How to Make Payments and Ship on Amazon to Nigeria

Amazon is a popular online retailer offering customers a wide range of products and services worldwide. According to Statista, Amazon had approximately 2.4 billion visits in May 2022 – making it the most visited e-commerce platform in the US.

However, many Nigerians need help shopping and shipping on Amazon to Nigeria due to the inability to ship directly and limited payment options. 

In this article, I will guide you through how to order, ship on Amazon to Nigeria, and make payments with a method that works.

How to order on Amazon from Nigeria

There are two official Amazon websites– Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. Since this article is about learning how to shop and ship on Amazon to Nigeria, the focus will be on Amazon.com.

Step 1: Visit Amazon.com and tap “Sign in” if you have an existing account.

 If you are new, tap on “create your Amazon account” and follow the instructions.

Step 2: After creating an account, Login with your details, which include your email or registered phone number.  

Step 3: Tap the 3 bars by the left corner to shop by departments. Then you pick an item you want to buy.

Step 4: Click on “Buy now” or “Add to Cart” in case you want to pick a few more items

How to Ship your Orders on Amazon to Nigeria

Once you have clicked “Buy now” you will be prompted to enter your shipping address. If you don’t mind the cost of shipping by courier, you can fill in your home address in Nigeria.

Moreover, there is another option that is secure, fast, and affordable. You can get a US shipping address with shipping forwarding companies like Heroshe and Topship. They will help deliver your Amazon orders to Nigeria –even to your doorstep if you like.

How to pay on Amazon in Nigeria with Bitnob virtual card

Amazon is flexible with its payment options. You can pay with credit/debit cards, gift cards/vouchers, pay over time with Affirm, and as well use your store credits if you have any. 

As a shopper from Nigeria, using a Naira debit card is no longer possible due to the ban on them. However, you can use a virtual card to make payments on Amazon. Not only that it is stress-free, but it is also a secure payment method.

The Bitnob virtual dollar card allows users to pay on international shopping platforms like Amazon. To create a virtual dollar card, you need to first download Bitnob, then follow these easy steps below to create your virtual dollar card;      

• Tap on “Cards” on the Quick Links section of the homepage
• Click on “Create a new virtual card"
• If you’ve not done your KYC, you’ll be requested to complete your KYC.
• Customize your card by giving it a name and changing the color you prefer.
• Enter the amount you want to fund your card with then tap on “Next Create Card”. You can top up a minimum of $3 and a maximum of $5,000.
• Personalize your card then tap on ‘Next - Confirm your transaction pin’
• Enter your transaction pin

Once you have created and funded your virtual card on Bitnob, enter your card details which include your card number, the name on your card, the expiration date, and the security code(CVV). 

Then you Tap “Add card” to be directed back to the Checkout page. From there, you will proceed to the next page to review your order. If every detail you have provided is correct, tap on “ Place your Order”

…and just like that, you have made a purchase on Amazon from Nigeria!

Another Payment Option on Amazon that Bitnob offers

There will be times when you don’t want to pay with your Bitnob virtual card on Amazon. You can use the Gift card feature on Bitnob to buy Amazon gift cards to use as a payment option. 

You can also use the gift card feature to buy gift cards from stores like Netflix, Microsoft, Spotify and so much more. You have access to a variety of outlets such as restaurants, cafés, and meal delivery services such as Uber Eats. 

Realize that shopping on Amazon in Nigeria is easier than you thought? Download Bitnob to get started.