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Amazon Glossary

POD

Proof of Delivery

Terms, metrics, and workflows around Amazon Seller, Vendor, and Marketplace operations.

What it means

POD (Proof of Delivery) is evidence that a shipment has reached the customer, typically via signature or tracking scan. POD protects sellers from 'Item Not Received' complaints that could otherwise result in refunds or account issues. All shipping methods should provide POD tracking, especially for expensive items. Sellers should archive PODs for dispute resolution and billing purposes.