The DD+7 Reserve (Delivery Date + 7 days) is Amazon’s mandatory policy for managing payout liquidity, which became the universal standard for all FBA and FBM sellers on March 12, 2026.
How it Works
Under this policy, Amazon holds the funds from a sale until 7 days after the carrier confirms delivery. Unlike the old "Ship Date" logic, your money is now tied to the final delivery scan.
Why the Change?
Amazon uses this 7-day window as a buffer to cover potential customer returns, chargebacks, or A-to-z claims. By holding the "float," they ensure your account has enough liquidity to handle disputes without hitting a negative balance.
Seller Impact
Cash Flow Gap: Sellers transitioning to this model typically see a one-time 10–14 day "payout drought" as funds migrate to the new schedule.
FBM Sensitivity: If you ship via slow ground methods, your capital is tied up significantly longer than FBA Prime sellers.
Tracking is King: Payouts now depend entirely on carrier data.