If you have an American Express cash back credit card, you need to understand Reward Dollars to get the most out of your card.
Below, learn how to access and redeem your American Express Reward Dollars for statement credits and eligible Amazon.com purchases.
Redeem for statement credit
If you want to maximize the flexibility of your Reward Dollars, you can apply your accumulated rewards toward your current statement balance to reduce the amount you owe.
Follow these steps to apply your statement credit:
- Log into your American Express account.
- Click on “Use Reward Dollars.”
- Enter the amount of Reward Dollars you’d like to apply against your next statement balance.
American Express says the statement credit will usually appear within three days. It’s also important to note that the statement credit will not apply to the “minimum payment due” portion of your balance — you’re responsible for paying that amount even if you have enough rewards to cover it.
Redeem for Amazon.com purchases
You can also apply your American Express Reward Dollars to eligible purchases at Amazon.com.
To use your rewards at Amazon, you’ll first need to link your eligible American Express card to your Amazon.com account.
Once your card is linked, you’ll see your available rewards balance during checkout and have the option to apply your Reward Dollars to your purchase. There is no minimum redemption amount, and your rewards are worth the same as when you redeem them for a statement credit.
Next steps
Whether you’re redeeming for statement credits or Amazon.com purchases, using your Reward Dollars from American Express is a fairly straightforward process. Plus, as long as your account remains open and in good standing, your Reward Dollars won’t expire.
While cash back cards from American Express offer plenty of value, you may find they have some gaps you’d like to fill. For instance, if you like to travel, you may want to add another American Express card to earn Membership Rewards® for redemptions on flights, hotels and vacation packages.