Found the perfect deal on Amazon US but can’t check out? It’s a common frustration for international shoppers when the best ‘Prime’ prices are restricted to US cardholders. Fortunately, US Unlocked gives you the keys to the US storefront, no matter where in the world you’re browsing from.
The Ultimate Guide to Amazon’s Biggest Sales: Prime Day & Beyond
Most people count down to the holidays or their birthdays, but here at US Unlocked, we mark our calendars for Amazon’s premier shopping events! While the flagship Amazon Prime Day traditionally anchors the summer (usually in July), Amazon has expanded the savings with events like Prime Big Deal Days in the fall.
These 48-hour marathons are famous for offering some of the lowest prices of the year. From cutting-edge tech to everyday household essentials, Prime members gain exclusive access to massive sitewide discounts.
What to Expect from Prime Deals
Amazon offers thousands of deals across every category imaginable. While many discounts are available globally, the most aggressive price cuts are often exclusive to the Amazon US store. With your US Unlocked Card, you can access these “US-only” offers and enjoy a secure, seamless shopping experience from anywhere in the world.
Top Categories for Savings:
- Everyday Essentials: It’s the perfect time to stock up on household goods, toys, and pet supplies at bulk-buy prices.
- Amazon Electronics: Expect 50% off or more on Echo speakers, Fire TV Sticks, Kindle e-readers, and eero routers.
- Apple Products: Prime Day is a “life hack” for scoring discounts on the latest Apple Watches, iPads, and AirPods.
- Home & Kitchen: Look for deep discounts on premium brands like Shark, iRobot (Roomba), and Dyson.
Pro Shopping Tips
- Sneak Peeks: Keep an eye on the Amazon Prime Day page in the weeks leading up to the event for a preview of upcoming “Lightning Deals.”
- Back-to-School Savings: If the event falls in July, it is the absolute best time to grab laptops and dorm essentials before the August rush.
- “Invite-Only” Deals: Some of the biggest discounts (often on 4K TVs or high-end headphones) require you to request an invite via the product page a few days before the sale starts.
Ready to save? Make sure your US Unlocked Card is loaded and linked to your Amazon US account so you’re ready to check out the moment the clock strikes midnight!
Step by Step on How to Shop Amazon Internationally
You can use your US Unlocked Card to shop all the music, movies, devices, household goods, and more that Amazon has to offer.
To Sign Up here are the steps:
- Be a US Unlocked Cardholder! Sign Up
- Make your first card load payment
- Once your load clears your account is set up
- Set up your Merchant-Specific Card settings if you plan on being a frequent shopper or use the One-Time Use Card to shop on one-time purchases
- Connect over VPN from a U.S. IP address
- Enter US Unlocked Card details and make payment at the Amazon website.
- Make sure the billing and shipping address are correct
- Start shopping!
It is always recommended to check whether your VPN is working. You can go to whatismyipaddress.com. The IP location displaying should be somewhere in the USA.
Create your US Unlocked account today to start shopping Amazon today!
