Amazon rarely pays normal cashback on every product. One practical option is Zilch, which can give rewards when an eligible customer selects Pay Now and pays for an Amazon order using the Zilch card.
Zilch sometimes runs referral rewards. The amount and qualifying tasks shown when joining are the ones that apply.
How to earn Amazon cashback with Zilch
- Open Zilch.
Complete the account and card setup if you are new.
- Choose Amazon.
Find the retailer inside the Zilch app before checking out.
- Select Pay Now.
Use the debit option rather than borrowing if your aim is cashback.
- Check the reward.
Confirm the percentage displayed for that purchase.
- Pay with the Zilch card.
Use the generated card details at Amazon and keep the order confirmation.
Cashback rates can change
The previous Web Tips article used a 2% example. Zilch now advertises reward rates that vary by retailer, account, plan and payment option, with some promotions offering more. Trust the amount in your app before paying.
Does Zilch have a new-user bonus?
Zilch runs changing referral campaigns. A new member may need account approval, a virtual card and a qualifying purchase before receiving rewards. Check the invitation screen for the exact amount, deadline and tasks rather than relying on an old £10 screenshot.
Other ways to save at Amazon
- Cashback sites sometimes pay on Amazon devices or selected departments.
- Discounted gift cards can be available through workplace or member schemes.
- Amazon Warehouse and Subscribe & Save can reduce eligible prices.
- Compare the same product elsewhere before buying.
- Cancel unused Prime or channel subscriptions.
Pros
- Can cover more Amazon products than normal cashback sites.
- Rewards appear through a familiar card payment.
- Pay Now avoids spreading the purchase.
- Zilch rewards can be spent later.
Cons
- The cashback rate is not fixed.
- Rewards are not the same as cash in your bank.
- Refunds reverse earned rewards.
- Pay-later options can encourage overspending.