Did you know that Amazon LOVES to make it rain with free amazon credit to use on purchases? Sometimes these credits appear in your account for completing various tasks; like submitting receipts or adding a debit card to an existing Amazon wallet. Other times these credits are offered when using any one of the Top Credit Card’s varying points & mile currency; like Chase Ultimate Rewards or American Express Membership Rewards. Learn more in the ultimate guide to saving money on Amazon – Credit & Points offers below!
Basic Pro Trip – Be sure to bookmark this page and check back for current offers to save money on future Amazon purchases. Many of the links below come in and out of use by Amazon.
In this guide to saving money on Amazon
- Amazon Pay With Points
- Chase Ultimate Rewards
- Amex Membership Rewards
- Discover Cashback
- Capital One Rewards
- Citi Thankyou
- Hilton Honors
- Amazon Credits and Promotions
- Amazon Prime Membership Promotions
Points and Miles Offers – Amazon pay with points
It’s important to note that you CAN NOT activate any of these offers until the cards associated with the rewards account has been linked to Amazon. The weblink to connect each card via Amazon’s pay with points can be found below to the right of each heading.
Basic Pro Tip – If you don’t see the offer at first or are not eligible, try unlinking and relinking the associated credit card to your Amazon account. A few times I’ve found offers by adding a purchase to my Amazon cart and clicking through each of my linked credit cards to see if there is a promotion at check out.
Chase Ultimate Rewards – Click here to Link an Eligible Chase Card
- Save $15 on a $50+ purchase on Amazon when you use at least one Chase Ultimate Rewards Point
- Save $10 on a $30+ Purchase on Amazon when you use a least one Chase Ultimate Rewards Point
Amex Membership Rewards – Click here to Link an Eligible Amex Card
- Save $10 off of $100 when using at least one Membership Rewards point.
- Save $10 to $50 when using at least one Membership Rewards point. Offer varies if you targeted.
Discover Cash back Bonus – Click here to Link an Eligible Discover Card
- Save $30 off of an $80 purchase using at least one Discover cashback point.
Save 20% off of select Amazon Products from the Amazon launchpad when using your Discover Card. Expired- Earn a $10 Credit at Amazon when changing your default payment option to a Discover Card.
- Save $20 on an Amazon purchase when using a Discover Credit Card and the promotion code “Discover20”.
- Save $30 off of a $150 purchase when using a Discover Credit Card.
Capital One Rewards – Click here to Link an Eligible Capital One Card
- Save $20 off of an $80+ purchase when using at least one Capital One Rewards Point.
Citi ThankYou Points – Click here to Link an Eligible Citi Card
- Save 20% off a purchase when using at least one Citi Thankyou Point. Max of a $30 discount. Spend $150 to receive the whole discount.
Hilton Honors Points – Click here to Link a Hilton Honors Account
- Sign up for a new Hilton Honors account and receive a $5 Amazon Credit
Save money on Amazon with these promotions
$40 Credit For Trying In-Garage Delivery (Free for Prime Members)
Have a package delivered to your garage and earn a $40 Credit! This promotion requires using the promotional code KEY40 at checkout. There are data points suggesting that a “garage” is technically not required but YMMV. Click here for the offer page.
$10 off of a $20 Amazon Purchase Offer One (Mobile App)
This promotion is targeted but many Amazon users have reported being able to save the deal. To see if you’re eligible, click here using your Amazon mobile app.
$10 off of a $20 Amazon Purchase Offer Two (Mobile App)
This promotion is the same as the promotion listed above but many Amazon users have reported being able to save and use both deals. Some users have indicated that this offer only appeared after opting into and using the first offer. To see if you’re eligible, click here using your Amazon mobile app.
$5 Credit for Watching a Prime Video (Amazon Prime Users Only)
This targeted promotion is pretty straightforward – watch any Amazon Prime Video or TV Show and receive a $5 Amazon credit. To see if you’re eligible, click here.
Earn a $5 Amazon Credit for sending a $50 Amazon Giftcard via Text Message
This targeted promotion requires sending $50 in Amazon.com gift cards via text in order to earn a $5 credit. If using a two-player mode, you can send $50 to each other for a $10 profit! To see if you’re eligible, click here and then Enter SMSUS2020 at checkout.
Earn a $10 Amazon Credit for funding your Amazon Balance with $100
This Amazon promotion is supposed to be only for account holders who have never loaded their Amazon balance before. Simply fund $100 to your Amazon Balance and earn a $10 credit. To see if you’re eligible, click here.
Save $10 on a $50+ Amazon Purchase when using a Discover Card
Use a Discover Card on Amazon purchases in Apparel, Electronics, Software, Video Games, and Computers you will get $10 off of a $50 or more purchase. The discount will appear in the cart at checkout as long as the items qualify. To view the offer, click here.
Earn a $15 Amazon Credit when changing the default payment to a Discover Card
This targeted offer is easy enough. Change your default payment option to a Discover Card and receive a $15 Amazon Credit. To view the offer, click here.
Save 20% off of select Amazon products when using a Discover Card
This offer can save you 20% off of select Amazon products in the Amazon Launchpad. Simply find a product in the Amazon launchpad, add it to the cart, and select a Discover Card for payment. If the item is eligible, you’ll receive a 20% discount. To view the offer, click here.
Earn a $10 Amazon Credit per month via the Amazon Shopper Panel
This is one of my favorite new Amazon promotions. In order to earn a $10 Amazon credit, simply upload ten receipts to the Amazon Shopper Panel mobile app. The $10 Amazon credit can be earned every month by completing the ten receipt uploads. This is a targeted promotion, download the “Amazon Shopper Panel app to see if you are eligible. I was not initially targeted but received an invite via email a few days later after downloading the app and logging in. I’m hoping to be able to save money on Amazon for many months to come via this awesome promotion!
Earn a $5 Amazon Credit when you listen to three songs using Alexa
This simple promotion will net you a $5 Amazon Credit after asking Amazon’s Alexa to play three songs on your computer. To view the offer, click here.
Earn a $50 Amazon Credit when adding a debit card to your payment options
This targeted offer is easy enough. Simply add a debit card to your payment options and a $50 credit will be added to your account. Click here to add a debit card and see if there is a credit on your account on your next checkout.
Earn a $10 Amazon Credit when changing your default payment to American Express
This targeted offer will earn you a $10 Amazon Credit for switching the default payment option in your account to an American Express Credit Card. To see if you’re eligible, click here.
Earn 8X Amex Membership Rewards points on Amazon Purchases
Some American Express credit card holders have been targeted for an Amazon spending offer. Earn 8X Membership Rewards points up 3,000 points total ($375 Spent). Check your Amex offers by logging into your online banking account.
Save Money on an Amazon Prime Membership
30 Day Free Trial to Amazon Prime (New Users)
If you have never had an Amazon Prime Membership before you can enroll in a free 30-day trial. When the trial period ends, you will be automatically billed at the monthly subscription rate. If you are a new user, click here to enroll in your free 30 Day Amazon Prime Membership.
Basic Pro Tip – For free trial memberships, be sure to set some calendar alarms on the days leading up to the renewal. This will ensure that you have time to decide whether you’d like to continue with the membership or cancel.
Amex Cardholders get three months of Amazon Prime for Free
This is a targeted promotion that was sent out to American Express cardholders. Eligible cardholders need to be new to Amazon Prime and link an Amex credit card to an Amazon account. To see if you’re eligible, click here.
Free 6 Month Amazon Prime trial for Students
Students who have not had an Amazon Prime account before can enroll in a free 6-month trial by linking their edu email address. To enroll in this offer, click here.
Earn a $20 Amazon Giftcard for enrolling in Amazon Prime through Ibotta
This promotion requires a yearly subscription to Amazon Prime which costs $119. It also is for new Amazon Prime Members only. To opt into the offer, simply search for Amazon Prime in the Ibotta cashback app and click on the offer.
Earn a $10 Amazon Credit via Audible Promotion
This is a $5 moneymaker if you choose to only keep the account open for the first month. An audible membership will cost you $4.95 per month. If you signup within the next 48 hours, you’ll receive a $10 Amazon Credit. If you do not like the service, cancel your membership, and keep the $5 profit! To view the offer, click here.
Save $20 on Amazon when using a Discover Card
Save $20 on an Amazon purchase of $20.01 or more when using a Discover Credit Card and the promotional code “Discover20”.
Save $30 on a $150 Amazon Purchase when using a Discover Credit Card
Save $30 on an Amazon purchase of $150 or more when using a Discover Credit Card. Your card needs to be linked prior to being eligible for this offer. To see if you’re eligible, click here.
Let us know!
What has been your favorite way to save money on Amazon? I’d love to hear from you down in the comments or over in the 4,500+ Member Basic Travel Facebook Group!
