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Hey AwardTrailblazers, quick heads-up for all you Amazon Visa and Prime Visa cardholders out there! You know those sweet Amazon Rewards points you're racking up with every purchase? Well, the good news is, Amazon has one of the most generous expiration policies around.
Basically, you don't have to stress too much about them disappearing. As long as your Amazon account is open and in good standing, your points are safe and sound. It's still a good idea to log in periodically and make sure everything is as it should be, as you wouldn't want to lose them due to account inactivity or other issues.
Why does this matter? Because knowing your points are safe lets you strategically save them up for that big purchase, dream vacation (using Amazon Payments!), or even just those everyday essentials. Happy spending and happy saving!
Why This Matters for Your Strategy
News in the points-and-miles world moves fast, and promotional changes often have a short window. If this announcement affects a card or program you hold, log into your awardtrail dashboard to check your current benefit usage, bonus progress, and whether a transfer or redemption makes sense right now — before terms change.
As a general rule: transfer points only when you have a specific redemption in mind — transfers are almost always one-way and non-reversible. If you're unsure of the value, check our redemption guides before acting.
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