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The Basics:

You can send up to $1,000/month directly from your CCs or GCs, and receive the same amount, which can then be withdrawn to your bank account. (No, you don't withdraw the money to your CC or GC.) These limits reset on the 1st of the calendar month at 12am Pacific Time.

Setup:

1. Although AP requires a SSN, you will not get a hard pull against your credit. You will not get a 1099-K unless you are receiving over $20k per year AND have done 200 transactions.

2. The driver's license number on the account need not be a real number, only the same format.

3. You need to connect and verify a bank account to be able to send $1,000/month. Otherwise, only $500 will be allowed. (Also, you will have difficulty withdrawing money to your bank account if it is not connected to your account.)

4. Verification can sometimes be instant if you log into your bank account through Amazon, but sometimes (particularly with smaller banks or CUs, it seems) the only working option is to allow AP to make two small deposits to you account (less than a dollar, often much less) and then reporting the exact amounts thereby verifying that the account is yours. (If you want to use AP as described here, don't even think about trying to profit from the small deposits by opening up a ton of accounts. You have been warned.)

5. The receiver account must add a credit card to be able to capture the funds sent.

Sending Money

1. Make sure to select "Goods and Services" when sending money. This is important so that the transaction codes as a purchase (for which you will get CC points/miles) and not a cash advance (for which you will not).

2. For some reason, when sending the value from GCs, AP will often prevent the full value from being sent unless, when connecting the GC with your account, you first enter the wrong expiration date and then change it to the correct one. <blinkblink>... <shrug>... but it works.  Or wait a week after putting the GC into your account for the hold to be removed from the funds.

3. And no, Amazon Gift Card balance cannot be used with Amazon Payments.

Multiple accounts:

1. It is highly recommended not to access both accounts of a transaction from the same IP address. Please see the IP Information section below for more... IP Information.

2. Most people didn't have problems opening two accounts per SSN even if they link to the same bank account, but it is risky to send money back and forth between them. Some report a similar risk with sending or receiving with a spouse who has the same bank account linked to their account.

3. Sending money using the same CC from different accounts is a known cause of shutdown.

Error messages and potential delays

1. If you get a message stating "We are unable to complete your transaction until further review. It can take up to 24 hours to complete this transaction. We apologize for any inconvenience this delay may cause," relax and be patient. It is perfectly normal.

2. Withdrawals are never authorized immediately. Be patient. It usually doesn't even take a full day. Likewise it's perfectly normal for you to get a message that your withdrawal has succeeded but it doesn't show up in your bank account yet even as pending. It will be there soon. Be patient.

3. Verifying a bank account via the deposit method can take a few days. Please anticipate and account for the extra time needed for the deposit method if you are planning to set up and use an account for the first time late in the month.

IP Information:

1. To check the IP address of the device you're using, Google "how to check my IP address"

2. All devices using the same WiFi router have the same IP address.

3. A computer connected to the Internet with a router has a different IP than it does if connected to the Internet without a router.

4. Browsing incognito or in private mode does not change your IP address.

5. To change the IP address of a computer, turn off the computer, wait a few minutes, then turn it back on. Check if you have a new IP address. If not, turn it off for 8+ hours (overnight or something) and check again. You will likely have a new IP address.

6. On a phone or other device (with it's own data) switch WiFi off. To change IP addresses, switch to 'airplane mode' and switch back and you will usually have a new IP address. Note: If your phone or tablet has WiFi only, it will always have the same IP address as other devices that connect through the same WiFi.


PBaruch's suggestions:

1. It is no longer generally considered safe to have multiple AP accounts for the same person.  Yes, there are exceptions and some people have had luck but I would caution against it.  If you are the reckless type go to number 2 below.  If not, please proceed to number 3 below.

2. If you do decide to try your luck and open 2 or more AP accounts for the same person, do not send $ back and forth between these two accounts.

3. Do not send $ back and forth between people in the same household.  Again, there are exceptions and some people have had luck but it is a trigger for a shutdown.  The way AP views it is if you are in the same household, give em cash. 

4. If there are multiple AP users in the same household, do NOT use the same IP address.  If you do, be warned.  You will very likely be shut down.

5. If you are shut down, you may have luck reopening your AP account by varying the spelling of your name and changing your address. 

6. If you want to send $ to a spouse, it helps if he/she has a different last name and address.

7. I would caution against any complete circles or triangles.  For instance, do not send A-B-C-A.  Rather, send A-B-C-D.

8. If you need bank accounts to link to AP, it is VERY easy to open multiple accounts (with no fee) by using Capitol One 360: https://home.capitalone360.com/ (Be aware that this is likely a hard pull.)

9. Do NOT do instant account verification. Let them send deposits instead to verify the account.  By doing so, I do not believe that they know who owns the account. This may be useful if you use some of my other suggestions.

These are my suggestions based upon personal experience and my gleaning of other posts.

Poll

Were you shut down?

Yes, but i got it back! :)
7 (2.9%)
Yes. :(
55 (22.5%)
No, B"H!  :)
149 (61.1%)
Yes and No (I have more then 1 account)
33 (13.5%)

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Re: Earn miles/points with Amazon payments using a credit card
« Reply #80 on: August 16, 2011, 02:44:39 PM »
No, I got the notice after sending 1501.00

So from one account you sent $1501.

In what increments? From how many different cards? On what dates?
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Re: Earn miles/points with Amazon payments using a credit card
« Reply #81 on: August 16, 2011, 03:08:33 PM »
No, I got the notice after sending 1501.00

There was probably a delay from when you reached $1000 and the notice. Also, have you confirmed that all $1501 in charges went through and was received?

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Re: Earn miles/points with Amazon payments using a credit card
« Reply #82 on: August 16, 2011, 05:37:24 PM »
So from one account you sent $1501.

In what increments? From how many different cards? On what dates?
Aug 2, 2011    Payment To    moishe ------    Details    Completed         -$500.00    $0.00    -$500.00
Aug 1, 2011    Payment To    Yosef --------    Details    Completed         -$500.00    $0.00    -$500.00
Jul 31, 2011    Payment To    Yosef --------    Details    Completed         -$500.00    $0.00    -$500.00
Jul 31, 2011    Payment To    m------@gmail.com    Details    Completed         -$1.00    $0.00    -$1.00

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Re: Earn miles/points with Amazon payments using a credit card
« Reply #83 on: August 16, 2011, 05:53:40 PM »
Aug 2, 2011    Payment To    moishe ------    Details    Completed         -$500.00    $0.00    -$500.00
Aug 1, 2011    Payment To    Yosef --------    Details    Completed         -$500.00    $0.00    -$500.00
Jul 31, 2011    Payment To    Yosef --------    Details    Completed         -$500.00    $0.00    -$500.00
Jul 31, 2011    Payment To    m------@gmail.com    Details    Completed         -$1.00    $0.00    -$1.00
you actually never exceeded the 1k limit because its based on the calendar month $501 in July and 1k in August

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Re: Earn miles/points with Amazon payments using a credit card
« Reply #84 on: August 16, 2011, 05:57:56 PM »
you actually never exceeded the 1k limit because its based on the calendar month $501 in July and 1k in August

I though of that right after I hit "Post"... Well well


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Re: Earn miles/points with Amazon payments using a credit card
« Reply #85 on: August 16, 2011, 10:53:28 PM »
Can people send money using visa gift cards?  Please explain how you do it, i tried and it was declined. thank you.
Did you try to send 500 with a 500 GC? Remember there is a 1.00 temp authorization so you will only be able to send 499 or wait until the 1.00 falls off.
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Re: Earn miles/points with Amazon payments using a credit card
« Reply #86 on: August 17, 2011, 03:11:31 AM »
you actually never exceeded the 1k limit because its based on the calendar month $501 in July and 1k in August

+1

hence why i asked for the dates...
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Re: Earn miles/points with Amazon payments using a credit card
« Reply #87 on: August 17, 2011, 02:12:49 PM »
Did you try to send 500 with a 500 GC? Remember there is a 1.00 temp authorization so you will only be able to send 499 or wait until the 1.00 falls off.
thanx for the help, i'm gonna try again leaving over a dollar, thanx.
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Re: Earn miles/points with Amazon payments using a credit card
« Reply #88 on: August 17, 2011, 05:19:25 PM »
HelpMe, you HelpedMe :) it worked, thanx.
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Re: Earn miles/points with Amazon payments using a credit card
« Reply #89 on: August 21, 2011, 09:59:07 AM »
Thanks ..It helped!
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Re: Earn miles/points with Amazon payments using a credit card
« Reply #90 on: August 21, 2011, 12:43:13 PM »
I am wondering if I send my wife $250 in September just to rake up a few small points a s a boost for the CC(to reach the next cash-out mark with Amex) does it go to her bank so she can pay a cc off? The reason for doing so small an amount is to avoid getting banned from the program etc.

Any tips for a newbie?  :-\

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Re: Earn miles/points with Amazon payments using a credit card
« Reply #91 on: August 21, 2011, 01:16:08 PM »
I am wondering if I send my wife $250 in September just to rake up a few small points a s a boost for the CC(to reach the next cash-out mark with Amex) does it go to her bank so she can pay a cc off? The reason for doing so small an amount is to avoid getting banned from the program etc.

Any tips for a newbie?  :-\

When you set up a bank account, you can withdraw to it without a problem.

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Re: Earn miles/points with Amazon payments using a credit card
« Reply #92 on: August 21, 2011, 01:22:31 PM »
So I an use my credit card(chase) to send say $250 to my wife and she can withdraw the money into a different bank account(wells fargo, BOA etc) without any issues of same IP etc?

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Re: Earn miles/points with Amazon payments using a credit card
« Reply #93 on: August 21, 2011, 01:49:02 PM »
So I an use my credit card(chase) to send say $250 to my wife and she can withdraw the money into a different bank account(wells fargo, BOA etc) without any issues of same IP etc?

Don't do it with same IP.

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Re: Earn miles/points with Amazon payments using a credit card
« Reply #94 on: August 25, 2011, 12:33:18 PM »
Has anyone had trouble faxing the bank statement that they require? Both fax numbers they gave me are coming back undeliverable.

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Re: Earn miles/points with Amazon payments using a credit card
« Reply #95 on: August 25, 2011, 01:53:38 PM »
what do u mean the bank statement they require?

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Re: Earn miles/points with Amazon payments using a credit card
« Reply #96 on: August 25, 2011, 02:01:03 PM »
When you add a commercial account (business account) they require that you a fax a bank statement with the same address and account # to verify. They listed two fax numbers and I have been trying for 2 days. It keeps getting rejected.

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Re: Earn miles/points with Amazon payments using a credit card
« Reply #97 on: August 26, 2011, 02:09:26 AM »
Any advantages of the commercial account over the personal, or is it just another venue to spend...?

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Re: Earn miles/points with Amazon payments using a credit card
« Reply #99 on: August 28, 2011, 03:12:22 PM »
Has anyone successfully done its ending back and forth btwn two accounts (using diff ips), I would like to try it but can't risk suspension. I have done it one way for a while, no problems there.