What does promotional credit mean on Amazon Prime Video?

Promotional credit on Amazon Prime Video refers to a limited-time offer or bonus that is applied to a user's Amazon account, enabling them to rent or purchase movies and TV shows on the Prime Video platform without directly charging their payment methods. This credit can be the result of a specific promotion, a redeemed gift card, or a benefit from subscribing to Prime Video or Amazon Prime services. It effectively reduces the cost of video content up to the amount of the available credit. Users are prompted to use any available promotional credit before it expires, as it often has a set validity period after which it cannot be used.