Amazon Associates Countries List 2026: All 20 Storefronts, Direct Deposit, and Eligibility by Country
Amazon Associates operates 20 independent storefronts across the globe as of 2026. Residents of most countries can join at least the US program (amazon.com/associates), but direct deposit is only available if you hold a bank account denominated in USD, GBP, or EUR — covering roughly 52 countries. Everyone else receives payment by check or uses a Payoneer virtual bank account as a workaround.
TL;DR: There are three separate “countries lists” that matter for Amazon Associates: the 20 storefronts you can promote, the ~52 countries eligible for direct deposit, and the 7 storefronts that require an in-country bank account. This post lays out all three in clean tables, answers the most common country-specific eligibility questions, and explains what to do if your country is not on the direct deposit list.
If you have ever searched “can I join Amazon Associates from [your country]?” and gotten a vague forum answer from 2019, this post replaces that. Below are the definitive reference tables, verified against Amazon’s current Associates Central documentation, plus the Payoneer workaround that creators in unsupported countries actually use.
The 20 Amazon Associates Storefronts (Complete Amazon Associates Countries List 2026)
Amazon runs 20 separate Associates programs, each tied to a specific country storefront. Each program is independent — separate application, separate tracking IDs, separate commission rates, separate payment thresholds.
| # | Country | Store URL | Direct Deposit Available? | Local Bank Required? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | amazon.com | Yes (USD) | No |
| 2 | United Kingdom | amazon.co.uk | Yes (GBP) | No |
| 3 | Canada | amazon.ca | Yes (USD/CAD) | No |
| 4 | Australia | amazon.com.au | Yes (USD/AUD) | No |
| 5 | Germany | amazon.de | Yes (EUR) | No |
| 6 | France | amazon.fr | Yes (EUR) | No |
| 7 | Italy | amazon.it | Yes (EUR) | No |
| 8 | Spain | amazon.es | Yes (EUR) | No |
| 9 | Netherlands | amazon.nl | Yes (EUR) | No |
| 10 | Poland | amazon.pl | Yes (EUR) | No |
| 11 | Sweden | amazon.se | Yes (EUR) | No |
| 12 | Belgium | amazon.com.be | Yes (EUR) | No |
| 13 | Singapore | amazon.sg | Yes (USD) | No |
| 14 | Japan | amazon.co.jp | Yes (via international transfer) | No |
| 15 | India | amazon.in | No (INR only) | Yes |
| 16 | Brazil | amazon.com.br | No (BRL only) | Yes |
| 17 | Mexico | amazon.com.mx | No (MXN only) | Yes |
| 18 | UAE | amazon.ae | No (AED only) | Yes |
| 19 | Saudi Arabia | amazon.sa | No (SAR only) | Yes |
| 20 | China | amazon.cn | No (CNY only) | Yes |
Which Storefronts Require a Local Bank Account?
Seven of the 20 storefronts require you to hold a bank account in that specific country to receive payment:
- India (amazon.in) — Indian bank account required
- Brazil (amazon.com.br) — Brazilian bank account required
- Mexico (amazon.com.mx) — Mexican bank account required
- UAE (amazon.ae) — UAE bank account required
- Saudi Arabia (amazon.sa) — Saudi bank account required
- China (amazon.cn) — Chinese bank account required
- Japan (amazon.co.jp) — International transfer available; no local account strictly required, but payments are processed in JPY
For most creators outside these countries, these six restricted programs (excluding Japan) are not worth pursuing. Focus on the 14 storefronts that support international payments.
Already know which programs you need? Read the full setup walkthrough: Amazon Associates International Accounts: Every Country Explained
Amazon Associates Direct Deposit: Which Countries Support Bank Transfer?
Direct deposit from Amazon Associates is available to anyone who holds a bank account denominated in USD, GBP, or EUR. This covers approximately 52 countries — not because Amazon explicitly lists 52 eligible nations, but because any bank account in these currencies qualifies.
Here is how it breaks down:
USD Bank Accounts
If you hold a US-dollar bank account (including a Payoneer virtual US account), you can receive direct deposit from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Singapore, and Japan Associates programs.
GBP Bank Accounts
A GBP bank account qualifies you for direct deposit from the UK Associates program and any Earn Globally payouts routed through your US account.
EUR Bank Accounts (Eurozone + EEA Countries)
Any bank account in the Eurozone or broader EEA that holds EUR qualifies for direct deposit. This includes residents of:
| Region | Countries |
|---|---|
| Eurozone (20) | Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain |
| EEA / Non-Euro EU (7) | Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Sweden |
| Other European | Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City, Andorra |
If you are in any of these countries and have a EUR-denominated account, you qualify for direct deposit from Amazon Associates programs that pay in EUR — which includes commissions from Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, and Belgium storefronts.
Payment Methods by Storefront
| Associates Program | Direct Deposit (USD) | Direct Deposit (GBP) | Direct Deposit (EUR) | Check | Gift Card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US (amazon.com) | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| UK (amazon.co.uk) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canada (amazon.ca) | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Germany (amazon.de) | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| France (amazon.fr) | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Italy (amazon.it) | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Spain (amazon.es) | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Australia (amazon.com.au) | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Netherlands (amazon.nl) | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Poland (amazon.pl) | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Sweden (amazon.se) | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Belgium (amazon.com.be) | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Singapore (amazon.sg) | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Japan (amazon.co.jp) | Yes (international transfer) | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Amazon does not charge fees for international direct deposit transfers. Your bank may charge a receiving fee — check with your bank.
What If Your Country Isn’t on the Direct Deposit List?
If your country does not appear in the tables above and you do not hold a USD, GBP, or EUR bank account, you have two options for receiving Amazon Associates payments.
Option 1: Check Payment
Amazon will mail a physical check to any address worldwide. This works but has real drawbacks:
- Minimum payment threshold of $100 (US program)
- Checks take 4-6 weeks to arrive by international mail
- Your local bank may charge foreign check deposit fees of $15-$50
- Check clearing can take an additional 2-4 weeks
For creators earning under $500/month in affiliate commissions, check fees and delays eat a meaningful percentage of your earnings.
Option 2: Payoneer Virtual Bank Account (Recommended)
Payoneer provides a virtual US bank account with a real US routing number and account number. Amazon treats this as a standard US direct deposit destination — it does not know or care that the underlying account is virtual.
Here is how to set it up:
- Create a Payoneer account at payoneer.com — free to sign up, available in 200+ countries
- Request a USD receiving account — Payoneer assigns you a US bank name, routing number, and account number
- Enter those bank details in Amazon Associates Central — go to Account Settings > Change Payment Method > Direct Deposit, and enter the Payoneer-provided US bank details
- Receive payments on Amazon’s normal schedule — earnings deposit to your Payoneer balance, then you withdraw to your local bank in your local currency
Payoneer charges a currency conversion fee (typically 2% above the mid-market rate) when you withdraw to a non-USD local account. Despite this fee, it is dramatically faster and cheaper than international check deposits for most creators.
Important: Amazon does not officially endorse Payoneer as a payment method, but it has been a widely used and reliable workaround in the affiliate community for years. Amazon pays to the US bank details you provide — it does not verify whether the underlying account is a traditional bank or a fintech service.
Country-Specific Eligibility
These are the exact questions that come up most often. Direct answers below.
Can residents of Bangladesh join Amazon Associates?
Yes. Residents of Bangladesh can join the US Amazon Associates program at amazon.com/associates. There is no dedicated Bangladesh Amazon storefront. Direct deposit is not available to Bangladeshi bank accounts because they do not hold USD, GBP, or EUR natively. Use Payoneer to receive USD payments via a virtual US bank account. Payoneer is available in Bangladesh and widely used by Bangladeshi affiliates.
Can residents of the Maldives join Amazon Associates?
Yes. Maldives residents can join the US Associates program. There is no Maldives Amazon storefront. Payment follows the same path as Bangladesh — no direct deposit to local banks, so use Payoneer for a virtual US bank account or accept check payments. The Payoneer workaround works identically from the Maldives.
Can residents of Nigeria join Amazon Associates?
Yes. Nigerians can join the US Associates program. Both Payoneer and Grey (a Nigerian fintech) provide USD virtual bank accounts that work with Amazon’s direct deposit. One important note: Amazon prohibits participation from countries under US sanctions (Crimea, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria) — Nigeria is not on that list and is fully eligible.
Can residents of India join Amazon Associates?
India has two paths. First, you can join the amazon.in Associates program — this pays in INR and requires an Indian bank account. Second, you can separately join the US Associates program at amazon.com/associates and earn commissions on US traffic. For US program payments, Indian residents without a USD bank account should use Payoneer. Note that India is not included in Amazon’s Earn Globally program, so the amazon.in and US programs operate completely independently.
Can residents of Pakistan join Amazon Associates?
Yes. Pakistan residents can join the US Associates program. There is no dedicated Pakistan Amazon storefront. Payoneer is available in Pakistan and is the standard method for receiving USD affiliate payments. The setup is identical to the Payoneer steps described above.
Can residents of the Philippines join Amazon Associates?
Yes. Filipino residents can join the US Associates program. No Philippines Amazon storefront exists. Payoneer is widely available in the Philippines and is the most common payment method for Filipino Amazon affiliates. Some creators also use direct check payments, but Payoneer is faster and cheaper after accounting for local bank check-cashing fees.
Once You Have Your Accounts: The Routing Problem
Setting up Amazon Associates accounts in multiple countries is step one. Step two — the part most creators skip — is actually routing each viewer to the correct storefront.
Here is the problem: a viewer in Germany clicks your amazon.com affiliate link. They either land on the US site (where they are unlikely to buy because shipping costs are wrong and prices are in USD) or they get redirected to amazon.de (where your US tracking ID earns nothing). Without geo-routing, every international click is either a lost sale or a lost commission.
Amazon’s Earn Globally program helps with attribution, but it does not solve the routing itself. You still need each viewer to land on their local storefront with the correct affiliate tag attached. This is exactly what smart link tools do — one link in your YouTube description, and each click automatically routes to the viewer’s local Amazon store.
Youfiliate, a smart links platform that creates geo-targeted affiliate links for YouTube creators, handles this routing at a flat monthly rate. You store your Amazon Associates tag for each country once, and every smart link you create applies the correct tag per viewer location automatically. Unlike per-click pricing models that scale with your traffic, flat-rate pricing means your link management costs stay the same as your audience grows.
For a deeper walkthrough on setting up each international account and managing multiple Amazon Associates programs, see: Amazon Associates International Accounts: Every Country Explained
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries have an Amazon Associates program?
Amazon operates 20 dedicated Associates storefronts as of 2026: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Singapore, Japan, India, Brazil, Mexico, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and China. Of these, 14 support international payments (direct deposit to USD, GBP, or EUR bank accounts) and 6 require an in-country bank account.
What countries are eligible for Amazon Associates direct deposit?
Any country where you hold a bank account denominated in USD, GBP, or EUR qualifies for Amazon Associates direct deposit. This covers the United States, United Kingdom, all 20 Eurozone nations, plus EEA countries and several associated European states — roughly 52 countries total. Amazon does not charge fees for international direct deposit transfers.
Which Amazon Associates programs require a local in-country bank account?
Six programs require a bank account in the specific country: India (INR), Brazil (BRL), Mexico (MXN), UAE (AED), Saudi Arabia (SAR), and China (CNY). Non-residents of these countries effectively cannot participate in these specific storefronts. Japan technically supports international transfers but processes payments in JPY.
Can I use Payoneer to receive Amazon Associates payments from any country?
Payoneer provides a virtual US bank account with a real routing number that Amazon accepts as a standard direct deposit destination. This lets affiliates from countries without USD/GBP/EUR bank accounts receive direct deposit instead of waiting for physical checks. Payoneer is available in 200+ countries. The currency conversion fee is typically around 2%, which is still cheaper and faster than international check processing.
Does Amazon Earn Globally change which countries I can earn from?
Earn Globally lets US Associates account holders earn commissions from 12 additional storefronts (UK, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Australia, Singapore, Japan) without creating separate accounts. It does not change who can join — eligibility is determined by your country of residence. It also does not route visitors to the correct storefront; you still need geo-targeted smart links or Amazon OneLink for that.
Are there any countries banned from Amazon Associates entirely?
Yes. Residents of countries under US sanctions — specifically Crimea, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria — are prohibited from participating in Amazon Associates. This is a policy restriction, not a payment limitation. Amazon will reject applications and close existing accounts if they detect participation from sanctioned regions.
Bookmark This, Then Fix Your Links
The Amazon Associates countries list comes down to three numbers: 20 storefronts, ~52 direct deposit countries, and 6 programs that require local bank accounts. If your country is not in the direct deposit group, Payoneer solves the payment problem. If your country is not sanctioned, you can join the US program.
But knowing which programs you qualify for is only half the equation. The other half is making sure every viewer who clicks your affiliate link actually lands on the right Amazon storefront with your correct tracking tag. That is the difference between earning commissions from 100% of your audience and silently losing 20-35% of your affiliate revenue to untracked international clicks.
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