DD+7 Payment Policy: What Amazon Sellers Need to Know
Account Health Desk•2026-03-24•8 min read
DD+7 Payment Policy: What Amazon Sellers Need to Know
Updated: March 24, 2026
What is DD+7?
DD+7 (Delivery Date Plus 7) is Amazon's payment reserve policy that holds your funds for 7 days after order delivery.
Implementation Timeline
Region
Effective Date
US
March 5, 2026
Germany
March 12, 2026
Other EU
Rolling implementation
How It Works
Before DD+7
•Funds available after shipment
•Typical disbursement: 3-5 days after sale
•Cash flow: 8-9 days from sale to payment
After DD+7
•Funds held until 7 days after delivery
•Disbursement: 7+ days after delivery
•Cash flow: 14-21 days from sale to payment
Strategies to Manage Cash Flow
1. Adjust Inventory Planning
•Order earlier in cycle
•Negotiate longer payment terms with suppliers
•Consider smaller, more frequent orders
2. Financial Preparation
•Build cash reserves (2-4 weeks operating expenses)
•Secure line of credit
•Consider factoring or financing
3. Operational Efficiency
•Faster shipping reduces delivery time
•Better inventory management
•Optimize product selection
*Last updated: March 24, 2026*