Amazon is now bribing Prime members to avoid credit card fees - The Verge

Tbd when Amazon will simplify the process by allowing you to direct-deposit all of your income to an Amazon account

"There are some small complications, but for the most part the program seems straightforward enough. First you have to give Amazon your debit card number as well as your bank account and routing info. You then have to transfer cash directly into an Amazon account. And then you can pay for your stuff on Amazon using that balance. 

In exchange for the hassle, Amazon will give out a 2 percent bonus on all cash loaded into its system this way. While that means your money is stuck inside Amazon, it’s not a bad deal for anyone who regularly uses the site to buy stuff — which is probably a lot of Prime members."

Amazon is now bribing Prime members to avoid credit card fees - The Verge