Kindle points usually get you book credit you can use toward eligible Kindle ebook purchases, not cash or physical items. In practice, the common redemption rate is 300 points for a $3 credit , and the credit is applied at checkout on Kindle books.

How it works

  • You earn points when you buy eligible Kindle books, and sometimes print books too.
  • The exact earn rate varies by format and promotion; sources report Kindle ebooks earning points at a higher rate than print books.
  • Once you hit the redemption threshold, you can apply the credit to eligible Kindle book purchases.

What you can’t use them for

  • Not for Amazon gift cards or physical goods.
  • Not for every digital item, since some categories like textbooks, magazines, newspapers, audiobooks, and subscriptions are excluded.

Small catch

  • Points expire after a limited time, so they’re best used sooner rather than later.

In short: Kindle points are basically a small store credit system for buying more Kindle books.