Selling products or earning through Amazon’s affiliate and freelance platforms is a great way to tap into global income streams. But for many South Africans, there’s one persistent challenge — how do you get paid?

That’s where Grey comes in. Grey gives South Africans access to virtual foreign accounts, so you can get paid in Amazon’s preferred currencies and easily convert or withdraw your money.

In this guide, I’ll show you exactly how to get paid by Amazon in South Africa with Grey.

How Amazon pays sellers, affiliates, and freelancers

Amazon uses a standardised system to distribute earnings. You will receive your payouts directly to the bank details you provide.

Here’s how it works:

• Earnings calculation: Amazon deducts fees and refunds from your sales or commissions.
• Payment cycles: Most payouts are made every 14 days (biweekly), but this may vary depending on account type and region.
• Currency: Amazon disburses funds in the local currency of the marketplace (e.g., USD for Amazon.com, GBP for Amazon UK), so a multi-currency account is essential.
• Bank account requirements: You must add a compatible bank account that matches the payout currency — this is where Grey becomes your best option.

Also read: How to get paid by Amazon in Nigeria, Kenya, and Tanzania with Grey

Why Grey is the best way to get paid by Amazon in South Africa

Grey is a cross-border financial platform that makes international payments easy for freelancers, digital entrepreneurs, and remote workers. With a Grey account, you can:

• Create virtual USD, GBP, and EUR accounts — perfect for receiving Amazon payouts.
• Receive payments directly into your foreign account without delays or rejections.
• Convert funds to South African rand (ZAR) at competitive exchange rates.
• Withdraw funds locally to your bank account or mobile wallet.

Also read: How freelancers in South Africa can receive payments from the US, UK & EU clients

Step-by-step: How to get paid by Amazon using Grey

Here’s how to set up and receive your Amazon payments through Grey:

1. Open a Grey account

Visit the Grey website or download the Grey app and sign up for free. Fill in your name, email, and phone number to get started.

2. Verify your identity

Upload a valid ID, proof of address, and a selfie. This is required to activate your virtual foreign bank accounts.

3. Generate your bank account details

Once verified, you can create foreign accounts (USD, GBP, or EUR) from your Grey dashboard. These include:

• IBAN
• SWIFT/BIC
• Account number
• Bank name and address

4. Add Grey account to Amazon Seller Central or Affiliate dashboard

• Go to Amazon Seller Central or your Amazon Affiliate dashboard.
• Navigate to Settings > Payment Information.
• Select “Add new bank account”.
• Enter your Grey-provided virtual bank account details in the correct currency (e.g., USD for Amazon.com).
• Save changes.

5. Get paid and withdraw

Once Amazon releases your funds, they’ll arrive in your Grey account. You can:

• Hold in foreign currency until the exchange rate favours you.
• Convert to ZAR at competitive rates.
• Withdraw directly to your local South African bank account.

Also read: How to open a US and UK bank account in South Africa

Tips to make the most of your Amazon payouts with Grey

Here are a few ways you can maximize your Amazon payouts with Grey.

• Avoid instant conversions if the exchange rate is low — Grey lets you hold multiple currencies.
• Track your payments in real time using the Grey app or website.
• Split payouts if you have multiple Amazon accounts or freelance gigs.
• Stay compliant by keeping a record of your foreign payments for tax purposes.

Get paid by Amazon in South Africa

With Grey, getting paid by Amazon in South Africa is fast, affordable, and stress-free. No more rejected payments, currency conversion issues, or high international transfer fees.

If you’re ready to simplify your finances and get paid like a pro, create your Grey account today or download the app to receive Amazon payouts in USD, GBP, or EUR and convert them to rand with ease.

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