Coupons & Promo Types
All the ways to save at Amazon. Each promo type can often be combined — see the Stacking Tips section.
Lightning Deals
Time-limited, limited-quantity flash sales running 4–6 hours. Discounts of 20–60% on curated products. Prime members get 30-minute early access. Inventory sells out before the timer expires.
DailySubscribe & Save
Auto-delivery program for consumables. Save 5% on any delivery or 15% when 5+ items ship together in one monthly delivery window. Stacks with digital coupons on eligible items.
Always AvailableAmazon Coupons
Digital clip-to-cart coupons on product pages (yellow badge). No promo code needed — click to clip, discount applies at checkout. Stackable with Subscribe & Save on eligible items.
Always AvailablePrime Exclusive Discounts
Lower prices visible only to active Prime members. Displayed as a reduced 'Prime price' on eligible product listings. Available on Amazon-owned brands and select third-party sellers.
OngoingDeal of the Day
Featured promotions lasting the full duration of a sale event (Prime Day, Black Friday, etc.). Unlike Lightning Deals, these are not quantity-limited and run without a countdown timer.
DailyAmazon Warehouse Deals
Open-box, used, and refurbished products inspected by Amazon. Graded Like New, Very Good, Good, or Acceptable. Amazon Renewed items include a 90-day guarantee. Discounts of 15–50% off retail.
Always AvailableCurrent Active Offers
3- Subscribe & Save 15% off your first Subscribe & Save delivery on household essentials (5-item minimum) Ongoing
- Lightning Deal Up to 40% off Amazon Echo devices — deal ends in 4:12:00 Limited time
- Prime Exclusive Prime members: extra 12% off Amazon Basics storage and organization Prime members only
Return Policy
Amazon has one of the more generous return policies among major retailers. Most items qualify for the standard return window, with extended benefits available depending on your membership or payment method.
| Return Window | Return Shipping | Restocking Fee | Receipt Required | Final Sale Items | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 30 days from delivery | Free if defective, damaged, or wrong item; buyer pays for preference/error returns | Up to 20% for non-media items returned damaged; up to 100% for opened software/games | No — digital order history serves as proof of purchase | Perishables, hazmat, digital content, customized items, trading cards, collectibles, marked Final Sale |
| Prime Members | 30 days (expanded self-service drop-off options) | Free at Kohl's, Whole Foods, Amazon stores; $1 UPS fee if free location is nearby | No restocking fee for standard returns within 30-day window | No — same digital order lookup | Same exclusions — Prime status does not override Final Sale designations |
Shipping & Delivery
Amazon offers multiple fulfillment options. Here's a breakdown of the shipping methods, costs, and delivery timeframes available.
Free Standard Shipping
Available to non-Prime shoppers on eligible Amazon-fulfilled items. Delivery in 5–8 business days. Does not apply to third-party seller-fulfilled items that charge their own shipping.
Prime Free Two-Day
Unlimited free two-day shipping on over 300 million items. No minimum order required. The most reliably available option across the broadest catalog.
Prime Same-Day
Free same-day delivery for Prime members in 9,000+ cities and towns. Order by the cutoff time shown on the product page. Non-Prime cost: $9.99 per order.
Prime One-Day
Free next-day delivery on eligible items. Use the 'Get it tomorrow' filter on Amazon to find qualifying products. No minimum order. Cutoff times vary by zip code.
Loyalty Program
Amazon's loyalty program is free to join and provides personalized deals, exclusive perks, and additional savings opportunities. Combining the loyalty program with other discount types is one of the most effective ways to save.
Prime Free Trial
Free (30 days)
- Full Prime benefits for 30 days at no cost
- Requires credit card; cancel before day 30 to avoid charge
- Available to new Prime members only
- Can be timed around Prime Day or Black Friday for maximum value
Prime Monthly
$14.99/month
- All Prime shipping benefits (Two-Day, One-Day, Same-Day)
- Prime Video (with ads; ad-free upgrade available)
- Prime Music (2 million songs ad-free)
- Prime Reading (rotating books and magazines)
- Amazon Photos unlimited photo storage
- Early access to Lightning Deals (30 min)
- Prime Exclusive Discounts
- Whole Foods: 10% off sale items
- Grubhub+ membership (free delivery benefit)
- No-Rush Shipping rewards
Prime Annual
$139/year (~$11.58/mo)
- Full suite of Prime benefits — same as Monthly
- Saves ~$41/year vs. monthly billing
- Student rate available: $69/year (ages 18–24)
- Prime Access: $6.99/month for qualifying EBT/government assistance recipients
- Amazon Day Delivery rewards for consolidated weekly delivery
- RxPass add-on available ($5/mo for eligible prescriptions)
- Twitch Prime gaming benefits and free monthly games
Stacking Tips
Combine multiple discount types in a single transaction. These are the most effective stacking combinations at Amazon.
The Subscribe & Save Stack
Navigate to a consumable product, select Subscribe & Save, then clip the digital coupon displayed on the product page before checking out. Amazon allows these to stack — effective savings can reach 20–35%+ on eligible items. Cancel the subscription after the first delivery if you only want the one-time discount.
The Triple Stack
On top of the S&S + coupon stack, pay with the Amazon Prime Visa card to earn an additional 5% back as Amazon reward dollars. On a $50 order, this combination can yield an effective net price of ~$30 — about 40% off total.
The Portal + Sale Stack
Start your Amazon session by clicking through a cashback portal like Rakuten before landing on Amazon. Shop during a sale event, clip any available coupon on the product page, and pay with a rewards card. Note: some portals exclude purchases made with external coupon codes — read the portal's terms first.
The Prime Day Lightning Stack
During Prime Day, watch for Lightning Deals on items you want. Since Lightning Deals cannot stack with coupons or S&S, your best complementary layers are credit card cashback and choosing No-Rush Shipping (if timing allows), which earns an additional promotional credit toward a future digital purchase.
Price Match Policy
Amazon's price match guarantee lets you claim a lower price from qualifying competitors — both at the time of purchase and up to 14 days after. Knowing the rules can save you from overpaying on big-ticket items.
No Formal Policy
Amazon does not offer a competitor price match. There is no program to match Walmart, Target, or Best Buy prices at the time of purchase or after the fact.
Dynamic Pricing
Amazon's pricing algorithms automatically adjust prices millions of times per day, often matching or undercutting competitors before shoppers ask.
Pre-Order Price Guarantee
If a pre-ordered eligible item drops in price between your order date and the ship date, Amazon automatically charges you the lower price.
Qualifying Competitors
Exclusions
- No competitor price matching of any kind
- No post-purchase price adjustments based on competitor pricing
- No price matching for third-party marketplace sellers on Amazon
Promo Calendar
Monthly breakdown of Amazon's biggest promotions and sales events. Highlighted months are the best times to shop.
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