Changes Coming to Amazon Prime Rewards Visa

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Chase and Amazon are changing the popular Amazon Prime Rewards credit cards. The refresh will see minor changes coming to the card, with the 2% back on drugstores removed and replaced with more versatile rewards, starting in May. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming changes to the Amazon credit cards from Chase.

Chase Making Changes to Amazon Visa Cards

The Amazon credit cards from Chase are among the most popular rewards credit cards for online shopping. That popularity stems from the versatility the cards offer on everyday purchases. Cardholders earn cash back on the following purchases:


Prime Visa

Amazon Visa
Prime required? Yes No
Rewards Earn 5% back on Amazon.com and Whole Foods Market purchases Earn 3% back on Amazon.com and Whole Foods Market purchases
Earn 5% back on purchases made through Chase Travel Earn 3% back on purchases made through Chase Travel
Earn 3% back on purchases at restaurants, gas stations, and drug stores Earn 2% back on purchases at restaurants, gas stations, and drug stores
Earn 2% back on local transit and commuting, including rideshare. Earn 2% back on local transit and commuting, including rideshare.
Earn 1% back on all other purchases Earn 1% back on all other purchases
Annual fee No annual fee No annual fee

Now, Chase is making changes to the two Amazon credit cards. Effective May 1, 2023, the changes have been unveiled in an email notice to current cardholders.

On that date, the 2% back on drugstores benefit will be discontinued, with 2% back on local transit and commuting, including rideshares replacing it. Additionally, cardholders will earn 5% back on purchases made through Chase Travel with a valid Amazon Prime account.

The changes take the Amazon Rewards Visa closer to Chase’s proprietary credit cards. For example, Chase Freedom Flex and Freedom Unlimited already earn 3% back on drugstore purchases, making the new changes ideal for the Amazon cardholder with multiple Chase cards.

About the Amazon Rewards Visa Signature

The new bonus categories on the Amazon credit cards are a great boost for those who really want to get the most out of their credit card. The cards, one which requires a Prime membership and one that does not) offers far more than just excellent cash back rewards at Amazon, Whole Foods, and elsewhere.

Cardholders also enjoy special promotional financing on eligible Amazon purchases. Instead of cash back, cardholders can enjoy a 0% promo APR for 6-12 months on purchases $50 or more. Even better, cardholders earn 10% back or more on a rotating selection of items and categories on Amazon.

The Amazon Rewards and Prime Rewards Visa cards also provide Visa Signature benefits and protections, including Zero Fraud Liability, reimbursement for lost luggage, car rental damage waivers, and roadside assistance. Here’s a full list of Visa Signature benefits:

Zero Fraud Liability Cardholder Inquiry Services Emergency Card Replacement
Roadside Dispatch and Auto Collision Damage Waiver Lost/Stolen Card Reporting ID Navigator from Norton
Luxury Hotel Collection Travel & Emergency Assistance Extended Warranty Coverage
Visa Signature Concierge

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