How to Use Care Credit on Amazon

Using CareCredit on Amazon involves a workaround, as Amazon doesn’t directly accept it as a payment method. However, you can still use your CareCredit card to make purchases on Amazon by utilizing it through a third-party payment platform like PayPal. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use CareCredit on Amazon:

Step 1: Link Your CareCredit Card to PayPal

1. Sign Up or Log In to PayPal: If you don’t already have a PayPal account, you’ll need to sign up for one. If you do have an account, log in.
2. Access Payment Methods: Once logged in, navigate to your account settings or wallet, where you can manage your payment methods.
3. Add CareCredit Card: Select the option to add a new payment method and enter your CareCredit card information, including the card number, expiration date, and security code.

Step 2: Verify Your Card

1. Confirmation Process: PayPal may require you to confirm your CareCredit card to ensure its validity. This typically involves PayPal making a small authorization charge to your card, which you’ll need to verify.
2. Check Your Statement: Monitor your CareCredit account or statements for the authorization charge from PayPal. Once you see it, log back into PayPal and confirm the amount to complete the verification process.

Step 3: Link PayPal to Your Amazon Account

1. Access Amazon Payment Settings: Log in to your Amazon account and go to your account settings or payment options.
2. Add PayPal as a Payment Method: Look for the option to add a new payment method and select PayPal. Follow the prompts to link your PayPal account to Amazon.

Step 4: Make Purchases on Amazon Using CareCredit

1. Shop on Amazon: Browse the Amazon website and add the items you wish to purchase to your cart.
2. Proceed to Checkout: When you’re ready to complete your purchase, go to your cart and proceed to checkout.
3. Select PayPal as Payment Method: During the checkout process, choose PayPal as your payment method.
4. Authorize Payment: You’ll be redirected to the PayPal website to authorize the payment. Select your CareCredit card as the funding source and complete the transaction.

Step 5: Monitor Your CareCredit Account

1. Keep Track of Charges: After making a purchase on Amazon using CareCredit via PayPal, monitor your CareCredit account to ensure the transaction is processed correctly.
2. Pay Your CareCredit Bill: Remember that any purchases made with CareCredit will need to be paid off according to the terms of your CareCredit account.

By following these steps, you can effectively use your CareCredit card to make purchases on Amazon through PayPal, providing you with flexibility and convenience in managing your finances.