Do Amazon sellers have to provide tracking?

No, there is no such requirement. You can ship items using any service or carrier which you find to be appropriate (unless this is Premium Delivery or a Seller Fulfilled Prime order) as long as the package reaches the buyer intact.

Why does my order not have a tracking number?

The tracking number may be missing because the courier company did not provide you with one. Changes in the order details may also lead to a change in the tracking number – another reason that you cannot track your parcel online could be because you are checking with the wrong tracking number, due to these changes.

Is it safe to show tracking number?

You don’t have to do anything. If someone has a tracking number for your package, they can’t do anything other than track where the package has been. They can’t look up what is inside the package, they can’t find the out the exact address where it shipped or the exact address where it will delivered.

What carriers provide Amazon tracking information?

Carrier Contact Information

Do you get a tracking number immediately?

Whenever you make an online purchase, getting a tracking number is as easy as keeping an eye on your inbox. In most cases, you’ll receive an email saying that your package has been shipped within 1-3 days.

Do all packages have tracking numbers?

In a short answer: yes. All USPS services come with free tracking included, and each package and envelope sent with USPS has a unique tracking number printed on the shipping label.

What information can you get from an Amazon order number?

Information in the Order ID Information that the seller will find includes the date that the order was placed, shipping status and other shipping information, product details, and all payment data that has been recorded.

What is Amazon valid tracking?

Valid tracking rate (VTR) measures how often you use valid tracking information for your packages. VTR measures the percentage of merchant fulfilled package that have a valid tracking number. Amazon customers depend on tracking numbers to find out where their orders are and when they can expect to receive them.

What is a valid tracking number?

So what constitutes a “valid” tracking number? According to this article about Amazon Valid Tracking, valid in this specific context means that the Amazon seller provides the correct name of the delivery service provider and the particular delivery service used for all merchant fulfilled orders.

How do I track my order with Amazon?

Order tracking on any carriers used by Amazon can be done through the Ship24 website using the tracking number that buyers either receive from the seller upon purchase, or which can alternatively be found on the Amazon website or inside your email inbox.

How will Amazon validate tracking details for my package?

Amazon will validate tracking details (including carrier name and tracking ID) for all seller-fulfilled packages and show warnings for invalid tracking details. However, this change will not apply to items excluded from the VTR calculation. You will need to provide the following information when confirming a shipment:

How does Amazon know where my package has been shipped?

After Amazon picks, packs and ships your order, you will be provided with a unique identifier assigned to each shipped package. As the parcel passes through destinations, this ID is scanned and reported back to you, giving you a detailed real-time look into where your items are at all times.

How can I track a package that someone else bought for me?

How can I track a package that someone else bought for me on Amazon? You need to ask the person who bought the goods for you a tracking number or Amazon order number. Then you can safely track your package by entering Amazon order number or tracking number into search field above.