Amazon’s Delivery Date + 7 (DD+7) policy, officially called the Delivery Date Based Reserve (DDBR), dictates that funds from a sale are held in reserve until 7 calendar days after the order’s confirmed delivery date before becoming available for payout.
How DD+7 Works
- Trigger Event:The 7-day clock begins when the tracking carrier records a delivery scan (or on the estimated delivery date if untracked).It is tied to delivery, not the shipment or order date.
- Deferred Status:During those 7 days, funds are marked as “Deferred Transactions” in Seller Central and cannot be withdrawn.
- Disbursement Release:On day 8 after delivery, the net sale amount moves to your available balance and is eligible for payout in your next scheduled settlement cycle.
Impact on Sellers & Cash Flow
| Feature | Details |
| Why Amazon Does It | Mitigates buyer risk by ensuring sufficient reserve funds cover potential returns, refunds, or A-to-z claims before releasing cash. |
| Fulfillment Impact | Applies to both FBA and FBM. FBA products usually reach buyers faster (1–3 days), making funds accessible around 8–10 days post-order. FBM orders with longer transit times experience longer delays (12–14+ days). |
| Working Capital | Creates a rolling reserve hold equivalent to roughly 7–10 days of gross revenue. Sellers transition through a temporary cash-flow dip as existing sales clear the new hold window. |
