Amazon Basics 8-Sheet Cross Cut Paper Shredder and Credit Card Shredder - Black
4.4 | 71,766 ratings
Price: 34.2
Last update: 02-02-2026
About this item
- Cross-cut paper and credit card shredder cuts material into approximate 0.2 x 0.7 inches (5 x 18 mm) pieces; meets security level P-4 standards
- Shreds up to 8 sheets of 20-pound bond paper at a time; shreds credit cards (one at a time, but not suitable for metal credit cards), staples, and small paper clips
- 3 minute runtime and 30 minute cool down; if unit goes beyond max run time, it automatically shuts off to prevent overheating
- 4 mode control switch (auto/on, off, reverse, forward) and LED status indicators for power on, overheat and overload; easy to empty 3.7 gallon bin
- Quality tested: As part of Amazon 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
- Refer to the user manual, troubleshooting guide, and instructional video before use
- Product dimensions: 12.76 x 7.28 x 14.09 inches (LxWxH)
Top reviews from the United States
- L W StubenrauchGreat little shredderThis is actually a little powerhouse of a shredder. It's not very tall which means you can stick it in little corners or under your window in your office, and it works great! You can shred several pieces of paper at a time which is handy. Unlike my last shredder that was bigger and bulkier but only shred like one piece of paper at a time. This guy works great! Very happy with this purchase and I would recommend.
- Mary & BobbyVery nice for the price.The cutter head sits nicely atop of the almost 4 gallon basket. The over all look is nice and clean. It functions well. The cutter runs an extra second after the paper runs through it. Thus, cleaning out the blades so there's no build-up. The motor is almost quiet. This 6 sheet shredder is fun to use, and it's fast. It feels heavy duty and has good quality for the price. We got the slightly used one for 10 bucks off of the new unit. Highly recommended! A +++
- Ajmal RExcellent ShredderThis is such an amazing shredder super fast, calm, reliable, and of excellent quality for home and office use. I am using it at home, and I have never had a better shredder that is small and convenient to use.
- ginaGood basic shredderThis is a good basic shredder for home use or a small business, for occasional use. It's lightweight and easy to use, and it just works. It can't handle too many pages at a time, maybe 3 max, but once it's set on auto you can keep running pages through it. I've found it to be fast and efficient. It jammed once, probably too many pages, and took tweezers to get the last of it out. The instructions say its max run time is 3 minutes at a time but I've probably used it for longer than that and it's been fine. Not for heavy office use but for occasional home use it's great and you can't beat the price.
- reviewer999Great Amazon Basics paper shredderThis was probably my very first Amazon Basics product. The overall product reviews are generally good and the price wise, it was fairly reasonable for a shredder with this kind of specs. It shreds very fast and does so very reliably as well. Our previous shredder basically reached the end-of-life and had to be replaced. This one is a bit smaller in size but I think that it performs much better. If you are looking for a shredder that performs well and is priced reasonably, I would highly recommend this one.
- Sean M.Works as it should and not too loudThis shredder works as it should. This is our first shredder so I cant compare to others but its not very loud, it works good, and the pieces are very small. I threw junk mail into it and it pulled it through no problem. I haven't put any cds or credit card in it but I think it would be fine. If it jams, it has a reverse as well so its perfect for my family. Would buy again for sure.
- TyGreat little shredder, but struggles with tougher cardsOverall, this shredder has been great for everyday use. It handles paper smoothly, doesn’t jam as long as you stay within the 6-sheet limit, and the cross-cut style gives that extra peace of mind for documents. It’s compact, easy to store, and honestly perfect for a small home office.
The only downside — it really struggles with durable or thicker credit cards. Standard ones are fine, but the heavier, newer-style cards either stall out the machine or don’t fully shred cleanly. Not a dealbreaker for me since everything else works perfectly, but definitely something to keep in mind.
For papers, receipts, and light shredding, it’s excellent. Just don’t expect it to handle the heavy-duty plastic cards. - Pauline HickmanDecent for the price.Works well and good price, quite noisy.