How to pay for Kindle books? It also explains how to set and change and notes!

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09/04/2022
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[Kindle book] Types of payment methods

When purchasing Amazon's e-book "Kindle Book", you can choose the payment method from the following 5 types. kindie book payment method

credit card

Amazon Gift Certificate

Amazon points

Mobile payment (docomo, au, Softbank)

Postpaid payment service Paidy

Either way, you can easily and smoothly make payments! Also, Amazon points are a nice point to use in combination with other payment methods.

① Credit card

Credit card payment is probably the most popular payment method among the above five Kindle book payment methods. If you normally register and select credit card payment as the payment method on Amazon, you can complete the payment with your credit card immediately by clicking the "Confirm order" button once when purchasing Kindle books. increase.

② Amazon gift certificate

If you want to use an Amazon Gift Certificate (Amagif) at the time of payment, register an Amazon Gift Certificate in advance. Your account service will now show your Amazon Gift Certificate balance. If you use an Amazon Gift Certificate when purchasing a Kindle book, you can get points with a cash charge of 5,000 yen or more, so it can be said that it is a very advantageous payment method. * However, please note that points will not be redeemed if you charge from a credit card or e-commerce.

③ Amazon points

You can also use the points you've earned on Amazon to buy Kindle books! Amazon points are consumed in preference to gift certificates when paying for Kindle books, so if you do not want to use points, you need to change the payment method settings.

④ Mobile payment

When paying the mobile phone usage fee, you can pay by adding the purchase price of Kindle books to the mobile phone payment. The advantage is that you will not inadvertently forget to pay because you can pay the total amount at the same time as the mobile phone usage fee.

⑤ Payment service Paidy

Paidy is a convenient "deferred payment" function that allows you to easily make payments using only your mobile phone number and email address. After entering your email address and mobile phone number, the system will perform an automatic review. If you pass the examination, you will be able to shop. In addition, you can pay the charges for the amount used within the month by the 10th of the following month at a convenience store, bank transfer, or direct debit.

[Kindle book] How to set (change) the payment method?

You can purchase Kindle books with a single click of the "Confirm Order Button", but the payment will be processed using the payment method registered in the Kindle Store at that time. Before clicking the order button, select and set the payment method that suits you in advance! The setting method is as follows.

When setting with a smartphone app

First, tap the "Kindle" app from your smartphone's home screen to open it. Tap the "Three (Other)" mark at the bottom right of the home screen of your Kindle book, select "Settings" from the menu that appears, and tap it. Select "1-click payment method" from the displayed setting menu and tap it. Amazon's "Kindle payment settings" screen will be displayed. Check the payment method you want to set and click the "Edit complete" button to complete the payment method settings.

When setting with the WEB version

First, open the home screen of the WEB version of Amazon, log in to Amazon, and click "Manage Content and Devices" to open it. Click the "Settings" screen in Content and Device Management to open it, and click the "Edit Payment Method" button to open it. Select the payment method you want to set from the "Kindle payment settings" screen and click the "Edit complete" button to complete the settings!

[Kindle book] Payment method that does not require setting << Amazon gift certificate >>

No complicated settings are required when using Amazon Gift Certificates to pay for Kindle books. Also, if you have an Amazon Gift Certificate, it will be automatically consumed at the time of payment.

Amazon gift certificate (charge type) is advantageous by rewarding points

There are several types of Amazon gift certificates, which are divided into charge type and gift certificate type. If you charge a charge-type gift certificate with cash, you can get up to 2.5% points back from 5,000 yen or more depending on the amount of money, so it's a great deal! Cash charge amount Normal member point return rate 90,000 yen to 2.0% 40,000 yen to 1.5% 20,000 yen to 1.0% 5,000 yen to 0.5% * If you become an Amazon Prime member, points added by 0.5% from the above table will be returned!

How to charge an Amazon Gift Certificate

The charging method (charge type) for Amazon Gift Certificates is as follows. POINT

Access the Amazon Gift Certificate purchase page (charge type).

Specify the purchase amount, select "Convenience / ATM / Internet banking" as the payment method, and tap it.

After confirming the order details, tap "Confirm order". After that, Amazon will send you an email with an 11-digit or 13-digit payment number, so please follow the instructions and complete the payment directly in cash at a convenience store.

If it is an email type, you can give it to someone

Amazon gift certificates have an email type. You can easily send a gift by simply entering the email address of the person you want to send and paying with your credit card. When sending a gift to someone who has taken care of you, your family, friends, etc., please consider Amazon Gift Certificates!

How to check the balance of your Amazon gift certificate

Amazon Gift Certificates cannot be used if the balance is insufficient. Before you buy a Kindle book, it's a good idea to check your gift voucher balance and usage history on a regular basis. The confirmation method is as follows. POINT

Tap the "three" (setting screen) mark at the top left of the home screen of the Amazon smartphone app, select "account service" from the displayed menu, and tap it.

Next, tap "Manage Gift Certificate Balance" from the menu displayed on the screen to check the current balance.

[Kindle book] Payment method that does not require setting << Amazon points >>

No pre-configuration is required to purchase Kindle books using Amazon points, but here are some things to keep in mind.

Amazon points are automatically consumed with Kindle book purchases

Amazon points are converted at 1 point = 1 yen and can be used when purchasing Kindle books or Amazon products. In addition, when purchasing Kindle books, Amazon points are automatically consumed with priority.

If you do not use Amazon points

If you do not want to use Amazon points, please unmark the "Use points" check box displayed on the Kindle book purchase screen.

[Kindle book] Payment methods that require settings << Other than credit cards >>

When paying for Kindle books, there are two things that need to be set in advance: "mobile payment" and "Paidy". The details are as follows.

Mobile payment is paid together with the smartphone charge

If you use mobile payment to pay with Kindle books, you will have to pay the sum of the mobile charges. Only "docomo / au / SoftBank" supports mobile payment. Also, depending on the mobile phone company and the content of the contract, there is an upper limit to the monthly usage fee, so please check each one if you are interested.

Paidy completes payment by 10 days after billing

If you use the postpaid payment service Paidy, you can pay the next month. There are three types of payment methods, and you can select from "convenience payment, bank transfer, and direct debit". You will be notified of the usage amount by SMS mail etc. around the 3rd of the month following the month when you used Paidy, so let's complete the payment by the 10th. * In the case of direct debit, it will be deducted on the 12th.

Cannot be used for digital content other than Kindle books

Please note that "mobile payment" and "Paidy" payment methods cannot be used when purchasing digital content other than Kindle books.

[Kindle book] Precautions when selecting a payment method

When purchasing Kindle books, please note the following when choosing your payment method.

《Credit card》 Be careful of expiration and insufficient balance

If your credit card has expired or you've used it too much and you've run out of balance, you won't be able to buy Kindle books. If you run out of balance, it's a good idea to wait for your available balance to be reset the following month and check your credit card expiration date on a regular basis.

《Amazon Gift Certificate (Charge Type)》 Not eligible for point redemption

There are several types of Amazon Gift Certificates, some of which have Amazon points and some of which do not. In addition, there are conditions for redeeming points, and in the case of Amazon gift certificates (charge type), points are added only when you charge cash and 5,000 yen or more. Please note that if the charge amount is less than 5,000 yen or if you charge from electronic money or credit card, you will not be eligible for point redemption regardless of the amount!

《Amazon Gift Certificate》 Cannot be refunded after purchase

If you accidentally purchase a Kindle book, we may offer a refund within 7 days from the date of your order. However, if you use an Amazon Gift Certificate to purchase a Kindle book, it is non-refundable and non-returnable for any reason, so be careful not to accidentally purchase it.

《Amazon Gift Certificate》 Expiration date

Amazon gift certificates are valid for 10 years from the date of purchase, and once they expire, they cannot be used. The expiration date is printed on your Amazon Gift Certificate, so be sure to use up the full amount before it expires.

《Paidy》 Cannot be combined with other payment methods

When purchasing a kindle book, if the payment amount is insufficient even if you use Amazon points or gift certificates, you can pay the shortage amount with the credit card registered with Amazon. However, when paying by mobile phone or Paidy, you cannot pay in combination with other payment methods.

Payment priority cannot be changed

Kindle book payment methods are prioritized.Priority

Amazon coupon

Amazon points balance

Amazon Gift Certificate Balance

Credit card etc.

Even if you set the payment method to credit card, if there is a balance on Amazon coupons or points when you settle the Kindle book, that will be prioritized and the payment will be automatically made. If you have coupons, points, or gift certificates but don't want to use them to pay for Kindle books, change the settings so that you don't use them in advance.

1-Click completes the purchase

In the case of regular Amazon products, you can only order the product once you have added it to the cart, but you can order 1-Click only for Kindle books. 1-Click ordering is a very convenient system when you want to buy the book you really want in a hurry, but even if you accidentally press the button once, it will be "Immediate order end!". Depending on the payment method, you may not be able to cancel after ordering, so be careful when operating the screen on the purchase screen so that you do not accidentally press the button.

Is there a way to prevent erroneous orders from 1-Click?

In order to prevent erroneous ordering by 1-Click, why not disable the setting? You may think that, but in Kindle, 1-Click cannot be disabled. If you accidentally press the 1-Click order button, you will need to cancel it, so be careful not to press the wrong button!

How to cancel if you accidentally order a Kindle book

POINT

Tap "Cancel Order" on the Kindle Book Purchase Complete screen.

Tap "Yes, cancel the order" displayed next to complete the cancellation process.

Buy Kindle books with the payment method that suits you

There are five payment methods for Amazon ebooks and Kindle books that can be purchased with one click. All payment methods are convenient, but it is best to use an Amazon gift certificate charged with cash as the points are redeemed. However, please note that if you place an order by mistake, you cannot cancel your payment with an Amazon Gift Certificate! You can also use Amazon coupons and points, but if you don't want to use them, please register a payment method that suits you, such as changing the settings so that you do not use them. Make effective use of your home time, commuting time, and reading books on your Kindle to acquire knowledge and nourish your mind!