Amazon Prime Day Gift Card Deals Are Basically Free Money
Amazon Prime Day offers discounted gift cards for many brands, but experts advise they're only worth it if you were already planning to spend that amount.
Amazon Prime Day in June 2026 features a new batch of discounted gift cards that seasoned deal hunters call free money—but only if you intended to spend anyway. The promotion spans restaurants, retail stores, and services.
Examples include a $50 Taco Bell or IHOP gift card for $40. For kids who want Roblox credit, a $50 card is $43. Pet owners can save at Petco. The selection also covers movie theaters, ice cream shops, beauty stores, and spas.
As always, read the fine print: some cards have limits or redemption requirements. A WIRED writer with 13 years of deal-hunting experience warns that these offers are beneficial only if you would have spent the money regardless. Don't buy a gift card just because it's discounted—make sure you'll actually use it.
For more Prime Day deals, WIRED provides a live blog and a curated list of the best discounts.
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