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What Happens to Your Amazon Vendor Central Account When You Die

CriticalWholesale Vendor
Vendor Central is an invitation-only wholesale account. Amazon purchases inventory directly from you. Open purchase orders, chargebacks, and payment terms require immediate attention.

Quick Facts

Priority

Critical — active wholesale relationship

Difficulty

Very Hard

Key Info

Amazon buys inventory directly from you

Step-by-Step Guide

1

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

2

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

3

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

4

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.

Official docs

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

Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Amazon Vendor Central. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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