🇺🇸 USFBM PolicyMedium ImpactJanuary 26, 2026
FBM Refund Processing Window Extended to 4 Calendar Days
For Fulfilled by Merchant orders, Amazon extended the refund processing window from two business days to four calendar days, giving FBM sellers slightly more time to process refunds before Amazon auto-issues them.
Key Points
- Refund window changed from 2 business days to 4 calendar days
- Gives FBM sellers slightly more time to inspect returns before refunding
- Amazon will still auto-refund if sellers don't act within the window
- Weekends and holidays now count toward the 4-day window
Official Source
Amazon Seller Central →This summary is written in our own words based on the official source linked above. Policies may be updated after publication. Always check the official Amazon source for the latest details.