Amazon Prime Day 2025: Best Deals, Credit Card Tips, and How Hawaii Travelers Can Save Big
What & When: The 2025 Prime Sale Landscape
Amazon’s second major sale of the year, Prime Big Deal Days, happens October 7–8, 2025 - a 48-hour sale event kicking off at 12:01 a.m. PDT. Expect limited-time “Lightning Deals” every few minutes, big savings on Amazon devices, home goods, and travel tech and even discounts on gas or groceries for Prime members. I just saved $30 today at Starbucks from a stack shared by Max Miles Points, I list how I did below.
Deal Highlights to Watch
| Category | What to Watch | Sample Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Devices & Smart Home | Echo, Fire TV, Ring, Kindle | Up to 50% off select Amazon devices |
| Tech & Electronics | Laptops, tablets, headphones, cameras | Major discounts on Apple, Samsung, Dyson & Sony gear |
| Home & Kitchen | Cookware, appliances, decor | Up to 70% off brands like Ninja, Instant Pot & Keurig |
| Beauty, Fashion & Accessories | Skincare, handbags, seasonal apparel | Kate Spade, Adidas & Levi’s up to 60% off |
| Subscriptions & Digital Content | Kindle Unlimited, Amazon Music, Audible | 3-month free trials for Prime members |
| Fuel & Grocery Perks | Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods, fuel partners | Save up to $1/gal on gas & extra grocery discounts |
Credit Card Strategies to Maximize Prime Day
Use the Right Card
I personally use the Chase Ink Business Cash card & purhcase amazon gift cards at Office Depot for 5X chase points per $1. If you want to learn more about this and earn a big sign up bonus while your at it, join our Credit Card ohana.
The Amazon Prime Visa earns 5% back on Amazon, Whole Foods, and Amazon Fresh.
Non-Prime users still earn 3% back, but Prime status unlocks the full rate.
Stack Targeted Amex or Chase Offers
Some Amex Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards users get targeted offers like 10–50% off when using just 1 point at checkout.
Add the Grubhub + Amex + Prime Stack (Max Miles Points Tip)
One of the best hidden deals this Prime Day: a Grubhub x Amazon Prime promo that stacks perfectly with your Amex dining credits.
Promo Code:
DEALS10— $10 off a Grubhub order of $20+
Valid: Oct. 6–8, 2025 (PT)
Who Qualifies: Active Prime members with Grubhub+ linked to PrimeHow to Redeem:
Make sure your Grubhub+ is active through Prime.
Order $20+ on Grubhub or Seamless.
Enter code DEALS10 at checkout.
Stack & Save More:
Use your Amex Gold $10 monthly Grubhub credit plus
DEALS10for a total of $20 off.Or use your Amex Business Gold $20 credit for up to $30 free food this Prime week.
Double-Dip Rewards
Use a shopping portal (Rakuten, TopCashback, or even airline shopping sites like AA Shopping or United MileagePlus) before heading to Amazon for additional cash-back or miles. Lululemon just had a 15X stack with Rakuten yesterday. It’s best to search for great double dip opportunities.
Use Price-Tracking Tools
Tools like CamelCamelCamel or Keepa reveal real price history so you know whether a deal is genuine.
This purchase was made on my American Business Gold, triggering my monthly $20 credit from Grubhub.
Checklist Before You Shop
✅ Make sure your Prime membership is active (or start a free trial).
✅ Add desired items to your wishlist early for tracking.
✅ Link your credit cards and activate bonus offers.
✅ Be ready when Lightning Deals drop, they sell out fast.
✅ Stack coupons and digital credits whenever possible.
Scottie’s Take
If you live in Hawai‘i, Prime Day is the perfect time to snag travel gear you’d normally buy anyway, backpacks, chargers, adapters, camera gear, and family tech for your next trip.
Combine Amazon’s deals with card rewards and you can effectively save 10–20% extra on top of the sale prices.
I’ve rounded up my favorite travel and content creation gear, everything I actually use on my Amazon Storefront.
👉 Check out my Amazon Travel & Tech Storefront here .
