By If you are also fond of online shopping and trust Amazon for every small and big need, then this news is important for you. Now whenever you place an order from Amazon, an additional charge of Rs 5 will be added to it in addition to the price of the product. This new fee is being called ‘marketplace fee’, and this rule has now come into force.
Why is this new charge being taken?
Amazon says that this charge will help them run their platform. Many food delivery and quick service companies such as Swiggy and Blinkit are already charging such a fee. Now Amazon has also taken a step in this direction. The company has also made it clear that despite this fee, there will be no delay in delivery and the service will remain the same as before.
Where will this charge be levied?
When you place an order on Amazon, this marketplace fee will be visible separately. This will clearly tell you how much extra you have to pay for what. However, the relief is that this charge will not be levied on every service.
On which things will this fee not be levied?
This charge will not be levied on digital services, such as mobile recharge, bill payment, ticket booking and subscription.
No additional charge will be levied on payments made through gift cards.
If any processing or exchange fee is already being levied on an order, then this new fee will not be applicable on that either.
Will Prime members also have to pay the charge?
Yes, despite having Amazon Prime membership, this marketplace fee of Rs 5 will have to be paid. That is, along with free delivery, a small charge will now be added separately.
What will happen if the order is cancelled or returned?
If you cancel the order before it is shipped, then the entire money will be refunded. But if you return the goods after delivery, then the amount of this fee will not be refunded. That is, think carefully before ordering the goods.
1. Keep these things in mind
2. When you checkout, this charge will be visible in the order summary.
3. It will also be mentioned in the order confirmation email and shipping details.
4. If you download the bill, this charge will also be included in it.
Big impact of small charge!
If seen, the amount of Rs 5 does not seem very much, but if you often shop online, then at the end of the month this expense can affect your pocket, so now whenever you buy something from Amazon, take a look at this new rule. So next time when you say “just need a small thing”, then remember, now a small extra expense will come with everything.