Amazon's sales events exclusive to Prime members are the best time to take advantage of the e-commerce giant's very own Prime Visa credit card. Qualifying for the Prime Visa during this special time means you can put its welcome bonus to use immediately to save even more, plus you can maximize your spending to earn money back.

October Prime Day is right around the corner, and one way to really maximize this mega-sale is with an Amazon-specific credit card. The Prime Visa is by far the most popular option, and for good reason.

If you do the bulk of your online shopping at Amazon, or frequently buy groceries at Whole Foods Market, there’s a credit card that rewards you with a much higher than average return in points on those purchases.

The Federal Trade Commission said it reached a $2.5 billion agreement with Amazon over alleged "deceptive" subscription tactics.