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If you shop online, chances are good you shop with Amazon at least occasionally. And if you’re like us, you’re probably looking for a way to maximize the rewards you earn on those purchases. Well, you’re in luck! The best credit cards for Amazon shopping can help you earn up to 5% back in rewards.
Not quite devoted enough to Amazon to get a dedicated Amazon credit card? Not to worry! Although we explore them in detail below, our top picks for the best Amazon credit cards aren’t limited to the cobranded options. We also looked for cards that can help you maximize your rewards no matter what kind of Amazoner you are, be it a constant scroller or a seasonal shopper.
Great for: Prime members
On Chase's Secure Website.
On Chase's Secure Website.
Good/Excellent (670-850)
Intro APR
Purchases: N/A
Balance Transfers: N/A
Regular APR
19.74% - 28.49% Variable
Rewards Earn unlimited 5% back at Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market, and on Chase Travel purchases with an eligible Prime membership, unlimited 2% back at gas stations, restaurants, and on local transit and commuting (including rideshare), and unlimited 1% on all other purchases
1% - 5% back
Annual Fee
$0
Welcome Offer Get a $150 Amazon Gift Card instantly upon approval exclusively for Prime members
Get a $150 Amazon Gift Card
If you have an Amazon Prime account, do we have the card for you! This one is part of Chase's lineup, and earns a whopping 5% cash back on Amazon, Whole Foods, and Amazon Fresh purchases. Best of all, that cash back is available to you as soon as the next day -- so if you make frequent Amazon purchases and have a Prime membership, you'll easily save. Read Full Review
Great for: General purpose online shopping
On Bank of America's Secure Website.
On Bank of America's Secure Website.
Good/Excellent (670-850)
Intro APR 0% Intro APR for 15 billing cycles for purchases. 0% Intro APR for 15 billing cycles for any balance transfers made in the first 60 days. After the intro APR offer ends, 18.49% - 28.49% Variable APR on purchases and balance transfers will apply. A 3% fee for 60 days from account opening, then 4% fee applies to all balance transfers.
Purchases: 0% Intro APR for 15 billing cycles for purchases
Balance Transfers: 0% Intro APR for 15 billing cycles for any balance transfers made in the first 60 days
Regular APR
18.49% - 28.49% (Variable)
Rewards 3% cash back in the category of your choice, 2% at at grocery stores and wholesale clubs for the first $2,500 in combined choice category/grocery store/wholesale club quarterly purchases, 1% on all other purchases.
1% - 3% cash back
Annual Fee
$0
Welcome Offer $200 online cash rewards bonus after you make at least $1,000 in purchases in the first 90 days of account opening
$200 cash back
This card's wide range of extra cash back options speaks for itself, with a choice of six bonus categories you can change monthly for 3% earnings in the category of your choice. And you can earn 2% back automatically at grocery stores and wholesale clubs. No annual fee and a nice welcome bonus also make this one a winner. Plus, if you're a Bank of America Preferred Rewards member, this card will be even more valuable for you. Read Full Review
Great for: 2% cash rewards on all eligible purchases
Good/Excellent (670-850)
Intro APR 0% intro APR for 12 months from account opening on purchases and qualifying balance transfers
Purchases: 0% intro APR, 12 months from account opening
Balance Transfers: 0% intro APR, 12 months from account opening on qualifying balance transfers
Regular APR
19.24%, 24.24%, or 29.24% Variable APR
Rewards Earn unlimited 2% cash rewards on purchases.
2% cash rewards
Annual Fee
$0
Welcome Offer Earn a $200 cash rewards bonus after spending $500 in purchases in the first 3 months.
$200 cash rewards
This card’s unlimited 2% cash rewards on purchases is the highest we’ve seen for a flat-rate rewards card with no annual fee. It also has an incredibly easy-to-earn $200 welcome bonus and a decent intro APR offer. We simply haven’t come across this combination of top perks in one card before. Read Full Review
Great for: Purchase protection
On Chase's Secure Website.
On Chase's Secure Website.
Good/Excellent (670-850)
Intro APR 0% Intro APR on Purchases and Balance Transfers for 15 months
Purchases: 0% Intro APR on Purchases, 15 months
Balance Transfers: 0% Intro APR on Balance Transfers, 15 months
Regular APR
19.74% - 28.49% Variable
Rewards Enjoy 5% cash back on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠, our premier rewards program that lets you redeem rewards for cash back, travel, gift cards and more; 3% cash back on drugstore purchases and dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery service, and 1.5% on all other purchases
1.5% - 5% cash back
Annual Fee
$0
Welcome Offer Earn an extra 1.5% on everything you buy (on up to $20,000 spent in the first year) — worth up to $300 cash back. That's 6.5% on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠, 4.5% on dining and drugstores, and 3% on all other purchases.
Up to $300 cash back
A cash back card that has it all with unlimited 1.5% - 5% cash back rates and an excellent 0% intro APR offer. There's also an innovative sign-up bonus worth up to $300 cash back. With the bonus, you’ll earn 4.5% cash back on dining and drugstores, 6.5% on travel booked through Chase Travel, and 3% on all other purchases (on up to $20,000 spent in the first year). After the bonus, you’ll still earn the regular cash back rates on every purchase. Read Full Review
The biggest factor in choosing a credit card for Amazon is how often you shop with Amazon. Some cards will be best for regular Amazon shoppers who are already Prime members. If you only occasionally shop with Amazon, then there are other options that may better suit your lifestyle.
If you’re really looking to squeeze every reward out of your Amazon purchases and you already pay for a Prime membership, a cobranded Amazon card is the way to go. And Amazon makes it easy, offering multiple options for all kinds of folks:
As to which card to select, the main consideration will be your credit history.
For the good-credit crowd, the Prime Visa is the best pick. It earns bonus rewards at Amazon and Whole Foods, as well as on dining, gas, and drugstore purchases. Plus, you can use it anywhere Visa is accepted. (Note: If you don't have a Prime membership, or if you cancel your membership, your Prime Visa will turn into an Amazon Visa, which earns a lower rewards rate.)
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If your credit is in the fair credit range, the Amazon.com Store Card may be a good option. Prime members earn bonus rewards on Amazon purchases. You can also get special financing on eligible purchases (just watch out for deferred interest). You won't be able to use this card anywhere except Amazon.
LEARN MORE: What Is Deferred Interest?
Prime members who need to build credit can go with the Amazon Secured Card to earn cash back on Amazon purchases. This card can also only be used on Amazon. If you don't have Prime, stay away from this card. Check out the best secured credit cards instead.
LEARN MORE: How to Build Credit Fast
Although the cobranded Amazon credit cards have no annual fee, they aren't without cost. To get the most out of any of these cards, you'll need to pay for an Amazon Prime membership.
For example, the Prime Visa offers 5% cash back on Amazon and Whole Foods purchases -- but only if you have Prime. Without a Prime membership, you'll get the Amazon Visa, which earns just 3% cash back on these purchases. Similarly, neither the Amazon.com Store Card nor the Amazon Secured Card earn any rewards at all unless you have a Prime membership. With a membership, your Amazon purchases can earn 5% cash back or 2% cash back, respectively.
Considering the cost of a Prime membership is higher than the annual fee for many of the best cash back cards, make sure you’ll get your money’s worth. We suggest taking a hard look at your current Amazon usage, including extras like Amazon Video. If you’re not already seeing value from a Prime membership, it’s probably not worth getting just for the extra credit card rewards.
Learn more: Is Your Annual Fee Worth It?
If you don't want to fork over the cash for a pricey Prime membership, the cobranded Amazon cards are a lot less valuable. Instead of getting a separate Amazon card and paying for Prime, consider a regular rewards credit card. With the right card, you can earn a solid rate on your Amazon purchases -- and everything else.
Learn more: The Best Rewards Credit Cards
If you shop online frequently (with Amazon or elsewhere), look for a card that offers bonus rewards for online shopping purchases. The Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards credit card is a solid option. It lets you choose your own 3% cash back category from a list that includes online shopping (Note, there is a $2,500 spending cap across bonus categories).
If you only shop with Amazon now and then, we recommend a flat-rate rewards card. These cards earn the same rewards rate on purchases across categories. Some of the best flat-rate rewards cards earn up to 2% cash back on all your eligible purchases. This includes:
Cards that earn rewards points can also offer good flat rates on purchases outside their bonus categories when you redeem your points wisely. Here are a few of our favorite rewards points credit cards:
Alright, these cards don’t seem like a great option at first glance. They only earn 1X point per dollar on purchases not in their bonus categories. However, if you use your points for travel, you can often get $0.02 per point or more. So, a card that earns 1x point per dollar on Amazon purchases could give you an effective rate of 2% or higher. (Many of these cards have annual fees, though, so be sure you'll earn enough rewards to make it worthwhile.)
The credit score needed to get a cobranded Amazon credit card will vary based on the card.
Keep in mind, your credit score isn’t the only important factor when it comes to getting approved for a credit card. Things like your income and payment history will also play a part.
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Great For: Prime members |
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4.50/5
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Great For: General purpose online shopping |
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5.00/5
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Great For: 2% cash rewards on all eligible purchases |
2025 Award Winner
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5.00/5
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= Best = Excellent = Good = Fair = Poor |
Great For: Purchase protection |
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Where you can use your Amazon cobranded credit card will depend on which card you have.
Amazon credit cards that operate on major credit card networks can be used anywhere. The Prime Visa can be used anywhere Visa cards are accepted. Similarly, the Amazon Business Prime American Express Card can be used anywhere Amex is accepted.
The Amazon.com Store Card and the Amazon Secured Card do not have network logos. This means they can only be used to make purchases with Amazon. This excludes Whole Foods.
Only the open-loop Amazon cobranded credit cards, such as the Prime Visa, earn rewards at Whole Foods:
Since Whole Foods is a grocery store, you can also use any grocery rewards card to earn rewards.
It isn't that hard to get a cobranded Amazon credit card. Amazon offers several credit card options for a range of credit scores. The Amazon Visa Card (both the regular and Prime versions) is best for applicants with good to excellent credit. If you have fair credit, the Amazon.com Store Card may be your best option. If you need to build credit, the Amazon Secured Card will be the easiest card to get.
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