12 Brilliant Ways to Earn Over $100 in Amazon Credits for Prime Day This October 8th & 9th

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Ready to shop Amazon Prime Day deals? Score easy Amazon Prime Day credits with these genius ideas! 

Woman pointing at her Amazon Prime Packages in her hand

The fall version of Amazon Prime Day 2024 is officially upon us! This October 8th and 9th, Amazon will be hosting the Prime Big Deal Days event! To get you ready, we prepared a list of smart and easy ways to earn over $100 in Amazon Prime Day credits to put toward your purchases!

Be sure to bookmark our Amazon Prime Day page for all the best deals in 2024!

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Here’s how you can earn easy Amazon Prime Day Credits:


1. Submit a Happy Friday story for a chance at a $10 Amazon eGift Card.

amazon gift card on table

Have an awesome clearance find, a hot Walgreens haul, or an amazing deal you’re excited about? Send your story to us via our Happy Friday page, and if we post your submission to the site, we’ll send you a $10 Amazon eGift card that you can use on Amazon Prime Day deals – SO easy!

Head here to our Happy Friday section, click “Submit Your Deal” & fill out the form to share your Happy Friday story!


2. Consolidate prepaid cards onto one Amazon gift card.

assortment of cash back and promotional gift cards

If you have an assortment of prepaid cards with leftover money on them, use them to reload your Amazon Gift Card and combine the smaller amounts into one lump sum to spend all in one place.

To do this, head over to Amazon’s gift card reload page and type in whatever remaining balance you have left on your card in the “$ Other” field. Add the card to your cart and head to checkout, then add that prepaid card as your form of payment. Once the transaction is complete, you can delete that card from your account.

For more instructions, check out our detailed post on how to convert Visa gift cards into Amazon cash.

*Note – the minimum amount to reload is $5


3. Redeem loose change at Coinstar for Amazon gift cards.

collin's hands holding loose coins and change

Want to take advantage of Amazon Prime Day deals? Empty out those pockets, crack open your piggy bank, flip the couch cushions, and bring all your loose change to the nearest Coinstar machine. Upon redemption, choose the Amazon Gift Card payout, so you receive the full value of your change and have it ready to spend during the Prime Early Access Sale!

Note that there is a minimum redemption amount of $5 when you choose the Amazon Gift Card option!


4. Score an instant gift card upon approval of an Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature card.

person holding amazon prime visa card next to amazon packaging

If you’re comfortable taking on a new credit card, Amazon is offering existing Prime Members up to a $150 Amazon gift card when they’re approved for the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card (non-members receive a $50 Amazon gift card).

If approved, you’ll receive the gift card instantly, and you’ll be able to earn money back with every purchase. Plus, if you’re a frequent Amazon shopper, those rewards really do add up quickly over time!

Plus, with your new card, you’ll receive 3% back at Amazon, Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market, and Chase Travel with an eligible Prime membership.  During Prime Big Deal Days, cardholders can even earn 10% back on select items!

You’ll also earn 2% back at participating restaurants, gas stations, and local transit (including rideshare), and 1% back on everything else. Best of all, there’s no annual credit card fee! 🤩


5. Become a member of the Amazon Shopper Panel to score free Amazon cash. 

hand holding phone with amazon shopper panel balance on screen which can. be used to scoop Amazon prime day deals

Hip2Save readers and team members absolutely LOVE the Amazon Shopper Panel app (iOS | Android), which is a super easy way to earn rewards and keep them coming month after month. *Note that this is available by invitation only; however, you may be added to a waiting list or find that you’ve already been invited when trying to sign up!

There are three ways to use this app to earn credits toward your Amazon gift card balance:

  • Opt into ad verification. This will automatically track the ads you see on Amazon and earn you additional rewards each month.
  • Take the available surveys. Your credits will automatically be added to your Amazon Shopper Panel account.
  • Download your receipts for purchases made outside of Amazon. Upload ten receipts in one month and earn $10!

All rewards are credited to your Amazon account within the first 48 hours of each month, so you’ll want to get started NOW in order to receive and use them in time for the Prime Early Access Sale in July.


6. Watch for opportunities to earn FREE credits with an Amazon eGift Card purchase.

Amazon Gift Cards in hand

Before the last Prime Days, Prime Members could get a $5 Amazon Credit with the purchase of a $50 Amazon eGift Card! This opportunity was available to Members throughout the week leading up to Prime Day.

While we don’t know whether Amazon will offer a similar credit leading up to the next Prime Day event, we’re certainly hopeful! Sign up for Hip2Save’s text alerts to be among the first to know if this sweet opportunity presents itself again this summer.


7. Look for the chance to score a FREE $5 credit when you spend $10 at Amazon Go.

amazon go store entrance where you can score credits towards amazon prime day deals

If you have an Amazon Go store near you, then you may get an additional opportunity to earn a $5 credit before Prime Day 2024!

During last year’s July Prime Day sale, Prime Members could earn a $5 Amazon Credit for spending $10 at Amazon Go. We don’t know whether this credit will be available again this year, but we hope it will be offered again!


8. Watch for a potential $12 bonus credit for using Amazon Reload.

amazon gift card by purse

Last year, Prime Members could get a $12 gift card bonus credit for reloading an Amazon e-Gift card with $100+ in a single transaction using Amazon Reload.

This offer was available for first-time users only, and we hope that more new users will be able to score this credit this year, too.

We can’t guarantee this offer will be back again this year, but we have our fingers crossed!


9. Earn money back using Alexa Shopping List Savings.

Woman Browsing the Alexa Shopping list offers so she can get Amazon prime day credits towards her Amazon Shopping List

Did you know that you can score Amazon credits year-round when you shop using the Amazon Alexa Shopping List? Best of all, you don’t need to have an Alexa device to get this perk!

Simply download the Alexa app and add available cash back offers to your shopping list. After you purchase the items, upload or scan your receipt to the app, and within 24-48 hours, you’ll receive a corresponding credit to your Amazon account!

For full instructions, see our post on How to Use the Amazon Alexa Shopping List feature.


10. Look for no-rush shipping rewards.

amazon packages

Getting ready to shop Amazon Prime Day deals? Keep an eye out during checkout for the option of getting no-rush shipping rewards.

If you don’t need a package right away, you can earn a small digital reward or instant discount by opting for a slower shipping speed (typically about a week). Just keep in mind that these rewards can only be applied to select items.


11. Get an $80 credit when you’re approved for an Amazon Store card.

Amazon Store Card offer from Prime Days

Apply for an Amazon Store Card. Prime members who are approved receive an instant $80 Amazon gift card (non-members receive a $10 Gift Card). The Amazon Store Card gets Prime members 5% back at Amazon.com and Whole Foods Market. This card has no annual fee. Though eligible purchases have 0% APR, non-eligible purchases have a 29.99% APR so use your card with this in mind.


12. Upgrading your Wi-Fi? Snag a $100 Amazon Gift Card when you buy a 3-pack Amazon eero Pro 6E system.

hand touching white WiFi router

eero Pro 6E system 3-Pack w/ $100 Amazon Gift Card – $449 (regularly $649.99)

*Prime members approved for an Amazon Visa can get this product for just $299.99!

If you’re planning on upgrading your Wi-FI, consider picking up an Amazon eero Pro 6E System 3-pack. It covers 6,000 square feet, supports 100+ devices, and is eero’s most advanced system to date, supporting direct access to the new GHz band when using Wi-FI 6E devices. You’ll receive a $100 Amazon gift card with your purchase. Plus, Prime members can score a sale price on bundle AND get an extra discount if approved for an Amazon Visa.


Other ways to score a deal…

hand holding kindle near window

Earn points toward e-books.

Love shopping for Kindle books on Amazon? You can earn points to redeem for future book purchases. Look for the amount of points listed near the “You Earn:” information on the product listing. Earn 300 points, and you’ll get a $3 credit towards your next e-book!

See a list of the books where you can earn an e-book credit.


Score a discount on your next electronics purchase.

Upgrading your tech gear? Trade in your old electronics to get 20% off a qualifying Amazon device. See the Amazon Trade-In Rebate Program webpage for more information!


Find all the latest Amazon Prime Day deals and information right here >>>


About the writer:

Kara is a writer and photographer from the Midwest. Her creative work has appeared in various publications over the past decade. With a background in finance, she loves to be money-savvy.


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Comments 55

  1. txhrc4

    I’ve been on the Amazon Shopper panel wait-list for about a year. I spend a lot of money at Amazon not just for my family, but also for my job–so I am not sure what the criteria is to be accepted as a panelist. πŸ€”

    • Angie

      I have been on the list since it began. Years? I buy basically daily so I agree, what are they looking for?

      Also, Coinstar has a 7% fee to convert to Amazon GC so better GC choices are available with no fee.

      • Jennifer

        My Coinstar does not have a fee to convert to Amazon GC. I hope they didnt change it recently.

  2. Varsha darekar

    It’s any paid review on Amazon?

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      Hi Varsha! If you’re referring to the Amazon Shopper Panel, you would have to make purchases outside of Amazon (10 eligible receipts per month) in order to earn rewards. Once you’ve uploaded those eligible receipts, you’ll have the option to choose from a $10 Amazon Balance reward or $10 charitable donation. You will also receive short surveys about brands or products that may be of interest to you and you can earn rewards for each survey you complete. Hoping this is helpful! ❀️

      • HeatherW1983

        I’ve earned over $120 just this year thanks to the shopper panel. It’s so easy to scan in any 10 receipts and check the app every couple of days for surveys (all of which are less than 1 min long and under 5-10 questions!) I average around $12-$16 every single month and it’s automatically added to my Amazon gift card balance without having to do anything extra. ABSOLUTELY THE EASIEST WAY TO EARN FREE AMAZON $.

        • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

          Sweet! Thanks for sharing all those details! I’m still on the waiting list myself, but it sounds exciting and totally worth it! πŸ₯°

          • Lisa

            It’s fun! I’ve been on since Feb of 2021, made $508.75 so far. I usually buy dog treats with my monthly payment.

        • franny5

          yes I love it. i feel like it helps pay for Amazon for me

      • Sarah

        I use fetch. It has never limited me and there are lots of gift cards to choose from. Use 4YJF2 to get some free points.

  3. Jeanette---

    Put my name on the waitlist for the shopper panel!!! Thanks for these tips!!

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      You’re so welcome! Good luck! πŸ€žπŸ’•

  4. Peaches

    I love Amazon Shopper Panel. Easy $10+ every month!

    • Amber (Hip Sidekick)

      ME TOO! πŸ’žπŸ™Œ

  5. Peaches

    I get a prepaid Visa every year as the rebate for my dog’s heartworm/flea treatment pills. $45 is a great rebate but I tended to tuck those cards away and then forget all about them until after they expired in the past. This works out way better.

    • Wendy

      I got one as a Mastercard debit. Did you have chance to enter PIN number?

      • Peaches

        I don’t remember but I think you just enter it asa new debit card then wait for confirmation from Amargon. Once you know the card is there just hit reload on your Amazon gift card balance and empty that card out.

  6. liltricky00

    I’ve been on the shopper panel since beta and love earning credits for normal shopping. I always do my fetch rewards then Amazon shopper panel. It makes it way easier to remember.

    • liltricky00

      Over $250 on Amazon rewards so far since I started. When you do your 10 receipts it gives you $10 monthly. Every other day or so there is an additional survey from .10 to 2.50 additional earnings. They also just started ad measurements which give you money additionally when ads are surveyed.

    • Jackie Valyou

      How do I get on

      • Claudette (Hip Sidekick)

        Hi Jackie! You can find the Amazon Shopper Panel app link above. This is available by invitation only, however you may be added to a waiting list or find that you’ve already been invited when trying to sign up!

  7. Amy

    I am trying to do the shopper panel app, but it won’t let me log in. Amazon customer service says this is invite only

    • Amber (Hip Sidekick)

      Sorry for any confusion, Amy. That does appear to be available through invite only. Be sure to keep checking back as you may find that you’re accepted! Hoping you can sign up soon! 🀞❀️

  8. Debbie

    I am on the app. But, so far, I only received the surveys. when I click on “Submit a Receipt”, it says there is a wait list. I have been doing the surveys since February, 2023. How long does it take to be able to submit receipts? I would love the opportunity. Any suggestions?

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      Hey Debbie! I can’t remember when I signed up (it’s definitely been a while), but I’m also on the “waitlist” for receipt submission. I believe it’s a popular program, so you might just keep checking back. Hoping you’re able to get through soon! 🀞

  9. Natalie

    I was on the wait list forever, and finally was invited to join in Feb 2023, but I am only able to do surveys. Receipt submissions are wait-list for me still. As far as the surveys go, there have only been 3 for me to take so far.
    : /
    I think once you are able to submit receipts, it could be worth it.

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      Thanks for sharing how the rewards app is going for you, Natalie. Hoping you’re able to get on the receipt submission option soon! 🀞

  10. Justina

    #2 is a Fabulous idea—Thanks! I often lose 25 cents here, 90cents there on those prepaid rebate cards, this is fabulous–thanks!

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      You’re welcome, Justina! Glad that tip was helpful for you! πŸ₯°

  11. riss

    Amazon shopper panel, survey plus $2 ad verification = at least $12/month. It pays for the prime membership. So easy and convenient.

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      Yes! It sure is an awesome program! Happy to hear that your rewards help pay for your Prime membership, riss! πŸ™Œ

  12. loren

    Getting the $100 bonus for Amazon Visa is not their best deal. Hold out for $200. It comes around a couple times a year. Also, get one for yourself, and then later, your husband/wife can get one as well, with another $200 bonus.

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      Thanks for mentioning that offer, loren. We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for this one – hoping it pops up again this year! 🀞❀️

  13. Jsdncr

    I don’t understand this auto reload with consolidating various gift cards. Do they have to be Amazon gift cards.

    • Trish (Hip Sidekick)

      No, they do not have to be Amazon gift cards. If you have a Visa gift card with a balance on it, you can add the funds from that card to your Amazon account. This post might be helpful as it has detailed instructions on how to convert those gift cards to Amazon cash! πŸ€—β€οΈ

      • Wendy

        Does reload not work for Mastercard gift cards? Mine’s a vet purchase rebate. Thank you!

  14. Tadsmith18

    The reload is a $5 minimum unless I’ve done something incorrect. Can you check?

    • Trish (Hip Sidekick)

      Thanks for the heads up on this, Tadsmith18! πŸ€— We’re seeing the same now too! I’ve added a note to the post. πŸ’–

  15. Scott

    I’ve scored over $432 with the shopper panel since November 2020

    • Trish (Hip Sidekick)

      Sweet! πŸŽ‰ Thanks for sharing the amount you’ve earned with the shopper panel, Scott! πŸ’—

  16. Scott

    Sorry it’s $463.10!

    • Trish (Hip Sidekick)

      Even better! πŸ™Œβ€οΈ

  17. Kristi

    FYI, there IS a fee with the Coinstar method! A transaction fee of “up to 7%” is charged for the Amazon e-gift card option. You could always just roll it up yourself and buy an Amazon gift card at the register to avoid the fees and a trip to the bank.

    • Trish (Hip Sidekick)

      Darn! Thanks for letting us know, Kristi! πŸ€— I’ve updated the post! πŸ’—

      • Toni S

        There is no additional charge if you take proceeds on a walmart gift card

        • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

          Good to know this tip! Thanks, Toni! πŸ€—

  18. Andrea Cooper

    Thanks for the great tips to get FREE MONEY! β™₯️β™₯️β™₯️

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      You’re so welcome! πŸ’ž Happy shopping! πŸ›οΈ

  19. Amy

    I signed up for the Prime credit card a couple years ago and have not regretted it. Heads-up that the card also has no fees to use it internationally (no foreign transaction fee), which was a surprise to me. I didn’t have another card with that benefit, so it has been a real game changer.

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      Awesome to hear about the no foreign transaction fee perk, Amy! Thanks for taking a moment to share how well this card has been working out for you throughout the years! ❀️

  20. S.Y

    It says if I reside in U.S, I don’t qualify. I downloaded the app from the link provided. Doesn’t give me the option of joining the wait list either.

    • Trish (Hip Sidekick)

      Bummer! It seems spots on the Panel are available to a limited number of Amazon customers in the US. You might check back periodically to see if they’ve opened any new spots. πŸ€—

  21. NATALIE

    I got the subway video credit offer today. I tried yesterday and nothing came up, but it popped up for me today. Keep checking even if you don’t see it the first time you try. πŸ™‚ Thanks for the tip HIP2SAVE!!!

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      YAY! πŸŽ‰ You’re welcome! 🩷 Sure appreciate the heads up on how it worked for you today, Natalie. Thanks a bunch for the update. ❀️

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