Charge Explainer
§ 01 · DESCRIPTOR

What is AMZN MKTP US on your bank statement?

Here's what this charge most likely is, grounded in our prefix dictionary and what the descriptor itself contains.

High confidence

This charge appears to be from Amazon Marketplace, the online shopping platform where you can buy products sold by Amazon or third-party sellers.

Most likely: Amazon Marketplace (Amazon.com)
an online retail marketplace
Processed by: Amazon
Amazon processes its own charges directly. The 'AMZN MKTP US' descriptor specifically indicates a purchase made through Amazon's US Marketplace, which covers both items sold by Amazon and those sold by independent sellers on the platform.
Category
Online Shopping

Doesn't look right? Things you could check:

  • Check your Amazon order historyLogging into your Amazon account and reviewing recent orders is the quickest way to match this charge to a specific purchase.
  • Look for an order confirmation emailAmazon typically sends a confirmation email for every order, which would show the item, seller, and amount.
  • Check for Amazon subscriptionsCharges can also come from Amazon services like Prime, Kindle Unlimited, or Audible, which sometimes appear under similar descriptors.
WHAT THE DESCRIPTOR TELLS US

An Amazon charge. It may be an Amazon.com order, a purchase from a third-party seller on Amazon Marketplace (AMZN MKTP), or an Amazon digital service.

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RELATED DESCRIPTORS
  • AMZN DIGITAL*1A2B3C

    This appears to be a charge from Amazon for a digital product or subscription, such as a Prime membership, Kindle book, app, in-app purchase, or other digital content.

  • AMZN MKTP US*A1B2C3D4

    This appears to be a charge from Amazon Marketplace, likely for a product ordered on Amazon.com.

  • AMZN MKTP US AMZN.COM/BILL WA

    This charge appears to be from Amazon Marketplace — a purchase made on Amazon.com, either from Amazon directly or a third-party seller on their platform.

  • ACH WEB PYMT BILLPAY

    This appears to be an electronic bill payment made through your bank's online bill pay service via the ACH network.

The AMZN prefix has its own page: What does AMZN mean on a statement?