Amazon Layaway Available For Prime Day

Eligibility

Is Layaway available to all Amazon customers?

Layaway may not be available to all customers for a variety of reasons including the type or price of the product, product availability, or delivery address.

Do you perform a credit check before I put an item on Layaway?

No.

Do you report to a credit agency if I miss or am late with a Layaway payment?

No.

What items are eligible for purchase with Amazon Layaway?

Layaway is available on select products that are sold and shipped by Amazon. You can identify items that are eligible for Layaway by looking for “Reserve with Layaway” near the product name. If you do not see this label near the product name it may be due to multiple offers on the product.

Availability

Where can I find Amazon Layaway?

Visit the Amazon Layaway homepage, which features a list of categories and items eligible for Layaway. Product availability varies for Layaway. Items currently available for a Layaway payment plan will be clearly labeled in your search results.

Can I purchase items on sale with Amazon Layaway?

You will be able to lock in the price of the item when you start your Layaway plan, including any deals or discounts you see at the time. Once the Layaway order is placed, the price on your Layaway item will not change.

When will the Amazon Layaway program be available?

The Amazon Layaway program is available year-round, including Prime Day and other holidays.

Payments

How do I start a Layaway plan?

To begin an Amazon Layaway plan, select an item marked ‘Reserve with Layaway’ and add it to your cart. You will pay 20% toward the cost of the purchase at checkout. The amount paid at checkout will be the first of 5 payments on your 8-week Layaway plan. If you need to cancel your Layaway plan or do not complete the payments, we will refund all amounts you have paid to the payment method(s) used to make any scheduled payment.

How do the payments work for Amazon Layaway?

Amazon Layaway plans can be started with any credit or debit card. Your Layaway plan is 5 payments, including your first payment to reserve the item, with the remaining 4 payments automatically charged every 2 weeks. Taxes and shipping fees (if any) for your purchase will be charged with your final payment. You can manage your Layaway plan through your Amazon account, where you can update your payment instrument, pay the next scheduled payment early, settle overdue payments, or pay off the remaining balance to complete your purchase and ship your item.

How are my payments calculated?

Your Layaway payments are calculated by dividing the total price of the item, excluding tax and shipping fees, into 5 payments. The first payment reserves your item and starts your Layaway plan. Let’s say that on October 23rd you start a Layaway plan on an item that costs $500, excluding taxes and shipping. Your first payment on October 23rd will be $100. Payments 2, 3, and 4 of $100 each will be charged to your chosen payment method two, four, and six weeks after the initial payment. When your fifth and final payment is processed eight weeks later on December 18th, you will be charged $100 plus the estimated taxes and fees, if any, for your chosen shipping method.

What happens if I miss a scheduled payment?

If a payment attempt is unsuccessful, Amazon will email you informing you that your Layaway payment is overdue. While your Layaway plan is overdue, you will not be able to open any additional Layaway plans with Amazon. If you pay the outstanding balance prior to the next scheduled payment, your plan will become current and you can make additional purchases on Layaway. However, if payment is not received on the overdue payment before the next scheduled payment, we will automatically cancel the Layaway plan for that item and refund all amounts to the payment method used to make previous payments. We do not charge any fees for overdue or canceled Layaway plans.

What if the price changes on my product while I am paying it off?

The price at which you reserved the item is locked for the duration of your Layaway plan.

Can I extend my Amazon Layaway plan?

No, all Layaway orders must be paid in full within the 8-week Layaway period.

Can I pay off my Layaway plan early?

At any point in your Layaway plan, you can pay the remaining balance. Once the balance is paid in full, your order will be shipped based on the shipping option you selected when placing the Layaway order.

When is the last day I can start a Layaway plan to get my item before December 25th?

To complete the full 8-week Layaway plan and ensure delivery before December 25th, your purchase needs to be made by October 23rd. You can start Layaway plans after this date, but you can will need to pay off those items early if you’d like to receive your items sooner.

What if I prefer to pay in cash or use my Amazon Gift Card balance?

We do not accept cash or Amazon gift cards towards your Layaway payment plan at this time.

Can I make payments on my Layaway plan in a store?

No. Layaway payments can only be made online through your Amazon account.

Shipping

How does shipping work with Amazon Layaway?

Standard shipping costs apply and will be charged with the final payment. Amazon Prime members benefit from free shipping options with Layaway plans on items that are eligible for free shipping with Prime. Once your Layaway order is placed, you cannot change the shipping address or delivery speed.

Why is Amazon Layaway not available for my address?

Amazon Layaway is currently not available for orders shipping to CT, DC, IL, MD, OH, and PA.

How long will it take me to receive the product once I finish paying for it?

As soon as your final payment is received, we will prepare your purchase for shipment and provide you with a delivery estimate using the shipping option you selected when placing the Layaway order.

Other

Can I return items purchased through Amazon Layaway after I receive them?

Yes. Amazon’s standard return and exchange policies applies to your Layaway purchase after the items have shipped.

Is Amazon Layaway really free?

Yes. There are no interest charges, late fees, sign-up fees, service charges, cancelation fees, or restocking fees for using this payment option.