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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 1:05 pm
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muji
 
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Originally Posted by guitman03
I know I spend a lot of money at Amazon.com and was considering just buying $2,000 in gift cards there, which I can probably spend in a year, to help clear a bonus. Does this work?
Yes, it will work just fine. For those who shop often at Costco, keep in mind that Costco offers its own cash cards (which can be purchased from costco.com - using Visa, Mastercard, or American Express credit cards). This is a quick and easy way to cover spending requirements for credit card bonus miles/points. But note: "You must be a Costco member to purchase...Costco Cash Cards." However: "Members and non-members may use the cash cards to shop at any Costco location or at costco.com."
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