the back of the prepaid cards.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Can You Create An Amazon Seller Account Without A Credit Card?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>No. It\u2019s not possible to create an Amazon seller account without a credit card.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Amazon requires its sellers to verify their credit cards while creating an account. Amazon will also comply with the security measures and make sure your information remains completely safe.<\/p>\n<p>Amazon has its costs and fees that it charges from the sellers, which mainly includes the advertising costs, shipping costs, and other charges.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, Amazon will use your credit card to deduct these charges from your seller account.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Post: <span style=\"color: #003366;\"><a class=\"row-title\" style=\"color: #003366;\" href=\"https:\/\/packagepatrols.com\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=241&amp;action=edit\" aria-label=\"\u201cCan You Order From Amazon Without An Account?\u201d (Edit)\">Can You Order From Amazon Without An Account?<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Final Words<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Creating an Amazon account is simple and doesn\u2019t take much time. Also, you can set up an account without your credit card by following our step-by-step guide.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to use a credit card, gift cards and prepaid cards are other options.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you\u2019re a seller, adding your credit card details is necessary while creating an Amazon account.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shopping on Amazon is super fun and easy due to the user-friendly features of the website. But, getting started with creating an account can be a bit bothersome for people using this application for the first time. 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