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American Express via Amex Offers offers Select American Express Cardholders: $20 Cash Back via Statement Credit by using your enrolled eligible card for $300+ in one or more purchases online at amexgiftcard.com by 12/31/2024. Limit of 2 statement credits (total of $40).

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American Express via Amex Offers [americanexpress.com] offers Select American Express Cardholders: $20 Cash Back via Statement Credit by using your enrolled eligible card for $300+ in one or more purchases online at amexgiftcard.com [amexgiftcard.com] by 12/31/2024. Limit of 2 statement credits (total of $40).

Use promo code SHOPEARLY24 at checkout for 100% Off Gift Card Purchase Fees (Valid Through 11/3/24).

Offer Terms
  • Eligibility and Enrollment
    • Enrollment is limited. Eligible Card Members must first add offer to Card and then use same Card for qualifying spend. Only US-issued American Express Cards are eligible.
    • Limit of 2 statement credits (total of $40 back) per eligible Card Member. If the Card Account is canceled or past due, it may not qualify to receive the statement credits.
  • Qualifying Purchases
    • Offer valid online only at US website Amexgiftcard.com [amexgiftcard.com]. This offer is for American Express Gift Cards and American Express eGift Cards. Excludes the following types of orders or prepaid Cards issued by American Express: 1. Bulk orders over $100K, 2. Reloadable Gift Cards, and 3. Any American Express issued prepaid Card not sold or fulfilled specifically through Amexgiftcard.com. Gift Cards are not available for sale to HI residents. Amexgiftcard.com does not accept payment methods with addresses from the state of HI for Gift Cards. The American Express Gift Card can be used at U.S. merchants that accept American Express Cards. Funds do not expire. No ATM cash withdrawal. Some limitations apply, including restriction on use for recurring billing. See Cardholder Agreement for complete details. Card cannot be redeemed for cash, except where required by law. The Card is issued by American Express Prepaid Card Management Corporation (PCMC). PCMC is licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services. NMLS ID#913823. Offer valid only on purchases made in US dollars.
    • Offer only valid on purchases made directly with the merchant. Offer not valid on purchases made using third parties, such as resellers, delivery services, or other intermediaries.
  • Statement Credit
    • Please allow 90-days after 12/31/2024 for the statement credit(s) to be posted to the Account, provided that American Express receives information from the merchant about your qualifying purchase.
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Nice! Thank you OP - finally an AMEX deal good on my card!

Notes...

Equivalent of 6.67%cb ($20/$300 = 6.67%)

Best way to optimize:
- Buy two $300 gift cards in separate transactions.
- Use them on any normal purchases where your best cashback credit card doesn't have a great bonus. As an example, if you use it on a transaction where you would only get 1% cash back, using the gift card gets you an extra 5.67%cb. If you use it on an Amazon purchase where your amazon card gets you 5%, that's only an extra 1.67%cb.

How to add all AMEX deals to your card:

Use Chrome, on a computer (not mobile)
Go to Amex site.
View all offers.
Copy and paste this Javascript function into the URL:

javascript:btns=.filter(b => b.textContent === 'Add to Card');c=()=>{ b = btns.shift(); if (!b) return; b.click(); setTimeout(c, Math.random() * 300) };c();


Wait a minute or two. The function clicks every button that reads 'Add to Card' and it takes a couple minutes to run if you have 100 offers.
The function is secure. Your amex data is not being sent anywhere.
I have had a similar experience with AmEx gift cards where they get locked or there's a hold that prevents you from extracting full value from the card. Very difficult to use anywhere, and the service is terrible. AmEx outsourced their gift cards to some company and just slaps their logo on it, but the service is outrageous for AmEx standards. I would stay away, not worth the hassle.
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10-28-2024 at 06:08 AM.

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10-28-2024 at 06:08 AM.
It's been on my list forever to figure out how to do this. I dropped it in a TamperMonkey script so I could click a button - worked perfectly - thank you!

Code:
// ==UserScript==
// @name         Amex Offer AutoAdd
// @namespace    http://tampermonkey.net/
// @version      2024-10-28
// @description  Create a button to automatically add offers to card on American Express site
// @author       You
// @match        https://global.americanexpress.com/dashboard
// @icon         https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?sz=64&domain=americanexpress.com
// @grant        none
// ==/UserScript==

(function() {
    'use strict';

   const button = document.createElement('button');
    button.textContent = 'Run Auto-Add';
    button.style.position = 'fixed';
    button.style.top = '10px';
    button.style.right = '10px';
    button.style.zIndex = '9999';
    button.style.padding = '10px';
    button.style.backgroundColor = '#4CAF50';
    button.style.color = 'white';
    button.style.border = 'none';
    button.style.borderRadius = '4px';
    button.style.cursor = 'pointer';

    // Add hover effect
    button.addEventListener('mouseover', () => {
        button.style.backgroundColor = '#45a049';
    });
    button.addEventListener('mouseout', () => {
        button.style.backgroundColor = '#4CAF50';
    });

    // Add click handler
    button.addEventListener('click', () => {
        const btns = [...document.querySelectorAll('.offer-cta')].filter(b => b.textContent === 'Add to Card');
        const clickSequence = () => {
            const b = btns.shift();
            if (!b) return;
            b.click();
            setTimeout(clickSequence, Math.random() * 300);
        };
        clickSequence();
    });

    // Add button to page
    document.body.appendChild(button);
})();
Quote from WolfTheCat :
How to add all AMEX deals to your card:
  1. Use Chrome, on a computer (not mobile)
  2. Go to Amex site.
  3. View all offers.
  4. Copy and paste this Javascript function into the URL:

    javascript:btns=[...document.querySelectorAll('.offer-cta')].filter(b => b.textContent === 'Add to Card');c=()=>{ b = btns.shift(); if (!b) return; b.click(); setTimeout(c, Math.random() * 300) };c();

  5. Wait a minute or two. The function clicks every button that reads 'Add to Card' and it takes a couple minutes to run if you have 100 offers.
  6. The function is secure. Your amex data is not being sent anywhere.
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dualityofman
10-28-2024 at 06:12 AM.
10-28-2024 at 06:12 AM.
I bought one of these last year and had a hard time getting retailers to accept it. I ended up loading it into my Google Pay account and that worked.
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WolfTheCat
10-28-2024 at 06:19 AM.
10-28-2024 at 06:19 AM.
Quote from dualityofman :
I bought one of these last year and had a hard time getting retailers to accept it. I ended up loading it into my Google Pay account and that worked.
If that happens, I'll probably go to payusatax.com and send it to the government, getting the money back with my tax refund.
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10-28-2024 at 06:22 AM.

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10-28-2024 at 06:22 AM.
Quote from Slicknets :
These gift cards are basically the equivalent version of prepaid Visa cards?
No not even close; in my experience the amex egc can hardly be used anywhere. I have one still from a previous deal and I'm having much trouble trying to use it. I've had more declines with this one card number than I've had declines my entire life on every card I have ever owned.

I believe the rules have changed lately so be careful if someone says the egc is fine and "works for them." So far, mine does not work at:

flux/pepper/amazon/applepay/anker/paypal/venmo

In many cases, you can ADD to your wallet or account but it cannot spend; always resulting in a decline. The temp $1 or temp $0.10 might show up but that's as far as you can get and it eventually drops off. So many declines even to the point they locked the card and I had to call AMEX to verify and release it using my last 3 declines describes.

If anyone can tell me where I might be able to use these *online* but please don't say ask AMEX because they lie by telling you everywhere AMEX is accepted except a few places. I've tried everything from proper address to smaller purchases but I'm afraid I'm going to be stuck with paying for something that I really don't want. The only success was a Plex lifetime which worked. I'm going to try all my utilities next.
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10-28-2024 at 06:47 AM.

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10-28-2024 at 06:47 AM.
Quote from kensteele :
No not even close; in my experience the amex egc can hardly be used anywhere. I have one still from a previous deal and I'm having much trouble trying to use it. I've had more declines with this one card number than I've had declines my entire life on every card I have ever owned.

I believe the rules have changed lately so be careful if someone says the egc is fine and "works for them." So far, mine does not work at:

flux/pepper/amazon/applepay/anker/paypal/venmo

In many cases, you can ADD to your wallet or account but it cannot spend; always resulting in a decline. The temp $1 or temp $0.10 might show up but that's as far as you can get and it eventually drops off. So many declines even to the point they locked the card and I had to call AMEX to verify and release it using my last 3 declines describes.

If anyone can tell me where I might be able to use these *online* but please don't say ask AMEX because they lie by telling you everywhere AMEX is accepted except a few places. I've tried everything from proper address to smaller purchases but I'm afraid I'm going to be stuck with paying for something that I really don't want. The only success was a Plex lifetime which worked. I'm going to try all my utilities next.
I have had a similar experience with AmEx gift cards where they get locked or there's a hold that prevents you from extracting full value from the card. Very difficult to use anywhere, and the service is terrible. AmEx outsourced their gift cards to some company and just slaps their logo on it, but the service is outrageous for AmEx standards. I would stay away, not worth the hassle.
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10-28-2024 at 06:52 AM.
10-28-2024 at 06:52 AM.
So basically just over 4% cash back on a $300 gift card after fees and statement credit, no thanks
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10-28-2024 at 06:56 AM.
10-28-2024 at 06:56 AM.
Quote from Bunduckie :
So basically just over 4% cash back on a $300 gift card after fees and statement credit, no thanks
If you purchase an e-gift card, doesn't that bring it to zero fees (using a code), plus 1% cashback on the purchase, plus the $40 back (assuming you buy $300 2x) brings you closer to 7%? Unless I am messing up my math?
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10-28-2024 at 06:58 AM.
10-28-2024 at 06:58 AM.
Quote from dualityofman :
I bought one of these last year and had a hard time getting retailers to accept it. I ended up loading it into my Google Pay account and that worked.
This.

I have two $25 cards. They are nearly impossible to use. Thanks for the advice re Google Pay.
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edgarwong
10-28-2024 at 07:00 AM.
10-28-2024 at 07:00 AM.
Quote from Dr. J :
At the very least, a relatively quick way to get a decent discount at Amazon etc.
at amazon is not a good idea if you already have an amazon card that gets the 5%. see post above

" If you use it on an Amazon purchase where your amazon card gets you 5%, that's only an extra 1.67%cb."
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10-28-2024 at 07:03 AM.
10-28-2024 at 07:03 AM.
Quote from kensteele :
No not even close; in my experience the amex egc can hardly be used anywhere. I have one still from a previous deal and I'm having much trouble trying to use it. I've had more declines with this one card number than I've had declines my entire life on every card I have ever owned.

I believe the rules have changed lately so be careful if someone says the egc is fine and "works for them." So far, mine does not work at:

flux/pepper/amazon/applepay/anker/paypal/venmo

In many cases, you can ADD to your wallet or account but it cannot spend; always resulting in a decline. The temp $1 or temp $0.10 might show up but that's as far as you can get and it eventually drops off. So many declines even to the point they locked the card and I had to call AMEX to verify and release it using my last 3 declines describes.

If anyone can tell me where I might be able to use these *online* but please don't say ask AMEX because they lie by telling you everywhere AMEX is accepted except a few places. I've tried everything from proper address to smaller purchases but I'm afraid I'm going to be stuck with paying for something that I really don't want. The only success was a Plex lifetime which worked. I'm going to try all my utilities next.

I got it in 3 cards and was about to buy but this scared me thanks for the heads up
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kensteele
10-28-2024 at 07:13 AM.
10-28-2024 at 07:13 AM.
Quote from dualityofman :
I bought one of these last year and had a hard time getting retailers to accept it. I ended up loading it into my Google Pay account and that worked.
you can probably load it into google pay but can you spend it?

i'm a big apple pay user but i do have an android phone so where are some of the popular places i can use google pay?
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mrm16
10-28-2024 at 07:15 AM.
10-28-2024 at 07:15 AM.
If I recall correctly the last time Amex had a similar offer I just added the card to my Amazon acct and purchased an Amazon eGC and applied it to my Amazon acct.
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seawolf
10-28-2024 at 07:31 AM.
10-28-2024 at 07:31 AM.
Quote from dualityofman :
I bought one of these last year and had a hard time getting retailers to accept it. I ended up loading it into my Google Pay account and that worked.
Same here. took advantage of this last year and it is a pain to use. Kept on declining in many places. Not sure if it is worth the hoop jumping.
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Dr. J
10-28-2024 at 07:41 AM.
10-28-2024 at 07:41 AM.
Quote from mrm16 :
If I recall correctly the last time Amex had a similar offer I just added the card to my Amazon acct and purchased an Amazon eGC and applied it to my Amazon acct.
That's what I plan to do except some of these prepaid GC's will hold an authorization ($1ish) and then when the large purchase is attempted (e.g. the full value of the GC), it's declined because it's over the prepaid limit. In these cases you can try putting in a charge for, e.g. $199 on a $200 value in anticipation that the hold is $1 and it might go through, but you're leaving $1 on the card.

And that's on top of some places not accepting AE to begin with.

Personally I hate prepaid CC because then I need to remember to use it, then remember the balance (or check it online), it's easier just to liquidate it to a store GC that I know I'm going to use anyway.
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10-28-2024 at 07:45 AM.
10-28-2024 at 07:45 AM.
If you need get physical card, there will be a shipping fee? any free shipping code?
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