Amazon has announced updates to its 2026 US Referral and Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) fees, set to take effect on January 15, 2026. The good news is that the changes are modest, as fees will rise by about $0.08 per unit, which is less than half a percent of an average item’s price. Amazon didn’t increase FBA or referral fees in 2025, and this year’s adjustment remains well below inflation and typical carrier rate hikes.
According to Amazon, the goal is to better align fees with operating costs while improving fulfillment speed and efficiency. Sellers can expect upgrades like improved inventory forecasting, automation, and faster removal and returns processing. There will also be no new fee types added in 2026.
Some of the specific updates include minor adjustments to standard-size fees, aged inventory storage, and inbound placement costs. Removal fees for lightweight items will actually drop to help sellers move stock faster. Multi-Channel Fulfillment and Buy with Prime fees will see slight increases, while coupon promotion fees will now have a $2,000 cap starting November 2025.
For most sellers, these changes are small enough to manage with a little preparation. Amazon is updating tools like the Revenue Calculator and Profit Analytics dashboard so you can model how the new rates affect your margins. With at least 90 days before the changes kick in, now’s the time to review your pricing, packaging, and inventory strategy to stay profitable heading into 2026.