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All the ways you can make free money at Amazon right now

By Lily Rose, Fox Van Allen

Edited By Lily Rose

June 27, 2023 / 8:00 AM EDT / Essentials

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Everyone could use a little extra cash -- especially ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2023. If you're planning on making a few Prime Day purchases during the major deals event, then these Amazon free money deals are your new best friend.

Right now, you can score $15 in Amazon credits, with no purchase required. And that's not all -- you can score another $12 credit when you reload an Amazon gift card with $100 or more. Then, you can swing back to Amazon to claim another $5 in free money from July 3-10. That's a total of $32 in free money to spend on Amazon Prime Day 2023. Ready to make some cash? Keep reading to discover all the ways you can make free money at Amazon right now and shop the best early Prime Day 2023 deals on the internet.

The best free money deals on Amazon in 2023

Every year, Amazon gives away free money for Amazon Prime Day. And Prime Day 2023 is no exception. We've rounded up all the free money deals you can take advantage of now, plus a free money deal that starts July 3.

What are you waiting for? Read on and collect your free money at Amazon.

Upload a photo to Amazon Photos and get $15 in credits

Here's one of our favorite free money deals, because absolutely no purchase is required to get it. Simply download the Amazon Photos app and upload your first photo. Amazon will give you a $15 credit in your account to spend on Prime Day (or whenever you want).

It really is that simple. This deal runs now through July 7, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. PDT (July 8 at 2:59 a.m. EDT).

Upload your first photo to Amazon Photos, get $15 free

Get $15 in free money now

Reload $100 on a gift card, get $12 free

Once you've downloaded Amazon Photos and scored your free $15 Amazon credit, why not earn yet another $12 credit? Reload any Amazon gift card with $100 or more in a single transaction and you'll get $12 credited to the card for free.

Note that this reload offer only works once, and is limited to Amazon Prime members. The $12 award will appear in your account within three days. See the site for more details and eligibility.

Amazon gift card promo offer: reload $100, get $12 for free

Get this deal now

Spend $50 on gift cards, get $5 free (deal starts July 3)

Amazon's best gift card deal will soon be back. From July 3-10, first-time gift card customers can get a $5 promotional credit when they spend $50 or more on gift cards in a single order. The credit will appear in your account two days after purchase.

Note that you'll need to redeem your credit by August 25, 2023 at 11:59:59 p.m. PDT.

Amazon gift card deal: Spend $50 on gift cards, get a $5 credit

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The best early Amazon Prime Day 2023 deals to shop now

Amazon Prime Day 2023 is happening on July 11-12, but there's no need to wait to score an amazing deal at Amazon now. Check out these early Amazon Prime Day deals on top brands for your home and family.

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Lily Rose

Lily Rose is a senior writer for CBS Essentials and the site's expert in home appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerators and ranges. When she's not writing about how you can upgrade your laundry room, she's writing about home and kitchen essentials that will transform your space. Her favorite appliance is her air fryer. She firmly believes that it can make the crispiest sweet potato fries.