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
Jul 22, 2014, 9:46 pm
#1156
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 774
Just out of curiosity, what did you think they were doing with this info? They surely arent filling out the paper for fun.
Jul 23, 2014, 4:57 am
#1157
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,322
Would obviously be helpful if those reporting on "Giant" would specify either Landover or Carlisle, or reference geo location of store.
Jul 23, 2014, 5:44 am
#1158
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 584
Could be filling out to have as a record in case issue arises in the future (apparently issue has in the past). Certainly didn't think they'd be organized to check their papers verse other stores papers. I'm kind of surprised they didn't ban me from buying from their store with the fuss they were making, but I guess that could happen going forward.
Jul 23, 2014, 8:16 am
#1160
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 253
I was getting 1x gas points on GCs as recently as a couple of weeks ago in my Philly-area Giants (I mistakenly bought a Metabank MC during the VGC promotion), but my purchase of VGCs this morning netted nothing.
Jul 23, 2014, 11:15 am
#1161
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 193
In regards to the MO issue, I just found another grocery store in the Philly area that takes debit. The initials are B.D. and their logo is orange and green. I only tested this out with a $200 MBGC. Fee was $.45. I don't know what their MO limits are though yet.
Jul 23, 2014, 11:27 am
#1162
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 141
When is the next fuel point promotion with visa/mastercard/Amex gift card purchase?
Jul 23, 2014, 11:39 am
#1163
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: PHL based
Programs: USAir, UA, AA, BA, Hyatt, HHonors, SPG, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 356
EXCELLENT, thanks for the info ..83! BD is part of a larger chain, so might make sense that some reports of what works in their other banners works in BD as well. Let's see how long it takes for this avenue to die.... seems quicker and quicker these days.
Jul 23, 2014, 12:14 pm
#1164
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SJC
Programs: AA, AS, Marriott
Posts: 6,066
Did the point of sale terminal automatically drain the card and allow you to settle the MO fee in cash? BD seems to be a better option (and cheaper too).
Jul 23, 2014, 2:20 pm
#1165
Suspended
Join Date: May 2014
Location: ILG/PHL
Programs: Amex Plat, AA Gold, SPG Gold, Hyatt Gold, HHonors Gold, Carlson Gold
Posts: 1,075
At the parent chain MO are $0.46 so I just make my MO for whatever.50. Usually $499.50 and leave 4 cents on the GC. I realize I could do $499.54 but people seem to react differently when I order high value even amounts like that rather odd amounts. I already get odd looks for getting RLIs at this store for $496 ($499.95 with fee) to avoid manager override.
Jul 24, 2014, 9:19 am
#1166
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 34
It happened that instead of printing out paper receipts to sign, the credit card terminal allowed for a signature on-screen instead. In casual conversation with one of the regular CS folks about how much nicer that makes it for them, she said that they had just recently received a system upgrade. Ironically enough, that was the time that I noticed I wasn't able to get my normal 1x on VGC or MC.
Jul 24, 2014, 12:04 pm
#1167
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 527
I already get odd looks for getting RLIs at this store for $496 ($499.95 with fee) to avoid manager override.
Jul 24, 2014, 12:44 pm
#1168
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 36
At the parent chain MO are $0.46 so I just make my MO for whatever.50. Usually $499.50 and leave 4 cents on the GC. I realize I could do $499.54 but people seem to react differently when I order high value even amounts like that rather odd amounts. I already get odd looks for getting RLIs at this store for $496 ($499.95 with fee) to avoid manager override.
Jul 24, 2014, 12:47 pm
#1169
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 36
I just wonder if you buy Metabank MC now do you still get 1x gas points since it is still better than nothing.
Jul 24, 2014, 4:18 pm
#1170
Suspended
Join Date: May 2014
Location: ILG/PHL
Programs: Amex Plat, AA Gold, SPG Gold, Hyatt Gold, HHonors Gold, Carlson Gold
Posts: 1,075
I always ask if I can pay the fee separately, and explain my debit card is limited to $500 per swipe. If not, then the odd amount just under $500 no longer seems so strange.
Again, just inform them that your debit card is limited to $500 per swipe, so the total with the fee needs to stay under $500.
Again, just inform them that your debit card is limited to $500 per swipe, so the total with the fee needs to stay under $500.