How To Earn Free Amazon Gift Cards

We’re all looking for ways to get ahead of our expenses in order to keep our budgets under control. One way to save a few dollars for making purchases or giving gifts to your friends and loved ones is through Amazon gift cards. There are a lot of different ways to get your hands on these cards for free.

Though they won’t make you rich, every little bit of savings helps. We all love a little side hustle! Consider it as one of many weapons in your arsenal for making money online. We’ve compiled a list of ways to earn free Amazon gift cards and organized them in different categories to make it easier to choose the ones that might work best for you.

Taking Surveys and Product Trials

Another way to earn gift cards is through participation in various surveys and product trials. This method requires a little bit more effort and consumes more time than the ones we just mentioned, but you can increase your earning level faster and get those Amazon gifts cards sooner.

Swagbucks

You can do load more than just surveys on Swagbucks, which I will cover more on later in the post, but as one of the first and best online survey websites to appear on the web, I thought I’d include them first on this list. Sign up and start earning Amazon gift cards by taking quick and easy surveys.

Product Report Card

You can evaluate products that you have used or currently use with Product Report Card. All you have to do is create an account and start taking surveys. Product Report Card will pay you back with Amazon gift cards and other free products, which will help you save on purchases.

Harris Poll

One of the world’s oldest, leading research companies is the Harris Poll. They are expert in gathering data on current events and consumer habits. Harris Poll allows you to earn points for every survey you take part in and even hosts cash prize drawings to encourage participation. It is one of the few sites that will allow teens to participate. Once you have earned enough points you can exchange them for Amazon gift cards or other rewards.

PrizeRebel

With PrizeRebel you can be earning points toward an Amazon gift card within ten seconds of signing up. You earn points by watching ads, participating in product trials and taking surveys. PrizeRebel will allow you to trade in your points for as low as a $2 gift card, which is the lowest threshold among survey sites.

Survey Spot

Signing up for Survey Spot allows you to collect points for taking surveys, and then allows you to redeem those points in various forms, such as:

• Amazon gift cards.
• iTunes credit.
• PayPal payout.
• Airline frequent flyer miles

Another benefit of survey spot is their $10,000 prize drawing that takes place every quarter.

YouGov

If you would like to give your opinion about movies, people, current events or various brands, YouGov will pay you up to 250 points for each survey you take. You are allowed to redeem your points once they reach 5,000 or $50. The great part about this site is that they give you a boost by providing a 2,000 point bonus for signing up.

Survey Junkie

A great way to participate in surveys through Survey Junkie is to receive their daily survey invites and fill them out each day. This is an advantage over most sites, which only send you a few surveys a week or a couple of times per month. You can earn points and redeem them for a $10 Amazon gift card when you have earned to that level. Read my Survey Junkie review.

Ipsos I-Say

You can get paid to test products as well as answer surveys on Ipsos I-Say. Along with building up points for participation in surveys and product tests, you also earn a year-end loyalty bonus of 600 points, which you can redeem for a $5 Amazon gift card along with your other points. Other vacation discounts and bonuses are presented through this site as well.

American Consumer Opinion

If you want to earn more for your opinions or product tests, you will be impressed by the fact that American Consumer Opinion pays up to $50 per survey. Product testing and opinion polls are a bit more common than these higher paying surveys, but you can still earn points that can be redeemed for gift cards by participating in these programs.

Global Test Market

Since 2014, more than $32 million in prizes have been provided for members who fill out surveys for Global Test Market. A wide variety of topics from movies to current events are covered and you will find a wide selection available to choose from. This is one of the few sites you can participate in outside the U.S. The points you earn can be redeemed for Amazon gift cards or other prizes.

Toluna

A cross between a social media platform and survey site Toluna is becoming a popular place to participate in product testing and surveys while you interact with other members. Toluna boasts a little over 10 million members to interact with. You can redeem the points you earn for gift cards or cash.

iPoll

Start off with a bang by signing up with iPoll, which pays up to $5 per survey and awards you a $5 bonus for signing up. With such a great jumpstart, you might earn $10 after taking your first survey. Amazon gift cards are one of the options for which you can redeem your balance and with each survey you are entered into their $10,000 quarterly cash drawing. It is also open to those in a broader range of countries outside the U.S.

Test Spin

If earning up to $600 in Amazon gift cards within a year interests you, then Test Spin is a survey site to consider. Besides participating in surveys, you can also help out by testing websites. Surveys pay up to $10 each and participation in focus groups can earn you up to $30 each.

Knowledge Panel

Each weekly survey you take on Knowledge Panel pays $1, which can be redeemed for Amazon gift cards after you have reached at least $5. This site also gives you a boost by giving a $10 bonus after you have taken your first 10 to 15 minute survey. The only drawback is that you will only be able to participate if you receive an invitation code.

NiceQuest

Online surveys can also earn reward points at NiceQuest, which allows you to redeem your points for Amazon gift cards and other merchandise. Following them on your social media sites also allow you to participate in members-only contests for additional bonus points.

Opinion Outpost

Opinion Outpost is another survey site to keep in mind. Most of their surveys take about 10 minutes to complete and you are well reward for your participation. You can redeem points for gift cards or cash once your balance has reached $5. They also hold a $10,000 quarterly prize drawing for which you earn a free entry with every survey you complete.

Browsing Habits Research

Your browsing habits provide important information to businesses and organizations. Though some social media sites might sell this information without your consent (we’re not naming any names), others pay you for the data they obtain from your browsing habits. The sites and apps listed below reward you with Amazon gift cards for the data they gather.

MobileXpression

All you have to do in order to earn a free gift card from MobileXpression is install their software on your phone or iPad and let it gather data. The software monitors your browsing habits, but does not record your calls or any personal messages. By allowing the software to work for two weeks, you can earn up to a $10 gift card. You can earn more if you leave it on for longer. be aware that the app will slow down your browsing speed.

Qmee

Similar in function is Qmee, which is a browser extension you install on your computer. While you’re browsing, your Qmee extension will send sponsored pop-up ads. With each ad you click, you make a few pennies. It doesn’t pay off very fast, but you have the option to take part in surveys to give your earnings a boost. You can cash out with a gift card once you reach $5 or cash out at any amount to your PayPal account.

App Testing

Another way that developers and researchers gather data is through app testing. If you are something of an app fanatic, then you might be interested in earning reward points, which can be redeemed for Amazon gift cards, by testing apps. Here are some of the sites where you can test apps and receive rewards for doing so.

Bananatic

One app testing site to keep in mind is Bananatic. Their primary focus is on gaming apps for which you can earn points for playing and testing. Those points can be exchanged for skins and other in-game rewards or you can accumulate them and redeem them for Amazon gift cards as well. The more you make use of the app, the more you “level up,” which allows you to earn a higher amount of points for each activity in which you participate.

Gift Wallet

Android and iOS users can test apps on Gift Wallet. Though testing apps is their primary focus, you can also earn points by watching videos and completing additional online tasks. Rewards coins can be redeemed for $3, $5 or $10 Amazon gift cards or you can use them for iTunes or Google Play credits.

AppNana

When you to download and test mobile apps with AppNana you get paid. The apps you like, you are allowed to keep, but those you’re not to crazy about you can delete in order to earn points for your opinion. You can use your balance to purchase apps or exchange it for Amazon gift cards.

AppTrailers

You can also earn rewards points for watching app trailers and videos on AppTrailers. Uploading your own videos also allows you to earn additional points. Your points can be redeemed for various products as well as Amazon gift cards.

Amazon-Related Activities

Since our focus is on earning free Amazon gift cards, why not go to the source. Amazon provides a wide variety of activities you can participate in and earn points that can be redeemed for gift cards of various denominations. Here are some of the Amazon-related activities for which you can be rewarded.

Promote Amazon Products on Your Website

Affiliate links to Amazon is one way that you can earn some additional cash if you own a blog or website. Each time one of the visitors to your site clicks on your link and buys products on Amazon, you earn a reward. You can get what you earn in cash or you can receive your reward in the form of an Amazon gift card. All you have to do is create an account on Amazon Associates and follow the directions.

Other resources you might want to read is my guide on how to build an amazon niche website as well as my EasyAzon review, which is a great tool to help you generate amazon links and pull in images for your product reviews.

Amazon Mturk

A creative way to make a little extra cash is through completing tasks on Amazon Mturk. Most of the tasks take only a few minutes, include activities like surveys, data entry, and web research. Most of the surveys are related to college studies and are more personal in focus rather than asking questions about brands and products. It’s free to join and you can receive your rewards in cash or gift cards.

Amazon Trade-In

Were you aware that Amazon sponsors its own garage sale? Okay, it’s not exactly a garage sale, but the Amazon Trade-In Store allows you to trade in items that you no longer need or use, even items you didn’t buy from Amazon in the first place. They buy back such products as:

• Video games and gaming platforms
• Kindle E-readers
• Books
• DVDs
• Tablets
• Music
• Wireless devices
• Smart watches

If you are upgrading your devices, this is a great way to earn some cash or an Amazon gift card to e used toward the purchase of the new item you’ve got your sights set on.

Reload Your Amazon Gift Card Balance

One of the best ways to get an additional cash bonus comes whenever you reload your Amazon balance. Not only can you reload using cash, but you can also redeem gift cards you earned elsewhere to reload your balance as well.

Amazon Coupons

You can also receive immediate discounts with an Amazon Coupon, but some offers include Amazon gift codes for buying select items. When you buy from categories like grocery, health and beauty you have the best chance of finding product with these gift codes, which reward you with a free Amazon gift card.

Elite Deal Club

You can also test Amazon products by joining Elite Deal Club. There are a couple of ways that you can win using this program. You get test products for a fraction of their regular price and the reviews that you post will earn you an Amazon gift card. More than 390, 000 product testers use this program to test products and earn rewards from Amazon.

Multiple Activities Programs

Some sites focus mostly on doing surveys, testing apps, shopping or product testing. However, some rewards programs allow you to participate in a wider variety of activities from which you can earn rewards. If you have multiple interests and plenty of time on your hands, you can also earn plenty of rewards through participating in the activities on these sites.

InboxDollars

Your opinion is also valuable at InboxDollars. You will earn cash for taking surveys, watching videos, playing games and for shopping online. You also earn bonuses each time you refer friends and even earn a bonus from the friends they refer too. You will get a pretty good boost toward an Amazon gift card from their $5 signup bonus.

Earning Station

Another all-in-one activity platform to consider is Earning Station. Similar to Swagbucks, you get paid for just about every activity you participate online. The great thing about participating in these activities is that you already do most of them and aren’t getting rewarded for it. Their streak bonus pays $.025 minimum for ten straight days of activity. Those who keep their streak going can earn up to $3.50 as a bonus.

instaGC

The GC in instaGC stands for gift cards, which is what you will earn for the activities you participate in on their site. Activities you can be involved in include completing surveys, watching videos, playing games and listening to music. You can cash out your points for as low as $1. Consequently, you have the potential to earn a $1 Amazon gift card every day.

Swagbucks

One of the best known and most talked about side hustles online is Swagbucks. This site offers you the opportunity to participate in the widest variety of activities for which you will earn rewards, including:

• Online shopping.
• Completing surveys.
• Testing products.
• Searching the web.
• Playing games.

In addition to these activities you can earn rewards points for watch videos and completing a variety of micro-tasks as well. The appeal of Swagbucks is that you earn points for doing things that you already do, but you can boost those earnings by branching out and adding a few short activities every day. You can redeem your points for as little as $3 for an Amazon gift card.

MyPoints

The sister site to Swagbucks is a site called MyPoints. It is certainly the little sister of Swagbucks as what you earn for various activities pays a little less than what you would earn on big brother’s site. But it is worth your time to join both sites and participate in the activity with the best offer each day.

CashCrate

Another site that provides you with rewards for participating in various online activities is CashCrate. Though its main focus is on surveys, you can also try out various offers and play games in order to earn as well. An additional bonus is available for referring friends.

Microsoft Rewards

Another option for earning Amazon gift cards is through participation in Microsoft Rewards. To begin with, you earn rewards by making Bing your default search engine. After making that switch, you earn 5 points on every search. Bonus points can be earned by taking part in daily quizzes and participating in daily offers that are presented. Once you have earned 5,000 points, you can use those points to redeem a $5 Amazon gift card. So, unless you’re married to Google for some reason, it pays to join Microsoft Rewards and search with Bing.

Shopkick

There are three different ways to earn rewards point using Shopkick, including:

• Scanning bar-codes in various stores and uploading them to the site.
• Viewing online stores and recording the prices at which their products are offered.
• By watching videos.

You earn bonus point for making a purchase, but it is not required in order to earn rewards. If you like shopping and/or watching videos, this is an easy way to start earning points toward free Amazon gift cards rather quickly.

Points2Shop

Though its name would suggest that its primary focus is shopping, Points2Shop is the most comparable alternative to the Swagbucks reward program. On this site you also get paid for the various online activities you’re already engaged in and you can redeem your points for gift cards or you can use your points at checkout on Amazon. You must be 18 years of age to participate without parental consent (for teens above age 13), and must live in the U.S., Canada or the U.K.

CheckPoints

Both mystery shopping and participation in surveys are activities that can earn rewards points on CheckPoints. In addition, playing games is another way to earn bonus points, which can be redeemed in gift cards or for other merchandise.

Shopping

Shopping is one way that businesses and organizations analyze various aspects of their operations. Consequently, shopping rewards programs do a great job of rewarding their participants. Here are some of the various programs that offer rewards that can be redeemed in Amazon gift cards for shopping.

Nielsen National Consumer Panel

You may already know about Nielson, which provides the ratings for television and radio programs, but they do more than gather media consumption data. However, Neilsen’s National Consumer Panel platform allows you to earn rewards for shopping. All that is necessary to earn rewards is to scan the barcodes of products that you commonly buy and then provide the survey with the price you paid for each product, and then answer a few questions about each product to add some bonus points. You can earn loyalty bonuses for participating on a weekly basis without missing a week.

Ibotta

To earn rewards for grocery shopping, Ibotta is one of the best deals around. You earn rewards for snapping a photo of your receipts and sending them in to the website. Your receipts can be from:

• Convenience stores
• Restaurants
• Grocery stores
• Pharmacies
• Mobile device shopping with major retailers on line.

Besides supplying you with coupons to save money on grocery items, you can redeem your rewards for cash or Amazon gift cards. In addition, you get a pretty good boost to start with the $10 welcome bonus they provide at sign up.

Honey

Earning cash back on just about everything you purchase online is possible at Honey. Their gold feature rewards you with up to 15% cash back when you make an online purchase. That cash can be redeemed for an Amazon gift card if you choose. Honey also shows you the best prices on Amazon and often directs you to a least expensive option from third-party sellers. Whenever you checkout online, Honey also applies all known discount codes to get you the best possible price for what you buy.

BerryCart

Those who make a healthier choice when they purchase food items will benefit from the BerryCart app. You can earn points for foods that are:

• Organic
• Non-GMO
• Gluten free

All that is required is taking a photo of your receipt within the BerryCart app in order to earn rewards for choosing a healthier lifestyle. Your reward points can be redeemed for cash or gift cards.

TopCashback

According to surveys, the most generous cash back site is TopCashback. You can earn up to 40% cash back from purchases that you make at any of over 3,500 stores with this program. TopCashback has a wide variety of redemption options to choose from, but you are given a 3% bonus whenever your points are redeemed for Amazon gift cards. The redemption threshold even allows you to get a $1 Amazon gift card if you like.

Mobee

Mystery shoppers will enjoy the Mobee rewards app. All you have to do is accept mystery shopping missions to stores within your local area. After visiting the store, you answer ten questions about your visit. Your honest opinion about your experience earns you reward points that can be redeemed in cash, merchandise or gift cards.

Punchcard

Another flexible receipt scanning app, which provides you with shopping rewards is Punchcard. With some apps, only certain store receipts earn you credit, but with this app all of your receipts are eligible for reward earnings and all receipts have an equal value. Your points can be redeemed for gift cards or you can enter contests to increase your winnings.

Receipt Hog

You earn coins for in-store purchases whenever you use Receipt Hog. They are primarily focused on paying for scanned receipts, but you can increase your earnings by participating in paid surveys and entering contests as well.

Drop

To earn rewards using Drop, you install the app on your device, and then link a credit or debit card to it in order to make shopping more convenient. You earn cash rewards that you can use in their online store or redeem them for Amazon gift cards. Not only is it free to join, but you can earn additional rewards by linking multiple cards so every shopping purchase counts toward your rewards.

Field Agent

A final rewards program, which allows you to earn points mystery shopping, is Field Agent. Join by creating a profile and start accepting missions to shop in your local area. You will be assigned several tasks to complete while you shop and you will have to answer some questions about your experience in order to earn rewards. Most missions pay around $12 once completed. They also have another fun way to earn rewards, by allowing you to occasionally participate in scavenger hunts as well. You can redeem the rewards you earn for cash, merchandise or gift cards.

Other Activities

Most of the programs and sites we mentioned have a specific focus or multiple areas from which you can earn rewards. There are programs through which you can earn rewards and Amazon gift cards that come from focusing participation in a wide variety of other activities. We’ll wrap up with a list of those programs.

Perk.tv

You can earn points for watching commercials, movie trailers and other short videos at Perk.tv. All you have to do is sign up and start checking them out. Your points can be redeemed for Amazon gift cards.

Viggle

Along with watching videos and commercials, the Viggle app allows you to get paid to watch tv. The app also allows you to earn rewards from watching on-demand streaming from sites like Hulu or Netflix as well. During commercial breaks, you can respond to show related quizzes and trivia questions. In addition, Viggle will pay for playing video games as well.

Lucktastic

If you like playing scratch cards, you might enjoy this app, which allows you to earn prizes by playing free digital scratch cards. There are obviously no guarantees when it comes to winning and earning points and prizes, some of which are Amazon gift cards, but its always fun to try and worth a try. You will need to download either Lucktastic for IOS or for Android in order to participate.

Slidejoy

You might be surprised to learn that you can actually rent out your phone’s lock screen. Why would you want to do that? The Slidejoy app shows you an ad every time you unlock your phone to use it. If the ad interests you, you can explore it further, or you can simply dismiss it if you’re not interested. In either case, you receive the same rewards points each time you unlock your phone, regardless of whether you explore the ad or not. Its only drawback is that it is only available to Android users.

Listia

Turning everything upside down, Listia allows you to receive rewards points for selling items rather than buying. This rather unique twist to rewards programs allows you to redeem the points you earn to purchase Amazon gift cards. Linking to your social media counts will also allow you bonus points for interacting with other Listia members, and you can get even more bonus points for referring friends.

Donate Blood, Platelets, or Plasma

Another community minded way to earn Amazon gift cards is through donating plasma, platelets or blood. Many local blood drives reward donors with a $25 gift card. This is certainly one way you can get your hands on a gift card, but also save a life in the process.

Participate in Medical Experiments

Local medical research studies sometimes offer Amazon gift cards as a means of rewarding those who participate in their panels and experiments. These types of studies are most common in areas where there is a university with a medical school branch. You can ask your local hospital if there are any ongoing or planned studies for which you would be a good test subject.

Recycling

Another way to earn those Amazon gift cards while being mindful of the community and the environment is through Recyclebank partners. By recycling various materials, you can earn points that can be redeemed for gift cards of various types.

Local Promotions

Occasionally you can run into special promotions in local stores. These promotions typically give away gift cards on a first-come, first-served basis until they run out. They won’t always be Amazon gift cards, but you can get lucky sometimes. In addition, there are stores that offer in-store rewards programs or bonuses, which will sometimes allow you to redeem your points in gift cards instead of cash or discounts.

Summary

You won’t get rich by earning rewards points toward Amazon gift cards. However, by earning those gift cards, you can save money on products that you buy through making your purchases on Amazon or they allow you to always have a gift on hand, should you forget some special occasion or not know what to get your friend or loved one. Choose the various programs that fit in with your regular lifestyle or interest you and start earning those rewards and gift cards today.