Amazon 20% with 1 Amex MR point (working again)

Amazon and American Express have another great deal where you can get up to 20% off by just redeeming 1 Amex MR (Membership Rewards) point for any merchandise purchase shipped and sold by Amazon.  The maximum discount is $50, and can be applied multiple purchases totaling $250.  Amex MR card holders who reported that they were ineligible for a similar promo last month are now reporting that they are eligible for this one.  To see if you're eligible, go to the promo link and click on "Activate now":



Unfortunately, it looks like this offer no longer applies to 3rd party gift cards like Safeway, Uber, Home Depot, etc. and is only good for merchandise.

Terms and Conditions
  • This is a limited time offer. This is a limited time offer. The promotion will end on the earlier of (a) 11:59 PT on 4/20/2020, or (b) the time at which 40,000 customers have redeemed the offer. The promotion button will expire concurrently.
  • Amazon.com reserves the right to cancel or modify this offer at any time.
  • Offer is available by invitation only, is non-transferable, is not redeemable for cash, and may not be resold.
  • Offer applies only to the purchase where Membership Rewards points are used for at least a portion of the purchase and the promotion is applied at checkout.
  • Offer only applies to products shipped and sold by Amazon.com. Products sold by third-party sellers or other Amazon entities will not qualify for this offer, even if they are “fulfilled by Amazon.com” or “Prime Eligible”.
  • Maximum benefit you may receive from this offer is $50 per eligible Membership Rewards enrolled card per one account
  • Offer may not be combined with other offers.
  • Shipping charges may apply to discounted promotional items.
  • Offer does not apply to purchase of digital content.
  • Offer discount will be allocated proportionally among all promotional items in your original order. If any of the items in your original order are subsequently returned, your refund will equal the original price of the product, less the proportional amount of the discount. The total discount on the unreturned amount of your original order will then be less than $50.
  • If any of the products related to your original order are returned, subject to Amazon’s refund policy, you will receive a refund of the amount charged to your card first, followed by Membership Rewards points.
  • Promotional codes (including those placed directly in accounts) may not be redeemed for Amazon Gift Cards.
  • This promotion is available only to Amazon.com customers with an eligible Membership Rewards points card issued in United States.
  • Promotional credit is applied before taxes and fees.
  • If you violate any of these terms, the offer will be invalid.


Quick thoughts

It's great to see Amazon and Amex consistently bring back these promos as they are an easy 20% off.  Although 3rd party gift cards are no longer eligible, I'm sure you'll find plenty to buy on Amazon as most of us are unfortunately hunkered in and avoiding the supermarkets due to the coronavirus.  The terms state that the offer expires at the earlier of April 20, 2020 or when 40,000 customers have redeemed this promo, so I wouldn't delay on activating and redeeming this offer especially with the multitude of us surviving off Amazon at this time.

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