Order from Amazon.co.uk - you have to be aware of that

When shopping online at Amazon.co.uk you will often find tempting offers that you cannot order on the German site. This is often the case with films or CDs. But also for games that were not published in Germany, it is worth taking a look at the British Amazon site. But what is there to consider when you order on Amazon.co.uk? We have summarized the three most important points for you.

Already an Amazon customer? No new user account required at Amazon.co.uk

First, of course, you need to log in to the UK Amazon site to get started:

• If you are already a registered user at Amazon.de, you can also log in to Amazon.co.uk with your account without any problems.
• This also applies to all other Amazon sites, since your account can be used internationally.
• If you do not yet have an Amazon account, we therefore recommend that you create an account with Amazon Germany, which you can then also use on the British side.
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Pay only with credit card, no PayPal or direct debit

If your shopping tour on Amazon.co.uk was successful, the payment process is still pending:

• In contrast to the German site, Amazon.co.uk offers you fewer payment options.
• If you are used to paying by direct debit at Amazon Germany, you have to use a credit card at Amazon.co.uk. The popular PayPal is also not supported.
• If you don't want to get a real credit card, the Wirecard is an alternative. This works exactly like a credit card, but is charged via a prepaid model.
• Attention: Even if Amazon vouchers are listed as a payment option, you have to keep in mind that vouchers purchased in Germany do not work on Amazon.co.uk.

Pay attention to the shipping costs from abroad

If you found a bargain on Amazon.co.uk, you should pay attention to the shipping costs again before ordering:

• Ordering within the EU does not impose any customs costs. In return, the shipping costs through Amazon.co.uk are more expensive than normal because the shipping is from the UK.
• But don't worry: In most cases, you can even bargain with the more expensive shipping costs. It is therefore always advisable to convert the price exactly before ordering.
• In order to keep the shipping costs as low as possible, you should also make sure that you order directly from Amazon and not an independent negotiator.

Here we show you what to look out for when shopping at Amazon USA. You can find more practical tips on Amazon here.