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 $0.019 per gallon. Giant deducts 2200 points and then credits 220 ( 2.20 - 1.98; gas price adjusts down to account for the price you paid). The credited points get a new 30 days from starting in the credit date. This has been the case at three different Shell stations in NoVA using inside and pay at the pump. YMMV.
Stop & Shop and Giant supermarkets gas rewards points on gift card purchases
Oct 14, 2014, 12:00 am
#1474
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: S.E. Pennsylvania
Programs: SPG, SW Air, AA, all of'em!
Posts: 239
Confirmed: Giant Markets Mastercard gift card (Purple present) 1 pt/$ is dead
Let's hope another points multiplier comes out for the holidays!
Oct 14, 2014, 1:03 am
#1475
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 37
I'm glad this new Landover points promotion came out right as the Carlisle glitch ended. I'm lucky enough to live right on the border so both locations are viable for me. Since these Landover deals have become more rare, along the way I've bought two 55 gallon drums, eight 6 gallon gas cans and three 5 gallon gas cans. This should keep me in cheap gas for months even if the promotions don't come back until spring.
Oct 14, 2014, 6:09 am
#1476
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 65
I'm glad this new Landover points promotion came out right as the Carlisle glitch ended. I'm lucky enough to live right on the border so both locations are viable for me. Since these Landover deals have become more rare, along the way I've bought two 55 gallon drums, eight 6 gallon gas cans and three 5 gallon gas cans. This should keep me in cheap gas for months even if the promotions don't come back until spring.
Oct 14, 2014, 11:50 am
#1477
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 102
I had 300 gal in 55 gal drums in my driveway after the last promo. Ran out 2 or 3 weeks ago. Will have to bring home some heating oil to prep for winter, then stock up on gas again.
Oct 14, 2014, 5:11 pm
#1478
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 299
S&S gas promo
if you live in a decent town, with quality neighbors, you wouldn't get away with this. Where in the world can you store 55 gallon drums in a residential neighborhood?. I think we are being put on. I know most folks would be on the phone with building inspector/fire department. Unless he lives in a gas station!! or a 7/11
Oct 14, 2014, 7:47 pm
#1479
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 102
if you live in a decent town, with quality neighbors, you wouldn't get away with this. Where in the world can you store 55 gallon drums in a residential neighborhood?. I think we are being put on. I know most folks would be on the phone with building inspector/fire department. Unless he lives in a gas station!! or a 7/11
Oct 14, 2014, 7:54 pm
#1480
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Uranus
Posts: 333
if you live in a decent town, with quality neighbors, you wouldn't get away with this. Where in the world can you store 55 gallon drums in a residential neighborhood?. I think we are being put on. I know most folks would be on the phone with building inspector/fire department. Unless he lives in a gas station!! or a 7/11
Oct 14, 2014, 7:59 pm
#1481
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 299
S&S
and thus your name...toxicity .Why don't you try it? I mean store 55 gallon drums? Just think, you saved 100.00 in gas but could burn down your home and die! I guess this is a dumb post also?
Oct 14, 2014, 8:00 pm
#1482
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 37
And here i thought my one 6 gallon gas can was good enough...Can i ask how much the 2 55 gallon drums set you back and whats your system to get the gas out of the drums and into your tank, do you have a pump? I don't think my wife would sleep at night knowing there was over 100 gallons of gas in our garage, maybe i can convince her
I use this pump with a hose attached to pump from the barrel in to a 6 gallon gas can. Then I remove the hose and use the pump in the gas can to pump into the car.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BMRZN66/
if you live in a decent town, with quality neighbors, you wouldn't get away with this. Where in the world can you store 55 gallon drums in a residential neighborhood?. I think we are being put on. I know most folks would be on the phone with building inspector/fire department. Unless he lives in a gas station!! or a 7/11
Oct 14, 2014, 8:39 pm
#1483
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: ABE
Programs: DL, US, AA
Posts: 63
Putting free gas in 55 gallon drums seems perfectly normal and safe to me. It's not the fluid you have to worry about, it's the vapors. Drums are far safer at storing gas than most plastic containers. It's what they were designed for.
It's Pennsylvania we're talking about here, not NY. If you got the space to store it away from your home, go for it. It's a much safer activity than worrying about what your neighbors are up to.
Oct 14, 2014, 9:10 pm
#1484
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 193
Thanks so much. I just started to look for a pump like that. I have been just pouring them into my tank but it takes about a minute/gallon. Not looking forward to standing outside for 10-15 minutes in the winter.
Oct 14, 2014, 10:48 pm
#1485
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 37
Glad to help. The thing feels a little on the cheaper side but it's held up great and does the job well. I bought it in the beginning of June and the two D batteries I put in there are still going strong. Some people in the Amazon reviews said their hose cracked after a while so my advice would be to keep in indoors in the winter and try to avoid kinking the hose too much. Not a big deal if it does crack, it's the same type of plastic flexible water tubing you can find at pretty much any hardware store.