Amazon just dropped a bunch of Black Friday gift cards, and we couldn't ask for more

TL;DR: As of Nov. 24, you can get up to $20 in Amazon credits or save up to 22% on select Amazon gift cards for Black Friday.

Black Friday throws a lot at you. Shoppers are inundated with deals on everything from streaming services to robot vacuums, which can be a little overwhelming. But you know what the really savvy shoppers look out for? Gift cards and digital credit, that's what.

From Black Friday through Cyber Monday, Amazon is offering a wide range of gift card deals and coupon codes that could help you to make light work of your holiday shopping. For the easiest gift idea, this Black Friday deal includes discounted gift cards you can buy to give away, saving you up to 22% on the likes of Yankee Candle, the NFL Shop, and Bath & Body Works.

Amazon is also providing coupon codes for Amazon credit with certain gift cards, so long as you purchase the qualifying amount. This is a smart way to save some cash while giving someone a gift they'll love. To take advantage of these coupon codes you simply need to:

1. Add the gift card to your cart with the qualifying amount

2. Use the corresponding coupon code for your purchase

3. When your credit is ready, you'll get a confirmation email within 24 hours of your order

4. The credit will be automatically applied to your next eligible purchase at the checkout

Some of the coupon codes for gift cards you can find are:

• Lyft: Buy $100 to save $20 with code T5LYF

• Home Chef: Buy $50 to save $10.50 with code T5HC

• Under Armour: Buy $50 to get $10 credit with code UAT523

• Apple: Buy $100 to get $15 credit with code APPLET5USAP

If you're just dipping your toe into this year's Black Friday offering, this is a great place to start. If that toe dip becomes a marathon shopping session, you can find an extensive list of the best deals right here.