Frequently Asked Questions - Warranty Seller


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Can I offer SquareTrade warranties on eBay if I am a non U.S. seller?

Yes, as long as you sell eligible items on the U.S. eBay site, you are welcome to apply.

Is there anything else I need to do after activating the SquareTrade warranty feature?

There is no work at all for you once you complete the setup process. The SquareTrade Warranty Banner should automatically post to your listings with eligible items within 24 hours of being listed.

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Is the SquareTrade Warranty Feature tied into the SquareTrade Seal or Dispute Resolution?

The Warranty Feature is completely separate from paid SquareTrade services like the Seal or Dispute Resolution. The Warranty Feature is only offered to Electronics Sellers, and it is a free co-marketing feature. To learn more, call us at 1 877-WARRANTY, or email warranty.manager@squaretrade.com

How are SquareTrade warranties good for my buyers?

A SquareTrade warranty extends the manufacturer's warranty for new items to 4 years. All other items are covered for up to 2 Years, starting 60 days from item purchase. If your buyer has an issue during that time period, they call SquareTrade and we’ll repair the item or pay them the full item price. To learn more, call us at 1-877-WARRANTY

Can I bundle SquareTrade warranties with my items?

At this time, CarePlus does not have a standard feature that allows a seller to purchase a warranty to bundle with their items.

Where can my buyers purchase a SquareTrade warranty?

Two options are available for your buyers to purchase a SquareTrade warranty for eBay or non eBay items.

They can go to our homepage at www.squaretrade.com or call our buyer hotline at 1-877-WARRANTY M-F 6AM to 5PM PST. Our quality warranty specialsit team will be happy to assist them.

My buyer has a warranty question, who should I talk to?

We have a buyer hotline - A toll-free customer service number provided to help your buyers determine which warranty plan is right for them and also for claims support when they purchase a warranty plan, available 5 days a week. Buyer Hotline : 1-877-WARRANTY M-F 6AM to 5PM PST

How much will I make?

CarePlus sellers earn 10% to 40% of the monthly net warranty revenue. As your warranty volume increases, so will your profits and your CarePlus seller status.

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Can I offer SquareTrade Warranties to my customers outside US?

At this point, we only offer warranty to items purchased by customers in the United States. This includes all states and Puerto Rico.

How long after item purchase can a buyer purchase a SquareTrade Warranty?

Your buyers have up 30 days after the purchase date of your item to purchase the warranty from us.

My Account
Why do you need my tax information

If you are a CarePlus seller with total CarePlus earnings of more than $500 per year, we are required to collect certain information from you for tax purposes. For US sellers, this means submitting an Internal Revenue Service form W-9 to us by faxing it to 1.415.541.1002 .

Please include your name, telephone number, and eBay id with your W-9 sumbission.

For more information on obtaining an IRS W-9 form or to learn more about tax requirements for small businesses, please visit the Internal Revenue Service's website here .

I don't know or I forgot my login name and password. What should I do?

If you cannot access your CarePlus account because you don't know your login or you have forgotten your password, simply click 'Log in' in the upper right hand corner using your registered email address with SquareTrade, and then click "Request new password" to have a temporary password emailed to you.

How do I change my password?

To change your password:

  1. Go to SquareTrade home page at www.squaretrade.com
  2. Click "Login/Register" at upper right corner of the page
  3. Enter your username/email address and password
  4. Select "Request New Password" in the account summary section of your CarePlus account.
How do I make changes to my account: password, update contact info, paypal email address.

To update your contact information:

  1. Go to www.squaretrade.com
  2. Click "Log in" in the upper right hand corner.
  3. Log in using the email address you have registered with SquareTrade
  4. Click 'My Profile' in the upper right hand corner
  5. Make changes under 'Account Information'
How do I cancel?

There is NO commitment to be a SquareTrade CarePlus Seller. If you chose to stop earning share profit from us, simply give us a call at 1-877-WARRANTY or send an email to warranty.manager@squaretrade.com and we will opt you out of CarePlus.

What is eBay consent?

Your eBay consent is an eBay required electronic authorization for SquareTrade to offer warranties to your buyers. To provide your eBay consent, simply go to www.squaretrade.com, click on the ‘Seller Services’ tab, and click on "Renew eBay authorization."

Marketing Tools
My listing is in the eligible and the banner is still not showing up. How come?

Our warranty banner autoposts once every 24 hours. If your listing has already been bid on, we won't be able to post the banner, but rest assured that for eligible items, your buyers will be notified after the purchase of the item to remind them of the availability of a warranty.

Can I get CarePlus flyers?

All flyers sales will earn you a 50% commission bonus!

To access your CarePlus flyers:

1. Log in using the email address you have registered with SquareTrade
2. Click 'Seller Services' -> Click 'CarePlus' -> Click 'eBay Tools'

Can I manually post the banner on my listings?

No, CarePlus does not approve of manually posted warranty banners.

My Earnings
I don’t have a Paypal Account, how else can I receive my earnings?

CarePlus Earnings are currently supported by Paypal only. Don't worry, a Paypal account can be easily set up. Go www.paypal.com Click "Sign Up Now!" Select "Casual Online Seller" and follow the few easy steps. Once you have your very own Paypal account, update your account with your paypal account information in your CarePlus account to start receiving your earnings!

How do you calculate my CarePlus Seller Status?

Your CarePlus Seller Status is determined by the net number of warranites you sell in a month. You are a Bronze Seller if you sell 0 - 49 warranties a month You are a Silver Seller if you sell 50 - 99 warranties a month You are a Gold Seller if you sell 100 - 249 warranties a month You are a Platinum Seller if you sell at least 250 warranties a month

How many warranties have I sold? Who has purchased warranties on my items?

You can easily view and track your warranty selling history by logging into your CarePlus account. Simply click on your monthly details tab to view specific items that a buyer has purchased a warranty on during a particular month.

How do I get paid?

Getting paid is easier than ever with our new CarePlus "Pay Me Now" feature. Simply login to your CarePlus account and click "Pay Me Now" on the "Manage My Earnings" tab to withdraw all your available earnings.

If you have over $25 in earnings, you can make a withdrawal using our 'Pay Me Now' feature.

Withdrawals under $25 will be assessed a $1.00 processing fee. Earnings will be deposited into your Paypal account within 7 working days.

How many Warranties have I sold? Who has purchased Warranties on my items?

You can easily view and track your warranty selling history by logging into your CarePlus account. Simply click on your monthly details tab to view specific items that a buyer has purchased a warranty on during a particular month.

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Can I purchase warranties myself and simply bundle them with the items I sell?

Yes.

Can I earn a commission on warranties purchased in my retail store?

Though your retail buyers can purchase SquareTrade warranties, we don't currently have a program for you to earn commission on warranties purchased in your retail store.

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