Heads up, awardtrail readers! Amazon is running a targeted promotion where you can snag up to 50% off your purchase (max discount of $80!), simply by using your Membership Rewards points at checkout. You have to use at least 714 points ($5) to trigger the discount. This "Shop with Points" deal is a recurring one, but the specific discount (15%, 30%, 40%, or 50%) and maximum savings vary from person to person.

What's cool this time around is that the discount can be applied to items sold by third-party sellers, as long as they're shipped by Amazon, making it way easier to find something you actually want. Unfortunately, you can't use it to buy Amazon gift cards, but third-party gift cards (like Best Buy, Netflix, or even Visa gift cards) are fair game. To see if you're targeted, head to the offer link and link your eligible cards (usually Amex).

Why does this matter to you? Well, if you're sitting on a pile of Membership Rewards points and have an Amazon purchase in mind, this is a great way to stretch those points further. While you usually don't want to redeem valuable points for just one cent each, a discount like this can make it worth it, especially if it's for something you were already planning to buy. Keep an eye out for the expiration date, as these offers are usually valid for a limited time!