Amazon.ca complaint — Canada
How to file a formal complaint for Amazon.ca customers in Canada. Verified contact lines, timelines, and the regulator path if Amazon.ca cannot resolve your case.
How to file a formal complaint against Amazon.ca
- Step 1: Call customer service firstDial 1-877-586-3230 and ask the agent to escalate to a supervisor. Note the agent name and case ID — you'll need them at every later step.
- Step 2: Submit a written complaintAmazon.ca must acknowledge a written complaint within 5 business days under most national consumer rules. Send via certified mail or the brand's secure-message portal and keep proof.
- Step 3: File with the regulatorOpen a case with Competition Bureau Canada at https://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/. The regulator will not adjudicate your specific dispute in most cases, but the brand must respond in writing within 30 days.
- Step 4: Small-claims court or ombudsmanIf the dispute is under the local small-claims threshold, file at your local court. Most brands settle in writing before the hearing rather than send a lawyer.
Related FAQs
What is the real Amazon.ca customer service number?
1-877-586-3230 — published on https://www.amazon.ca/gp/help/customer/contact-us and verified on the date shown at the top of this page.
Is Amazon.ca customer service 24/7?
24/7
How do I talk to a real human at Amazon.ca?
Dial 1-877-586-3230 and press 0 repeatedly, or say 'agent' / 'representative' at the IVR prompt — most ecommerce IVRs route to a human within 5 minutes during business hours.
Is calling Amazon.ca free?
Yes — the toll-free numbers marked above are free from a landline or mobile in their listed region. International calls are charged at your carrier's rate.
Can I email Amazon.ca?
Amazon.ca prefers phone and in-account chat; email is available via the contact form on https://www.amazon.ca/gp/help/customer/contact-us.
How long does a Amazon.ca refund take?
3–5 business days for card refunds; instant for account credit; up to 30 days for disputes that go through the regulator.
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