What Happens to Your Amazon Ads Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Portal
advertising.amazon.com
Billing
Linked to Seller/Vendor account
Risk
Sponsored products keep spending
Step-by-Step Guide
Pause all active campaigns immediately
Log into Amazon Advertising console and pause all Sponsored Products, Brands, and Display campaigns.
Estimated time: 15 min
Check for outstanding invoices
Review billing for unpaid ad charges. Amazon Ads billing is linked to your Seller Central or Vendor Central account.
Estimated time: 10 min
Download campaign data and performance reports
Export all campaign reports, search term reports, and advertising cost of sale (ACoS) data.
Estimated time: 30 min
Remove stored payment methods and billing info
Update or remove payment methods in the advertising billing section.
Estimated time: 10 min
Transfer advertising access to a team member
Add a team member with admin access to the advertising console before closing.
Estimated time: 15 min
Document Now Checklist
- Amazon Advertising Account ID
- Average monthly ad spend
- Billing email and payment method
- Outstanding balance
- Linked Seller Central or Vendor Central account
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Amazon Ads. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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