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[Updated 7/2021] The promo code from the earlier Prime Day Amazon APP ordering offer, worth up to $70 back, has now been issued! Be sure to tap claim coupon in the APP for it to become valid; it will not be automatically added to your account. However, to claim it, you must access it through the notification, and many people have found that they cannot see it. Below is the method I figured out after a lot of trial and error.

How to Claim the Coupon for APP Orders

About This Promotion

On the second day of Prime Day, the 22nd, orders placed in the Amazon app could earn a coupon rebate after reaching a certain spending amount, with the best offer being spend $600, get $70 back. Based on testing, even if you did not originally receive this offer, after downloading the Amazon app, you could still open the link below in your mobile browser, enter the offer page, and then search for and buy items from that page. As long as you met the spending requirement, the coupon would still be awarded in the end.

The coupon was issued on July 3 and must be claimed before it can be used. Because of an Amazon APP bug, the claiming process may be very frustrating, so here is my experience.

How to Claim and Use the Coupon

  • Open the APP and check whether notifications are enabled. Tap the last item in the bottom menu bar, then select setting.
  • To be safe, turn on all notifications first.
  • Switch to the account page, and you should see the little bell icon.
  • Tap it, and you should see the notification that your coupon has been issued.
  • Open the message and you will see the coupon there. You must tap get coupon to claim it.
  • Once claimed, you can start shopping.
  • When you place an order in the APP, the coupon will apply automatically. Remember that you need to buy items that are ship and sold by Amazon.
  • Remember that the coupon expires on July 24, so do not forget to use it.

What If You Cannot See the Bell Icon?

Many people ran into this issue: even after enabling notification and switching to the account page, the bell icon still does not appear. The worst part is that this notification can only be accessed through the bell icon, and there is no menu option for it. Right now, these are the available fixes:

  • log out and then login again
  • reinstall the APP
  • download the APP on another device and then sign in
  • a workaround I figured out myself

I only had one device, so after a lot of experimenting I found a way to temporarily make the bell icon appear. One important warning: once you see the notification, claim the coupon in one go, or you may not be able to see it again the next time. I really cannot believe Amazon let this bug happen. Here are the steps:

  • First, tap the bottom-right menu, then sign out from the Setting page.
  • Then select Manage APP Storage and clear the APP cache.
  • Then go to the homepage and find the sign in option. I tried signing in directly from the setting page and still could not see the bell icon; only the sign in option on the homepage worked.
  • After signing in, switch to the account/profile menu and the bell icon should appear.
  • Once you see it, tap the bell, open the coupon notification, and tap get coupon right away. If you back out midway, the bell icon in the upper right may disappear again.

Good Deal Roundup

Prime Day is almost here, so here are some updated good deals! Be sure to stack them with the various credits or credit card discounts listed below.

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Up to $70 Back for Orders Placed in the App

If you place orders in the Amazon APP now, you can get $15 back when your total spending reaches $200, $25 back when spending reaches $300, and $70 back when spending reaches $600 (multiple purchases can be combined to reach the threshold)! Purchases must be made on June 22. Be sure to click the activation link below before you buy, or the offer may not trigger if you shop without reading this first.

  • Note: Based on my previous experience, just visiting the page was enough to get this offer; however, some people did not receive the credit and customer service said it was a targeted offer. So I recommend only buying if you already need the items—don’t force it just for the deal.

Here are the steps:

  • Download the Amazon APP (just search for it in your app store)
  • Open this link in your mobile browser: Amazon APP order offer activation link
  • Search for the items you want in the APP, add them to your cart, and check out (to be safe, it’s best to click the offer link above before each purchase)
  • Per the terms: gift cards, fees, taxes, and discounts do not count. Gift card purchases, fees, taxes, discounts, gift wrap and shipping and handling costs are excluded when determining the total amount spent. Customers will not receive credit for cancelled or returned orders.
  • The rebate gift card will be issued on July 3, 2021, and you can view and activate it in the APP. You will receive an Amazon app notification to redeem your coupon on or before July 3rd, 2021. The fastest way to get notified is to turn on app notifications using the instructions below.
  • The coupon you receive can only be used on items that are Sold and ship by Amazon, and it will expire on July 24, so don’t forget to use it.

Buy a $40 Amazon Gift Card, Get $10 Back (New Offer)

The previous gift card promotion has expired, but Amazon has launched a new one: buy $40 and get $10 back. Even if you participated in the earlier promotion, you can do this one again. This offer expires on June 22.

  • Offer link (activate it here, or use code: GCPRIME2021 at checkout)

Up to 50% Off with Discover, AMEX, Chase, and Citi Cards

Discover has sent out offers for $10 off $30/$50, 30% off, and $20 off $20. AMEX has up to 50% off. Chase has 50% off and $10 off $30. Citi has a $20 off $50 offer. Try adding your card and see whether you’re targeted. Links are below.

Here are a few offer links from last year that may still be worth trying.

In addition, based on suggestions from readers, if you don’t have these offers, you can try the following method:

  • Delete all saved AMEX/Discover credit cards from your Amazon account,
  • After deleting them, do not click any offer activation links; wait about 3 days before re-adding a card.
  • Add an AMEX Membership Rewards card or a Discover card.
  • Go to the Shop With Points page and complete the card linking.
  • After that, do not click any activation links; wait about 3 more days.
  • Then revisit the offer links above.

Amazon Photo: Get $15 Off $30

If you use Amazon Photo for the first time and upload at least one photo, you can get a one-time $15 off $30 discount. This offer ends on June 30.

Spend $10 at Small Sellers, Get $10 Back, Plus an Extra 10% Back with Eligible Cards

From June 7 through June 20, buy from eligible third-party small business sellers on Amazon and get $10 back when you spend $10, essentially making it free. Just purchase items from the products listed at the offer link below. The $10 reward will be sent by email, but it can only be used from June 21 to June 22.

Also, if you have an Amazon credit card, purchases at these small businesses also earn 10% back, which is pretty nice if you can use it.

Get $20 + $20 for Signing In on the Amazon App

If you have never used the Amazon app before, download it now and sign in. After you complete your first purchase, you can get a $20 OFF $40 code to use in the app. Then after placing another order, you can get another $20 OFF code. I already did this on each of my accounts before, so I no longer have it, but you can check to see whether you are eligible.

  • Offer link (you can see whether you qualify for this offer)
Eligible Prime members who sign in to the Amazon shopping app for the first time and make a purchase are eligible to get $20 off their next qualifying $40 order made on the Amazon shopping app. They are also eligible to receive an additional $20 promotional code ($20 off on $40 in-app purchase of qualifying items) for making a purchase in that app for the second time. Qualifying purchases must be completed before 11:59 p.m. (PT) June 22, 2021.

Buy $40 in Gift Cards, Get $10 Back (Expired)

Prime members could get a $10 code after buying $40 in Amazon gift cards. You just needed to click “apply code to your account” at the link below to activate the offer, and then buy one of the gift cards listed there. The promotion ended on June 20, and the promotional gift card expired after August 7.

Choose one of the gift card delivery methods below. Email or print should be fine; mailed cards could get lost.

At checkout, you can see that the offer has been applied. This $10 code was not emailed to me until two days after the gift card was sent. I chose the print option, and it said it was available to use within 5 minutes. You can click the link to open the PDF, then copy the gift card code and save it to your own account.

Free Prints for 21 Photos

At the link below, you can print 21 photos for free in either 4x5.3" or 4x6" size. Use code: PRINTS21 at checkout.

Amazon Credit Card: $150 Welcome Bonus, 6% Back

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Chase Amazon Rewards Credit Card

5% cash back at Amazon and Whole Foods; no annual fee!

  • Welcome bonus: Prime sign-up bonus: $150 gift card (issued upon card opening)
  • Rewards: 5% at Amazon, Whole Foods, and Chase Travel; 2% at restaurants, public transit, and rideshare, 2% on gas; 1% on all other purchases
  • Redemption: Cash back
  • Annual fee: $0
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Also, Amazon’s co-branded card earns 6% back at Amazon and Whole Foods during Prime Day on June 21-22 (normally 5%), plus 10% back at small business merchants from June 7 to June 20.

Other Small Promotions

About Amazon Prime Day

Each year, Amazon designates one day as Prime Day. On that day and during the week leading up to it, Amazon rolls out a series of deals for Prime members. This year, Amazon Prime Day is on June 21-22. If there is anything you want to buy on Amazon, it is worth checking ahead of time to see whether there is a deal you need. I will also keep updating good deals that can help you save or make money.

Prime Day promotions are only available to Amazon Prime members. A full-year Prime membership costs $119/year, and you can also pay monthly at $12.99/month (monthly members can also participate in Prime Day). If you do not currently have a membership, you can consider the following ways to get one:

In addition, if someone in your household or a friend has Prime, you can ask them to share it with you, so you can also participate in Prime Day. See details: