What Happens to Your Amazon Vendor Central Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Priority
Critical — active wholesale relationship
Difficulty
Very Hard
Key Info
Amazon buys inventory directly from you
Step-by-Step Guide
Check open purchase orders
Log into Vendor Central and review all open purchase orders. Amazon expects fulfillment — failure to ship results in chargebacks and potential account suspension.
Estimated time: 20 min
Review pending payments and deductions
Check the payments dashboard for pending invoices, deductions, and chargebacks. Document the payment terms (Net 30, 60, or 90).
Estimated time: 15 min
Contact your Amazon vendor manager
Reach out to your assigned vendor manager to explain the situation. They can help pause orders and guide the transition process.
Estimated time: 15 min
Get professional advice on the account
Vendor Central accounts are valuable business assets. Consult with an e-commerce attorney or broker on whether to transition, sell, or wind down the account.
Document Now Checklist
- Vendor Central account email
- Business name and vendor code
- Monthly revenue from Amazon
- Open purchase order count
- Vendor manager contact
- Payment terms (Net 30/60/90)
- Executor note: open purchase orders need immediate attention
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