Yes, Bahamian and Caribbean authors can publish their books on Amazon KDP, reach readers around the world and receive the royalties they earn.
The key is setting up a payment route that works for you.
Start With the Payment Options Available to You
Amazon KDP provides payment options based partly on the location of the bank receiving your royalties. Depending on your circumstances, your available route may involve a bank account, a check or an eligible Payment Service Provider.
For authors in The Bahamas and other Caribbean countries where direct electronic payment to a local bank may not be available through KDP, a Payment Service Provider (PSP) may offer another option.
A PSP can provide eligible receiving account details that allow payments to be received electronically. Amazon maintains a list of participating Payment Service Providers for KDP authors who are eligible to use them.
This can open up possibilities for authors who don't have a U.S. bank account.
Choose the Route That Works for You
The important thing is not simply finding a provider on Amazon's participating list. You need to establish that the provider:
- accepts customers from your country;
- offers the type of receiving account you need;
- provides a practical way for you to access your funds; and
- meets Amazon's requirements for your KDP account.
Availability can vary by country and by individual account, so check the current requirements before signing up.
For Bahamian authors, this means not having a U.S. bank account does not necessarily have to stop you from publishing and earning through Amazon KDP. It simply makes choosing the right payment setup an important part of your publishing plan.
Want Help Finding Your Way Through the Options?
A Caribbean Author's Practical Guide: GET PAID was created to help authors in The Bahamas, the West Indies and the wider Caribbean understand the practical options for receiving their book earnings.
It takes you beyond "Can I get paid?" to the question that really matters:
"Which route makes sense for me?"