Here's how to get a free $5 credit for Amazon Prime Day

We’re just one week out from one of the biggest sales events of the year, and this bonus deal that Amazon just announced is a great way to maximize your budget on Prime Day.  If you buy a $50 Amazon eGift Card, you’ll get a free $5 credit added to your account to spend.

Spending $50 to get $5 may not seem that big a deal, but if you were already planning on spending at least $50 on Prime Day anyway, it’s a no-brainer. You can buy the gift card for yourself, score the free credit, and you’ve got $55 ready to splurge on the tech you’re most interested in.

To take advantage of the promotion, hit the widget above and press the yellow button on the page to activate the offer. You then buy the $50 gift card and await the confirmation email of your free credit.

You’ll need Prime membership to take advantage of the deal, but you can try Prime for free for 30 days, which will also mean you have a membership during the main event and can take full advantage of the great offers.

This free $5 credit deal can only be claimed until July 10, so hit the widget above and follow the instructions to lock in your free cash.