Amazon Prime Visa Card

[myi]

how do you link it

Is the account name the same as the card holders name?
 If yes, try linking the rewards to the account the same way you would link the MR from an amex or UR with cash and etc.

 By me, I applied through my amazon prime account, which automatically gave me the 5%.

 If above doesn't work, try calling chase, and if still no luck see what amazon recommends.
 Good luck!

[Mootkim]

how do you link it

Just add it to the credit cards on the account.

[m65]

can anyone confirm if the chase amazon prime card is available for those over 5/24?
there isnt much of a signup bonus, so its not like churners have what to do with this card...

[TheDroid]

can anyone confirm if the chase amazon prime card is available for those over 5/24?
there isnt much of a signup bonus, so its not like churners have what to do with this card...

No DP but I think the census is now every Chase card is subject to 5/24. You are welcome to try and be a DP. 

On the other hand, you can always get the Amazon store card which gives the same discount.

[myi]

  I just discovered you can redeem your Amazon Reward points for a cash value credit, either transferred to your attached Bank account or statement credit on your cc, Vs using to pay for your Amazon purchases.

 I always thought I'm tied to redeem for my Amazon purchase, felt the need to buy something to redeem my rewards and I lost out on a $500 purchase.
 For Example If i would use my Amazon Rewards card I would gain an additional 2500 ($25) Points or have the ability to use my Amex or Chase cards which have the Extended warranty and protection.


   That means there shouldn't be any reason one would be redeeming their points on Amazon upon checkout, rather redeem it for cash back and then use a cc on the purchase to earn additional points like meantioned before.

 Can't believe that I'm only bumping into this option now.
 And for the longest time I was redeeming my points on Amazon.
 I've collected many Amazon points over the years and I lost out while not knowing this redemption ability.

   
 

That makes your effective rebate on Amazon purchases at least 7.5%.

   That's a true statement, but then again your 7.5% is limited to use only at select places like meantioned; airfare, hotels, car rentals, and activities.
   While if you're not traveling then your better off using the Amazon Prime card from the comfort of your home Vs going to an office supply store and buying a GC, as well you're not getting any of the benefits that the Amazon Prime card has to offer, just to name one off the top of my head, Theft and damage protection up to $500 Per claim.

[Mootkim]

  I just discovered you can redeem your Amazon Reward points for a cash value credit, either transferred to your attached Bank account or statement credit on your cc, Vs using to pay for your Amazon purchases.

 I always thought I'm tied to redeem for my Amazon purchase, felt the need to buy something to redeem my rewards and I lost out on a $500 purchase.
 For Example If i would use my Amazon Rewards card I would gain an additional 2500 ($25) Points or have the ability to use my Amex or Chase cards which have the Extended warranty and protection.


   That means there shouldn't be any reason one would be redeeming their points on Amazon upon checkout, rather redeem it for cash back and then use a cc on the purchase to earn additional points like meantioned before.

 Can't believe that I'm only bumping into this option now.
 And for the longest time I was redeeming my points on Amazon.
 I've collected many Amazon points over the years and I lost out while not knowing this redemption ability.

   
     That's a true statement, but then again your 7.5% is limited to use only at select places like meantioned; airfare, hotels, car rentals, and activities.
   While if you're not traveling then your better off using the Amazon Prime card from the comfort of your home Vs going to an office supply store and buying a GC, as well you're not getting any of the benefits that the Amazon Prime card has to offer, just to name one off the top of my head, Theft and damage protection up to $500 Per claim.

Yeh sorry you lost out on so much more potential cash back. Every month I like to challenge myself to apply it to the most possible purchases leaving me with the fewest points possible. My record was actually this month when I had just a remainder of 2 points after applying to past purchases.

[myi]

Yeh sorry you lost out on so much more potential cash back. Every month I like to challenge myself to apply it to the most possible purchases leaving me with the fewest points possible. My record was actually this month when I had just a remainder of 2 points after applying to past purchases.

Good for you.
  Don't know why I didn't think about applying the points  towards my purchases for cash and put it in my bank account.
 Oh well, you live and learn.

[bb1836]

Wait...what? So just to be clear, if I’m buying a $10 item, instead of using 1,000 Amazon points, I can transfer $10 worth to my bank or statement credit and then just use the card to purchase the item?

[gozalim]

Wait...what? So just to be clear, if I’m buying a $10 item, instead of using 1,000 Amazon points, I can transfer $10 worth to my bank or statement credit and then just use the card to purchase the item?

not sure about bank transfer, but statement credit yes.
In your scenario the benefit is 50 cents

[bb1836]

not sure about bank transfer, but statement credit yes.
In your scenario the benefit is 50 cents

By bank transfer I meant cash value credit. But yeah, it’s not the $10 I’m taking about. It’s the many thousands over the years...oh well. You live and you learn.

[Mootkim]

The question is though, and I never tried it, if you apply it to a purchase that was made in the current statement that you never earned the points for yet, would that negate the charge and therefore not earn points or would it be no different than applying to purchases from the previous billing statement that already earned the points?

[Danlover111]

  I just discovered you can redeem your Amazon Reward points for a cash value credit, either transferred to your attached Bank account or statement credit on your cc, Vs using to pay for your Amazon purchases.

 I always thought I'm tied to redeem for my Amazon purchase, felt the need to buy something to redeem my rewards and I lost out on a $500 purchase.
 For Example If i would use my Amazon Rewards card I would gain an additional 2500 ($25) Points or have the ability to use my Amex or Chase cards which have the Extended warranty and protection.


   That means there shouldn't be any reason one would be redeeming their points on Amazon upon checkout, rather redeem it for cash back and then use a cc on the purchase to earn additional points like meantioned before.

 Can't believe that I'm only bumping into this option now.
 And for the longest time I was redeeming my points on Amazon.
 I've collected many Amazon points over the years and I lost out while not knowing this redemption ability.

   
     That's a true statement, but then again your 7.5% is limited to use only at select places like meantioned; airfare, hotels, car rentals, and activities.
   While if you're not traveling then your better off using the Amazon Prime card from the comfort of your home Vs going to an office supply store and buying a GC, as well you're not getting any of the benefits that the Amazon Prime card has to offer, just to name one off the top of my head, Theft and damage protection up to $500 Per claim.

would you mind telling us how to do that?

[Mootkim]

would you mind telling us how to do that?

login and click redeem my points

[myi]

Wait...what? So just to be clear, if I’m buying a $10 item, instead of using 1,000 Amazon points, I can transfer $10 worth to my bank or statement credit and then just use the card to purchase the item?

Yes you can redeem those 1,000 points for $10 cash.
 Either by transferring it to your bank account or as a credit on your cc statement.

Yes that's correct you can now use your card to make that $10 purchase and receive 5x points. As meantioned $0.50 Saved or earned.

not sure about bank transfer, but statement credit yes.
In your scenario the benefit is 50 cents

Bank transfer was one of the options to my checking or savings.

The question is though, and I never tried it, if you apply it to a purchase that was made in the current statement that you never earned the points for yet, would that negate the charge and therefore not earn points or would it be no different than applying to purchases from the previous billing statement that already earned the points?

I think it comes on as a statement credit nothing to do with the points. Meaning it won't counteract against any points being earned.

would you mind telling us how to do that?

Yep it's that simple log on to your Chase account and click redeem points,  one of the options is going to be to use on Amazon for 1 cent per point or redeem for cash back as a statement credit or as a payment(meaning a cash deposit) to your checking or savings account.

login and click redeem my points

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[Mootkim]

Bank transfer was one of the options to my checking or savings.

I only have the Amex version and I don't think there is an option to transfer to bank. You are probably referring to the Chase version.

[myi]

I only have the Amex version and I don't think there is an option to transfer to bank. You are probably referring to the Chase version.

Yup, header of this thread is Amazon Prime "Visa".

 The Amex version offers the same perks as the visa/Chase card?

[Mootkim]

Yup, header of this thread is Amazon Prime "Visa".

 The Amex version offers the same perks as the visa/Chase card?

Yes I dont know why anyone wouldnt get the amex version over the chase version. The amex is business card so no issues with carrying balance if you were doing this for bg. Doesnt waste a 5/24 spot and it offers more of a bonus for signing up ($125)

[myi]

Yes I dont know why anyone wouldnt get the amex version over the chase version. The amex is business card so no issues with carrying balance if you were doing this for bg. Doesnt waste a 5/24 spot and it offers more of a bonus for signing up ($125)

Now the downside is you can't redeem for cash credit on your statement or bank account.

[Mootkim]

Now the downside is you can't redeem for cash credit on your statement or bank account.

By cash credit you mean different than applying to past purchases?

[a good yeshiva bachur]

Now the downside is you can't redeem for cash credit on your statement or bank account.

are you sure?