Amazon Newday ending November

WillPS

darkovo said:

Regardless of all the other threads on this subject, which don't really have many relevant recent comments, which Credit Card is recommended for future Amazon spending? I already have an AMEX. I can't see any with specific cashback or points build-up for Amazon spending, only general spending.

There are none unless you're eligible for an Amazon Business Amex.

There are other routes to get a get a good return on Amazon spend by purchasing gift cards, however.

bettz

I'm not sure what to do mainly enjoyed the credit card for the extra protection on big purchases and the amazon points were a bonus. 

It was my first credit card and now I'm not sure any recommendations? I usually pay my card off straight away. 

M25

I went with cancelling the Amazon card as there was nothing attractive about the Pulse. I did go for their card-less https://www.bip.credit as that has no fees and it's a something a bit different. So far, all seems good using it with my Google Wallet (although you can use the card anywhere online as there's still a standard card number).

[Deleted User]

bettz said:

I'm not sure what to do mainly enjoyed the credit card for the extra protection on big purchases and the amazon points were a bonus. 

It was my first credit card and now I'm not sure any recommendations? I usually pay my card off straight away. 

Go to something like the MSE Eligibility Checker and put your details in and see what cards come up. There are still reward cards that allow you to earn while also having the S75 cover and paying no interest, AmEx is top tier for benefits but there are others that pay real cashback (like the Lloyds one - 0.25% for first £4k then 0.5%) or even the pretend cashback like the Asda one if you shop there (it's pretend as they paint it as "pounds not points" but you can only use them in Asda so it's 6 of one...)

Trace-T

We decided to Opt-in to the new Pulse card. Not heard anything since though.
Amazon NewDay card ends on the 11th.
Has anyone else who opted in, already received their new Pulse card?

bettz

M25 said:

I went with cancelling the Amazon card as there was nothing attractive about the Pulse. I did go for their card-less https://www.bip.credit as that has no fees and it's a something a bit different. So far, all seems good using it with my Google Wallet (although you can use the card anywhere online as there's still a standard card number).

Thanks that looks interesting 

bettz

Trace-T said:

We decided to Opt-in to the new Pulse card. Not heard anything since though.
Amazon NewDay card ends on the 11th.
Has anyone else who opted in, already received their new Pulse card?

I haven't done anything not sure if they opt me in automatically or not. 

I keep getting emails and text messages warning me the NewDay card is changing. 

KxMx

Trace-T said:

We decided to Opt-in to the new Pulse card. Not heard anything since though.
Amazon NewDay card ends on the 11th.
Has anyone else who opted in, already received their new Pulse card?

I opted in last week, but not expecting card yet as they said it would arrive by mid December. 
Current card still works in the meantime and until the new card arrives and is activated. 

cymruchris

bettz said:

Trace-T said:

We decided to Opt-in to the new Pulse card. Not heard anything since though.
Amazon NewDay card ends on the 11th.
Has anyone else who opted in, already received their new Pulse card?

I haven't done anything not sure if they opt me in automatically or not. 

I keep getting emails and text messages warning me the NewDay card is changing. 

Read the letter they’ve sent you in your app inbox. Some people are auto signed up, some have to request the new card, and some are told they are no longer wanted as a customer. The instructions on what to do are contained in the letter. 

Trace-T

KxMx said:

Trace-T said:

We decided to Opt-in to the new Pulse card. Not heard anything since though.
Amazon NewDay card ends on the 11th.
Has anyone else who opted in, already received their new Pulse card?

I opted in last week, but not expecting card yet as they said it would arrive by mid December. 
Current card still works in the meantime and until the new card arrives and is activated. 

Thanks.
It was the following sentence in the letter that confuses a little.

”You are still able to use your Amazon Platinum Mastercard as you do today until the earlier of:

• the date you activate your Pulse card if you chose to opt in; or • 11th November 2022.

” 

I was thinking that as 11th November comes earlier, then won’t be able to use the card after that, as not getting new card till December...
Opted in back in September btw.