The Ultimate Amazon Hack: How to Get 40% Off with Just 1 Discover Point
If you have a Discover card, you might be sitting on a “free lunch” in the digital economy.
Amazon is currently offering a targeted promotion where you can snag 40% off your order (up to a $50 discount) just by using a single Discover Cashback Bonus point.
This deal is valid through June 11, 2026, but these offers are often limited by total redemptions, so you’ll want to act fast.
To determine your eligibility, click here or go to amazon.com/discoverpromo.
How the “1 Point Trick” Works
The beauty of this deal is that you don’t need to dump all your rewards. In fact, you shouldn’t! On Amazon, Discover points are often worth less (around 0.8 cents each) than their 1-cent cash value.
By using just one point ($0.01), you trigger the massive 40% discount while keeping the rest of your points for a higher-value statement credit later.
Step-by-Step: How to Claim Your $50 Discount
- Link Your Card: Ensure your Discover card is added to your Amazon wallet and enrolled in the Shop with Points program.
- Activate the Offer: This is a targeted deal. You must visit the promotion page here while logged in to see if you are eligible and click “Activate”.
- Shop for Eligible Items: The discount only applies to items shipped and sold by Amazon.com.
- Tip: Use a desktop browser to filter by “Seller: Amazon.com” on the left side of the screen to find eligible products easily.
- Checkout with 1 Point: At payment, select your Discover card. In the “Rewards points” section, enter $0.01 (or 1 point).
- Enjoy the Savings: You should see the 40% discount (up to $50) applied instantly in your order summary.
Key Terms to Remember
- Targeted Offer: Not everyone will see the 40% offer; some may see 10% or nothing at all.
- One-Time Use: Typically, this discount can only be used once per Amazon account/Discover card.
- Excluded Items: This usually won’t work on Amazon gift cards, though it may apply to some third-party gift cards (like Apple or Starbucks).
If you don’t see the deal immediately, try unlinking and relinking your Discover card—this often “refreshes” your account and can trigger the offer to appear.
