{"id":12612,"date":"2022-04-18T19:20:42","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T17:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=12612"},"modified":"2025-05-28T16:58:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T14:58:53","slug":"how-to-get-accepted-in-merch-by-amazon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/how-to-get-accepted-in-merch-by-amazon\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Accepted in Merch by Amazon in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting accepted into the <strong>Merch by Amazon<\/strong> program is easier than you think.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merch by Amazon is the largest and most important print-on-demand platform to take into account when starting or developing an online business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its sheer customer base is more than enough audience to consider as potential buyers, yet it&#8217;s one of the few print-on-demand programs to require an application to be reviewed and accepted&#8211;or rejected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike other platforms that allow people to make money with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vexels.com\/merch\/designs\/t-shirt\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t-shirt designs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Merch by Amazon is the only one that requires applying and getting accepted into the program, <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we&#8217;ll talk about how to apply to Merch by Amazon to maximize your chances of getting accepted.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9816\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/merch-amazon-logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/merch-amazon-logo.jpg 500w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/merch-amazon-logo-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h2><strong>Who can apply to Merch by Amazon?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone can apply to the program, whether you\u2019re a professional designer or artist, or an individual interested in online business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a very appealing feature, especially for the latter since other platforms often require certain design expertise in order to create competitive products.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Apply to Merch by Amazon?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soon after its inception, Amazon realized that in order to prevent people from abusing the program, they needed to implement a way of filtering sellers to weed out the bad prospects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike other print-on-demand platforms, the Merch by Amazon program is a request-only platform that requires you to apply first, be reviewed by a member of Amazon\u2019s MBA staff, and ultimately be accepted into the program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To apply to a Merch by Amazon account, there&#8217;s a series of steps and requirements that can help you come across as a competent and profitable seller if filled properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since your application will be reviewed by a real person at Amazon, you\u2019ll want to be particularly careful in each of the steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tf-live=\"01HB98AFQ366HFEPAH8P2NG1FT\"><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/embed.typeform.com\/next\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Step 1: Head over to Merch by Amazon landing page and click on Sign Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll be led to a Terms page where you must read and accept the terms in order to proceed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12613\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/sign-up.jpg\" alt=\"Sign in image\" width=\"735\" height=\"274\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These terms are a meticulous description of the program, how it works, and how you can use it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We recommend you take a few minutes to read it, it&#8217;s well worth it!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Step 2: Get your business information ready<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gather all the relevant information about your business so you can make the application process more fluent.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business or Personal contact information &#8211; phone, email.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank account and routing numbers. In case you\u2019re located outside the US, there are services like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payoneer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that grant you an international bank account that you can submit to Merch by Amazon for payment purposes. We advise you to do your research on the best service that fits your needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social security number or other tax identification number that applies to your country of residence.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Step 3: Fill in your Account information<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where you\u2019ll be using the information gathered earlier. If you don\u2019t have a business name, it\u2019s a good time to come up with a fantasy name that gives the impression of a serious, dedicated Merch project.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Step 4: Fill in the invitation request form<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where your application\u2019s fate will be decided (was that too dramatic?)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll be asked to complete the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industry Type &#8211; In case you\u2019re an individual you can select \u2018novelty t-shirt business\u2019<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organization name &#8211; You can use the name of a business or project you own as well as your own name. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional Information: As we mentioned earlier, your application is reviewed by actual people, and this is THE step where you tell Amazon how valuable your participation can be to the program. This is where you\u2019ll describe your t-shirt\/merch project, your experience, and your goals with the MBA program. More importantly, you\u2019ll have to show them you are poised on bringing money to Amazon.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12614\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/step-1-gatherinfo.jpg\" alt=\"Gather info\" width=\"1117\" height=\"678\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To increase your chances to the max, you\u2019ll want to give the impression that your project is at least somewhat established, even going as far as to create a basic logo and digital presence such as a blog or social channel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing examples of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t-shirt designs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you\u2019ve created is another excellent way of proving you\u2019re serious about enrolling in the program, you can use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vexels.com\/designer\/\">t-shirt design maker<\/a>, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vexels.com\/image-vectorizer\/\">image vectorizer<\/a> or\u00a0an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vexels.com\/ai-design-generator-tool\/\">ai t-shirt generator<\/a> create one quickly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Read more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vexels.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-print-on-demand-platform\/\"><strong>How To Choose the Best Print on Demand Platform in 2022<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a few designs upfront and uploading them to a blog, a social media platform, or even another print-on-demand platform like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teespring<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redbubble<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can make you look like a viable prospect. To help you make designs that help you get accepted in Merch by Amazon, you can check out our article on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vexels.com\/blog\/how-to-create-t-shirt-designs-online\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to make multiple t-shirt designs online <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easily without being an expert designer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QfXcLc7JYUU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website &#8211; Although this is optional, we strongly recommend you submit a link to a platform where you have uploaded t-shirt designs of your own, like the ones mentioned above. When it comes to creating a Merch by Amazon account, going the extra mile is well worth it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Step 5: Submit<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After double-checking everything, submit your form and wait for Amazon to get back to you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This process may take weeks or even months; the better your presentation is, the faster it will be for Amazon\u2019s staff to pick you before others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good luck!<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tf-live=\"01HB98AFQ366HFEPAH8P2NG1FT\"><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/embed.typeform.com\/next\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><strong>I was rejected on Merch by Amazon, what can I do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by figuring out where you could have gone wrong. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check if you have good-quality designs and if your business presentation is honest, clear, and to the point where you come across as a profitable seller for Amazon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that in your application you\u2019ll be addressing a real person, so make sure you review the tone and wording of your form before submitting it at the very beginning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve been rejected, consider re-applying with a different account and business data, and try going that extra mile we talked about earlier. Uploading images of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vexels.com\/merch\/psd\/t-shirt-mockup\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t-shirt mockups<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with your artwork to a social platform like Instagram, to a blog, or to a design site like Behance can greatly improve your chances of getting accepted into Merch by Amazon. An online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vexels.com\/mockup-generator\/\">Mockup Generator<\/a> can help you make it in no time.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting accepted into the Merch by Amazon program is easier than you think. 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