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24 Ways to Get Free Amazon Gift Cards in Canada
– canadianfinanceblog.com
Online shopping has never been more popular. While one could make the argument about the value of buying certain items on Amazon – their prices aren’t always the lowest – there’s no denying just how popular the online retail giant is. One way to get a great deal on Amazon is by snagging a free Amazon gift card. In this article, I’ll show you 24 different ways you can.
New Bank Account Offers
Banks are famous for enticing new customers with introductory offers when they open a new chequing account. In the past, the reward was often cashback or a hot new device, like the latest iPad.
Currently, TD Bank is offering Amazon gift cards of up to $500 to students who open a new student chequing account or student line of credit. Credit card companies have also been known to give out free Amazon gift cards to new cardholders. These offers come and go, and are available for a limited time, so it’s always a good idea to check around to see what you can find. Here are the details of the current TD offering:
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New Bank Account Offers
Banks are famous for enticing new customers with introductory offers when they open a new chequing account. In the past, the reward was often cashback or a hot new device, like the latest iPad.
Currently, TD Bank is offering Amazon gift cards of up to $500 to students who open a new student chequing account or student line of credit. Credit card companies have also been known to give out free Amazon gift cards to new cardholders. These offers come and go, and are available for a limited time, so it’s always a good idea to check around to see what you can find. Here are the details of the current TD offering:
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