Get 20% credit back with select gift card purchases during Amazon Prime Day

It's the best time of the year for Amazon's Prime early access sale. The best ways for our readers to save during the special sale period has been kept a close watch by the company.

There is a $10 Amazon credit back on select gift cards.

Some deals aren't available for the entire 48 hours of the sale. If you want to take advantage of this offer, you need to act fast.

Amazon Prime members have exclusive access to these discounts. You can take advantage of the sale if you are not an Amazon Prime member. College students can get a free six-month trial membership.

There are the best Amazon Prime Day deals for travelers.

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How to unlock gift card deals

If you buy gift cards on Amazon, this deal will add money to your account. The limited-time deal can be used.

• First, add a minimum of $50 on a single gift card from participating retailers to your Amazon basket. Participating brands include Amazon, Panera, Gap, Fanatics and DoorDash.
• Enter the promotion code listed on the promotions page at checkout. (The code for Amazon gift cards is NEWGC2022; others vary by retailer).
• Sit tight and wait for your promotional credit reward to post to your Amazon account. Amazon is currently saying this process will take two days (meaning it will post after the Prime Early Access sale is over).

You will get a $10 reward for a $50 card purchase if you buy all but one of the gift card deals. You'll need to purchase a gift card for DoorDash in order to get credits for your Amazon account. It's possible to stack this with Chase DashPass benefits for free delivery.

One of our favorites is the "Yay You!" card, which can be used at AMC Theatres, Bed Bath & Beyond, GrubHub, Athleta, Dave & Buster's and BJ's. You can redeem the "Happy Holidays" gift card at a number of restaurants.

If you want to get gift card rewards, act fast because many deals are only available until supplies run out.