topic Re: US Bank Cash+ for Amazon... in Credit Cards

US Bank Cash+ for Amazon...

ssmith891 — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 23:07:33 GMT

It's been a while since I've posted! Hello again!

So I'm trying to figure out the best card to use for Amazon purchases...since I feel like I could be getting more than the 1.5% my Freedom Unlimited is giving me (I am heavily invested in UR though, so this may be the best option). I was looking at the Amazon Prime Visa, but then I remembered that the US Bank Cash+ bookstore category used to work for all Amazon purchases. Is this still the case?

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CreditCuriosity — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 00:13:19 GMT

Yes it still works

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Schwartzinator — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 01:18:54 GMT

I did not know that! Yet another reason to keep this card open. Thanks!

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ssmith891 — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 22:51:16 GMT

What does everyone else use for Amazon purchases?

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SunriseEarth — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 23:02:09 GMT

@ssmith891 wrote:
It's been a while since I've posted! Hello again!

So I'm trying to figure out the best card to use for Amazon purchases...since I feel like I could be getting more than the 1.5% my Freedom Unlimited is giving me (I am heavily invested in UR though, so this may be the best option). I was looking at the Amazon Prime Visa, but then I remembered that the US Bank Cash+ bookstore category used to work for all Amazon purchases. Is this still the case?

It does. I use my Cash+ for any Amazon purchases under $150 (otherwise, I use my Amazon Store Card for special financing).

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Anonymous — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 23:20:56 GMT

Chase Amazon Prime Signature Visa. 5% Love it!

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digitek — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 23:29:20 GMT

I've got the Chase Amazon Prime Visa, for 5% cash back if you are a prime member.

If I had t do it again, I'd get the Cash+. More options and don't have to be a prime member.

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WolfMan — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 23:32:37 GMT

Wait! 5% on Amazon with the bookstore category, and I didn't know this? This is a game changer, and will change that next round. Thank You.

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SunriseEarth — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 23:40:05 GMT

@WolfMan wrote:
Wait! 5% on Amazon with the bookstore category, and I didn't know this? This is a game changer, and will change that next round. Thank You.

Speaking of next round, I just got an email about choosing your categories. I'll start a new thread for that.

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Anonymous — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 23:42:04 GMT

@digitek wrote:
I've got the Chase Amazon Prime Visa, for 5% cash back if you are a prime member.

If I had t do it again, I'd get the Cash+. More options and don't have to be a prime member.

While there are more options (i.e. non-Amazon bookstores) there are also caps, $2000 spend a quarter shared with your other 5% category. But if you are under that, and don't need prime, (and don't want two of the other 5% categories!) it is a good choice.

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wasCB14 — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 23:59:20 GMT

@ssmith891 wrote:
What does everyone else use for Amazon purchases?

An Amex or Citi card, depending on whether I think purchase or price protection is more important for the item.

I buy some digital content, too, but pay for that with my gift card balance from various promotions, or Freedom/Discover.

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digitek — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 02:34:09 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@digitek wrote:
I've got the Chase Amazon Prime Visa, for 5% cash back if you are a prime member.

If I had t do it again, I'd get the Cash+. More options and don't have to be a prime member.
While there are more options (i.e. non-Amazon bookstores) there are also caps, $2000 spend a quarter shared with your other 5% category. But if you are under that, and don't need prime, (and don't want two of the other 5% categories!) it is a good choice.

That's a good point to bring up. I was also a little disappointed that the Chase Amazon Visa didn't have Price Protection (where if you find a cheaper they'll match the price), but it looks like the Cash Plus doesn't have that, either, so no big deal.