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Amazon's Prime Day 2025 sale is taking on a new format this year, extending from a two-day to a four-day event, running from July 8 to July 11.
The newly expanded event will have thousands of products discounted exclusively for Amazon Prime members, but there are additional ways to ensure you're getting the lowest price possible on your purchases.
Here's how to save even more on Prime Day(s).
Use the right credit card
There are a number of credit cards that can help you earn bonus rewards on Amazon purchases, plus benefit from other perks like extended warranties and 0% intro APR periods.
If you plan on taking advantage of Amazon Prime Day sales, sign up for one of these top credit cards for shopping on Amazon:
The Prime Visa (See rates and fees) is one of the best cards for shopping at Amazon as it offers up to 5% back on Amazon.com, Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh purchases with an eligible Prime membership.
If you use Amazon occasionally but aren't committed to an Amazon Prime membership yet, the Amazon Visa could be a good fit. The card earns an unlimited 3% back on Amazon.com, at Whole Foods and participating Amazon stores, all with no annual fee.
Amazon Visa
Rewards
3% cash back at Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market; 3% back on purchases made through Chase Travel; 2% back at restaurants, gas stations and local transit and commuting, including rideshare; 1% back on all other purchases
Welcome bonus
Earn a $50 Gift Card instantly upon approval.
Annual fee
$0
Intro APR
None
Regular APR
19.49%–28.24% variable
Balance transfer fee
4%, $5 minimum
Foreign transaction fee
None
Credit needed
Excellent/Good
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Pros
- Doesn't require an Amazon Prime membership
- No annual fee
Cons
- No intro APR offer
Consider using credit card rewards
Check out your credit card's rewards program to see if you can redeem on Amazon purchases.
The Citi Double Cash® Card is a good option those who want a catch-all card without having to worry about categories. The card earns an unlimited 2% cash back on all purchases: 1% when you make a purchase and the other 1% when you pay off your card. These rewards are earned in the form of ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed in several ways, including for Amazon purchases.
The Citi Double Cash® Card is one of the best no-annual-fee cash-back cards thanks to its straightforward rewards structure.
- Balance transfers get a long intro APR
- Generous flat-rate cash-back rewards structure
- No annual fee
- Travelers face a foreign transaction fee
- Intro APR only applies to balance tranfer
Highlights
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- Earn $200 cash back after you spend $1,500 on purchases in the first 6 months of account opening. This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.
- Earn 2% on every purchase with unlimited 1% cash back when you buy, plus an additional 1% as you pay for those purchases. To earn cash back, pay at least the minimum due on time. Plus, earn 5% total cash back on hotel, car rentals and attractions booked with Citi Travel.
- Balance Transfer Only Offer: 0% intro APR on Balance Transfers for 18 months. After that, the variable APR will be 17.49% - 27.49%, based on your creditworthiness.
- Balance Transfers do not earn cash back. Intro APR does not apply to purchases.
- If you transfer a balance, interest will be charged on your purchases unless you pay your entire balance (including balance transfers) by the due date each month.
- There is an intro balance transfer fee of 3% of each transfer (minimum $5) completed within the first 4 months of account opening. After that, your fee will be 5% of each transfer (minimum $5).
Balance transfer fee
There is an intro balance transfer fee of 3% of each transfer (minimum $5) completed within the first 4 months of account opening. A balance transfer fee of 5% of each transfer ($5 minimum) applies if completed after 4 months of account opening.
Foreign transaction fee
3%
Note that redeeming credit card rewards for Amazon purchases typically isn't the best value. For example, ThankYou Points are worth around 0.8 cents when you redeem them on Amazon.com, but can be worth considerably more when redeemed for travel.
Find the best credit card for you by reviewing offers in our credit card marketplace or get personalized offers via CardMatch™.
Price match to other stores
If you wish to buy a product from another retailer — for example, if you don't have a Prime membership — you can still use Prime Day to your advantage.
Several big-box retailers, such as Office Depot, JCPenney and Staples, will honor prices available on Amazon.com. Each store has its own terms as to what they will and will not honor, so it's advised to call ahead or check online to see how a retailer's policy works. For example, Target will not match Amazon's lightning deals.
Get Amazon Prime for free
Amazon Prime Day is reserved for only Prime members; here's how to snag a membership at no cost.
You can get Amazon Prime for free for 30 days by signing up here; just remember to cancel the free trial before the trial period ends or you'll be charged. Alternatively, thanks to Amazon Family, you can get it on the Prime membership access that your friend or family member already pays for to get access to the sale.
The Prime Visa's welcome bonus of a $250 Amazon Gift Card instantly upon approval exclusively for Prime members through 7/14) covers the cost of the $139 annual Prime membership.
Check for invite-only deals
For the first time, Amazon is offering some of its most significant discounts on an invite-only basis. Ahead of the sale, Amazon Prime members can pre-register for certain Prime Day deals to get a better shot of buying them before they sell out.
Keep in mind that quantities are limited so requesting an invitation does not guarantee that you'll be able to buy the item at the deal price.
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