KDP recently tightened its payment requirements, and many authors worldwide are now seeing errors like “Only deposit-taking banks are allowed.” This means KDP no longer accepts virtual banks, e-wallets, or fintech-only accounts that don’t hold a full banking license. Examples of virtual banks that may be rejected include Revolut virtual accounts, N26 “Spaces” virtual sub-accounts, Wise virtual balances, Monzo virtual pots, and CashApp/PayPal balance accounts. To continue receiving royalties, KDP now requires authors to use traditional banks or approved Payment Service Providers (PSPs). Examples of accepted traditional banks include Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, HSBC, Barclays, Santander, TD, ANZ, NAB, Scotiabank, RBC, and other banks with full deposit-taking licenses. Approved PSPs KDP currently supports include Payoneer, Wise (approved business accounts), and a limited list of compliant providers under Amazon’s PSP Program. If your current payout method is a virtual bank, KDP may hold your royalties until you switch. Go to KDP → Your Account → Getting Paid to review your payment status. To avoid interruptions, your safest options are: a traditional bank account in your country or a PSP that KDP officially recognizes. This update is part of Amazon’s compliance process, but it means authors must avoid virtual-only banking solutions to prevent payout delays.

I am a total beginner in this type of business that starts their journey right from today. I think of publishing my first medium content book (crossword puzzle book) until 5th July. I would be happy if some experienced ones in this area see this post and leave a comment on how difficult it is to make the book and sale it, or what paid and unpaid tools I will definitely need in order to support this journey, or any tips they have to give to a true beginner like me in general.

My latest book (still no reviews and low price) got 3 sales via ads yesterday (Thursday). Interesting is, that one sale of two copies happened with a brand new keyword that I never thought possible to trigger a book sale (proof: 1 impression, 1 click, 1 sales). The hardcover also seems to have gotten a sale. It has a real BSR this morning. Probably due to the HC, the book is #1 again in New Releases of its main category and #5 in an associated gift-book category. Wishing you all a lot of success - Friday Flourishes

Congrats @Nicole O on your kdp approval last month i noticed nicole was having issues with her kdp upload as it keeps getting rejected and i contacted here to help her. and what i did was send her the cover calculator template so she can optimize her design to meet kdp requirements. I am glad i was able to help. congrats once again @Nicole O Before you upload your cover to kdp make sure you visit the kdp cover calculator via this link https://kdp.amazon.com/cover-calculator fill in your cover details and download template to guide you.

Hi everyone my coloring Book was approved on KDP but I was wondering why only the printable version is available not the paperback. I did put it up for sale for $5 low royalties I know, but this is my first project and I want to get my foot in the door. Is that why Amazon doesn't have it for sale in paperback form ? If anyone knows why lmk thank you!