Four Ways to Get Amazon Credit to Spend on Prime Day
Summer’s Black Friday, also known asPrime Day , is fast approaching. This year it falls on Tuesday 11 July and Wednesday 12 July. If you’re planning on shopping for “two days of epic deals” ( Amazon words ), you can take advantage of one or more of the following opportunities to earn credit to spend during the annual sale. Here’s what you need to know.
How to Get Amazon Credit to Spend on Prime Day
According to MarketWatch , current Prime members can earn Amazon credit for their Prime Day purchases in four ways:
- Buy a new Amazon Gift Card worth at least $50 between July 3rd and July 10th to get $5 Prime Day Credit.
- Add at least $100 to your existing Amazon Gift Card by July 10th to get $12 Prime Day Credit.
- Upload your first photo to Amazon Photo Center by July 7th to receive $15 credit.
- Apply for an Amazon Prime Visa Credit Card by July 26 and receive a $200 Amazon Gift Card immediately upon approval.
How to shop on Prime Day sales if you don’t have a Prime membership
As in previous years, you must have a Prime membership – or at least access to someone else’s – to take advantage of Prime Day deals and discounts.
If you’re not a member and don’t want to invest the $139 annual fee, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial if you’ve never had one (paid or free trial). ) before. Just be sure to set a calendar reminder to cancel it; otherwise, you will be charged $14.99 per month (plus tax) until you get there.
Want to know more about promotions and discounts? FollowLifehacker’s Amazon Prime Day coverage.