Jun 28, 2014, 2:30 pm
Last edit by: Chelski
If you buy GCs when they are not on promotion, you get no gas points. Zero, Zero, Zero. NOT 1X.
Current GC Promotion: None (so you will get zero gas points for buying Amex, Visa, or MC gift cards)
Stop & Shop (S&S) and Giant Food Stores (Giant) offer points for purchases which can be redeemed for discounts off gas purchases at select gas stations. The rules are different depending on whether you shop at S&S or Giant and within the Giant chain, the rules vary by your location.
Feel free to update this Wiki or suggest improvements. The goal is to help all of us spend less on gas!
S&S Gas Rewards website
Giant Gas Rewards website
IMPORTANT: Giant Food Stores, LLC and Giant of Maryland, LLC are different chains and the rules are different for redemption! For a great explanation of why they are different read Post #839.
Current S&S promo: none
Current Giant (PA) promo: 2X points on AMEX ends 12/10
Current Giant (NoVA, DC, MD) promo: none
Past S&S promos (will help track the cycle of when these bonuses start and end):
6/20/14 - 7/10/14 4x for VGC purchase
Past Giant (PA) promos (will help track the cycle of when these bonuses start and end):
6/22/14 - 7/12/14 4x for VGC purchase
6/07/15 - 6/13/15 3x for VGC purchase
7/5/15 - 7/11/15 2x for VGC purchase
8/2/15 - 8/8/15 2x for VGC purchase
10/16/15 - 10/22/15 2x for VGC purchase
12/4/15 - 12/10/15 2x for AMEX GC purchase
Past Giant (NoVA, DC, MD) promos (will help track the cycle of when these bonuses start and end):
6/20/14 - 7/10/14 4x for VGC purchase
12/4/15 - 12/10/15 2x for AMEX GC purchase
FAQs
You need to obtain a Rewards card at the Customer Service desk before you can start getting gas rewards.
Cards that work are listed in the current circular. They do change occasionally. VISA and MC from Metabank or US Bank for $20-$500 (plus $5.95 fee) work. For GCs, if it meets the previous requirements, the packaging (blue, silver, birthday cake, etc.) doesn't matter! Check the issuing bank.
S&S and Giant (NoVA, DC, MD) allows you to redeem gas points only up to $2.20/gallon and points expire after 30 days. Giant PA can redeem full amount.
Points earned in one program cannot be used in another program, BUT there are reports that you can call Customer Service and x-fer points to the other programs. See post #512
S&S allows you to fill up more than once per day.
Giant may ask for your name and driver's license to write in a book if you make a certain level of purchases. Some stores it is for >$2k and some for $5k. YMMV.
You can access your Giant Gas Rewards online using the link at the top of the thread.
Most people report they can buy a single $500 MC or VISA at any register without an issue. Generally, if you spend more than $1,000 a manager will be required to come over to the register with a key. It's not been reported that this is an issue, just to be aware if the register is busy. You can go checkout at Customer Service to avoid this hassle.
Giant Eagle (Pittsburgh area) is not the same as Giant Food Stores and this deal doesn't work.
If you have more points than are required for your redemption they will remain in your account until they expire. i.e. If you have 10,000 points and you redeem 2,200 for a fillup, you will have 7,800 points left in your account.
If your bonus card is not scanned with your gift card purchase because of a system or cashier mistake, you can get the points manually added at the cust. svc desk at your local store. Show your receipt, and the employee may need reference to the gift card promo in the Giant sales flyer. It generally takes manually added points 24 hrs to post to your account.
[*]How do gas rewards work when gas is less than $2.20 (based on NoVA Shell stations)?
Giant deducts 2200 points from your account (usually) wishing 24 hours of your gas purchase. In the next 24-48 hours, Giant credits your account for the different between the actual gas price reduction and the 2209 points. Example: 1.999 gas has recently required (late Dec 2015/Jan 2016) paying $0.019 per gallon. Giant deducts 2200 points and then credits 220 ( 2.20 - 1.98; gas price adjusts down to account for the price you paid). The credited points get a new 30 days from starting in the credit date. This has been the case at three different Shell stations in NoVA using inside and pay at the pump. YMMV.
Current GC Promotion: None (so you will get zero gas points for buying Amex, Visa, or MC gift cards)
Stop & Shop (S&S) and Giant Food Stores (Giant) offer points for purchases which can be redeemed for discounts off gas purchases at select gas stations. The rules are different depending on whether you shop at S&S or Giant and within the Giant chain, the rules vary by your location.
Feel free to update this Wiki or suggest improvements. The goal is to help all of us spend less on gas!
S&S Gas Rewards website
Giant Gas Rewards website
IMPORTANT: Giant Food Stores, LLC and Giant of Maryland, LLC are different chains and the rules are different for redemption! For a great explanation of why they are different read Post #839.
Current S&S promo: none
Current Giant (PA) promo: 2X points on AMEX ends 12/10
Current Giant (NoVA, DC, MD) promo: none
Past S&S promos (will help track the cycle of when these bonuses start and end):
6/20/14 - 7/10/14 4x for VGC purchase
Past Giant (PA) promos (will help track the cycle of when these bonuses start and end):
6/22/14 - 7/12/14 4x for VGC purchase
6/07/15 - 6/13/15 3x for VGC purchase
7/5/15 - 7/11/15 2x for VGC purchase
8/2/15 - 8/8/15 2x for VGC purchase
10/16/15 - 10/22/15 2x for VGC purchase
12/4/15 - 12/10/15 2x for AMEX GC purchase
Past Giant (NoVA, DC, MD) promos (will help track the cycle of when these bonuses start and end):
6/20/14 - 7/10/14 4x for VGC purchase
12/4/15 - 12/10/15 2x for AMEX GC purchase
FAQs
You need to obtain a Rewards card at the Customer Service desk before you can start getting gas rewards.
Cards that work are listed in the current circular. They do change occasionally. VISA and MC from Metabank or US Bank for $20-$500 (plus $5.95 fee) work. For GCs, if it meets the previous requirements, the packaging (blue, silver, birthday cake, etc.) doesn't matter! Check the issuing bank.
S&S and Giant (NoVA, DC, MD) allows you to redeem gas points only up to $2.20/gallon and points expire after 30 days. Giant PA can redeem full amount.
Points earned in one program cannot be used in another program, BUT there are reports that you can call Customer Service and x-fer points to the other programs. See post #512
S&S allows you to fill up more than once per day.
Giant may ask for your name and driver's license to write in a book if you make a certain level of purchases. Some stores it is for >$2k and some for $5k. YMMV.
You can access your Giant Gas Rewards online using the link at the top of the thread.
Most people report they can buy a single $500 MC or VISA at any register without an issue. Generally, if you spend more than $1,000 a manager will be required to come over to the register with a key. It's not been reported that this is an issue, just to be aware if the register is busy. You can go checkout at Customer Service to avoid this hassle.
Giant Eagle (Pittsburgh area) is not the same as Giant Food Stores and this deal doesn't work.
If you have more points than are required for your redemption they will remain in your account until they expire. i.e. If you have 10,000 points and you redeem 2,200 for a fillup, you will have 7,800 points left in your account.
If your bonus card is not scanned with your gift card purchase because of a system or cashier mistake, you can get the points manually added at the cust. svc desk at your local store. Show your receipt, and the employee may need reference to the gift card promo in the Giant sales flyer. It generally takes manually added points 24 hrs to post to your account.
[*]How do gas rewards work when gas is less than $2.20 (based on NoVA Shell stations)?
Giant deducts 2200 points from your account (usually) wishing 24 hours of your gas purchase. In the next 24-48 hours, Giant credits your account for the different between the actual gas price reduction and the 2209 points. Example: 1.999 gas has recently required (late Dec 2015/Jan 2016) paying $0.019 per gallon. Giant deducts 2200 points and then credits 220 ( 2.20 - 1.98; gas price adjusts down to account for the price you paid). The credited points get a new 30 days from starting in the credit date. This has been the case at three different Shell stations in NoVA using inside and pay at the pump. YMMV.
Stop & Shop and Giant supermarkets gas rewards points on gift card purchases
Oct 19, 2014, 8:37 pm
#1531
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s&s gas promo
If I have extra points that I won't use, I give my card to my neighbor and he can fill up cheap.
Oct 19, 2014, 8:43 pm
#1532
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If you don't have someone that can use a free tank of gas, find someone pulling into the station that looks like they could use it and give a stranger an early Christmas gift. Karma points are far more valuable than airline miles in my opinion. Shouldn't let free gas go to waste.
Oct 19, 2014, 10:16 pm
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Has anyone tried 2X coupon with VGCs this week?
Oct 20, 2014, 2:21 am
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Oct 20, 2014, 4:38 am
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What design did your card pkg have?
Oct 20, 2014, 5:36 am
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Oct 20, 2014, 5:52 am
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If you don't have someone that can use a free tank of gas, find someone pulling into the station that looks like they could use it and give a stranger an early Christmas gift. Karma points are far more valuable than airline miles in my opinion. Shouldn't let free gas go to waste.
Oct 20, 2014, 9:17 am
#1538
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bought a few blue bday cakes yesterday in RI. went at the busiest time of the week (before football kickoff) because i knew they wouldn't have the time to scrutinize.
already liquidated via WM MOs, and now i get to (almost) fill up the truck for under $1/gal.
as an aside, there is a substantial difference between shell gas and what's on tap at the S&S pumps. i only used shell 89 and v-power in my boat this summer, and the fuel filter looked brand new after a full season of use - dramatically different than when i trailered and filled up at bj's and S&S.
it's not a big deal if you're just filling up your 4cyl daily driver, but if you'll be storing the gas for any amount of time or using it in a special application, opt for shell fuels. there's also a trick floating out there to get 5% cashback at shell on any cashback bonus discover card for the next couple of months.
already liquidated via WM MOs, and now i get to (almost) fill up the truck for under $1/gal.
as an aside, there is a substantial difference between shell gas and what's on tap at the S&S pumps. i only used shell 89 and v-power in my boat this summer, and the fuel filter looked brand new after a full season of use - dramatically different than when i trailered and filled up at bj's and S&S.
it's not a big deal if you're just filling up your 4cyl daily driver, but if you'll be storing the gas for any amount of time or using it in a special application, opt for shell fuels. there's also a trick floating out there to get 5% cashback at shell on any cashback bonus discover card for the next couple of months.
Oct 20, 2014, 8:26 pm
#1539
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 299
S&S
my brand new Sonata has an angled gas filler cap that would be impossible to fill with a pump from a barrel. It will keep falling out, wasting precious gas. I have to hold it tightly at the gas station. And if you filled it up at your home, the fumes would be all over the place. hey watch out for the smoking delivery man!!
Oct 20, 2014, 10:22 pm
#1540
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 92
my brand new Sonata has an angled gas filler cap that would be impossible to fill with a pump from a barrel. It will keep falling out, wasting precious gas. I have to hold it tightly at the gas station. And if you filled it up at your home, the fumes would be all over the place. hey watch out for the smoking delivery man!!
I watched two monkeys argue with that fuel can and vehicle for 20 minutes or so, and then came over to look... I'm like, gee, guys... it's not even printed, it's pictures, like on the wall of a cave,
Oct 20, 2014, 10:45 pm
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I saw this made Dansdeals today. I guess don't try to buy any gift cards anywhere near Lakewood, NJ (the epicenter of Dan's readership).
I was thinking of going in Thursday (last day of the sale in my town) for another couple cards, to extend my month. I'm not optimistic there will be any left, though.
BTW, having done this deal at both Giant PA and Giant MD, I think I like the Giant PA deal better. You only get 25 gallons, but you can make it entirely free; instead of 35 gallons at $2.20 off (which at least is getting closer to free now that gas is below $3.00). The 35 gallon limit encourages me to "caravan" my family's cars to the station at the same time, which is a PITA. And it seems more fun in PA when the pump price is "zero." I also like how you get more time (until the end of the next month) to use the points.
I don't like using a gas can to refill my tank. I'm getting better at it, but it still seems like I always spill a little (I have an old can). It just doesn't seem like a terribly good idea.
I was thinking of going in Thursday (last day of the sale in my town) for another couple cards, to extend my month. I'm not optimistic there will be any left, though.
BTW, having done this deal at both Giant PA and Giant MD, I think I like the Giant PA deal better. You only get 25 gallons, but you can make it entirely free; instead of 35 gallons at $2.20 off (which at least is getting closer to free now that gas is below $3.00). The 35 gallon limit encourages me to "caravan" my family's cars to the station at the same time, which is a PITA. And it seems more fun in PA when the pump price is "zero." I also like how you get more time (until the end of the next month) to use the points.
I don't like using a gas can to refill my tank. I'm getting better at it, but it still seems like I always spill a little (I have an old can). It just doesn't seem like a terribly good idea.
Oct 21, 2014, 12:02 pm
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I'm going to give my neighbor a tank of gas. He has a snowblower and will keep my walk and driveway clean all winter. Seems like a good trade.
If you don't have someone that can use a free tank of gas, find someone pulling into the station that looks like they could use it and give a stranger an early Christmas gift. Karma points are far more valuable than airline miles in my opinion. Shouldn't let free gas go to waste.
If you don't have someone that can use a free tank of gas, find someone pulling into the station that looks like they could use it and give a stranger an early Christmas gift. Karma points are far more valuable than airline miles in my opinion. Shouldn't let free gas go to waste.
Oct 21, 2014, 12:52 pm
#1543
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Oct 21, 2014, 12:58 pm
#1544
Join Date: Feb 2013
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I saw this made Dansdeals today. I guess don't try to buy any gift cards anywhere near Lakewood, NJ (the epicenter of Dan's readership).
I was thinking of going in Thursday (last day of the sale in my town) for another couple cards, to extend my month. I'm not optimistic there will be any left, though.
BTW, having done this deal at both Giant PA and Giant MD, I think I like the Giant PA deal better. You only get 25 gallons, but you can make it entirely free; instead of 35 gallons at $2.20 off (which at least is getting closer to free now that gas is below $3.00). The 35 gallon limit encourages me to "caravan" my family's cars to the station at the same time, which is a PITA. And it seems more fun in PA when the pump price is "zero." I also like how you get more time (until the end of the next month) to use the points.
I don't like using a gas can to refill my tank. I'm getting better at it, but it still seems like I always spill a little (I have an old can). It just doesn't seem like a terribly good idea.
I was thinking of going in Thursday (last day of the sale in my town) for another couple cards, to extend my month. I'm not optimistic there will be any left, though.
BTW, having done this deal at both Giant PA and Giant MD, I think I like the Giant PA deal better. You only get 25 gallons, but you can make it entirely free; instead of 35 gallons at $2.20 off (which at least is getting closer to free now that gas is below $3.00). The 35 gallon limit encourages me to "caravan" my family's cars to the station at the same time, which is a PITA. And it seems more fun in PA when the pump price is "zero." I also like how you get more time (until the end of the next month) to use the points.
I don't like using a gas can to refill my tank. I'm getting better at it, but it still seems like I always spill a little (I have an old can). It just doesn't seem like a terribly good idea.