Amazon shoppers with American Express cards may be eligible for a new offer that can help them save up to 40% on their purchases.
The offer, which is part of the American Express Membership Rewards program, requires cardholders to use as few as 1,429 points to receive a discount on their Amazon order.
Typically, using Membership Rewards points for Amazon purchases isn't a great option, as the value per point is below that of most travel redemptions, but this current offer presents a better opportunity to save.
Some cardholders have reported receiving offers as high as 40% off their purchase, while others have seen smaller discounts of 15% off.
To take advantage of this offer, cardholders will need to have a card that earns Membership Rewards points, such as the American Express Platinum Card, the American Express Gold Card, or the American Express Green Card.
Not all cardholders will be targeted with the same offer, so it's best to check your account to see what's available.
The terms of the offer have also expanded to include a wider selection of eligible products beyond just those sold and shipped by Amazon.
Here's a step-by-step guide to turning your Membership Rewards points into Amazon savings:
Link your eligible American Express card to your Amazon account through the Amex app or the Amazon website.
Check to see if you have a targeted offer and activate it in your Amazon account.
Load your shopping cart with eligible items and use as few points as possible at checkout to take advantage of the offer.
You'll need to use an American Express card that earns Membership Rewards points as your payment method, but you can also apply an Amazon gift card balance if one is attached to your account.
Other offers may be available from time to time, such as those from Discover or Citi, so be sure to keep an eye out for those as well.
