An Amazon account limited to electronic goods and services means the account holder can only purchase items like e-books, digital music, software downloads, and streaming content. Physical goods requiring shipment, such as books, electronics, or clothing, are unavailable for purchase through this type of restricted account. For example, a user with such a restriction could buy a Kindle e-book but not a physical book copy.
This type of account access is often implemented for security reasons, financial controls, or as a form of parental control. It allows for controlled spending, especially for younger users, and can limit potential fraud or misuse by restricting purchases to intangible goods. Historically, this limitation arose as a means to provide safer online purchasing options, especially as digital marketplaces expanded.