What is Amazon?
Amazon.com, Inc. is an American multinational technology company which focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
It has been referred to as “one of the most influential economic and cultural forces in the world”, and is one of the world’s most valuable brands.
Below is How To Buy From Amazon In South Africa?
Amazon is the largest online store in the world. They have what seems like an endless range of products.
Thanks to the internet, we are all global customers and we see products from all over the world. You might see something that you want that can only be bought overseas
Here we will explain to you how to buy from Amazon from South Africa.
Create An Account
To create an Amazon account, start off by heading the Amazon website by clicking on the link below.
Once you are on the Amazon website, To the right near the top there is a tab that says Hello. Sign in. Move your mouse over it and when you do, you will get a dropdown menu that says Start Here.
Click on Start Here and you will see the page to create your account. Enter your name, email address and choose a password. Your account is now created. You can now buy from Amazon.
How to place an order on Amazon
- Go to Amazon.com store to place an order
- Browse through the storefront to find the items that you want to buy. If you are looking for specific product, search for it in the search field near the top of the screen.
- Add all products you want by clicking Add To Cart near the right end of the screen.
- When you are done shopping, click on Proceed To Checkout and input your address.
At this point, the company will calculate all your fees and import duties and have all your items delivered to your addressYou can buy from Amazon on any smart device, including smartphones and tablets. But the easiest way to buy is on the desktop as you are able to see the many different menus more easily and zoom in on products.
How To Pay
Buying on Amazon is a straightforward process but there are some limitations that you need to know about when you are buying from South Africa.
Paying with Debit / Credit Card
Paying with a card is the most common option. The process is staightforward and no different to paying with your card in South Africa.
Simply go to the checkout area and under payment details you will need to input your debit card details and your address.
Paying with Payoneer
If you do not want to use your debit card or credit card for safety reason, you can use a Payoneer account. Payoneer allows you to make and receive payments from overseas. The great thing about Payoneer is that it is the official payment partner for Amazon.
People who make money through Amazon’s Associate Program can only get paid through payoneer if they want a digital payment. You can read up about the benefits of Payoneer and how to create a Payoneer account on our article: How To Set up A Payoneer Account in South Africa.
Amazon Gift Cards
Another way to pay for product on Amazon is through gift cards. It can be a gift card that was given to you and comes with a code. You can also buy gift cards on Amazon through the website.
Can people from South Africa buy Amazon?
Does Amazon operate in South Africa? Yes, one can order from the e-commerce platform while in SA. However, the e-commerce company only ships specific goods to South Africa.
Does Amazon ship directly to South Africa?
No, Amazon does not offer free shipping to South Africa. You’ll normally have to pay around 150 ZAR to have your Amazon purchase shipped to South Africa, and you may have to pay more if you’re buying multiple items or your purchase is heavy or bulky.
How long does it take for Amazon to deliver to South Africa?
Global Shipping Times
| REGION | STANDARD SHIPPING (BUSINESS DAYS) | PRIORITY SHIPPING (BUSINESS DAYS) |
|---|---|---|
| Oceania | As fast as 30 days | As fast as 20 days |
| Republic of Korea | As fast as 9 days | As fast as 5 days |
| South America | As fast as 12 days | As fast as 8 days |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | As fast as 15 days | As fast as 10 days |
Does Amazon have a warehouse in South Africa?
Amazon Warehouse @ Amazon.com: South Africa.
How much is the shipping fee on Amazon to South Africa?Global Shipping Rates
| REGION | STANDARD SHIPPING PER SHIPMENT | PRIORITY COURIER SHIPPING PER SHIPMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Korea | n/a | starting from R178.43 |
| South America | starting from $10.99 | starting from R259.62 |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | starting from $9.99 | starting from R373.27 |
| United Kingdom | starting from $5.99 | starting from R162.20 |