How to get Amazon Reference ID

How to get Amazon Reference ID

The Amazon Reference ID is a unique number used by Amazon to identify and sort Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) shipments when they arrive at the warehouse.

What is an Amazon Reference ID?

  1. It is a unique number used by Amazon to identify and sort Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) shipments when they arrive at the warehouse.

    So, if you’re shipping your goods to one of Amazon’s Fulfillment Centers (FBA), you will need a Reference ID.


    The Amazon Reference ID is formatted as a string of alphanumeric characters (letters + numbers).


    Where can you find your Reference ID?

    After you create a shipment on the Amazon Seller Central portal, it’s a simple 3 step process:

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    1. Go to Manage FBA Shipments
    2. Click on the shipment name on the left
       

    3. For each “Shipment Summary”, you will have an Amazon Reference ID and FBA ID, as highlighted below




When will you need to use the Reference ID?

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Your Amazon Reference ID must be mentioned in your Bill of Lading . Your freight forwarder will ask you for it before shipping the goods.

Amazon warehouses use this ID to identify and book delivery slots at your desired fulfillment center.


Can you find the Reference ID on Amazon shipping labels?

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No . The shipping labels only show the FBA ID.

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Here is an example of an FBA shipping label: