Amazon India, a leading retail giant, offers a diverse range of products and fast, secure shipping options, making it a favorite among consumers. However, Amazon has recently announced the imposition of higher convenience fees on credit and debit card transactions.
New Convenience Fees Policy
Credit Cards:
- Fee: 1.18% convenience fee on all credit card transactions.
- Exclusion: Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card.
Debit Cards:
- Fee: 1% convenience fee on all debit card transactions.
- Exclusion: RuPay Debit Card.
These fees include all applicable taxes. Notably, no charges will be applied to other payment methods like UPI transactions.
Affected Categories
The convenience fees will apply to the following categories:
- Electricity
- Landline/Broadband
- Postpaid
- Water
- Municipal Services
- Municipal Tax
- Cable TV
- Education Fees
- Piped Gas
Consumer Reactions
The introduction of these new fees has sparked significant discussion among consumers. Many are considering switching to alternative payment methods to avoid these additional charges. For those using RuPay debit cards and Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Cards, there will be no extra costs, allowing them to shop without worry.
What do you think about Amazon India’s new convenience fee policy? How will this impact your shopping habits?