Amazon credit cards get a new look, new names and new benefits
Chase has just released a refreshed version of both of its Amazon credit cards, including new names, new looks and, most importantly, new benefits.
Here's what you need to know about these Amazon card updates.
Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card
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In addition to its new look, the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card has a new name: Prime Visa.
It also now earns 5% back on purchases made through Chase Travel and 2% back on local transit and commuting, including rideshare. Plus, you'll now be able to earn, view and redeem the rewards you earn on your card daily rather than monthly.
Annual fee: $0, but Prime membership required ($139 per year).
Welcome offer: New cardholders receive a $150 Amazon gift card and can earn 5% back on all purchases, up to $2,500, for three months after account opening.
Earning:
5% back at Amazon and Whole Foods Market.
5% back on purchases made through Chase Travel (new).
2% back at restaurants.
2% back at gas stations.
2% back on local transit and commuting, including rideshare (new).
1% back on all other purchases.
You'll also still get benefits like baggage delay insurance and purchase protection with the Prime Visa card.
Related: The best credit cards for Amazon purchases
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The information for the Amazon Prime 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 Rewards Visa Signature Card
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The regular Amazon Rewards Visa Signature Card is also getting a glow-up. Now with the simpler name Amazon Visa, it earns 3% back on purchases made through Chase Travel and 2% back on local transit and commuting, including rideshare. These are in addition to the existing earning structure.
And, just like its Prime sibling, you'll now be able to earn, view and redeem the rewards you earn on you card daily rather than monthly.
Annual fee: $0 (no Prime membership required)
Welcome offer: New cardholders receive a $60 Amazon gift card and can earn 3% back on all purchases, up to $1,500, for three months after account opening.
Earning:
3% back at Amazon, Whole Foods Market.
2% back on purchases made through Chase Travel (new).
2% back at restaurants and gas stations.
2% back on local transit and commuting, including rideshare (new).
1% back on all other purchases.
You'll also get the same benefits like baggage delay insurance and purchase protection with the Amazon Visa card.
Related: Store vs. cash-back cards: which should I get?
The information for the 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.
Who should get one of the new Amazon cards?
If you spend a significant portion of your budget at Amazon and Whole Foods and want cash-back rewards, both the Prime Visa and the Amazon Visa are good card options for you. Plus, the Prime Visa's welcome offer is worth up to $275, which is quite valuable for a cash-back card.
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However, this is far from the only card that earns bonus rewards on dining and rideshare. And if you want to earn more valuable travel rewards, you're better off using one of our favorite travel cards.
Also, since these are Chase cards, you'll need to make sure you're under 5/24 in order to get one of them.
Related: Earn 5% back at Amazon with your Chase Freedom
Bottom line
If you've been on the fence about getting an Amazon credit card, the new welcome offers and additional earning opportunities on the Amazon Prime Visa and no-annual-fee Amazon Visa may be enough to sway you — especially for existing Amazon Prime members. But before you fall for a shiny new card face, make sure you'll earn enough on an Amazon Card to make it worth adding to your wallet.
Source: The Points Guy
