AM/PM Podcast #511 - Is Amazon Killing Its BEST Seller Perk? Get Ready for FBA Fee Increases! | Weekly Buzz 4/8/26
Did Amazon make a move that could cost sellers tens of thousands of dollars? Extra FBA fees start next week, and Amazon and USPS aren’t breaking up after all. Catch it all on this episode of the Weekly Buzz.
We’re back with another episode of the Weekly Buzz with Helium 10’s VP of Education and Strategy, Bradley Sutton. Every week, we cover the latest breaking news in the Amazon, TikTok Shop, Walmart, and E-commerce space, talk about Helium 10’s newest features, and provide a training tip for the week for serious sellers of any level.
Is Amazon Killing One Of Its Best Perks?
An email suggests Amazon may stop some sellers from using credit cards for ad payments starting April 15, a move that could cost heavy advertisers tens of thousands in lost cash back, miles, and rewards.
Fuel and logistics-related surcharge: FBA, MCF, and BWP in US and CA
https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-news/articles/QVRWUERLSUtYMERFUiNHOTZRODY5N1pXWU1DR0I3
New Feature Alert! Helium 10 Black Box now lets Diamond users track the top three clicked products for a keyword over time, spot fast drop-offs or rising ASINs, and export competitor data for smarter product targeting.
Amazon Reaffirms USPS Logistics Partnership
https://www.pymnts.com/amazon/2026/amazon-reaffirms-usps-logistics-partnership/
Amazon Conference in Bulgaria
https://h10.me/bulgaria
Helium 10 is offering a special April promo: new Ads users on the Diamond plan who create their first automation rule can get their full April ad management cost covered. New upgraders can also access discounted Diamond plan offers.
Go to https://h10.me/tacosapril for more information
That’s it for this week’s Weekly Buzz. Let us know in the comments which update impacts your business the most, and we’ll see you next week with more news, strategy, and tools to help you stay ahead in e-commerce.
In episode 511 of the AM/PM Podcast and Weekly Buzz, Bradley talks about:
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 00:43 - Is Amazon Killing One Of Its Best Perks?
- 03:59 - Get Ready for an Amazon Shipping Fee Increase Next Week!
- 08:26 - New Feature Alert: Black Box ABA ASIN Search
- 13:04 - Amazon and USPS Aren't Breaking Up After All
- 14:22 - How to Translate Amazon Keywords Instantly in Helium 10
- 17:47 - Amazon Conference in Bulgaria
- 18:27 - Free Month of Amazon Advertising Management