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June 25, 2024 • 7 min read
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Quick summary
A premium business card offers up to $400 in annual statement credits for purchases at a major electronics retailer, split into two $200 credits for each half of the year.
You must register for the credit before making purchases, and unused credits do not roll over after each period resets.
Eligible items include electronics, travel accessories and gaming products, with a curated list of current options provided in the article.
Certain purchases, such as gift cards and international transactions, do not qualify for the statement credit.
What to consider
Registration is required before using the credit, and purchases must be made at specific channels to qualify.
The credit resets July 1 and again at the start of the following year, so timing is important to maximize the benefit.
Some offers and products mentioned may no longer be available, as noted in the article.
What you'll miss from the article
A detailed list of recommended products and strategies for maximizing your electronics retailer credit before the reset date.
Generated by AI with support from our editorial team.
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.
Though The Business Platinum Card® from American Express has a high annual fee, that $695 (see rates and fees) you’ll spend every year you hold the card provides some undeniable perks.
One of those perks is up to $400 in annual statement credits toward Dell purchases made in the U.S (enrollment required). The up to $400 is split up as a statement credit for up to $200 for purchases between January and June and another credit for up to $200 for purchases between July and December.
You must register for the statement credit before using it; it will go to waste if you don’t.
This credit will reset July 1, so if you haven’t already used it for the first half of the year, time is of the essence.
Here are 12 items currently in stock that you can buy with your credit.
Amazon Echo Studio: $199.99
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A Bluetooth and app-controlled smart speaker, the Amazon Echo Studio provides some of the best audio quality on the market thanks to its immersive, three-dimensional soundscape.
Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable Travel Keyboard: $159.99
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Typing on the go? If so, consider this detachable travel keyboard. It's spill-resistant and has a glass trackpad and a backlight for extra visibility. It’s also incredibly slim, so it takes up less space in your work bag.
The Timbuk2 Robin Commuter backpack is a functional bag suitable for work and travel. Its weatherproof shell holds a 13-inch laptop and has several compartments and pockets for easy access and protection.
Step up your home security and get notified from your phone when a visitor rings your doorbell with this Ring Video Doorbell. It also features built-in motion settings that you can adjust to your preference. The built-in rechargeable battery powers this enhanced doorbell, or you can connect it to an existing doorbell wire.
If you work from home, you may consider stepping up your video and audio game with this high-definition webcam, certified for both Microsoft Teams and Zoom. Plus, it easily mounts onto your monitor or computer.
Frequent travelers should never be without a reliable power bank. This one from Aluratek is equipped to charge most laptops and mobile devices. With dual USB ports, you can charge two devices simultaneously, and there's an LED charge status to indicate battery power.
If you are one of those people who still maintain an at-home printer, you know printer ink can get quite pricey. This four-pack from Epson is reasonably priced.
In addition to a power bank, frequent travelers should also have at least one universal adapter handy so they can charge their devices regardless of where they are in the world.
We know video game consoles surpass that $200 threshold, so the credit won’t entirely cover them. However, the credit unlocks some pretty great deals if you plan to buy one anyway. This newest member of the Nintendo Switch family with a 7-inch OLED screen allows you to play on your home TV or on the go with your friends.
My childhood favorite Nintendo game, Mario Kart 8, is giving me all the feels. It features plenty of appearances by new favorites and original characters, such as Dry Bones, King Boo and Bowser Jr. You can race up to four players in 1080 pixels while playing in the TV mode or the revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses.
Although the Microsoft Xbox video game console that was previously on this list is no longer available, a suitable alternative for the same price point ($349.99) is Xbox’s Series S. It has next-generation speed and performance featuring a 1 terabyte solid-state drive.
Know that Dell doesn’t sell its own gift cards directly. You cannot use the credit on international transactions and purchases made via the international contact center, global events, Dell Financial Services, Dell Outlet for Home, Dell Outlet for Work, Dell Partner Direct, Dell Premier, Dell Premier Connect, Dell Premier Select and authorized retailers.
Maximizing your purchase
Before shopping, register for the Dell statement credit. While on the American Express website, check your Amex Offers to see if your Amex Business Platinum is targeted for an Amex Offer on Dell purchases.
The terms may specify that you must make the purchases through dell.com/amex, so you’ll probably want to use that link if you’re using an Amex Offer. However, if you aren’t targeted or if you find a better offer, you can click through a cash-back portal such as Rakuten (which can earn you American Express Membership Rewards points) to maximize your purchase.
Bottom line
The up to $200 Dell credit resets next week for the second half of 2024, so use it or lose it by placing an order now.
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