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Here’s how to go into Prime Day prepared.
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UPDATE: May. 14, 2024, 10:32 a.m. EDT This article has been updated to include details of how to contact Amazon customer service ahead of Prime Day 2024.
Preparing for the impending chaos of Prime Day?
Prime Day 2024 is just two months away, and though we don’t have a confirmed date yet, we do know that it’s easy to get caught up in the sales, indulge in some impulse purchasing, and experience a bit of buyer’s remorse.
In years past, the sale has been a 48-hour event, with plenty of deals going live in the weeks prior. We’re expecting to see more of the same this year, meaning there are plenty of opportunities for you to shop — and run into some questions along the way. Whether you’re dealing with a classic case of buyer’s remorse, or have questions about deals, damage to packages, or your Prime membership, you want to know that you can actually speak to customer service.
Since contacting Amazon can be tricky at times, here are all the ways you can get in touch with their customer service for a smoother online shopping experience this Prime Day season:
Amazon customer service help page
This is probably the most common, and easiest, way to look for answers to common queries, such as those about Amazon’s return policies or information about international shipping. The page contains a whole library of questions that users can get answers to, including how to track packages or cancel orders. Your most recent purchases will pop up at the top of the page for easy navigation.
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To access Amazon’s Customer Service Help Page, go to the website landing page and click on “Customer Service” in the top left of the screen.
Amazon customer service email
Sometimes customer queries need to be worked through on a case-by-case basis, and the answers on the official website need to be more specific to offer any help to shoppers. In these cases, users can email [email protected] and explain their issues. Remember that contacting Amazon’s customer service via email might not be the best solution if you have an urgent question regarding your purchases, since customers are unlikely to get a prompt response.
Amazon customer service phone number
Need a quicker reply? Call Amazon at 1-888-280-4331. When customers call this number, a bot picks up the phone and eventually connects them to Amazon staff, depending on the type of query that needs to be answered. It’s important to note that customers should have a cell phone number connected to their Amazon account. Customers must enter verification codes that will be messaged to their linked contact information before using this service. In other words, things can get a bit tricky if you’re sharing an account with someone else.
Amazon online chat service
Real-time chatting with Amazon representatives is the most convenient way to get all your questions answered. To use the live chat feature, return to the Customer service help page and click on “Something else.” Another page opens with a list of more help options. Select “I need more help.”
Now you’ve officially entered the chat. Type “Talk to associate” in the chat box. Amazon’s messaging assistant might prompt you to give more info on your issue, which you can, but if you’d rather get to a real person ASAP, you can select, “I need more help” from the pre-written responses.
From there, you can choose if you’d prefer to talk via chat or call. If you’re looking for immediate help with a Prime Day purchase — be it due to buyer’s remorse, a damaged package, an address change, etc. — this is your best bet to get your needs met.
Contact Amazon via social media
If your questions aren’t that urgent, you can contact Amazon Customer Service at @amazonhelp on X, @amazon on Instagram, and www.facebook.com/Amazon on Facebook.
Frequently Asked Questions
Amazon has confirmed that this year’s Prime Day will fall in July, but have yet to give exact dates. The mega-retailer ran the sale in mid-July the past few years, so we’re expecting they’ll follow suit this year.
Prime Day 2024 won’t be Amazon’s first savings event of the year — in March, they hosted their Big Spring Sale, which had a healthy amount of deals, but we’re expecting a lot more, and a lot steeper savings, from Prime Day.
Christina Buff is a Nashville-based freelance writer for who covers shopping with a splash of entertainment. If you’re ever wondering what streaming service you need to watch something (and the cheapest way to sign up for it), she’s your girl.
Christina received a B.S. in Business Communication (concentration in writing) from Stevenson University and began her professional journey writing and editing press releases. Since then, she’s written content for a marketing agency, blogged for celebrities, and covered local news, politics, women’s lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and just about everything in between for various publications.
When she’s not writing, she’s probably enjoying live music, studying human design, or embroidering and upcycling clothes. You can follow her on Instagram at @touchinfinity.
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