Shop lightning deals

Lightning deals can be discovered both across the website and in the Today’s Deals section. These promotions are temporary and have a limited number of redemptions available. To keep track of their availability, a status bar and a timer are provided, indicating when the deal will expire. The deal will either end when enough customers have claimed it or when the timer reaches zero. Thus, it becomes a thrilling race against time to secure the most lightning deals from Amazon.

Subscribe and save

There are essential items that are always necessary, such as paper towels, daily vitamins, and coffee. You can conveniently have these items delivered to your doorstep through Amazon’s Subscribe & Save program. With thousands of qualifying products, you have the flexibility to choose the quantity and delivery frequency that suits your needs. You also have the freedom to cancel or modify your preferences at any time. Plus, when you have five or more Subscribe & Save products delivered to the same address, you’ll enjoy a discount of up to 15%.

Use the right credit card

If you’re not maximizing credit card rewards, you’re missing out on potential savings. Several top rewards credit cards provide enhanced benefits for purchases made on Amazon. One of the most popular options is the Amazon Visa, which grants 3% cash back on Amazon.com, Whole Foods Market, and Chase Travel transactions. Additionally, it offers 2% cash back on dining, gas station, local transit, and commuting expenses, and 1% cash back on all other purchases. The best part is that this card doesn’t have an annual fee.

There are also credit cards available that offer enhanced rewards in rotating categories. For instance, the Discover it® Cash Back card provides 5% cash back on quarterly rotating categories, which include gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants, and Amazon.com. However, there is a quarterly maximum limit on these rewards, and for all other purchases, you will earn 1% cashback. While it may not be the most suitable card for year-round use, it presents an excellent opportunity for customers without a Prime account to maximize their rewards for specific purchases. Alternatively, for the remaining part of the year, you may want to consider using a card like the Citi® Double Cash Card, which offers a consistently high cashback rate.

Choose no-rush shipping

Amazon packages are known for their speedy delivery, but if you’re not in a rush to receive your items, there’s an advantage to waiting. Opting for the no-rush shipping option on your order can provide you with either an instant discount or rewards that can be utilized at a later time. These rewards typically come in the form of digital credits for movies, books, and music. It’s important to note that while discounts are accessible to all customers, rewards are exclusively available to Prime members. It’s not possible to obtain both options or select between them; the specific benefit will depend on the offer provided.

Keep an eye out for credit card offers

Occasionally, your credit card provider may present enhanced rewards or discounted opportunities for utilizing your credit card or redeeming rewards points at Amazon. American Express has particularly attractive offers available this year. It’s important to note that not all American Express cardholders will be eligible for these promotions; only those with American Express cards that earn Membership Rewards points, such as the Amex EveryDay® Credit Card, will qualify.

At present, select cardholders are being offered a discount of up to 50% (with a maximum value of $60) on their Amazon purchases when they utilize at least one Membership Rewards point. To determine if you qualify for Amazon’s offer, you can link your Amex account and check for eligibility.