[Update] Upside Gas App Review – Get Up To $2 Off Per Gallon

Update 6/20/24: Some other codes worth trying:

upside_25cpg_test_04242024
shsbpo
Nblionspto
shsvball

Update 5/22/24:  SOFI35. 35 cents off next 2 fillups. Works for some existing users but not others.

Update 4/16/24: UBERPC20 – 20 cents/gallon on the next four fill-ups.

Update 4/30/23: Use the following promo codes to get up to $2 off per gallon, or up to $30 total savings. YMMV. (ht TJBDeals):

  1. SHOPPERS35
  2. USHIP35
  3. GOPUFF35
  4. AMEX35
  5. PERKSATWORK230

Update 2/6/23: New users can now get $15 via Swagbucks to sign up and also 25¢ off per gallon.

 

Update 1/2/23: AMEX35 works for 35¢ off next two fillups.

Update 10/23/22: GOPUFF35 $0.35/gal on next two gas purchase. Hat tip to reader Bockrr

Update 10/14/22: LUCKY7CASH works for 7¢ off your next order.

Update 4/26/22: Has rebranded from GetUpside to Upside (this is what it was previously called).

Update 3/4/22: SHOPPERS35 for 35 cents off 2 fill ups (ht dpaquett)

Update 7/12/21: New code COMEBACK6 works for 6¢

Update 6/2/21: New code 100mil for 10¢ off

Update 5/24/21: New code 7CENTBONUS, 7¢ off.

Update 4/30/21: new code Shopper20 – 20 cents on the next 4!

Update 2/29/21: New code: Now through 2/21/21, use promo code 21FOR21 to get a 21¢/gal bonus. That’s an extra 21¢ on top of whatever great offer you find. Hat tip to ieatdogfood

Update 12/31/20: Some extra promo codes (stackable):

  • UPSIDE7 7 cents extra
  • 20K20 20 cents extra
  • 20KSECOND. 5 cents extra
  • 20KPROMO. 5 cents extra
  • INSTACART20. 20 cents extra next 4
  • DOORDASH20. 20 cents extra next 4

Hat tip to reader Bill

Update 12/8/20: Looks like restaurants have been added as well. I’m sure this is powered by another back end, just not sure who powers it yet. Hat tip to reader Craig P

Update 9/24/20: Some extra promo codes (work for new and existing users, stacks with referral for new users):

  • 20K20 – 20 cents/gal off – expires 10/31
  • 20Kpromo – 5 cents/gal off – expires 10/31
  • Upside7 – 7 cents/gal off – no expiration

Hat tip to reader ieatdogfood

Update 5/17/20: Seems to be available in most states now, but not Wisconsin.

Update 5/16/20: You can get a $10 bonus when signing up through a referral. Person referring doesn’t get anything. You can find a referral by clicking here. Hat tip to Onsale

 

Contents

Upside Review

Using the app is fairly easy:

  • Open the app
  • Select an offer (the screen shows you both the price per gallon and the discount)
  • Pay with your regular credit card and take a picture of your receipt
  • Upload picture to Upside

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Within a day or so of uploading the receipt, you’ll see the cash back available in your Upside account. You can cash out via check or Paypal. Check payments have a $5 minimum while Paypal cash out has no minimum. I was able to cash out a small ~$1 balance without a hitch.

Upside Credit

Aside from cash back on gas purchases at these gas stations, Upside also gives you a credit toward future purchases at the gas station location. These Upside Credits are more generous than the actual cash back discount, BUT they are much more restrictive in use and can be used only for specific items or services at the gas station. You might be able to use the credit for an oil change, for example.

The app will dictate on which goods or services the Credit can be used. After purchasing the specific item, you’ll upload a receipt of that purchase and then the Upside Credit will turn into real cash back via Paypal or a check.

A recent purchase of mine at a Sunoco gas station got me 8¢ cash back per gallon on around 6-gallon purchase for a total of $.48 back, plus I got 25¢ per gallon in Upside Credit for a total Credit of $1.50. The app gives me two options for using up the $1.50 credit: 1) get the $1.50 back as a rebate on an oil change, 2) purchase goods at the gas station convenience store and get 20% off the purchase by submitting the receipt. (Tobacco and gift cards are excluded.)

Pay careful attention to the cash back numbers you see in the app: the standard earnings are literally cash back, but the Upside Credit earnings have much more limited use, as noted.

Final Thoughts

Uploading receipts is always a pain. In this case, if you use a lot of gas and have a big tank, it could be worthwhile to use the app and get a couple dollars off each fill up. If you are able to easily use up the Upside Credit too (e.g. you regularly buy food items or do oil changes at your local gas station), the value proposal is much more.

They also have a business facing website that’s quite interesting if you’re into reading about their business model.

If you live in one of the participating states, I’d love to hear your feedback about the app in the comments. Is it worth the download or is it mostly just overpriced stations offering non competitive discounts?

Please do not share your referral codes in this post. Instead use this linked post.

Hat tip to Maximizing Money for making me aware of this app.

Post history:

Update 1/12/20: Some stations no longer require you to upload a receipt. They are identified by a blue lightning bolt next to them. Hat tip to FM

Update 12/30/19: All gas offers are at least 10¢/gal until 11:59 pm EST 12/31. Hat tip to reader Gadget

Update 12/16/19: Referral bonus has been increased to $7

Update 9/20/19: Another 1,200 stations have been added to TX & GA. Georgia is a new state as far as I’m aware. Hat tip to FM

Update 7/2/19: Another 1,000 stations have been added to the Midwest. Hat tip to FM

Update 3/25/19: Existing users can get an additional 7¢ off per gallon with promo code UPSIDE7. Looks like it only works for users that have used the app successfully/submitted receipt before it can be applied. Details on applying it can be found in this comment. Thanks to reader Gadget.

Update 1/6/19: Now available in more states, they have also expanded the number of gas stations they partner with. Hat tip to reader Gadget.

Upside is an app that allows you to get cash back on gas you purchase at select stations. They currently only have stations in the following locations: MD, VA, NY, NC, SC, DE, FL, TX, MI, WI, MO and DC.

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Zzcodi
Zzcodi (@guest_1467608)
October 17, 2022 19:51

Do referral codes stack with promo codes?

Gadget - Bank Bonus Geek
Gadget - Bank Bonus Geek (@guest_1467636)
October 17, 2022 20:32

Yes. You can enter one referral code, and as many promo codes that come out (with some slight exceptions – some promo codes are new customers only). The app will tell you that the code is invalid if it is not allowed once you try to enter it.

Luke
Luke (@guest_1472643)
October 25, 2022 17:43

I tried posting it on the referral thread but it’s not showing. I posted the link only. When I try to resubmit it it says duplicate comment detected, so of course I cancelled that submission, yet my original comment isn’t showing, at least on my end. Can you (or anyone) confirm it’s there? Don’t want to repost and it show double. Thanks.

ieatdogfood
ieatdogfood (@guest_1472811)
October 25, 2022 22:18

Your comment is showing.

Luke
Luke (@guest_1473543)
October 26, 2022 19:59

ieatdogfood thank you

Paul K.
Paul K. (@guest_1848826)
May 23, 2024 06:42

Can I post an e-mail address for people to contact me for a referral code?

Frey
Frey (@guest_1848837)
May 23, 2024 07:04

wouldn’t this be simpler: Please do not share your referral codes in this post. Instead use this linked post.

Lenon
Lenon (@guest_1932013)
October 14, 2024 13:32

cboys25

Gadget 🕵️‍♂️ Bank Bonus Geek 🔗
October 14, 2024 16:08

“Cannot be applied.”

Saw “PROMO25” and “MOON25” being circulated online but neither worked for me or my P2. Likely only good for newcomers.

SG
SG (@guest_1894057)
August 16, 2024 12:53

As of Aug 16, new accounts are very limited, I was able to use these codes but I don’t think they stack, only got 50c off

<referral code>
upside_25cpg_test_04242024
shsbpo
Nblionspto
shsvball

SG
SG (@guest_1926123)
October 5, 2024 08:22
  SG

In addition to those codes, add these to get 70 cent off
cboys
promo25
stride03

Svy
Svy (@guest_1926166)
October 5, 2024 11:02
  SG

Thanks! I have a seasoned account and 2 of 3 worked for me. Likely, I had previously used prom025.

Gadget 🕵️‍♂️ Bank Bonus Geek 🔗
October 5, 2024 12:39

0 of 3 here.

Code Moon25

is also floating around on the internet. Didn’t work here.

b
b (@guest_1880403)
July 23, 2024 13:34

Account was locked and $66 of cashback denied for “suspicious activity on your account”

Gadget - Bank Bonus Geek 🔗
Gadget - Bank Bonus Geek 🔗 (@guest_1880661)
July 23, 2024 17:45
  b

Did you try to contact them? Awhile back they nabbed me for having more than one account. I got them to unlock the primary one with just an email or two pleading ignorance that I wasn’t allowed to have more than one. b

Private
Private (@guest_1886295)
August 1, 2024 17:41
  b

I learned a while back to never let rewards or bonuses build up very much. With these guys, I cash out as soon as I hit the minimum to do so.

Gd
Gd (@guest_1870120)
July 5, 2024 15:02

Cannot stack most codes anymore. Max I can reach is 75c discount for new account. Used to be able to get about 2.30 off until couple weeks ago (and a referral bonus $20). Looks like they’re cracking down.

Gd
Gd (@guest_1870125)
July 5, 2024 15:10
  Gd

Old account still showing 2.25/gal discount

Private
Private (@guest_1869305)
July 3, 2024 22:51

I stacked and got .65 off per gallon this week. That number is still showing available on my next claim that I’ll try for next week.

Also using a Chase card that gives 5% back on Gas this quarter.

RiskandReward
RiskandReward (@guest_1869300)
July 3, 2024 22:28

Code: JOMBOY supposedly takes 25 cents off for new accounts, but I could not get it to stack with other codes on a new account.

Tony
Tony (@guest_1866559)
June 29, 2024 11:48

First time user, most codes show expired or cannot be applied, finally only got $1 off in Northern CA. Did I miss anything?

See
See (@guest_1866615)
June 29, 2024 13:17

nope, they’re cracking down. Created new account, only got 98 cents. Last new account had $2.30

Gd
Gd (@guest_1870117)
July 5, 2024 14:57

Same here, can’t use most of the codes I used just 2 weeks ago anymore.

Private
Private (@guest_1865242)
June 26, 2024 16:19

Where are we entering the Promo Codes? I can’t find an entry field.

Private
Private (@guest_1865256)
June 26, 2024 16:47

Old eyes were looking right past that field. I saw the gas type and the invite code, but not this one. Duh!

Private
Private (@guest_1865237)
June 26, 2024 16:11

Lots of outdated information above. Might be time for a re-do?

You can select ‘I’ve paid’ and the credit gets posted in a couple of days. No need for receipt upload.

If you use a card that already has a built-in discount (like gas company sponsored card), the bonus will be reduced by a few cents per gallon.

I’ve gotten several enhancements lime an additional 10 cents off per gallon. Seemingly at random.

Cashouts are available for balances over $10. Several stores including Lowes, Amazon and some fast food places, or to a bank account..

 Chuck

upsidegawd
upsidegawd (@guest_1863370)
June 22, 2024 16:25

gopuff35 dead?