Creating an Account
You don't need to register an account before you buy components at Semicenral.com.
We'll set it up for you as you proceed through checkout. It's quick, easy, and free!
When you create your account, you'll choose a password and provide the following information:
- Your email address
- Your first and last name
- Your ZIP (or postal) code
- Your country of residence
- Your daytime phone number
To register an account:
- Click Register on the Semicentral.com web page to open the registration form.
- Type your account information. Fields that require information are marked with an asterisk (*)
- To create an account, you must read and agree to our Terms and Conditions.
To indicate that you agree, select the checkbox labeled
“I agree to the Semicentral.com Terms and Conditions.”
- Click the Continue button to save your information.
Your privacy is important to us. We keep any information you provide confidential.
In addition, we employ sophisticated encryption technology to ensure the protection
of your personal information and your records. For more information, read our Privacy Policy.
Choosing a Password
When you register, you'll choose a password. You'll be asked to provide your password
each time you log in to your Semicentral.com account. Choose a password 6-20 characters
in length that is easy for you to remember, but difficult for others to guess.
You can use any combination of numbers and letters, in either upper or lower case.
To log in to your account:
- Click Login on the semicentral.com web page.
- Type your email address (or username, if you have one) and password.
- Click the Login button.
If you've forgotten your password, we'll email you a new, temporary one. To receive a new password:
- Click Login on the Semicentral.com web page
- Click Forget your password? directly below the Login button.
- Type your email address or username.
- Click the Continue button. We'll send a new, temporary password to
the email address associated with your account.
- Follow the link in the email and type your temporary password to log in to your account.
- Upon logging in, you'll be prompted to change your password.
Choose a password 6-20 characters in length that is easy for you to remember,
but difficult for others to guess. You can use any combination of numbers and letters,
in either upper or lower case. Your password is case sensitive.
- Click the Continue button to save your changes.
The first time you buy components, we'll ask for a valid credit or debit card,
which we'll use to verify your name and billing address. As part of our guarantee,
this security measure helps protect against fraudulent charges and item listings. By
providing this information, you are helping make the Semicentral.com marketplace more secure.
Thank you!
We accept Visa or MasterCard debit cards and Visa or MasterCard credit cards.
Important: To purchase items, the billing address in your Semicentral.com account must match the billing address associated with your credit or debit card.
Protecting Your Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. We employ sophisticated encryption technology to
ensure the protection of your personal information and your records. For more information
on our commitment to security and privacy, read our Privacy Policy.
Changing Your Account Information
You can change or update your account information at any time. To change your account information:
- Click My Account on the Semicentral.com web page.
You may be prompted to log in to your account.
Upon logging in, your account information displays.
- Click Edit Account Info.
- Edit the information in your account.
- Click the Continue button to save your changes or Cancel if you've changed your mind.
Choosing Shipping Options
When purchasing items that will be shipped to you, you may have a choice of shipping options.
The shipping option you choose will affect how quickly the items will reach you once the seller
ships them. Your choice of shipping option does not determine when a seller will ship the items.
As part of the seller agreement, sellers agree to ship orders within 48 hours of order placement.
For example, if you choose Priority Overnight, you will get your items one business day after
the seller ships them, but not necessarily one business day after you place your order.
Changing Your Shipping Address
To ensure the successful delivery of your items, carefully review your shipping information
before completing a purchase. If, after you've placed an order, you need to change the shipping
address you provided, give us a call at 1-877-364-7364 as soon as possible.
- If the seller has not yet printed the shipping label to ship your items, we can
change your shipping address for you at no charge.
- If the seller has already printed the shipping label, we'll contact the seller
on your behalf and try to change the shipping address for you. You may be subject to
a fee for changing your shipping address after the shipping label has been printed.
- If the seller has already shipped your items, we will contact the courier and
try to have your items re-routed. You will be charged a re-routing fee for changing your
shipping address once your items are in transit.
Receiving Your items
Couriers deliver to business and residential addresses but not to P.O. boxes.
Certain couriers do not deliver packages on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays.
Tracking Your Shipment
When the seller confirms your order, we'll send you an email to let you know.
Included in the email will be a tracking number you can use to track the shipment.
Click the link in your email to open the courier website and track your package.
Note: Until the seller ships your package and it is entered into the courier
tracking system, this tracking number will not work (and may contain inaccurate information).
If you see inaccurate information for your tracking number, wait a while and check again, to
give your package time to be entered into the system.
Logging In to Your Account
To log in to your account:
- Click Login on the Semicentral.com web page.
- Type your email address (or username, if you have one) and password.
- Click the Login button.
If you've forgotten your password, click Forget your password? Type your email
address or username and click the Continue button. We'll send a new, temporary password
to the email address associated with your account.
You can change or update your account information at any time. To change the information in your account:
- Click My Account on the Semicentral.com web page. You may be prompted to log in.
- Click My Info in the upper-left corner of the screen to view your account information.
- Click the Edit Account Info button.
- Change or update the information in your account.
- Click Continue to save your changes or Cancel if you've changed your mind.
Changing Your Password
To keep your account secure, it's a good idea to periodically change your password.
You can change your password at any time. To change your password:
- Click My Account on the Semicentral.com web page to view your account information. You may be prompted to log in.
- Click My Info in the upper-left corner to view your account information.
- Click Edit Account Info.
- In the Current Password field, type your current (old) password.
- In the New Password field, type your new password.
Choose a password 6-20 characters in length that is easy for you to remember,
but difficult for others to guess. You can use any combination of letters and numbers
(in either upper or lower case).
- Verify your new password by retyping it in the Retype New Password field.
- Click Continue to save your new password, or Cancel if you've changed your mind.
Adding Credit or Debit Card Information
You must provide a valid credit or debit card to buy and sell components on Semicentral.com.
If a credit card is not associated with your account, you will be asked to provide this
information the first time you try to purchase or list items for sale. However, you can add
credit card information to your account at any time.
To add a credit or debit card to your account:
- Click My Account on the Semicentral.com web page to view your account information. You may be prompted to log in.
- Click My Info.
- Click Credit Cards.
- Click the Add New Credit Card button.
- Choose the type of card from the drop-down menu.
We accept Visa or MasterCard debit cards and Visa, MasterCard credit cards.
- In the fields provided, enter the appropriate information for the card.
Enter the card number with no spaces or hyphens (-). Fields that require information are
marked with an asterisk (*).
- Enter the three-digit security code for the card. What is a security code?
- Type the billing address associated with the card.
If you've designated a Seller Payment Contact, this contact's information is
automatically selected as the billing address. Otherwise, your personal account
information is automatically entered.
Note: Be sure the billing address information is correct and matches the information
on your credit card.
- Click the Add Credit Card button to save the credit card information, or Cancel
if you've changed your mind.
Note: You can add more than one credit or debit card to your account.
To add additional cards, simply repeat the above steps for each card you wish to add.
Changing Your Credit or Debit Card Information
You can edit or update your credit or debit card information at any time.
To edit your credit card information:
- Click My Account on the Semicentral.com web page to view your account information.
You may be prompted to log in.
- Click My Info to display your account information.
- Click Credit Cards. Your Credit Cards list displays.
- Click Edit This Credit Card directly below the card you wish to edit.
- Change the appropriate information for this card. Enter the card number with no spaces or hyphens (-).
Fields that require information are marked with an asterisk (*).
- Click the Edit Credit Card button to save the new credit card information,
or Cancel if you've changed your mind.
Keeping Track of Your Purchases
You can keep tabs on your purchases and bids at any time. To view information
related to your purchases and bids, click My Account on the Semicentral.com web page
to display your account information. You may be prompted to log in.
Click My Purchases/Bids to display the history and status of
your purchases and bids. Your purchases and bids are divided into the following categories:
Pending Confirmation
The items you've purchased and auction-style sales you've won that the seller has not yet confirmed.
When the seller confirms your order, it moves from Pending Confirmation to Completed.
We authorize your credit or debit card each time you bid or place an order,
but we will not charge your card until your order is confirmed. A seller has 24
hours to confirm an order.
In the rare case that your order remains unconfirmed beyond 24 hours, give us
a call at 1-877-364-7364. We'll contact the seller about the delay in confirmation.
Active Bids
The active auction-style listings you’ve bid upon. At the close of bidding,
the listing moves from Active Bids to Pending Confirmation (if you are the winner)
or to Auctions Lost.
Auctions Lost
The auction-style listings you bid upon, but did not win.
Completed
The items you’ve purchased and auction-style sales you’ve won that the seller has confirmed.
Once confirmed, you can use the tracking number to monitor your
purchase from the seller to your shipping address.