iahawks550 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Just so I'm sure on this, this "new" card only rewards you with 5% back on Amazon purchases, but you can use it on other, non-Amazon purchases (gas, food, etc)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stackables Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 Do you have to be a prime member to get the 5%? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbaker1974 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I got approved for $2400 limit, kind of low but seems store cards are stingier than credit cards...my Target limit is $1100, while I have several cards from Chase and Citi that are over 28k limits, go figure.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbaker1974 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Do you have to be a prime member to get the 5%? Yes Just so I'm sure on this, this "new" card only rewards you with 5% back on Amazon purchases, but you can use it on other, non-Amazon purchases (gas, food, etc)? No, this is only an Amazon internal card, no visa or MC cobranding that would allow it to be used elsewhere.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazuli16 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Dun dun dunnnnnn..... We found our mole!! j/k... but not really... but really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minicoopers11 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Believe this is only Amazon.com .. email says they will send a sticker in the mail with my account number. So no physical card even. You will receive your peel-off card that contains your 16-digit account number in the mail within 7-10 days Huh. Well, every credit card I have ever had did have to be "peeled" from the piece of paper it was glued to. Maybe that's it. Weird way to word it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 The $40 gift card is nice and this is fairly painless. Don't carry a balance, unless it's 0%. That 25.99% APY is a stinger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iahawks550 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 The wording on this is really strange. It says your existing Amazon.com card is upgraded to the Amazon Store card. By applying for this, will I now have two credit cards, or is the Amazon.com card cancelled and replaced with the Amazon Store card? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbaker1974 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 The wording on this is really strange. It says your existing Amazon.com card is upgraded to the Amazon Store card. By applying for this, will I now have two credit cards, or is the Amazon.com card cancelled and replaced with the Amazon Store card? If you have an Amazon Visa, then you will keep that... If you have an Amazon "Store Card" (which is different from the Visa issued through Chase) then it will be upgraded to the Prime Store Card and be eligible for the 5% 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legodog Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 That was quick and easy to signup for. Gave me a $6000 limit and added the card to my account so I can start using it right away. Also the $40 gift card is already loaded and I can use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 The wording on this is really strange. It says your existing Amazon.com card is upgraded to the Amazon Store card. By applying for this, will I now have two credit cards, or is the Amazon.com card cancelled and replaced with the Amazon Store card? They are separate, I think there was an existing Amazon Store card before this offer. They may be changing providers and this will allow you to switch it over and upgrade you if you are Prime. The Amazon.com Chase card will still be separate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iahawks550 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Thanks for the clarification. Easy $40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zskid00 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Is anyone else here concerned about the possible/debatable impact on your credit score for opening another line of credit? I am already a long-time Discover cardholder and I have a few others so I'm a little hesitant to jump on this. I don't keep a balance on any of my cards though. They get paid of in full each month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biking_tiger Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) I'll take the $40 and extra 5% discount at Amazon. Yes please... and approved instantly with $40 in GC? Edited March 18, 2015 by biking_tiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minicoopers11 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Is anyone else here concerned about the possible/debatable impact on your credit score for opening another line of credit? I am already a long-time Discover cardholder and I have a few others so I'm a little hesitant to jump on this. I don't keep a balance on any of my cards though. They get paid of in full each month. Are you planning to take out a large loan (house mortgage) in the next couple months? If not, I wouldn't worry about the minor temporary impact to your score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iahawks550 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Is anyone else here concerned about the possible/debatable impact on your credit score for opening another line of credit? I am already a long-time Discover cardholder and I have a few others so I'm a little hesitant to jump on this. I don't keep a balance on any of my cards though. They get paid of in full each month. If you plan on buying/refinancing a house or buying a car in the next 6 months, it may have an impact. Long term, it won;t impact it, and will most likely even raise your CS. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue leader Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Only $10 for me....must be prime to get $40? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmerola Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I believe this gentlemen is correct, new credit is only about a 10% factor into your fico score....however total credit utilization is 30%. So while there will be an initial 10 point hit or so, in the long run you will have a higher total credit line (whatever limit they give you) and that will help..... especially if you carry a balance on any card, because your total % of credit used will drop.....giving you a better score in the long run....IMO There are calculators online to see how certain events might/will effect your score.....don't know if that made sense, Ok I'll shut up now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonysbricks Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I signed up when it was first offered, just be aware that synchony bank refuses to play with mint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biking_tiger Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I signed up when it was first offered, just be aware that synchony bank refuses to play with mint. Play with mint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legodog Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) Play with mint? I'm assuming he means Mint.com. It's a popular website where you enter all of your accounts (credit cards, bank accounts, loans, etc) and it tracks your finances and such. It is annoying when an account wont work with Mint if you are trying to get an overall summary of your finances. I stopped using it a couple years back because some accounts wouldn't work with it. I should give it another try as I liked it back then with the exception of the accounts that wouldn't work. Edited March 18, 2015 by Legodog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zskid00 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) Exciter1, you and my fellow Ohio brickpickers may be aware but Amazon is in talks with Ohio to bring a data center to the Columbus area. It could mean they will have to collect sales tax from us in the near future. Seems like it could go either way since a prior Ohio Supreme Court ruling indicates this data center would not be affiliated with Amazon closely enough for them to have "nexus" in the state but PA and CT had similar rulings that were disregarded and Amazon still agreed to collect sales tax in those states. Just something to keep an eye on. http://www.policymattersohio.org/amazon-sep-2014 Edited March 18, 2015 by zskid00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tballw32 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Only $10 for me....must be prime to get $40? I am a prime member and I think I only got $10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zskid00 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Make sure you are signed in to your account when you click the link. I was only seeing $10 then signed in and got the $40 offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickLegacy Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Exciter1, you and my fellow Ohio brickpickers may be aware but Amazon is in talks with Ohio to bring a data center to the Columbus area. It could mean they will have to collect sales tax from us in the near future. Seems like it could go either way since a prior Ohio Supreme Court ruling indicates this data center would not be affiliated with Amazon closely enough for them to have "nexus" in the state but PA and CT had similar rulings that were disregarded and Amazon still agreed to collect sales tax in those states. Just something to keep an eye on. http://www.policymattersohio.org/amazon-sep-2014 If Amazon starts collecting sales tax in Ohio I'm blowing the Complaint Thread up for a week. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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