If using your personal debit card for online shopping makes you nervous, then a Vanilla Gift Card is a safe alternative. Here's how to use it on Amazon.

Trying to use a Mastercard, Visa or Amex Gift Card on Amazon can be a headache. But these tricks that will make using your gift cards on Amazon a breeze.

All you have to do to earn this $250 gift card is get approved for a new Prime Visa credit card. Once approved for the Prime Visa, you'll receive the Amazon gift card right away.