So You Got an Amazon Gift Card: Prime Video Edition, Starring You (and Maybe Some Superheroes)
Let's face it, unwrapping an Amazon gift card isn't exactly like finding a winning lottery ticket (unless it has, like, a million bucks on it, in which case, congratulations and can I borrow twenty?). But hey, it's basically free money for your Amazon addiction, and that's something to celebrate! Especially if you're a Prime Video buff like myself.
Now, you might be wondering, "Can I use this magical plastic rectangle to unlock the deepest desires of my TV-watching heart?" The answer, my friend, is a resounding maybe. But fear not, for I, your trusty internet guide (with a questionable sense of humor), am here to navigate the murky waters of Amazon gift card usage on Prime Video.
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Buckle Up, Buttercup: Here's the Deal
Here's the truth bomb: You can't directly use your gift card to pay for a Prime Video membership or rentals. Sad trombone sound effect I know, I know, it's enough to make you want to hurl your gift card at the nearest Alexa device (don't do that, Alexa is delicate and probably has feelings).
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But wait! Don't lose hope just yet. There's a clever little workaround that involves turning your gift card into sweet, sweet Amazon account balance. This, in turn, can be used to rent or buy those movies you've been eyeing (looking at you, Nicolas Cage back catalogue).
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The Great Gift Card Heist (Totally Legal, Don't Worry)
Here's your mission, should you choose to accept it:
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- Grab your gift card and head to https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=G5D4TA7NBKQT7GW2 This is where the magic happens (or at least, where the gift card code gets transformed).
- Enter that sweet, sweet claim code. It's usually a long string of numbers and letters found on the back of the physical card or within the email if it's a digital gift card.
- Click that glorious "Apply to your Balance" button. Congratulations, you've just turned plastic into digital spending power!
Now that your gift card balance is shimmering in your Amazon account, you can finally unleash it on Prime Video. Just head over to the movie or rental you want, select "buy" or "rent," and choose "Amazon Account balance" at checkout. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!
Bonus Tip: If you're worried about accidentally blowing your entire gift card balance on a single viewing marathon (because, let's be honest, it happens), you can always set up a secondary payment method as a backup. That way, if your, ahem, enthusiasm leads you to exceed your gift card funds, you won't get that awkward "payment declined" message.
There you have it, folks! The not-so-secret secrets of using your Amazon gift card on Prime Video. Now go forth and conquer your movie backlog, knowing that you're a hero of frugality (and pop culture, obviously).
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