How to Earn Fuel Rewards

Obtaining Your Rewards

Research fuel rewards programs. Many different gas stations, grocery stores, and credit card companies have fuel rewards programs. Do an Internet search for programs in your area. Look for programs that will be the most convenient for you, such as one through the grocery store or gas station you visit the most, or a program through a credit card you already have. Read the fine print carefully so you know how rewards are earned, what the maximum discount is, when the rewards expire, and so forth. For instance, if you can earn rewards by booking travel and you tend to travel a lot, the program would be well-suited to your lifestyle.

Sign up for the program you want to participate in. The signup process may be slightly different for each program, but the basics are the same. You’ll need to provide your personal information, such as your name, address, and phone number. You’ll be issued a rewards card and/or a rewards number, which is often your phone number. You should be able to sign up using an online form on the program provider’s website.

Make purchases at participating locations to earn points. In some cases, you may need to shop at the store that offers the program to earn fuel points. In other cases, you can shop online, with partner companies, or even book travel to earn fuel rewards. You may be able to earn fuel rewards for staying at certain hotels as well. Generally, you’ll need to enter your rewards number or swipe your rewards card when making these purchases. The rewards points will then be automatically added to your account.

Look out for promotional deals. The fuel rewards program you are part of may have promotional deals from time to time. Be sure to read your receipts after shopping at participating stores and getting gas. Pay attention to any emails the company sends you as well, as they may contain promotional information. For instance, you may be able to earn double the rewards by shopping on certain days of the week or buying gift cards from participating stores.

Redeeming Your Rewards

Get gas at the station that honors the type of rewards you have. It’s important to note where you can redeem your rewards! When you want to use your rewards, plan to swing by the gas station that offers the rewards. For instance, if you have King Soopers/Kroger fuel points, you can only use them at King Soopers/Kroger gas stations.

Enter your rewards number or scan your rewards card before getting gas. To get the discount, you’ll need to provide your information before filling up the tank. When prompted at the pump or by the cashier, enter your rewards number or scan your rewards card. It’s as simple as that!

Keep track of how many points you have to get the best discounts. Though you can redeem your rewards at any time, it makes sense to rack up points to get the maximum discount. You may also want to wait until you need a full tank of gas, rather than using the rewards when topping off the tank. For instance, you may want to wait until the end of the month to use the rewards so you can earn 50¢, rather than 5¢, off per gallon.

Use your rewards before they expire. In many cases, your rewards will expire after 30 days. Be sure to review the expiration policy for the rewards program you participate in. If you shop at a participating store to earn points, the number of points you have as well as their expiration date are usually printed at the bottom of the receipt.