Amazon Store Card review: Bonus rewards for Prime members, but lacking everywhere else
Editor's Note
Amazon Store Card overview
The Amazon Store Card offers a solid return on Amazon purchases; however, you must have an Amazon Prime membership to earn any rewards. This card can only be used at Amazon or stores that accept Amazon Pay. Additionally, this card earns no rewards outside of Amazon and only has one redemption option, making it a poor choice for most shoppers. Card rating*: ⭐½
*Card rating is based on the opinion of TPG's editors and is not influenced by the card issuer.
If you shop at Amazon frequently, you might be tempted to get an Amazon store card. However, if you are going to get an Amazon credit card, make sure you get the one best suited for your needs, as Amazon offers four credit cards.
We rarely recommend getting store credit cards, and the Amazon Store Card is no exception.
Two different Amazon store cards are available: the Amazon Store Card and the Amazon Prime Store Card. The one you get will depend on whether you have Amazon Prime. Those who don't will be issued the Amazon Store Card, while those with a Prime membership will receive the Amazon Prime Store Card.
Both Amazon Store cards are issued by Synchrony Bank and should not be confused with the Amazon Visa and Prime Visa (see rates and fees) issued by Chase.
The Amazon Store Card and Amazon Prime Store Card have no annual fees; we recommend applicants have a credit score of at least 580 to increase their chances of approval with these cards.
Let's look at the Amazon Store Card and Amazon Prime Store Card to see if either deserves a spot in your wallet.
The information for the Amazon Store Card, Amazon Prime Store Card and Amazon Visa has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Amazon Store Card pros and cons
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Amazon Store Card welcome offer
Both versions of this card are nearly identical and feature the same welcome offer. The Amazon Store Card offers an instant $80 gift card upon approval.
While this is better than nothing, it's far below the value you'll get from the welcome offers on many other cards.
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Amazon Store Card benefits
We usually don't expect many benefits from store-specific credit cards, and both the Amazon Store Card and Amazon Prime Store Card are — again — no exception.
As a cardholder, you will receive zero fraud liability protections but you will get access to promotional financing offers.
These include a 0% annual percentage rate (APR) and special financing over a period of six, 12 or 24 months. This can be useful if you need to spend a large amount at Amazon. Note, however, that you won't earn any rewards on the purchases you finance.
After the promotional financing period is over, you'll receive a standard variable APR of 29.74%. This APR is subject to change at any time.
Still, many cards offer an introductory 0% APR, and it's disappointing that the Amazon Store Card and Amazon Prime Store Card's list of benefits ends here.
Related: The best store credit cards
Earning and redeeming rewards with the Amazon Store Card
It's important to note that both versions of the Amazon Store Card are closed-loop. This means they can only be used at Amazon, Amazon-affiliated brands or merchants that accept Amazon Pay. You can use your card at Whole Foods via the Amazon app, but the physical card will not be accepted.
Both Amazon Store Cards are unlike the Prime Visa card, which can be used anywhere Visa is accepted and has substantially better earning rates.
To earn rewards, you need a Prime membership and the Amazon Prime Store Card. With this card, you'll earn 5% back on all Amazon purchases. This is a substantial return on Amazon purchases — the only other card that offers this return is the Prime Visa.
However, keep in mind that an Amazon Prime membership costs $14.99 a month or $139 a year. To recoup the Prime membership cost, you would need to spend at least $2,780 on Amazon purchases with your card in a given account year.
If you don't have a Prime membership and have the more basic Amazon Store Card, you won't earn any rewards on any purchases. This lack of reward-earning potential on the basic Amazon Store Card means there's almost no reason to hold this card if you don't have a Prime membership.
Even if you do have a Prime membership, you won't earn rewards on any purchases outside of Amazon. You can technically use this card at any merchant that accepts Amazon Pay, but you're better off using a straightforward cash-back card for non-Amazon purchases.
When it's time to redeem, cardholders with a Prime membership can use their rewards toward eligible Amazon purchases at checkout.
While the Amazon Prime Store Card can offer decent Amazon earnings for Prime members, the Prime Visa offers the same Amazon earning potential and earns rewards on all other purchases, making it the superior choice for Prime members.
Related: The best rewards credit cards for each bonus category
Which cards compete with the Amazon Store Card?
If you don't have a Prime membership or want a card you can use everywhere, you'll want to go with one of these options.
- If you want more rewards at Amazon and beyond: The Prime Visa has no annual fee but requires a Prime membership. It earns 5% back at Amazon, Whole Foods and Chase Travel℠; 2% back at gas stations, restaurants and local commuting (including ride-hailing services); and 1% on all other purchases. To learn more, check out our full review of the Prime Visa card.
- If you want to earn more on other online purchases: The Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express has no annual fee (see rates and fees) and earns 3% cash back on U.S. online retail purchases (on up to $6,000 annually in purchases, then 1% cash back; cash back is received in the form of Reward Dollars that can be redeemed as a statement credit or at Amazon.com). To learn more, check out our full review of the Amex Blue Cash Everyday.
- If you want to earn 2% back on everything: The Citi Double Cash® Card (see rates and fees) has no annual fee and earns 2% cash back on all eligible purchases (1% as you buy and 1% as you pay). To learn more, check out our full review of the Citi Double Cash.
Related: Your guide to maximizing shopping portals for your online purchases
Is the Amazon Store Card worth it?
If you don't have an Amazon Prime membership, we don't recommend getting the basic Amazon Store Card. You won't earn any rewards with it, and there are numerous no-annual-fee cards that will earn you bonus rewards on Amazon purchases.
Related: How to redeem your points and miles for Amazon purchases
Bottom line
If you have less-than-stellar credit, frequently shop at Amazon and have a Prime membership, you might consider this card. However, those with a Prime membership are better off with the Prime Visa, and those who don't are better off with a cash-back or secured credit card.
Related: Amazon Prime Visa review
For rates and fees of the Blue Cash Everyday, click here.
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