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Don't Need More Stuff? Save 20% on Gift Cards With This Amazon Prime Day Deal

Whether you're stocking up on gifts or loading up for a big purchase, you know you're getting a deal with discounted gift cards.

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Tiffany Wendeln Connors was a senior editor for CNET Money with a focus on credit cards. Previously, she covered personal finance topics as a writer and editor at The Penny Hoarder. She is passionate about helping people make the best money decisions for themselves and their families. She graduated from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and has been a writer and editor for publications including the New York Post, Women's Running magazine and Soap Opera Digest. When she isn't working, you can find her enjoying life in St. Petersburg, Florida, with her husband, daughter and a very needy dog.
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Gift cards get dissed as lazy gifts, but as a CNET Money editor, I know their secret super powers. I'll explain those in a minute, but grabbing select cards now during Amazon Prime Day makes them an even better deal. 

There are nearly two dozen gift cards that are 20% off right now, including for Regal Entertainment, Victoria's Secret, Gap, California Pizza Kitchen and even Candy Crush. And you don't need to do any deep product research to figure out how much you're saving when you snag a $50 card for $40. 

Looking for more ways to save? Get $200 to Spend on Prime Day Sales With the Prime Visa

So why am I such a fan of gift cards? 

20% off at Amazon

If you've skipped Prime Day so far because you don't really need any more stuff right now, I get it -- even if the excellent deals on electronics and appliances are tempting. 

If you're like me and would prefer not buying more stuff that just ends up in a landfill, gift cards can be a great way to gift an experience as an alternative. I loved receiving a Spafinder gift card for a holiday gift last year that let me treat myself to a pedicure.

As a money editor, I appreciate that gift cards help me avoid the temptation of overspending on gifts. Plus, the Prime Day savings means I get to put a little extra money back in my budget. And unlike buying discounted cards on shady auction sites, you know you're getting legit cards loaded with the amounts they claim with this Prime Day deal.

Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. 

And finally, yeah, I'm a little lazy. But scooping up a half dozen gift cards now saves me from shopping for teacher gifts during the holidays and scrambling for last-minute gifts any time. 

Why this deal matters

Finding legit gift cards at a discount means you know you're getting more value for your money. You can save up to 20% on dozens of gift cards right now with the Amazon Prime Day deal, but claims your favorites now, as they'll likely disappear sooner rather than later.

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Former Staff Editor
Former Staff Editor

Tiffany Wendeln Connors was a senior editor for CNET Money with a focus on credit cards. Previously, she covered personal finance topics as a writer and editor at The Penny Hoarder. She is passionate about helping people make the best money decisions for themselves and their families. She graduated from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and has been a writer and editor for publications including the New York Post, Women's Running magazine and Soap Opera Digest. When she isn't working, you can find her enjoying life in St. Petersburg, Florida, with her husband, daughter and a very needy dog.

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TIFFANY CONNORS
Former Staff Editor
Tiffany Wendeln Connors was a senior editor for CNET Money with a focus on credit cards. Previously, she covered personal finance topics as a writer and editor at The Penny Hoarder. She is passionate about helping people make the best money decisions for themselves and their families. She graduated from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and has been a writer and editor for publications including the New York Post, Women's Running magazine and Soap Opera Digest. When she isn't working, you can find her enjoying life in St. Petersburg, Florida, with her husband, daughter and a very needy dog.