60 Amazon Hacks That Actually Save Me Money (2025 Guide)

I’m talking about practical, little-known Amazon shopping hacks that actually work. Prices on Amazon change constantly (major outlets like Business Insider have covered this), which means there are always ways to save, if you know where to look.

To make it easy, I’ve broken this guide into clear, actionable sections. This isn’t just another list of ways to save money on Amazon, this is my personal playbook for getting the most out of every order.

Amazon Pricing Hacks to Save Money (Outsmart Pricing Tricks!)

Amazon is built to make you spend more, but with the right hacks, you can turn the tables.

These aren’t big, complicated tricks. They’re small, smart tweaks to how you shop that help you spot better prices and dodge the usual traps Amazon sets.

I’m starting with these because they’re some of the most underrated (and most powerful) ways to actually save money on Amazon.

1. Manually Filter for Deep Discounts with a Simple URL Hack

Amazon’s on-page discount filters don’t always work well, but here’s a simple trick to bypass them and force Amazon to show you only the most heavily discounted items.

Instead of relying on their search filters, you can tweak the URL in your browser to make Amazon show you only the biggest markdowns.

It takes seconds and works way better than their default tools.

Here’s how it works:

1. Search for any item on Amazon, for example, “kitchen knives.”
2. Once the results page loads, go to the address bar at the very top of your browser.
3. Click to the end of the long URL and add the following code snippet, then press Enter: &pct-off=50-70

The page will reload, now showing you only kitchen knives that are between 50% and 70% off their list price.

You can customize the numbers however you like.

Here are a few examples to use:

• To see items that are 30% to 50% off, add: &pct-off=30-50
• To find the deepest discounts that are 70% off or more, add: &pct-off=70-

This powerful trick works best on a desktop browser and is one of the most reliable Amazon hacks for quickly finding the absolute best deals in any category.

2. Check Item Color for Hidden Price Differences

We all know retailers love using psychology to get us to buy stuff we didn’t even plan on.

Well, here’s a lesser known trick that could save you some serious cash…

The color of an item can actually affect its price!

You might not have noticed it, but trust me, it’s real.

Companies sell the same products in different colors with different prices.

I see this all the time on Amazon.

Just the other day, I was looking to buy a leaf blower. I found one I liked. Then, in the option selection section (you know, that little section under the item title and description where you can choose which color or model you want), I noticed the yellow one was $30 more than the exact same product in green.

Seriously?

It’s just the damn color!

The blower works the same. The color doesn’t affect the performance of the product in any way, shape, or form.

You’re just paying $30 more to see yellow instead of green!

I’m sure you’ve noticed this with other products too.

Think about smartphones. Those popular colors always seem to be more expensive than the other ones.

Anyway, if the color of the product you’re buying doesn’t matter, always check to see if they have it in another less popular color. You might save some serious cash just by picking a different color!

3. Use Incognito Mode to Spot Lower Prices

Does Amazon show different prices to different people?

It’s a hot debate, but it never hurts to check.

Amazon’s algorithm knows your shopping habits and that you’re a logged-in Prime member.

Here’s a clever trick to help you avoid price inflation as a Prime member and possibly save money:

• Open two browsers (or use one browser and your smartphone).
• Log into your Prime account on the first browser and find the product you want to buy. Note the price.
• On the second browser, log out of your Amazon account (or use an incognito window). Search for the same product and check the price.
• If the price is lower on the second browser, add the item to your cart and then log into your Prime account to purchase it.

In many cases, the price won’t change, but if it does, contact Amazon customer service and complain about it. They usually give you an excuse but will give you the lower price anyway.

4. Get Free Shipping Without Prime (The Right Way)

If you don’t have Prime, you need to hit the $35 minimum to get free shipping.

Instead of buying a random item you don’t need, use this opportunity strategically.

Here’s a little trick…

Add an item you know you’ll use in the future, like a gift card for Netflix, Starbucks, or even Amazon itself. This way, you meet the free shipping requirement with money you were going to spend anyway.

Another advanced trick: Add a pre-order item (like a video game or book that hasn’t been released yet) to push your cart over the $35 threshold.

You’ll get free shipping on the items that are ready now, and you won’t be charged for the pre-order item until it ships months later, giving you plenty of time to cancel it if you change your mind.

Yet another cool trick: Use a tool like CheapFiller.com to find products that help you hit the $35 mark.

Simply enter how much more you need, and it will generate a list of popular items that’ll push your total over the threshold, so you can qualify for free shipping.

5. Don’t Trust Amazon’s Default Search Results

Amazon’s search results aren’t built to save you money, they’re built to make Amazon money.

The first few listings are usually sponsored or higher-margin items.

Don’t just click and buy the top result.

Scroll a little and look for links that say “New & Used from…” or “Other sellers on Amazon.” You’ll often find the exact same product for less.

Also check the “Customers Who Bought This Also Bought” section or even the “Sponsored Products” list—sometimes the cheaper option is hiding there.

Quick tip: before you buy, double-check the seller’s rating and shipping terms. A “cheaper” price can turn into more if shipping is slow or overpriced.

6. Use Visual Search to Find Lower-Priced Alternatives

Ever spot something you like but have no clue what it’s called or who makes it?

That’s where Amazon’s Visual Search in the mobile app comes in handy. Just snap a picture, and Amazon will pull up matches for you.

Here’s the real money-saving hack:

The results don’t just show the exact item, you’ll also see tons of lookalikes and off-brand versions for way less.

It’s a great way to score generic versions of household stuff, décor, or even furniture that looks the same but costs a fraction of the price.

To try it, tap the little camera icon in the Amazon search bar inside the app.

7. Buy Amazon’s Private Label Brands to Save Big

If you haven’t checked out Amazon’s own brands yet, you’re missing out on some serious savings.

Amazon has a bunch of private label brands like Amazon Basics, Solimo, Happy Belly, Wag, Presto!, and Mama Bear.

They make everything from batteries and office supplies to groceries, pet food, baby gear, and household stuff.

And no, there is no difference between the and the brand name versions of them.

In fact, most are made by the same manufacturers as name-brand products. They just slap a different logo on them at the end of the assembly line.

The difference for you and I (the shoppers) is that we pay a lot less for the same item!

Pro Tip: Search for the brand name (like “Amazon Basics” or “Happy Belly”) in the Amazon search bar to see all the options in one place..

8. Check International Amazon Stores for Cheaper Textbooks

This is one of the best Amazon hacks for college students.

Sometimes, the international edition of a textbook is identical to the U.S. version but is sold for a fraction of the price.

Before you buy on the U.S. site, check the prices on regional stores like Amazon.co.uk (UK) or Amazon.ca (Canada).

Obviously you have to factor in shipping costs as well, so you don’t end up paying more over all.

But even with the shipping cots, in many cases you end up paying way less.

9. Shop Amazon’s FSA & HSA Store for Tax-Free Savings

Did you know Amazon has a special FSA/HSA Store?

Most people don’t even realize it exists!

If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA), you can use those pre-tax funds on tons of eligible products in Amazon’s dedicated FSA/HSA Store.

Think sunscreen, first-aid kits, pain relievers, blood pressure monitors—you name it, all tax-free.

Instead of searching the regular Amazon site, just head straight to the FSA/HSA store to find eligible products.

Amazon also marks items with a little “FSA or HSA eligible” badge on the search results or product pages, so you can spot them easily.

Coupons, Promotions & Hidden Discounts

Amazon isn’t just about the obvious discounts.

Beyond regular discounts, sometimes Amazon sellers run secret promotions that most shoppers miss.

Think buy-one-get-one deals or spending a certain amount to unlock extra savings.

If you know where to look and how to stack them, you can knock even more money off your Amazon order.

10. Check for Hidden Variant-Only Coupons

This is one of my favorite Amazon hacks because most people will never find it.

Sellers will often attach a digital coupon or special discount to only one specific version of a product (like an unpopular color or an overstocked size) and it won’t show up on the main product page.

To find these, you have to do a little hunting.

On any product page with multiple options (size, color, flavor, etc.), take 30 seconds to manually click through every single variant.

Watch for a green coupon box or a “Save an extra X%” notice to suddenly appear.

You’ll be surprised how often a 25% discount is hiding on the “lime green” version of a product while the “black” version has no discount at all.

11. Unlock Seller-Specific Promotions

Sometimes the best discount isn’t on the item itself, but is offered by the person selling it.

Many third-party sellers create their own promotions, like “Save 10% on orders over $50,” but these deals are often only advertised on their own storefront page.

Here’s how to find them:

On a product page, click on the seller’s name (usually listed as “Sold by…”).

This will take you to their Amazon storefront.

Look for banners advertising store-wide promotions.

You might find that by adding a small, cheap item to your cart from the same seller, you can cross a discount threshold that saves you more money than the small item costs.

12. Check Stock Levels with the “999 Trick”

Here’s a classic Amazon hack that still works.

If you want to see how many units a specific seller (including Amazon.com itself) has in stock, simply add the item to your cart.

In the cart, change the quantity from “1” to “999” and click update. The system can’t process the order, so it will automatically change the number to the seller’s maximum available inventory and show you a notice like, “This seller only has 28 of these available.”

Why is this a hack? If you see the stock is very low (e.g., less than 10), the seller might be about to drop the price to clear out the last few items. It’s a powerful way to gauge inventory and decide whether to buy now or wait a day or two for a potential clearance discount.

13. Mine the Q&A Section for Hidden Promo Codes

The “Customer Questions & Answers” section isn’t just for product research.

You can find hidden promo codes there.

Brand reps and sellers often share special codes directly in their answers.

Before you buy, scroll down to the Q&A search box and type in keywords like “code,” “coupon,” “promo,” or “discount.”Last year I saved $10 on a 3-pack of Icy Hot using a promo code I found while reading the Q&A.

14. Follow Your Favorite Brands for Exclusive Discounts

Most people ignore the “Follow” button on a brand’s Amazon storefront, but you can unlock hidden deals by clicking it.

When you follow a brand, they can send you follower-only promotions and early access coupons that don’t show up on the public product page.

These offers appear in your personalized “Posts from brands you follow” feed.

This hack works especially well a week before major sales events like Prime Day, since brands often release early-bird discounts to their followers.

15. Check Packaging Variants for Extra Savings

For many electronics, toys, and household items, Amazon offers a choice between “Retail Packaging” and “Frustration-Free Packaging” (a plain brown box).

Since these are technically different versions, they can have different prices.

Before you buy, check if there’s a packaging option.

You can often save a few dollars just by choosing the plain box, especially since you were going to throw the packaging away anyway.

16. Don’t Assume the Multi-Pack is Always Cheaper

It seems logical that buying in bulk should save you money, but on Amazon, that often isn’t the case.

Different package sizes, like a 1-pack versus a 3-pack, are treated as separate products and can have very different pricing.

The single-unit item with a coupon can be cheaper per unit than the bulk package.

Never assume, always check the light gray “price per ounce” or “price per unit” text below the main price to make sure you are getting the best deal.

17. Look for Official Bundle Deals Instead of “Frequently Bought Together”

Don’t be fooled by the “Frequently Bought Together” section (that’s just an algorithm suggesting related products at full price.)

The real hack is to scroll further down the page and look for a section labeled “Make it a bundle” or “Bundle and save.”

These are official promotions created by the seller that offer a specific discount for buying two or more related items together.

The discount on an official bundle is almost always better than buying the items individually.

Hidden Amazon Deal Pages Most Shoppers Don’t Know About

Amazon has several “hidden” storefronts where they list some of their best discounts, but they don’t always make them easy to find.

Here’s exactly where to look to find massive savings on items you’re already buying.

18. Shop the Amazon Outlet for Clearance Discounts

Most people don’t know this exists. Think of the Amazon Outlet as the official clearance rack for brand-new, unsold items on Amazon.

This is where you’ll find huge markdowns on overstocked, seasonal, and discontinued products. It’s not used stuff; it’s just items that Amazon has too much of and wants to move quickly.

You can regularly score deals here for 30-70% off.

Pro Tip: Bookmark the Amazon Outlet page and check it by category. It’s one of the best hidden gems for real Amazon hacks.

19. Score Deals on Used & Open-Box Items

When a customer returns an item or the box gets slightly damaged in the warehouse, where does it go?

Straight to Amazon Resale.

These products are inspected, graded by condition (from “Like New” to “Acceptable”), and sold for a significant discount.

I know some people don’t like the idea of buying used or refurbished products, and I get that. I don’t buy everything used, but there are products I do buy used.

In fact, I personally think buying a refurbished electronic sometimes is better since you know it has been rechecked and fixed to make sure it works correctly.

It’s the perfect way to save on electronics, kitchen appliances, and more.

Plus, you have that 30-day return policy to lean on in case the product is defective.  

20. Browse Today’s Deals Like a Pro

The “Today’s Deals” page (also known as the Gold Box) is a goldmine if you know how to use it.

It’s the central hub for all of Amazon’s daily promotions, including their famous Lightning Deals.

These are promotions on specific items that last for only a few hours and are available in limited quantities.

Discounts can range from 20% to over 70% off.

The pro move is to scroll down to the “Upcoming Deals” section. Find an item you want and click “Watch this Deal.”

Amazon will then send you a notification on your phone right before the deal goes live, so you can be one of the first to grab it before it sells out.

21. Find and Clip Amazon’s Hidden Digital Coupons

Amazon isn’t famous for its coupons, which is why most shoppers don’t even know they have a dedicated page packed with hundreds of them.

These digital coupons can save you anywhere from $0.25 to over $5 on everyday items, and there are two easy ways to find them.

• The Coupon Hub Page: The best place to start is the official Amazon.com/Coupons page. Here, you can browse all available coupons by category, brand, or popularity and “clip” dozens of them at once before you even start shopping.
• On the Product Page: As you browse, make it a habit to always look for the small green coupon checkbox directly under the price. It’s a simple, one-click way to save money, but you have to train yourself to look for it before adding anything to your cart.

No matter how you find them, just click to “clip” the coupon, and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout.

22. Catch Daily Deals on Woot!

Many shoppers don’t know that Amazon owns Woot!, a separate deal site that specializes in daily deals and limited-time flash sales.

You can find incredible discounts on electronics, home goods, and more, often far cheaper than on Amazon itself.

I have seen stuff for up to 50% off.

The best part?

If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you get free shipping on all your Woot! orders.      

23. Score High-End Fashion Deals on Shopbop

There is a little-known Amazon website called Shopbop, where they generally sell upmarket products like designer clothing, shoes, and accessories.

It’s not the type of place you would typically associate with Amazon, but it’s definitely one you should check out for exclusive sales.

They have inventory that constantly changes, so you have to keep an eye on it or get on their newsletter list.

But the things they have are usually offered at a good discount. Their discounts are impressive, often up to 70% off on high-end fashion pieces.

It’s a great hack for finding luxury items that you wouldn’t normally find on the main Amazon site.

Amazon Checkout Tricks and Smart Shopping Hacks to Save More

Small changes in how you shop and check out can lead to big savings over time.

These Amazon hacks are about being tactical before you click that final “Place your order” button.

24. Use the “Save for Later” Cart Trick to Get Special Coupons

Here’s a clever way to score some extra savings on Amazon…

Instead of checking out immediately, add the items you want to your cart where it gets added to your “Save for Later” list.

After a few days, Amazon will send you a reminder email saying you have items left in your cart and ask you to finish the checkout process.

This is known as “shopping cart abandonment” in the industry.

Amazon, like most business, doesn’t want you to leave without buying.

So, in order to entice you to go through with it, they’ll give you exclusive discounts and coupons that only people who have abounded their shopping cats will receive.

So if you don’t mind waiting a little longer to buy what you want, this can be a great way to save even more!

25. Trade-In Old Electronics & Books for Gift Cards

Here’s a little known but very underrated and under used trick for saving money on Amazon…

Use Amazon’s Trade-In program to turn your old gadgets, DVDs, video games, and more into Amazon Gift Cards!

The process is simple: find your item on their trade-in page, describe its condition, and ship it to Amazon for free using a prepaid label.

Once they accept it, the gift card value is automatically added to your account.

You can also get 20% off a qualifying Amazon Device (like Fire tablets, Echo, and more) and an Amazon Gift Card when you trade in eligible Amazon or third-party products.

And the best part?

Your trade-in discount doesn’t even have to be from the same category as the device you’re trading in!

If you’re a regular Amazon shopper, using Amazon’s Trade-In program is a win-win!    

26. Consolidate Your Leftover Gift Card Balances

Have you ever had a Visa or Amex prepaid gift card with a small, awkward balance left on it, like $5.37?

Don’t let that money go to waste.

You can use that leftover balance to reload your Amazon account balance for that exact amount (with a minimum of $5).

This trick works great if your prepaid Visa card is close to expiring or has a small balance that’s hard to spend.

The process is quick, and your Amazon balance never expires.

This is a brilliant way to make sure every last cent is used as long as you have at least $5 remaining.

Here’s how to do it:

• Log in to your Amazon account
• Go to “Your Account” and look for “Gift Cards & Registry”
• Select “Reload Your Balance” (not the regular gift card purchase option)
• Enter the amount you want to reload (minimum $5)
• Add your prepaid card information as the payment method
• Complete the reload

Your Amazon account balance will be updated immediately. The reloaded funds never expire, so you can keep them in your account and use them whenever you actually need something.

Important Note: If your prepaid card has less than $5 remaining, this method won’t work due to Amazon’s minimum reload requirement ( it was only a cent when I originally wrote this guide, then it increased to 50 cents and unfortunately now it is at $5.) For balances under 5 dollars, you’ll need to find another way to use up that remaining amount.

Amazon Prime Hacks: Maximize Membership Perks & Save Big

A Prime membership is more than just free shipping.

If you don’t have one yet, you can usually grab a free 30-day trial.

For those who do, here are the hacks to maximize its value.

27. Save Up to 15% with Amazon Subscribe & Save

Using Amazon’s Subscribe & Save program is one of the easiest Amazon hacks for items you buy regularly, like coffee, toiletries, or diapers. Instead of buying an item just once, you “subscribe” to have it delivered at a set interval.

Here’s how it works:

• Get a 5% Discount: Simply subscribe to regular deliveries of an eligible product, and Amazon automatically knocks 5% off the price.
• Unlock a 15% Discount: When you have five or more items being delivered to the same address on the same delivery day, that discount jumps from 5% to 15% off every single item.

You can cancel or skip a delivery anytime, so there’s no long-term commitment.

My personal hack is to get 5 cheap items (like toothpaste or soap) scheduled for the same day to unlock the 15% discount on a much more expensive item, like premium dog food.  

28. Get 6 Months Free Amazon Prime as a College Student

Did you know college students (well, anyone really with a .edu email) can get 6 months of Prime membership for free?

Through the Amazon Prime Student program, you can get a free 6-month trial of Amazon Prime. This trial includes major perks like:

• Free two-day shipping on millions of items.
• Access to the full Prime Video streaming library.
• Free access to Amazon Music Prime.
• Access to Prime Reading.

Once your six-month trial is over, you have the option to continue your Prime membership at a 50% discount off the regular price, which is a massive saving.

As an added bonus, you can also earn a referral credit (usually around $10) for every friend you get to sign up.    

29. Earn No-Rush Shipping Credits for Waiting

If you’re a Prime member and don’t need an item in the standard two days, this hack literally pays you to wait.

When checking out, look for the FREE No-Rush Shipping option.

Every time I am buying something that I don’t need right away or for a certain date, I use this little hidden trick.

Here’s how you can use it:

When you’re ready to check out, choose the FREE No-Rush Shipping option.

It takes 5 business days for delivery (though, in my experience, it’s usually much quicker, usually 2 to 3 days max).

By choosing it, Amazon will give you an instant discount at checkout or a digital credit (usually $1-$2) to spend on eBooks, music, or movies.

The best part?

There’s no limit to how many credits you can rack up over time. So, if you’re patient with delivery, you can really build up your credits for future digital purchases.

30. Share Prime Benefits with Another Adult to Cut Costs

Why pay for two Prime memberships in the same house?

Amazon allows you to share your Prime benefits (including free two-day shipping, Prime Video, and Prime Reading) with another adult by linking your accounts through Amazon Family (formerly Amazon Mom and Amazon Household.)

Just link your accounts through Amazon Family, and you’re all set to save.

It’s an easy way to get the most out of your Prime membership without the extra cost!

31. Use Amazon Photos for Free Storage & Bonus Credits

You know how much storage space photos and videos can take up on your computer?

A lot!

Many people don’t realize that their Prime membership includes free, unlimited, full-resolution photo storage through Amazon Photos.

You also get 5GB of free storage for videos. You can easily access and manage these files from anywhere using the Amazon Photos app, and share them with friends and family whenever you like.

This can save you money on paying for other cloud services like iCloud or Google Photos.

Also keep an eye out for special promotions, Amazon sometimes offers a promotional credit just for uploading your first photo.

32. Schedule Amazon Deliveries with Amazon Day

If you’re tired of getting multiple Amazon boxes throughout the week, the Amazon Day hack brings predictability to your deliveries.

This Prime feature lets you choose a specific day of the week to be your dedicated delivery day.

All the items you buy throughout the week will be held and delivered together in fewer boxes on that one day.

It not only makes deliveries easier to manage but is also better for the environment.

33. Get Early Deal Alerts with Alexa

Your Alexa-enabled device is a powerful tool for catching deals before they even start.

You can set the Alexa app to notify you up to 24 hours before a deal goes live on an item you have saved in your cart, Wish List, or “Save for Later” list.

Here’s how to set it up:

1. Open the Alexa app on your smartphone.
2. Tap on More in the bottom right corner, then select Settings.
3. Scroll down and tap on Notifications, then select Amazon Shopping.
4. Find the section for Shopping Recommendations and turn on deal notifications.

Once enabled, you’ll get a huge advantage for grabbing those limited-stock Lightning Deals before everyone else even knows they’ve started.

This feature is a lifesaver during big sales when the good deals are gone in minutes.      

34. Get Exclusive Prime-Only Deals on Amazon Devices

One of the biggest perks of being a Prime member is getting exclusive, deep discounts on Amazon’s own hardware.

While anyone can buy an Echo device, Fire TV stick, Kindle, or Ring camera, the best prices are almost always reserved for Prime subscribers.

Keep a close eye on these devices during major sales events like Prime Day or Black Friday, where it’s common to see them offered for 50% off or more.

If you’re in the market for new tech, always make sure you’re logged into your Prime account to see the exclusive pricing.

35. Read Free Books with Prime Reading & First Reads

You don’t need to pay for Kindle Unlimited to get free books on Amazon.

Your Prime membership already includes two fantastic reading perks that most people either confuse or don’t know about.

• Prime Reading: Forget the old “one book per month” rule. The current Prime Reading program lets you borrow up to 10 titles at a time from a rotating catalog of thousands of popular Kindle books, magazines, and comics for free. When you’re done with one, you can return it and borrow another.
• Amazon First Reads: This is my favorite part. With Amazon First Reads, you get to choose one or two newly released books each month to download and keep forever, for free. These are editor’s picks that haven’t been widely released yet, so you get early access.

Between these two programs, you can get access to a massive library of reading material without ever paying for a book.

36. Stream Music for Free with Amazon Music Prime

Many Prime members don’t realize they have access to a massive music library that can replace a paid Spotify or Apple Music subscription.

Included with your membership is Amazon Music Prime, which gives you access to a catalog of over 100 million songs.

The Key Detail: While you get the full library, the included Prime version works in a shuffle-play mode.

You can pick an artist, album, or playlist and it will play the songs in a random order.

To get on-demand listening and other premium features, you’d need to upgrade to Music Unlimited for an extra fee.

For casual listeners, however, the included version is often more than enough to save money on a separate music subscription.

37. Get Free Same-Day Groceries with Amazon Fresh

As an Amazon Prime member in an eligible area, you have access to Amazon Fresh, a full-service grocery delivery platform.

You can order produce, meat, dairy, and pantry staples and have them delivered to your door, often on the same day.

Now, here comes the “oh damn, that sucks!” part for a lot of people (including me): Amazon Fresh isn’t available everywhere.

For now, it’s only available in select areas.

How do you find out if Amazon Fresh is available where you live?

When you visit the Amazon Fresh section, a little note will pop up on your screen letting you know if it’s not available in your area.

You can also use the app and enter your ZIP code to see if it’s available near you.

Important 2025 Policy Update: While Amazon Fresh delivery used to be free for all Prime members, that has changed. To get free grocery delivery now, your order must be over a minimum threshold (typically $100). Orders under that amount will have a service fee added at checkout.

This hack is now best used for your large, weekly grocery stock-up to ensure you easily meet the minimum and avoid the extra fees.    

38. Save on Streaming with Prime Video

Many people sign up for Prime for the free shipping but completely forget they are also getting a premium streaming service included.

Prime Video is Amazon’s direct competitor to Netflix and gives you access to thousands of movies and TV shows, including their lineup of award-winning Amazon Originals that you can’t watch anywhere else.

This alone can save you the monthly cost of another streaming subscription.

Important 2025 Note: By default, Prime Video now includes advertisements. If you wish to remove them, you’ll need to pay an additional small monthly fee, but the core content library remains a free perk of your Prime membership.

39. Save on Baby Essentials with Amazon Family

For new and expecting parents, the Amazon Family perks built into your Prime membership offer some of the best savings available.

What used to be known as Amazon Mom has evolved, and the benefits are now automatically included with Prime.

• 15% Off Your Baby Registry: This is the biggest perk. When you create an Amazon Baby Registry, you will receive a “Completion Discount” of 15% on eligible items, which you can use for a large order up to two months before your baby’s due date.
• Diaper and Baby Food Savings: While the old 20% discount on diapers is gone, you can still get up to 15% off diapers and baby food by adding them to a Subscribe & Save order that has five or more items.
• Exclusive Coupons: By creating a child’s profile in your account, Amazon will also send you exclusive, targeted coupons for baby-related items.

Amazon Programs That Unlock Hidden Discounts and Bulk Savings

Beyond the standard shopping experience, Amazon has special programs you can join for free to unlock a hidden layer of discounts. Most shoppers don’t even know these exist.

40. Save Big with a Free Amazon Business Account

You don’t need a massive corporation to create an Amazon Business account.

Yes, a solo side hustle, a freelance gig, or being self-employed is enough to qualify, and it’s completely free to join.

The benefits are incredible:

• Exclusive Business Pricing: Instantly see lower “Business Prices” on millions of items.
• Quantity Discounts: Automatically get lower prices when you buy in small bulk quantities.
• Request a Quote: For eligible items, you can request a special quote for an even lower price on a bulk order (sometimes for as few as 5-10 units), which is perfect if you can coordinate a purchase with friends or neighbors.

This is a must-use hack for stocking up on office supplies or any other items you buy regularly, instantly unlocking savings that are hidden from the public site.

41. How to Score Deals Through the Amazon Global Store

If you’re shopping for specialty products, especially from European or Japanese brands, check the Amazon Global Store.

This program lets you buy items directly from Amazon’s international warehouses.

Here’s the hack:

When an item is exported from a country like the U.K., Amazon automatically removes the local Value-Added Tax (VAT), which can be up to 20%.

Even after factoring in shipping and import fees, the final delivered price can be significantly cheaper than buying the same item from a U.S. seller.

This is a fantastic trick for things like specialty tea, European kitchenware, or rare electronics.

How to Get Free Amazon Products: Insider Tips and Review Hacks

If you’re willing to put in a little more effort, you can move beyond discounts and start start getting products for free.

These methods require consistency and a good reputation, but they are how power-users get new items at no cost.

42. Score Discounted Products on Amazon Review Sites

Here’s a lesser-known hack for snagging free or heavily discounted products on Amazon: join Amazon review sites!

There are a few dozens Amazon review sites that give you free or heavily discounted Amazon products in exchange for your review.

One of the better ones is SnagShout.

SnagShout is typically used for new products, where there aren’t any or many reviews to start with.

Companies that are selling the products agree to a large discount just so they can get the reviews started.

The goal is to help sellers get initial feedback from real customers.

But here’s the catch…

You’re required to leave an honest review, not just a glowing one.

You’re getting the product at a great discount, but your feedback must be genuine!

43. Become an Amazon Vine Voice

This is the “holy grail” of getting free stuff from Amazon.

When you see a review with a green “VINE VOICE” badge, it means the reviewer received that product for free directly from Amazon.

Amaon Vine is invitation-only. There is no way to apply.

You get picked by Amazon based on the quality and helpfulness of reviews you have written on your own purchases.

The only way is to consistently write detailed, helpful, and honest reviews of the products you already buy.

If your reviews get a lot of “Helpful” votes from other customers, you may eventually get an invitation to join the program.

Amazon Customer Service and Third-Party Seller Tricks to Save Money

Sometimes, the biggest savings come from knowing how to navigate Amazon’s system, especially when things don’t go perfectly.

These hacks are about understanding the policies so you can advocate for yourself as a customer.

44. How to Get Amazon to Replace Damaged Items Fast

When an item sold and shipped by Amazon arrives damaged, defective, or with a missing part, contact their customer service immediately.

Their policy is to make it right, and it often works out in your favor.

Typically, they will send a replacement right away, often with expedited shipping.

And here’s the insider tip:

For lower-cost items (usually under $50), Amazon’s system will often issue the replacement and tell you not to bother sending back the original damaged product.

It saves them money on return shipping. While you should never intentionally abuse this generous policy, it’s a valuable hack to remember when you have a legitimate issue with an order.

46. Lock in Low Prices on Out-of-Stock Items

When an item is “Temporarily out of stock” from Amazon, the Buy Box often defaults to a third-party seller at a higher price.

A lot of shopper think this higher price is the only option and overpay.

The expert move is to find and select the option sold directly by “Amazon.com” at its lower, back-ordered price.

But here’s why this is a true pro-level hack…

Amazon’s Price Guarantee often applies. If the price of the item drops after you place your order but before it ships, Amazon will automatically charge you the lowest price that occurred during that window. This means you lock in the current price with zero risk and the potential for an automatic, extra discount while you wait.

46. Find Cheaper Deals from Non-FBA Third-Party Sellers

When Amazon doesn’t sell an item directly, you’ll often find it listed by third-party sellers.

But the thing is Amazon doesn’t always show you the cheapest third-party seller.

It usually features third-party sellers from its Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) program.

These sellers store their products in Amazon’s warehouses, which often adds to the cost (meaning Amazon makes more money!)

But if you look a little more, you may be able find third-party sellers who aren’t part of the FBA program that are selling the same product cheaper!

Amazon Shipping Tricks: Get Faster Delivery and Save on Fees

Beyond just getting items to your door, a few smart strategies can save you money on shipping fees or even get your items faster.

Here are the delivery hacks that the pros use.

47. Get Compensation for Late Prime Deliveries

By the way, if Prime fails you and doesn’t get your order within 2 days, you should contact customer service.

If your order doesn’t arrive in 2 days, they’ll give you some sort of compensation, like gift cards or account credits.

The compensation was much sweeter a while back. They used to actually give you a free month of Prime membership. Oh well, at least they still give us something for late orders. After all, one of the main reasons we pay for Prime membership is the 2-day shipping privilege.

Years ago (I think it was around 2018) I ordered a 65 inch Samsung Smart TV. After a week of waiting and not receiving it, I contacted Amazon. They took care of the “missing” TV, sent me another one with Expedited Shipping (I got the new TV on my doorstep in 24 hours), and they also refunded me $75 from the original price for my “troubles”.

It’s always worth asking, especially if you’re a frequent Prime customer!  

48. Here’s How to Get Faster Shipping Without Paying for It!

This hack isn’t guaranteed, but it works surprisingly often and is worth a try.

If you’re ordering multiple items and want them faster without paying high shipping fees for everything, try this:

Order each item in a separate transaction. On just one of the items (preferably the smallest) pay for upgraded one-day shipping.

Amazon usually combines orders to save on shipping costs.

So if you’re lucky, they might group all your orders together and deliver them on the same day, even though you only paid for one item’s shipping upgrade.

There is no guaranty that this will always works but I have had success with it many times!  

How to Get Free Amazon Gift Cards and Cash Back Hacks

Beyond direct discounts, you can drastically lower your net spending on Amazon by using the right rewards programs and payment methods.

These Amazon hacks are all about getting free money to spend on your future purchases.

49. Earn Free Amazon Gift Cards with Reward Sites

If you have some spare time, one of the most reliable ways to get free Amazon gift cards is by using popular rewards websites.

These sites pay you in points for completing simple online tasks you might already be doing, like taking surveys, watching videos, or signing up for offers.

You can then redeem those points for free Amazon gift card codes sent directly to your email.

• Swagbucks: You probably know Sawbucks or even use it. But what you may not know is that you can actually redeems your earnings for an instant digital Amazon gift code.
• InboxDollars: Similar to Swagbucks, this site is great for earning by reading emails and trying new offers, with regular payouts in Amazon credit.

50. Make $10/Month with the Amazon Shopper Panel

This is one of the easiest Amazon hacks available.

The Amazon Shopper Panel is an official, invite-only program run by Amazon itself where you earn rewards for sharing your purchase data.

After you accept your invitation and became a member, all you have to do is  upload 10 receipts per month from any purchases made outside of Amazon (like grocery stores, gas stations, or restaurants).

In exchange, Amazon will give you a free $10 credit in your Amazon account each month. It’s an incredibly simple way to earn $120 a year.

51. Buy Discounted Amazon Gift Cards to Save Instantly

This is an old-school couponing hack applied to the digital age.

You can buy other people’s unwanted gift cards for less than their face value.

Websites like Raise or Gift Card Granny are marketplaces where you can often buy a $50 Amazon gift card for $45.

That’s an instant 10% savings before you even start shopping.  

52. Get a Guaranteed 5% Back with the Amazon Prime Visa Card

If you are like me and buy almost everything you can from Amazon, you need this tip, unless you don’t like free money!

Get the Amazon Prime Visa Card!

It gives you a permanent 5% cash back on every single purchase (yes, every signal item you buy gets you 5% cashback!) from Amazon and Whole Foods, with no rotating categories to track.

As a sign-up bonus, you will typically get a free Amazon gift card loaded to your account the moment you are approved.

Sometimes they may give you straight up cash as a sign up bonus instead. For example, at the time of writing this post, Amazon Prime Visa card sign up bonus is $175!

The Important Warning: This is a great deal, but it is a credit card with a high interest rate. This hack only saves you money if you pay off your balance in full every month. If you carry a balance, the interest charges will quickly erase your rewards.

53. Use the Amazon Store Card for 0% Financing and Rewards

Separate from the Visa card, the Amazon Store Card offers a different but equally powerful perk.

As a Prime member, you get 5% back on your Amazon orders, plus you can take advantage of special promotional financing offers on qualifying purchases.

This allows you to pay for a large item (like a new laptop or TV) over 6, 12, or even 24 months with 0% promotional interest on purchases over certain amounts.

It’s an incredible hack for managing a big purchase without derailing your budget or paying interest fees.

And yes, this card also typically comes with its own separate, instant sign-up gift card bonus, which at the time of this writing, is an instant $60 (sometimes $80) Amazon gift certificate you can use right away.  

54. Use Your Existing Credit Card’s Hidden Perks

You might be holding a powerful Amazon savings tool in your wallet right now.

Many popular non-Amazon rewards cards offer special perks that you can leverage.

• Check for 5% Rotating Categories: Many cards, like the Chase Freedom Flex and Discover it Cash Back, offer a whopping 5% cash back on specific categories that change every three months. Amazon.com is very frequently one of these categories. Make sure to “activate” the category at the start of the quarter to get your 5% back.
• Look for High “Online Shopping” Rebates: Some cards offer a high, flat cash-back rate (often 3% or more) on all U.S. online retail purchases, a category which always includes Amazon.

The key is to check your credit card’s rewards portal at the beginning of each quarter. You may already have a card that’s perfect for Amazon shopping.  

55. Get Cash Back on Everything with Ibotta Gift Card Hack

Here’s a crucial update for 2025: Traditional cashback sites like Rakuten no longer offer sitewide cash back for Amazon purchases. But there’s a powerful workaround.

The solution is to use an app like Ibotta to buy an Amazon gift card first, and get cash back on the gift card itself. This is a brilliant method because you get a percentage back on your entire Amazon purchase, bypassing their normal restrictions.

Here’s how it works:

1. Figure out your total at the Amazon checkout. Let’s say it’s $95.
2. Open the Ibotta app and navigate to their gift card section (formerly known as “Pay with Ibotta”).
3. Find the Amazon gift card option and buy one for your exact checkout amount ($95).
4. Ibotta will immediately give you a percentage back (sometimes up to 3% or more, depending on the promotion) in your Ibotta account.
5. You’ll get the digital gift card code instantly, which you can then apply to your Amazon cart to complete the purchase.

This simple, two-minute process is the most reliable way to get a direct percentage of cash back on virtually everything you buy on Amazon.  

The Ultimate Amazon Stacking Hack: Stack Free Gift Cards, Coupons, and Deals to Slash Your Amazon Costs

The real secret of professional savers is that they don’t just use one of these hacks; they “stack” them together on a single purchase.

By combining free gift cards, discounted gift cards, and other deals, you can drastically reduce your out-of-pocket cost.

Here’s a real-world example:

• You want to buy a $75 item on Amazon.
• First, you use a $10 free Amazon gift card you earned from uploading receipts to the Amazon Shopper Panel.
• Next, you buy a $50 Amazon gift card for $48 from a marketplace like Gift Card Granny.
• Finally, you use a digital coupon you clipped on the product page for $5 off.

The result: That $75 purchase only costs you $62 out-of-pocket ($75 – $10 earned GC – $2 gift card discount – $5 coupon = $58), and you paid the bulk of it with money you already planned to spend. This is how you truly master saving money on Amazon.

Best Amazon Price Tracking Tools and Third-Party Hacks

To really save money on Amazon, you need to use the same tools the experts do.

Amazon’s prices are incredibly dynamic; they can change from month to month or even hour to hour.

To prove it, let’s look at two real-world examples of how prices fluctuate.

56. Track Seasonal Price Drops on Big Purchases

While services that automatically file for refunds after a price drop are no longer effective for Amazon, you can use the same tools to get proactive alerts.

For big-ticket items like kitchen appliances, there is often a “best” time of year to buy.

Using a price history chart is the only way to know for sure. By looking at the long-term data, you can spot patterns and plan your purchase to coincide with the lowest price of the year.

For example, look at the 1-year price history for a popular Keurig coffee maker:

57. Catch Daily Price Fluctuations on Popular Items

For other items, especially those sold by many third-party sellers, the price changes aren’t seasonal; they’re constant.

Aggressive repricing software can cause prices to jump up and down daily.

This is where setting an automated price alert becomes essential for catching an unexpected, short-lived deal.

This is a perfect example from my own shopping list. As a weightlifter, I buy this exact tub of Optimum Nutrition whey protein regularly. Instead of just buying it whenever I run out, I personally use the Keepa browser extension to track its price history.

Just look at what the price does in a single month:

The Best Tools for Tracking Amazon Prices

So how do you get this data for yourself?

You use the same free tools that savvy shoppers use.

Both of the tools below will work for either of the strategies shown above.

• CamelCamelCamel: This is a simple and powerful free website. Just paste the Amazon URL of any product into its search bar, and you’ll get a full price history chart. You can also create an account to set up free email alerts for price drops.
• Keepa: Keepa is the tool for power users. Its browser extension is a must-have, as it embeds a detailed price history chart directly into every Amazon product page you visit. Its price drop alert system is also incredibly robust, allowing you to track prices from Amazon, third-party sellers, and even for used items.

58. Install Shopping Browser Extensions for Extra Savings

If you’re not using a coupon extension, you are leaving free money on the table.

Once you install them, they work in the background.

When you get to the Amazon checkout page, they automatically pop up and search for hidden coupon codes or tell you if another retailer has a better price.

• Capital One Shopping: This extension is fantastic at comparing the final checkout price (including shipping and taxes) against other online retailers.
• Honey: Now owned by PayPal, Honey is excellent at finding and testing coupon codes automatically on Amazon, and its “Droplist” feature also watches items for price drops.

59. Get Deal Alerts from Amazon’s Own Tools

If you don’t want to use third-party tools, you can have Amazon send deal notifications directly to you.

There are two primary ways to do this:

Use Your Lists for Price Drop Alerts: Instead of leaving an item in your cart, add it to a “Wish List” or move it to the “Save for Later” section of your cart. Amazon’s system tracks these items and will often email you a notification if one is featured in an upcoming deal.

Subscribe to Curated Deal Emails: You can tell Amazon exactly what you’re interested in. Go to the email subscription page in your account settings to subscribe to the “Daily Deals” email or choose specific categories like “Electronics” or “Books” to get curated deals sent to your inbox.

While less precise than a dedicated tool like Keepa, these built-in features are an easy, hands-off way to let the deals come to you.

Earn Cash Back on Amazon with the Associates Program

This strategy flips the script. Instead of saving money on a purchase, you’re earning money from Amazon that you can use to pay for your purchases, essentially making them free.

60. Get Commissions on Amazon Purchases Through Friends

Did you know you can earn cash by sharing Amazon links?

Through the Amazon Associates affiliate program, you earn a commission when someone buys a product through your unique affiliate link.

While Amazon’s rules strictly forbid you from earning a commission on your own purchases, here’s the hack:

Find a friend or family member who also shops on Amazon and make a reciprocal agreement.

When you need to buy something, you use their affiliate link. When they need to buy something, they use yours.

You’ll each get a cash commission (often 4-8%) on the purchase, which is basically a retroactive discount that you can use to fund your next Amazon order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are my answers to some of the common questions about using Amazon to save money.

The Takeaway: Stop Overpaying on Amazon

The biggest mistake people make when shopping on Amazon is treating it like a simple store.

It’s a massive, complex system with its own set of rules, and if you shop on autopilot, you are absolutely leaving money on the table.

But now you have the insider tips and tricks to shop like a pro.

These aren’t just one-off tricks; they are the fundamental strategies for changing how you shop.

Now that you’ve mastered how to save money on Amazon, you can apply these same principles to all your other shopping by reading our master guide on the best ways to save money online.

What is your best tip for saving money on Amazon? Share your best Amazon hacks in the comments below!