Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) fees are charges from Amazon when you use their FBA inventory to fulfill orders from other sales channels—like eBay, Shopify, or your own website.
👉 In short:
You’re using Amazon’s warehouse and shipping service for non-Amazon orders.
📦 How Multi-Channel Fulfillment Works
You store inventory in Amazon (FBA)
An order comes from another platform (e.g., eBay)
Amazon picks, packs, and ships the item to your customer
👉 Amazon charges an MCF fee for this service.
💸 What Do MCF Fees Cover?
MCF fees include:
Picking and packing your item
Shipping to the customer
Handling and logistics
👉 Similar to FBA fulfillment fees—but used for off-Amazon orders.
📊 How MCF Fees Are Calculated
Fees are based on:
Item size and weight
Shipping speed selected (Standard, Expedited, Priority)
Destination location
👉 Heavier or larger items = higher fees
⚠️ MCF vs FBA Fees (Important Difference)
Feature | FBA (Amazon Orders) | MCF (External Orders) |
Where order comes from | Amazon | eBay, Shopify, etc. |
Fee type | FBA fulfillment fee | MCF fee |
Cost | Usually lower | Usually higher |
👉 MCF fees are often more expensive than standard FBA fees.
🔄 When You’ll See MCF Fees
You’ll encounter MCF fees when:
Crosslisting items (Amazon → eBay)
Using FBA to fulfill Shopify or website orders
Fulfilling orders outside Amazon using Amazon inventory
💡 Why Sellers Use MCF
Despite the cost, MCF is useful because:
No need to store inventory yourself
Faster shipping using Amazon’s network
Easier to manage multi-channel selling
⚠️ Things to Keep in Mind
MCF fees can reduce your profit if not calculated properly
Make sure to include these fees when pricing items on other platforms
Packaging may show Amazon branding unless you choose unbranded options
💼 How It Relates to AccelerList
If you’re crosslisting from Amazon to eBay using AccelerList and fulfilling via FBA:
👉 You are using MCF, and these fees will apply when the item sells on eBay.
✅ Summary
Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) fees are what Amazon charges when you use FBA inventory to fulfill orders from outside Amazon. They cover picking, packing, and shipping—but are typically higher than standard FBA fees.