All the ways to get $200+ in credits and gift cards ahead of Prime Day (2024)

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GET $200 OR MORE: As of July 15, Prime members have multiple ways to score over $200 in shopping credits and gift cards for Amazon Prime Day.

Prime Day runs from July 16 to July 17. As one of the biggest shopping events of the year, you’re likely looking for ways to maximize your savings (I know I have a list of items I'm planning to snag).

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Fortunately, there are tons of ways to earn shopping credits and gift cards during this 48-hour mega-sale to help you stretch your budget and get the stuff you really want or need — whether it’s a new robot vacuum, a high-powered laptop, or an early start on your holiday shopping list. From signing up for credit cards with generous welcome bonuses to taking advantage of Amazon's own Prime Day deals and promos, there are plenty of opportunities to earn hundreds of dollars in free money to spend.

Here are our favorite strategies to rack up over $200 in extra cash ahead of Prime Day 2024.

Get a $10 Amazon gift card with Grubhub

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Free $10 Amazon gift card

when you place an order of $25 or more via Grubhub

This is probably the easiest $10 you'll ever make. If you’re an Amazon Prime member, hop onto Grubhub (Prime members get Grubhub+ for free) and order at least $25 worth of food by 11:59 p.m. PT on July 15. Just be sure to use the code GRUBPRIME when checking out.

Note: Make sure your Amazon Prime account and Grubhub account are linked before placing your order.

Sign up for an Amazon Prime Visa credit card and get a $200 sign-up bonus

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Free $200 Amazon gift card

when approved for an Amazon Prime Visa credit card

This deal is a little more involved, but the payoff is worth it. If you sign up for an Amazon Prime Visa card and are approved, Amazon will instantly gift you $200 in Amazon gift card credit. (According to the website, you’ll receive an “instant decision” in 15 seconds.)

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You’ll also get 5% back on all Amazon and Whole Foods purchases, 2% back at restaurants, gas stations, and local transit, and 1% on all other purchases. And, as a Prime-exclusive deal, you’ll get 10% back on select products at Amazon.

To get the full benefits of the Prime Visa card and the $200 bonus offer, you'll need to be a Prime member and a new customer to the Amazon credit card. Apply before July 24 to qualify for the bonus.

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Sign up for a Prime Store card and get an $80 Amazon gift card

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Free $80 Amazon gift card

when approved for a Prime Store card

Similar to the Prime Visa, signing up for Amazon's Prime Store Card will net you an $80 Amazon gift card reward. The Prime Store card will also give you 5% back at Amazon and Whole Foods, plus 10% back on select Prime Day deals.

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There’s no annual fee for this card, either, but you’ll need to apply before July 17 to qualify for the $80 bonus.

Turn your loose change into an Amazon gift card at select Coinstar kiosks

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Amazon gift card

when you dump your change at participating Coinstar kiosks

Did you know Coinstar kiosks allow you to convert your loose change directly into an Amazon gift card? All you have to do is follow the on-screen prompts and dump your coins into the machine — the service is free, and you'll get the full value of your spare change transferred onto a paper eGift Card. (There is a $5 minimum, though.)

This is a super easy way to turn forgotten coins into something you'll actually use on Prime Day.

Other bonus deals and perks for Prime members:

  • Get three free months of Kindle Unlimited through July 17

  • Get five free months of Amazon Music Unlimited through July 18

  • Get three free months of Audible Premium Plus through July 31

  • Get exclusive travel deals (e.g., 40% off select Carnival cruises and 30% off car rentals) via the Amazon Travel Deals page

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All the ways to get $200+ in credits and gift cards ahead of Prime Day (2024)

FAQs

How do I get the 200 Amazon gift card? ›

Amazon's Prime Visa card offers one of the best welcome bonuses on the market -- a $200 Amazon gift card instantly upon approval.

How do you get gift cards on Amazon Prime? ›

Order Gift Cards
  1. Go to Gift Cards.
  2. Choose the type of gift card that you want to purchase.
  3. Select or enter the desired amount for your gift card.
  4. Select Add to Cart, and then select Proceed to Checkout.
  5. Provide payment information for your purchase and select Continue.
  6. Select Place your order.

Do you get extra points on Prime day? ›

During Prime Day, Amazon Prime cardholders can earn an extra 2% rewards (for a total of 7%) when they select no-rush shipping. This offer is available exclusively to you if you have an eligible Prime membership and use your Amazon Prime card at checkout.

Will your gift card balance when available be used to pay for your Prime membership? ›

Sign in to your Amazon.com account. Go to Account > Manage Prime Membership. You'll see your renewal date and an option to update your payment method. Select "Use your gift card balance when available" or enter a new gift card claim code to ensure you earn on your membership renewal.

How do you get the 150 Amazon gift card? ›

You will receive the Amazon Gift Card amount based on your Prime membership status when your credit card application was submitted. This Amazon Gift Card offer is only awarded to new cardmembers at the time of approval.

Is there $300 Amazon gift card? ›

Amazon Gift Card 300 USD is one of the possible ways to fund your account to start shopping online on the Amazon platform.

How to get the gift card code from Amazon? ›

Find the claim code on the back of the card, under the peel-off sticker or the silver scratch-off section. An Amazon gift card claim code is 14 or 15 characters long and will usually contain both letters and numbers.

Can you get gift cards for free? ›

How to get free gift cards fast? You can get free gift cards fast from sites like Swagbucks, MyPoints, and Tada which often have signup bonus from $1 to $10 .

How many times can you get free Prime? ›

Amazon customers are only eligible for one free trial of Prime every 12 months. That means if you cancel your membership, and decide to give Amazon Prime another try, you'll have to immediately start with the paid membership rather than kicking things off with another trial period.

Do Prime credits expire? ›

Yes, Amazon No-Rush Credits do expire. Their expiration dates also vary so you should check your No-Rush Rewards Summary Dashboard to see when your credits expire. The email sent by Amazon after your No-Rush order shipped will also contain the expiration date of your credits.

Do Prime points expire? ›

Points expiration/losing points: Your points don't expire as long as your card account remains open, however, you will immediately lose all your points if your card account status changes, or your card account is closed for program misuse, fraudulent activities, failure to pay, bankruptcy, or other reasons described in ...

Can I buy an Amazon Prime membership with an Amazon Pay balance? ›

Note: You can also sign up for Amazon Prime membership on PrimeVideo.com or the Prime Video android app. You can purchase Prime one-year membership using any electronic payment method, including credit card, debit card, net banking, UPI and Amazon Pay Balance, except Bajaj Finserv No Cost EMI.

Can I pay my Amazon Prime membership with an Amazon gift card? ›

Amazon Prime memberships can be paid for using credit cards, debit cards, the Amazon Store Card, Amazon.com Gift Cards and selected promotional codes.

Can you prepay an Amazon Prime membership? ›

It seems possible, however, to continue to pay $99 in upcoming years as long as you are willing to lay out the money now. No – Amazon does not officially allow you to prepay for several years of Prime in advance, but it does appear to offer a workaround, by letting you purchase multiple Amazon Prime Gift Memberships.

How do I claim my Amazon gift card amount? ›

How to redeem a gift card? To add a Gift Card to your Amazon Pay balance, go to Add a Gift Card. Then, enter your Gift Card Code and select Add Gift Card to Balance . To use your Amazon Pay Gift Card balance for a purchase, select Amazon Pay balance on the check-out page .

How do I get my $200 gift card from Verizon? ›

"After checkout, redeem your reward via your Notifications on the My Verizon app or vzw.com/myverizon. Your $200 Verizon Gift Card will be sent via email within 8 weeks after receipt of claim to the submitted email address."

How long does it take to get your Amazon gift card from Verizon? ›

Upon redemption, Your eligible Gift Card will be delivered electronically within 24-48 hours. If you still have questions about your gift card redemption, status and eligibility, please send @vzw_customer_support a message and a service representative can assist you.

Where can I get an Amazon gift card code? ›

Find the claim code on the back of the card, under the peel-off sticker or the silver scratch-off section. An Amazon gift card claim code is 14 or 15 characters long and will usually contain both letters and numbers.

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