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product_id: 103822099
title: "Amazon Basics 8 Sheet Cross Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder with 4.1 Gallon Bin, Black"
brand: "amazon basics"
price: "$322"
currency: NZD
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/103822099-amazon-basics-8-sheet-cross-cut-paper-and-credit-card
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# credit card shredding slot 8-sheet cross-cut capacity 4.1-gallon bin size Amazon Basics 8 Sheet Cross Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder with 4.1 Gallon Bin, Black

**Brand:** amazon basics
**Price:** $322
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🖤 Shred smarter, shred safer — protect your privacy like a pro!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Amazon Basics 8 Sheet Cross Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder with 4.1 Gallon Bin, Black by amazon basics
- **How much does it cost?** $322 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/103822099-amazon-basics-8-sheet-cross-cut-paper-and-credit-card)

## Best For

- amazon basics enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted amazon basics brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart Thermal Protection:** Auto shut-off and overheat indicators keep your shredder cool and reliable during extended use.
- • **Dedicated Credit Card Slot:** Destroy old credit cards safely and efficiently with a specialized slot designed for one card at a time.
- • **Secure Cross-Cut Precision:** Transforms sensitive documents into tiny 0.2 x 1.9 inch pieces, meeting P-3 security standards for ultimate privacy.
- • **Spacious & Easy Maintenance:** Generous 4.1-gallon bin with a convenient handle for quick emptying—plus tested quality for peace of mind.
- • **Effortless Multi-Sheet Shredding:** Shreds up to 8 sheets of 20lb paper simultaneously—including staples and small clips—saving you time and hassle.

## Overview

The Amazon Basics 8 Sheet Cross Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder combines professional-grade security with user-friendly features. It shreds up to 8 sheets at once into tiny cross-cut pieces, meets P-3 security standards, and includes a dedicated credit card slot. Its 4.1-gallon bin and thermal protection system ensure efficient, uninterrupted shredding, making it an ideal choice for home offices and busy professionals who value privacy and convenience.

## Description

Product Description desertcart Basics 8-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder From the Manufacturer desertcartBasics

Review: Works great for the price - I purchased this shredder in 2019 for home office purposes and it still works very well. The size of the shredder is suitable and it is easy to use and clean. The speed when shredding is good and the size of the shredder paper is very small. It have not experienced issues with over heating. It was a good buy and I would recommend it to anyone who has a home office.
Review: Excellent Qiality and Durable Small Office Shredder - "Well worth the price..." - Have had this desertcart Basics15 Sheet Cross-Cut shredder for over a year with no problems. I use a "Tall Kitchen" .9 mil trash bag in the bin (approx. 27"Lx24"W) to facilitate shredded paper removal - wrap the upper part of the bag over the bin top surround. The bag shows when bin is closed, but makes bin emptying easier. To ensure a long lifespan, I only shred 8 or less pieces of normal thickness paper at a time, with about 5-10 seconds between shreds. Using this technique, I can shred a 5-6" stack of bank statements (no envelopes) in about 30-45 minutes with no overheat. The safety features (bin full / bin not fully closed) work properly; have never had overheat indication using my technique. NOTE 1: When you see the "Bin Full" indication (i.e. normally the case when you insert paper into the slot and shredder does not start), you can partially pull out the bin and tamp down the shredded paper to increase bin capacity. However, if the bin is nearly full and you can only shred a few times before the "Bin Full" indication reappears, it's time to completely empty the bin to prevent serious jamming. NOTE 2: Periodic lubrication of the blades is vital for a long shredder life; opinions vary as to how often. Some say lubricate every time you empty the bin (assuming you don't tamp down the shredded paper multiple times). But most definitely with frequent jams requiring "Reverse", lack of lubrication may be the problem. I purchased a transparent 8oz squeeze bottle (approx 5.5"Lx2"W) with a twist open/close nozzle, and filled it with grocery store canola oil (i.e. research indicated comparable to name brand shredder oil). With the nozzle open, bottle inverted, and normal squeeze pressure, insert oil into the paper slot (i.e. moving the inverted bottle from left-to-right in about 4-5 seconds). Then immediately place the On-Off control slider into the Reverse position for about 5 seconds. Now run a couple sheets of paper through to distribute lubricant over the blades.

## Features

- Cross cut shredder turns paper into small pieces (0.2 x 1.9 inches; 5 x 47 mm); meets security level P-3 standards
- Shreds up to 8 sheets of 20-pound bond paper at a time, including staples and small paper clips; 8.7-inch-wide entry
- Destroys credit cards one at a time, through the dedicated slot
- 4 mode control switch (auto/on, off, reverse, forward) and LED status indicators for power on and overheat
- 3 minutes on/30 minutes off max run time wih thermal protection and auto shut off to prevent overheating
- Handle for easily lifting up the shredder head when it's time to empty the 4.1 gallon bin
- Quality tested: as part of desertcart Basics quality inspections, we test every shredder before shipping it, which means you may see some paper shreds from the testing
- Important Note: Do not spray or keep any aerosol products in or around the shredder and do not shred items like metallic credit cards
- Product dimensions: 16 x 1 x 27 inches (LxWxH)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00YFTHJ9C |
| Antenna Location | Shredding Paper, Shredding Staples, Shredding Credit Cards |
| Best Sellers Rank | #22,781 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #56 in Shredders |
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
| Capacity | 4.1 Gallons |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 166,581 Reviews |
| Cut Type | Cross Cut |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00841710106374 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 1"D x 16"W x 27"H |
| Item Height | 15.9 inches |
| Item Type Name | PAPER SHREDDER |
| Item Weight | 8.27 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Amazon |
| Operation Mode | Automatic |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Overheating Protection |
| Power Source | Hand Powered |
| Standard Sheet Capacity | 8 |
| UPC | 841710106374 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Cut Type:** Cross Cut
- **Brand:** Amazon Basics
- **Capacity:** 4.8 Gallons
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Shredding Credit Cards, Shredding Paper Clips, Shredding Paper, Shredding Staples
- **Color:** Black

## Images

![Amazon Basics 8 Sheet Cross Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder with 4.1 Gallon Bin, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/617ERjn7umL.jpg)
![Amazon Basics 8 Sheet Cross Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder with 4.1 Gallon Bin, Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61GEekBtS8L.jpg)
![Amazon Basics 8 Sheet Cross Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder with 4.1 Gallon Bin, Black - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61bLk3FuKWL.jpg)
![Amazon Basics 8 Sheet Cross Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder with 4.1 Gallon Bin, Black - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61kn6RYfzwL.jpg)
![Amazon Basics 8 Sheet Cross Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder with 4.1 Gallon Bin, Black - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71TINrxYbmL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Which shredder oil is recommended for this shredder?**
A: The easiest oil to use are the shredder oil sheets. No mess, no fuss. https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-SP12A-Shredder-Sharpening-Lubricant/dp/B01H7M7BXM/

**Q: What's the warranty on this shredder?**
A: I was told mine had a one year warranty but when mine jammed and I called I was told that I could only get a refund minus an $8 stocking charge. To get a replacement I had to buy a new shredder. I think it depends on who you talk to what you get.

**Q: Is this a medium duty cycle for a small office?**
A: It would be great for a small office. Just be careful not to put thicker sheets or folded sheets in too often or it will overheat the system and you have to wait 15 - 20 minutes for it to cool down. Stick to one or 2 sheets at a time. If you have a lot of paperwork, you may want to go up a size because the basket fills up pretty quickly. Overall, it is a good little machine.

**Q: can you use a bag**
A: Somebody said use a 4 Gallon plastic trash bag to catch cuttings. I wasted my money purchasing some. The Amazon Basics 15-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper, CD Credit Card Office Shredder bin holds way more than a 4 gallon bag. I tried to stretch the bag over the bin and it simply tore. DO NOT TRY A 4 GALLON BAG.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great for the price
*by L***J on December 20, 2025*

I purchased this shredder in 2019 for home office purposes and it still works very well. The size of the shredder is suitable and it is easy to use and clean. The speed when shredding is good and the size of the shredder paper is very small. It have not experienced issues with over heating. It was a good buy and I would recommend it to anyone who has a home office.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Qiality and Durable Small Office Shredder - "Well worth the price..."
*by ~***. on July 31, 2022*

Have had this Amazon Basics15 Sheet Cross-Cut shredder for over a year with no problems. I use a "Tall Kitchen" .9 mil trash bag in the bin (approx. 27"Lx24"W) to facilitate shredded paper removal - wrap the upper part of the bag over the bin top surround. The bag shows when bin is closed, but makes bin emptying easier. To ensure a long lifespan, I only shred 8 or less pieces of normal thickness paper at a time, with about 5-10 seconds between shreds. Using this technique, I can shred a 5-6" stack of bank statements (no envelopes) in about 30-45 minutes with no overheat. The safety features (bin full / bin not fully closed) work properly; have never had overheat indication using my technique. NOTE 1: When you see the "Bin Full" indication (i.e. normally the case when you insert paper into the slot and shredder does not start), you can partially pull out the bin and tamp down the shredded paper to increase bin capacity. However, if the bin is nearly full and you can only shred a few times before the "Bin Full" indication reappears, it's time to completely empty the bin to prevent serious jamming. NOTE 2: Periodic lubrication of the blades is vital for a long shredder life; opinions vary as to how often. Some say lubricate every time you empty the bin (assuming you don't tamp down the shredded paper multiple times). But most definitely with frequent jams requiring "Reverse", lack of lubrication may be the problem. I purchased a transparent 8oz squeeze bottle (approx 5.5"Lx2"W) with a twist open/close nozzle, and filled it with grocery store canola oil (i.e. research indicated comparable to name brand shredder oil). With the nozzle open, bottle inverted, and normal squeeze pressure, insert oil into the paper slot (i.e. moving the inverted bottle from left-to-right in about 4-5 seconds). Then immediately place the On-Off control slider into the Reverse position for about 5 seconds. Now run a couple sheets of paper through to distribute lubricant over the blades.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good value and has worked fine if used within its limits.
*by R***K on October 25, 2025*

Considering the price, this shredder has worked fine, though I do not often force multiple sheets through it. I have shredded several credit cards, and it has worked just fine for that, too. The noise level is fairly high, but it has been for every shredder I've owned that worked well. The instructions caution users about continual use for more than 15 minutes or so. My ears are usually due for a rest by then. I did buy some like oil for lubricating it, and lubricate it after each use and clean out any small pieces of paper that get stuck. I've very satisfied with the shredder.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-07*