Amazon is running a round of targeted promotions for shoppers who use American Express Membership Rewards or Citi ThankYou points at checkout.
Eligible cardholders can save up to 50% with Amex points or up to 40% with Citi points on eligible Amazon purchases. And you don’t need to pay for the entire purchase with points to qualify.
Both promotions are scheduled to run through December 31, 2026.
Here’s how they work.
How the Amazon Shop With Points Discounts Work
First, you’ll need to enroll an eligible American Express or Citi card in Amazon’s Shop with Points program.
From there, check the promotional offers available to your account and activate any you’re eligible for.
There’s no reason to pay for the entire purchase with points just to trigger the discount. You only need to use the minimum number of points required by your offer and can pay the remaining balance with your card.
The discounts apply to eligible products purchased through Shop with Points and are calculated before shipping, taxes, and fees. Amazon gift cards aren’t eligible.
And for anyone who shops Amazon regularly, Amazon Prime also comes with free shipping on eligible purchases and other benefits.
American Express Membership Rewards Offers
Eligible Amex cardholders can check their offer here.
We’ve seen three versions so far:
- 50% off, up to $50, using at least 429 points
- 40% off, up to $35, using at least 1,429 points
- 15% off, up to $10, using at least 1,429 points
The promotion applies to eligible purchases made through Amazon’s Shop with Points program. Discounts are calculated before shipping, taxes, and fees, and Amazon gift cards aren’t eligible.
Citi ThankYou Points Offers
Eligible Citi cardholders can check their offer here.
Offers we’ve seen include:
- 40% off, up to $50, using at least 125 points
- 25% off, up to $30, using at least 125 points
- 20% off, up to $15, using at least 125 points
As with the Amex promotion, you only need to use the minimum required points to trigger the discount. The remaining balance can be paid through another method.
Check Your Offers Before Shopping
These promotions are targeted, so having an eligible Amex or Citi card doesn’t automatically mean you’ll receive a discount.
Even among eligible cardholders, the offers can vary by a wide margin. So, it’s worth checking both promotions if you have cards that earn Membership Rewards and ThankYou points.
Both promotions are currently scheduled to end at 5 p.m. PT on December 31, 2026. However, just note that Amazon may close individual offers earlier once their redemption limits are reached.
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