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Amazon Gift Card Deals Guide

These days, you can buy just about anything on Amazon.

Whether you want to order home essentials, stream videos, or request an Amazon Whole Foods delivery, this massive online marketplace has it all.

By taking advantage of Amazon gift card deals, you can save big on your lifestyle needs.

Finding discounts for your gift card purchases is a great way to save money, even when the items you want to buy aren’t cheap or on sale.

However, Amazon rarely advertises gift card deals directly on their platform, which means you need to know where to look.

In this article, we’ll guide you through two methods you can use to source Amazon gift card deals.

We’ll also show you legitimate ways to get completely free Amazon gift cards and how to activate them once you get them.

How to Find Amazon Gift Card Deals

When seeking out Amazon gift card deals, you have two primary options: looking for promo codes on Google or purchasing gift cards from discount websites.

We’ll dive into both in further detail below.

Finding and Redeeming Coupon Codes

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Digital coupon sites like RetailMeNot and CouponCabin may be great for finding discounts on specific products, but there’s actually no single source you can head to for finding Amazon gift card deals.

That said, the best way to source working coupon codes for gift card purchases is by heading over to Google and searching “Amazon gift card promo.”

This process can be time-consuming, as you may have to sift through plenty of expired promotions before you find one that works for your account.

However, this is a great way to find exclusive discounts that you otherwise wouldn’t have known about.

Once you find a promotional code, you can try redeeming it by following these steps:

  1. Select a gift card and fill in your desired gift card amount, email or phone number, and delivery date. If your selected promotion specifies a minimum purchase, make sure to select that amount.
  2. Tap “Buy Now” on the upper right corner.
  3. Tap on the space that says “Enter Code” and type in your promo code. Then hit “Apply.” If your promo code works, you’ll see the discount applied to your order total.

If you select same-day delivery, you should receive the gift card within five minutes via email or text.

Physical Amazon gift cards sent via mail usually arrive within a day.

To help you get started on your search, you can try out these promotions:

  • Use the promo code “19GIFTCARD” to get $15 off $50 worth of Amazon gift cards for eligible users.
  • Log in to view your eligibility status for this promotion, which offers you $10 when you reload your gift card balance with at least $100.

Your can also set up 2% rewards for reloading your gift card balance as an Amazon Prime member.
Discount Amazon Gift Card Websites
The more efficient way to get Amazon.com gift card deals is by making a purchase straight from discount gift card websites.

These sites typically give you a percentage off your order total, which means you pay less than your actual gift card balance.

While gift cards on these sites are sold in limited quantities — you may need to wait for a restock — for a limited time, the following are great platforms to find discounted Amazon gift cards.

Make sure to set notifications for Amazon gift card restocks at these links, so you can beat other consumers to the deal:

If you haven’t heard of a given website, make sure to do your research to guarantee you’re ordering from a trustworthy platform.

You’ll likely be submitting your credit card or debit card information to complete the checkout process, so doing some due diligence will keep your information as secure as possible.

3 Ways to Get Free Amazon Gift Cards

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If you don’t want to spend any money at all, there are actually lots of ways to claim completely free Amazon gift cards online.

Survey sites, receipt rebate apps, and cash-back apps like Shopkick and others commonly offer Amazon gift cards as rewards for completing their activities in your spare time.

It may take a while to earn, but it’s a great opportunity to get huge discounts on your future purchases.

Below are three of our favorite platforms for getting the best Amazon gift card deal of all: free money without spending a dime.

Swagbucks

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One of the most prominent online rewards programs around, Swagbucks allows you to earn points as you complete incredibly diverse activities.

These activities include shopping online, completing surveys, watching videos, and even searching the web.

Once you rack up at least 160 points, which you can easily get just by completing a few surveys, you can redeem Amazon gift cards — or gift cards to other popular retailers, if preferred.

Every point is worth approximately one cent, so you’ll need 500 points to get a $5 gift card.

However, if you’re willing to wait until you have more points, Swagbucks frequently offers $25 Amazon gift cards at discounted rates.

Drop

a screenshot of the drop homepage

The Drop app is a platform that gives you points in exchange for your online and in-store purchases.

This platform is particularly great for earning free Amazon gift cards because it rewards your purchases at major retailers, including Safeway, Starbucks, Walgreens, Walmart, and McDonald’s.

All you need to do is select your two favorite Drop partners, link your card, and start shopping at those stores.

Once you reach 10,000 points on this platform, you’ll be able to redeem a $20 Amazon gift card.

Fetch Rewards

a screenshot of the fetch rewards homepage

If you’re a bare minimum shopper who only spends on the necessities, Fetch Rewards is a great receipt rebate app that allows you to cash out in the form of gift cards.

Every time you go to the grocery store, simply save your receipt and scan it in the app to earn points.

Every receipt you upload will usually give you about 25 points, though this amount may be higher for new users.

You’ll also get a far higher number of bonus points when you purchase specific items advertised on the homepage of the app.

Once you reach 3,000 points, you can redeem a $3 Amazon gift card.

Activating Your Amazon Gift Card

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Once you receive an Amazon gift card in the mail or in your inbox, all you need to do is apply your Amazon credits to your account.

To do so, follow these simple steps:

  1. Log in to your Amazon account.
  2. If you’re using the desktop site, click “Accounts & Lists” on the upper right corner. If you’re using the Amazon app, select “Your Account” from your app menu.
  3. Click “Gift cards” on the desktop site or scroll down and tap “Manage gift card balance” on the app.
  4. Select “Redeem a gift card” on the website or tap “Redeem another gift card” on the app.
  5. Type in your claim code, which you can find on your email or at the back of your gift card, and tap “Apply to your balance.” You can also scan your claim code if you have a physical gift card and you’re using the app.

Once these steps are complete, your Amazon credit will be applied to your current balance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Amazon Gift Card Deals: Amazon web page on computer
Now that you know where the best Amazon gift card deals can be found, here are some frequently asked questions to help you learn more about saving on Amazon purchases:

Are Amazon Prime members eligible for more gift card deals than standard Amazon users?

While they aren’t necessarily eligible for more deals, being an Amazon Prime member does make it more likely that you’ll be targeted for a promotion.

For example, on Prime Day, Prime members may get exclusive deals in their email inbox or be eligible for special promo codes, which can often be found through a quick Google search.

Can I choose my Amazon gift card design if I order through a third-party website?

Usually, no.

Discount gift card websites, as well as websites that allow you to redeem free gift cards, will usually send you a basic Amazon e-gift card with the company’s logo via email.

Are there any limits to what I can use my Amazon gift card for?

You can use Amazon gift cards to purchase almost any good or service from the company.

Amazon only specifies that you can’t use gift cards to purchase collectible coins or other gift cards, though eligible items are up to the company’s discretion.

Save on Items You Want and Need

Amazon gift card deals are the ultimate way to save on just about anything.

By getting real cash value at a discounted price, you can spend without guilt on any good or service offered by the massive online marketplace.

While Amazon isn’t always offering gift card deals directly on their site, there are lots of workarounds you can use that may even get you free credits to spend on Amazon.

If you have too many gift cards and definitely don’t need them anymore, consider selling them instead.

Plenty of platforms will offer you cash when you sell your old gift cards from a variety of retailers.

It can be a great way to earn money on those birthday and holiday gifts you’ve received but never used.

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