Policy update

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Hi Sellers

Just received this from Amazom and was wondering if anyone else has received this.

Please see below information Amazon has requested.

Dear seller,

As a licensed payment service provider, Amazon Payments Europe S.C.A. is subject to specific obligations as per the harmonized EU anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regime.

In order to maintain your Amazon Payment account, we need you to review your account, update your personal and business information in Seller Central and fax the following documentation to +44(0)800 068 5450. Please ensure that it is marked with your account E-mail address.

1/ For the Business: registration extract dated less than 3 months ago and up to date statutes,

2/ For the point of contact: valid official identity document along with a utility bill or bank statement dated less than 3 months and a letter of authorization in case the point of contact is not a legal representative of the business,

3/ For the beneficial owner(s): valid official identity document and utility bill or bank statement dated less than 3 months.

For your reference, beneficial owner means the natural person(s) who own or control the seller through direct or indirect ownership over 20% or more of the shares or voting rights of the seller, or any other natural person who otherwise exercises control over the management of the seller.

Rest assured that any information we collect is handled in accordance with our privacy notice.

*** It is essential that you provide the requested information within the next 30 calendar days in order to continue to use our services. If you do not provide the required information within 30 days, we will reserve the right to close your Amazon Payment account.

Sincerely, Amazon Payments Europe

Drew yhp

Amazon Payments Europe S.C.A., partnership limited by shares, is a company registered in Luxembourg, Registration Number B 153 265, with its corporate office at 5 Rue Plaetis, L-2338 Luxembourg. VAT Number LU 24448288. Amazon Payments Europe SCA is authorised by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier as an Electronic Money Issuer (licence number 36/10). Payments.amazon.co.uk and Amazon Payments are trading names of Amazon Payments Europe S.C.A.

[Robert_Capla]

Hello,

It appears that you have received a request from Amazon Payments Europe regarding the need to update and provide certain documentation for your Amazon Payment account. This request is likely related to their obligations as a licensed payment service provider under the EU anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regulations.

The email states that in order to maintain your Amazon Payment account, you are required to review your account information in Seller Central and fax specific documentation to the provided fax number. The documentation includes items such as business registration extract, up-to-date statutes, valid official identity documents, utility bills or bank statements, and letters of authorization if applicable.

The email emphasizes the importance of providing the requested information within the next 30 calendar days to continue using their services. Failure to provide the required information within this timeframe may result in the closure of your Amazon Payment account.

It’s important to ensure the authenticity of this email and its request. To verify its legitimacy, you can cross-reference the contact information provided in the email with official Amazon Payments channels. If you have any doubts or concerns, it’s advisable to contact Amazon seller support directly through their official channels to confirm the request and seek further guidance.

When responding to such requests, it’s essential to exercise caution and follow proper security protocols to protect your personal and business information. Verify the email sender, securely transmit any sensitive documents, and make sure you are using official and trusted communication channels.

Remember to refer to Amazon’s privacy notice to understand how they handle the information they collect.

I hope this information helps clarify the nature of the request you received. If you have any further questions or concerns, it’s best to contact Amazon seller support for assistance.