Charge Explainer
§ 01 · PREFIX · AMZN

What does AMZN mean on a bank statement?

An Amazon charge. It may be an Amazon.com order, a purchase from a third-party seller on Amazon Marketplace (AMZN MKTP), or an Amazon digital service.

HOW TO READ IT

When this prefix appears, Amazon itself is the merchant — the charge is for one of its own products or subscriptions.

Processor: Amazon

EXAMPLE DESCRIPTORS
EXPLAINED AMZN CHARGES
  • AMZN DIGITAL*1A2B3C

    This appears to be a charge from Amazon for a digital product or subscription, such as a Prime membership, Kindle book, app, in-app purchase, or other digital content.

  • AMZN MKTP US

    This charge appears to be from Amazon Marketplace, the online shopping platform where you can buy products sold by Amazon or third-party sellers.

  • AMZN MKTP US*A1B2C3D4

    This appears to be a charge from Amazon Marketplace, likely for a product ordered on Amazon.com.

  • AMZN MKTP US AMZN.COM/BILL WA

    This charge appears to be from Amazon Marketplace — a purchase made on Amazon.com, either from Amazon directly or a third-party seller on their platform.

Have a AMZN charge of your own?

Paste the full line from your statement — the result appears right here.

we see AMZN → Amazon

We never see your account. Nothing is saved.
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