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Amazon Classic and Platinum credit cards will be scrapped from January 2023 – here’s what you need to know
From January 2023, customers will no longer be able to use the Amazon Classic and Platinum Mastercards after its issuer NewDay announced it is terminating its partnership with the retail giant. We explain what options you have below.
10 March 2022
Amazon shelves plans to stop accepting Visa credit cards - here's all you need to know
Amazon has shelved plans to stop people using Visa credit cards to buy items on the shopping platform from 19 January.
17 February 2022
Amazon Logistics tops MSE’s parcel delivery poll for first time – while CitySprint ranks bottom of the pile
It comes after another challenging year for firms providing essential services amid the continuing pandemic.
20 January 2022
Warning: One week to go before Amazon stops accepting Visa credit cards – and there's a trick for some shoppers to get a free £10 or £20 credit
Amazon shoppers will no longer be able to make purchases using Visa credit cards from 19 January 2022, the retail giant has announced.
11 January 2022
Martin Lewis: Switch your default Visa credit card on Amazon now and get up to £20 back
Following the shock announcement that Amazon will stop accepting Visa credit cards in January 2022, Martin Lewis explains how you can get up to £20 when changing your default Amazon payment card. The MoneySavingExpert.com founder also discusses the top cashback and reward credit cards in the latest episode of The Martin Lewis Money Show.
19 November 2021
Amazon expands trade-in service to include smartphones and consoles - here's how it compares
You can now trade-in used smartphones and consoles on Amazon in return for vouchers to spend at the online retailer. It's an expansion of the scheme, which has until now only been available on Amazon's own brands, such as Echo, Kindle, and Ring.
28 October 2021
Amazon launches free grocery deliveries for Prime members in some areas
Amazon's online grocery delivery service will now offer 'free' delivery on orders of £40+ to Prime members living in certain postcodes in London and the south east – but don't automatically assume it offers the best deal
29 July 2020
Amazon ad for one-day delivery banned
An Amazon advert for one-day delivery as part of its Prime membership has been found to be
13 August 2018
Some Amazon Prime Day deals were cheaper weeks ago, MSE finds
Some of the products discounted in Amazon's Prime Day sale are actually more pricey than they were just weeks ago
17 July 2018
'Alexa, I have a question about tax credits'
Amazon's Alexa can now help with questions about tax credits renewals, HMRC has said
11 July 2018
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Martin Lewis: The one thing everyone aged over 66 needs to know
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Martin Lewis: Got a cash ISA? You should probably ditch it
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