What Is The Amazon Visa Card?

The Amazon Prime Rewards Signature Visa Card is a co-branded credit card offering rewards like 5% cash back on purchases made on Amazon.com and in Whole Foods markets. Besides good credit, you must have a Prime membership to be eligible for a Prime Rewards Signature Visa.

Is an Amazon Visa card free?

While the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card is technically free to own, one of the caveats is that you have to be an Amazon Prime subscriber to qualify. In 2018, Amazon increased the price of a Prime membership from $99 a year to $119.

Does the Amazon Visa card cost money?

And although the card technically doesn’t have an annual fee, it is, as we mentioned, exclusive to those who pay for Prime membership, which now costs $119 per year. If you decide the Prime membership isn’t worth its fee, you can still qualify for the Amazon Rewards Visa Signature Card.

What is the catch with Amazon Visa card?

There is a small catch: The 5% cash back benefit, which also applies to Amazon.com purchases, is only available to active members of Amazon Prime, a subscription program that offers free two-day shipping, access to streaming video and music, and a variety of other Amazon-specific perks for $119 a year.

Can you use Amazon card anywhere?

You can expect to use your Amazon credit card anywhere that takes Visa, most likely anywhere in the U.S., and over 150 countries worldwide. Unlike store cards tied to use at a specific retailer, a visa card connected to Amazon.com is a regular credit card in many ways.

What bank is Amazon credit card?

Amazon Store Cards and Secured Cards are issued by Synchrony Bank. If you have questions about any of these cards, call 1-866-634-8379, available 24 hours a day.

Does applying for Amazon card hurt credit?

Application for the Amazon.com Store Card is treated as a credit card. Think of it as a credit card, but only usable for purchases on Amazon.com. Yes it will affect your credit score.

Can you cancel Amazon Visa card?

You can cancel your Amazon credit card by calling customer service at 888-247-4080. There is no fee associated with closing your account, but you will have to repay any outstanding balances. Closing a credit card can also have a temporary impact on your credit score. You can learn more about that here.

What FICO score does Amazon use?

What Credit Bureau Does Amazon Use When Pulling Your Credit For Amazon Prime Rewards Visa? Amazon uses Chase for its credit cards. Chase uses all three credit bureaus and the FICO 8 model when making credit decisions.

Do you get free prime with Amazon credit card?

Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card. With an Amazon Prime Rewards Visa, you won’t get free Amazon Prime, but you WILL save money on all your Amazon purchases. If you use this card, you’ll receive a welcome bonus of $100 that you can spend on Amazon items PLUS 5% back on all Amazon purchases… that’s not bad!

Can I change my Amazon store card to Visa?

If you have an eligible Prime membership, you can upgrade your Amazon Rewards Visa Signature Card to earn 5% back on Amazon.com and Whole Foods Market purchases. An upgrade may not be necessary. To upgrade your Amazon Rewards Visa Signature Card to earn 5% back: Go to Your Account and select Payment Options.

Is the Amazon Rewards Visa Card a credit card?

The Amazon Rewards Visa Card is one of two credit cards offered by Chase in partnership with Amazon.com. With the card, you’ll earn 3% cash back on Amazon purchases.

Can I use my Amazon store card at Walmart?

No, customers cannot use an Amazon gift card at Walmart as they are a key competitor in the U.S. retail market. Walmart or Sam’s Club gift cards can be used at any Walmart store and online. However, you cannot buy another gift card or Prime membership.

Can I use my Amazon credit card on another account?

Amazon: Yes you can use any of them and you will still get the 5% cash back. Unfortunately, this is incorrect information. After receiving the Chase Amazon card, I added it to my Amazon account only to learn that it only earns 3%. The earning amount shows clearly in the Amazon account next to the card.