How to pay with Bizum on Amazon: Step by step to configure this payment method

Since last July, Amazon allows its users to make online payments using Bizum. The wait has been long, but finally the leading online shopping platform integrated Bizum as a new payment method. In this post we explain how to pay with Bizum on Amazon in a step by step where we detail the method to configure it.

Adding Bizum on Amazon as a payment method is very simple, and You can do it from the mobile app and the Amazon.es website. Once the service is set up, you will see it among the payment options available when you make a purchase. Additionally, there is the option to set Bizum as your default payment method, making things even easier. Let's see.

It is now possible to pay with Bizum on Amazon

In a official statement On July 09, 2024, Amazon informed its customers in Spain that they could now use Bizum as a payment option. This new alternative is available from the Amazon mobile application and from its website. The company highlighted in its note that they were “delighted” to add Bizum, highlighting how easy and secure it is to pay with this service.

And that same charm is what the people surely feel. 25 million users who already use Bizum to make payments. The expansion that this service has had is astonishing, considering that it was launched just eight years ago, in 2016. Without a doubt, it has been a very smart move on Amazon's part to finally include Bizum among its payment methods.

In case you still don't know, Bizum in an instant payment system that allows you to send and receive money easily and securely using your mobile. The service is integrated directly into the applications of most banks operating in Spain. The only thing needed to activate the service is to add the phone number associated with Bizum, nothing more.

To date, Amazon Spain accepted credit and debit cards, direct debit and payment in installments through Codifis as payment methods. Now, it is also possible to pay with Bizum on Amazon, an option that stands out for its simplicity and security. Let's see how you can configure this payment option from the Amazon.es website.

How to pay with Bizum on Amazon: Step by step to configure it

If you are Bizum user and you usually shop on Amazon, things have become easy for you. Paying with Bizum on Amazon is possible, and You just have to take a few simple steps to set everything up. Below, we explain how to do it so you can start enjoying this option now.

1. The first step consists of login in your Amazon.es user account.
   Once you enter your profile, move the mouse over the option Accounts and lists to open the floating menu.
2. Within the menu, select the option My account which is first in the right column.
3. On the next screen, you will see different options related to your Amazon account. Select the entry My payments, which is where you can manage the payment methods you're using and add new ones.
4. Immediately afterwards, you will see the section Briefcase with your usual payment methods and, below, a button that says Add a payment method. Click there.
5. On the next screen you must click on the option Add a Bizum account, clearly identified with the service logo. You will see that a window opens where you have to specify phone number associated with your Bizum account.
6. If it is the same one you have saved on Amazon, select the option Link saved phone number. You can also add another number that you use in your Bizum account by checking the option Bind a new phone number.
7. Finally, click on Continue with authentication so that Amazon sends you an SMS with a verification code. Enter the code and that's it: Bizum will be configured to make payments.

As you can see, setting up Bizum as a payment method in your Amazon account is quite simple. Once you do this, you will not need to enter your phone number again or provide any other information.. Additionally, you can set Bizum as your default payment method, making the purchasing process much smoother.

Final considerations for paying with Bizum on Amazon

Finally, let's review the advantages of paying with Bizum on Amazon, as well as some limitations that, for now, this service presents. Speaking of the limitations, In reality they are few, but it is advisable to keep them in mind when making online purchases. For example, of the banks that operate in Spain, Openbank and EVO do not support Bizum on Amazon for now.

In addition, so far the option to pay with Bizum on Amazon is only available for the purchase of products sold on the platform and by third parties. That means It is not possible to use this payment method on Prime and other Amazon services. The company has said it will notify its customers when new features and services become available.

Advantages of using Bizum to pay on Amazon

On the other hand, there are many advantages that Amazon has included Bizum among its payment methods in Spain. First of all, payments with Bizum are processed almost immediately, which greatly speeds up the purchasing process. Besides, no need to enter card or bank account details, since the information is automatically loaded from the bank account associated with Bizum.

Another advantage of paying with Bizum on Amazon is that You can add up to three Bizum accounts to your Amazon Wallet. Of course, the phone numbers you use must be activated in your Bizum account. Additionally, neither Bizum nor Amazon will charge you additional fees for the service, and transaction limits will only be those set by your bank.

In conclusion, paying with Bizum on Amazon allows you to enjoy a faster, safer and more comfortable shopping experience. If you haven't done so yet, you can add Bizum as a payment method to your Amazon account following the steps mentioned above. Thus, everything will be configured and ready to make payments using this service, and you will begin to enjoy all the advantages it offers.