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The Prime Visa is easily the best credit card for shopping on Amazon with its high rewards rate and instant Amazon gift card offer. Ahead of the four-day Prime Day event on July 8-11, this card just upped its welcome offer from $150 to $200.
It's rare for a credit card to offer a welcome bonus that you don't have to "earn" by spending a certain amount with the card. And while the Prime Visa technically has no annual fee, to get approved for this card, you'll need to be a Prime member, which costs $139 a year.
I've had the Prime Visa card for going on four years, and it comes in handy when I need last-minute gifts or everyday essentials. I also like that it earns 5% back on all purchases at Amazon and Whole Foods, and often earns even higher rewards on select items during events such as Prime Day.
How do you earn a $200 Amazon gift card with the Prime Visa?
All you have to do to earn this $200 gift card is get approved for a new Prime Visa credit card. Once approved for the Prime Visa, you'll receive the Amazon gift card right away. Most cards require you to spend a certain amount in the first few months of account ownership to "earn" a bonus, but the Prime Visa card doesn't. The gift card is automatically added to your Amazon Prime account when you're approved for this card.
What are the Prime Day benefits of the Prime Visa card?
Amazon's flagship card is a great all-around rewards card, since it offers 5% back on travel booked through Chase and 2% back at gas stations, restaurants and rideshare services. You can also earn 7% back or more on eligible Amazon items from July 8 to 11 when you opt for no-rush delivery, and 10% back on select products.
Checking out on Amazon is certainly convenient, but I also like to shop small. You can do both by shopping through Amazon's small business shopping hub. It's not the smoothest shopping experience, but it's worked well for me in a pinch.
Is the Prime Visa the best card for shopping Prime Day?
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