Last edit by: soy
THIS IS A NEW THREAD FOR 2018. The previous thread is here.
***If you buy gift cards outside promotions, you will earn ZERO points.***
Accepted tender: Cash, credit, and debit. Also available are mobile/contactless payment (Apple Pay, etc.) and mobile loyalty (card barcode via app).
Summary
Stop & Shop (S&S), Giant Food Stores (Giant PA), and Giant Food (Giant MD) offer points for purchases which can be redeemed for a discount on the price paid per gallon on fuel sales at Shell and S&S/Giant fuel stations. $100* spend = 100 pts = 10c/gal discount. The particular rules vary between the three brands, and within Giant PA, the rules vary by location. Refer to the bottom of this wiki post for more information or links to official info from each brand.
You can earn gas points from both regular grocery shopping and gift card purchases (promotion only).
The grocery reward points (Go Rewards or Flexible Reward) can be transferred to either gas points (Fuel Rewards) or grocery points. The conversion rate is 100 points = $0.10/gallon or 100 points = $1 saving in grocery.
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Additional Information
• A loyalty card is required to take advantage of gas rewards. They look like the above image and can be obtained either online (links at end of wiki) or in-person (at the customer service counter).
• The cards currently on promotion are listed in the current weekly circular and usually change every week. 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 on the back.
• S&S and Giant (DC, DE, MD, and VA) allow you to redeem up to 1500 points ($1.50/gal) per fuel purchase, and points expire 30 days after the qualifying purchase. With Giant PA, there is no limit to the number of points redeemed at one time.
• Points earned in one program cannot be used in another program.
• Your ID may be required when buying gift cards. Your name and other info may also be recorded for purchases over a discretionary dollar value. Whether you're buying a $100 card or a $5k stack, your experience will vary.
• You can view your account online using the link at the bottom of the wiki.
• It's best to purchase gift cards at the customer service counter, but reports state that a single $500 gift card can be paid for at any register without an issue. Purchases over $1k will require manager authorisation with a physical key, which may slow down the queue. You can go to the Solution Center to save time and make things easier for everyone.
• Giant Eagle and Giant Food are different chains with different ownership, and this thread is not relevant to the former.
• If you have more points in your account than are redeemed for a fuel purchase, then the remaining points will stay in your account until their respective expiration date(s). For example, if you have 2500 points and debit the 1500 ($1.50/gal) maximum, you will have 1000 points left. Similar behavior if gas is ever below $1.50/gal before discount.
• If you don't receive eligible points with your purchase due to system or human error, you can have them retroactively added by customer service (in-store or by phone). Have your receipt and a copy of the advert. It can take up to 24 hours for keyed points to appear in your account.
S&S Promotion History
3/3/2017: 2x V
5/26/2017: 2x V
6/23/2017: 2x MC
7/14/2017: 3x V
9/1/2017: 4x MC
10/13/2017: 2x V and MC
12/1/2017: 2x V and MC
3/16/2018: 2x MC
4/6/2018: 3x V
5/18/2018: 2x MC
5/25/2018: 2x V
6/1/2018: 2x MC
6/29/2018: 2x V
7/13/2018: 2x V
8/31/2018: 2x MC
10/5/2018: 3x MC
10/12/2018: 3x V
11/2/2018: 2x MC
11/30/2018: 2x V
3/15/2019: 3x V
4/5/2019: 2x MC
5/17/2019: 3x V
5/31/2019: 3x MC
6/28/2019: 3x MC Have a safe and happy Fourth!
7/12/2019: 3x Visa
8/23/2019: 2x MC
3/3/2017: 2x V
5/26/2017: 2x V
6/23/2017: 2x MC
7/14/2017: 3x V
9/1/2017: 4x MC
10/13/2017: 2x V and MC
12/1/2017: 2x V and MC
3/16/2018: 2x MC
4/6/2018: 3x V
5/18/2018: 2x MC
5/25/2018: 2x V
6/1/2018: 2x MC
6/29/2018: 2x V
7/13/2018: 2x V
8/31/2018: 2x MC
10/5/2018: 3x MC
10/12/2018: 3x V
11/2/2018: 2x MC
11/30/2018: 2x V
3/15/2019: 3x V
4/5/2019: 2x MC
5/17/2019: 3x V
5/31/2019: 3x MC
6/28/2019: 3x MC Have a safe and happy Fourth!
7/12/2019: 3x Visa
8/23/2019: 2x MC
10/4/2019: 2x MC
10/11/2019: 3x V
11/19/2019: 2x MC
11/29/2019: 3x MC
3/13/2020: 3x V
3/27/2020: 2x MC
5/15/2020: 3x V
5/29/2020: 2x MC
6/5/2020: 3x V
6/26/2020: 2x MC
7/10/2020: 3x V
8/21/2020: 2x MC
10/2/2020: 2x MC
10/16/2020: 3x V
10/30/2020: 2x MC
11/27/2020: 3x V
12/11/2020: 4x V
3/12/2021: 3x V
4/9/2021: 3x MC
5/14/2021: 3x V
5/28/2021: 3x MC
6/4/2021: 3x V
7/2/2021: 3x MC
7/23/2021: 3x V
8/27/2021: 3x MC
10/8/2021: 3x MC
10/22/2021: 3x V
10/29/2021: 3x MC
11/2021 thru 8/2023 (aka the terrible drought)
9/15/2023: 2x VVGC
11/24/2023: 3x VGC
12/8/2023: 3x VGC
List of States and Cities Where Giant/S&S points work, and are correctly priced in the Fuel Rewards App
Alabama
Florida (at least some Miami stations limit discount to $1, not correctly shown in app)
Georgia
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Montana (very limited stations displayed)
New Hampshire
New York
North Carolina
Pennsylvania (eastern)
Texas (only some cities, not Dallas)
Vermont
List of States and Cities Where Giant/S&S points work at SOME stations, but are NOT shown in the Fuel Rewards App
Delaware (many stations)
Maryland (some stations)
Virginia (some stations)
Minnesota (widespread participation -- likely due to it being Hy-Vee territory)
North Dakota
South Dakota
Washington state (perhaps only eastern WA)
List of States with No Known Giant/S&S gas points redemption options
Arizona
Alaska ("Three Bears" Shells used to work, but don't anymore. It might be worth trying the few other Shell stations, but the odds aren't good)
California -- southern (may work in far north California)
Colorado
New Mexico
Nevada
Utah
Wyoming
10/11/2019: 3x V
11/19/2019: 2x MC
11/29/2019: 3x MC
3/13/2020: 3x V
3/27/2020: 2x MC
5/15/2020: 3x V
5/29/2020: 2x MC
6/5/2020: 3x V
6/26/2020: 2x MC
7/10/2020: 3x V
8/21/2020: 2x MC
10/2/2020: 2x MC
10/16/2020: 3x V
10/30/2020: 2x MC
11/27/2020: 3x V
12/11/2020: 4x V
3/12/2021: 3x V
4/9/2021: 3x MC
5/14/2021: 3x V
5/28/2021: 3x MC
6/4/2021: 3x V
7/2/2021: 3x MC
7/23/2021: 3x V
8/27/2021: 3x MC
10/8/2021: 3x MC
10/22/2021: 3x V
10/29/2021: 3x MC
11/2021 thru 8/2023 (aka the terrible drought)
9/15/2023: 2x VVGC
11/24/2023: 3x VGC
12/8/2023: 3x VGC
List of States and Cities Where Giant/S&S points work, and are correctly priced in the Fuel Rewards App
Alabama
Florida (at least some Miami stations limit discount to $1, not correctly shown in app)
Georgia
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Montana (very limited stations displayed)
New Hampshire
New York
North Carolina
Pennsylvania (eastern)
Texas (only some cities, not Dallas)
Vermont
List of States and Cities Where Giant/S&S points work at SOME stations, but are NOT shown in the Fuel Rewards App
Delaware (many stations)
Maryland (some stations)
Virginia (some stations)
Minnesota (widespread participation -- likely due to it being Hy-Vee territory)
North Dakota
South Dakota
Washington state (perhaps only eastern WA)
List of States with No Known Giant/S&S gas points redemption options
Arizona
Alaska ("Three Bears" Shells used to work, but don't anymore. It might be worth trying the few other Shell stations, but the odds aren't good)
California -- southern (may work in far north California)
Colorado
New Mexico
Nevada
Utah
Wyoming
Stop & Shop and Giant supermarkets gas rewards points on gift card purchases(2018-24)
#1681
Bought 4 x MCGCs today at Giant and tried to use them as usual at WM. Went to select “Change Payment Type” and before I could it said payment not authorized. Went to Harris Teeter for MOs there and ended up having the same issue of “Not Authorized.” Tried on a separate card and no luck despite being able to enter a PIN number prior to being declined. Checked the balance on both cards after leaving to find both of them drained. Called the dispute center for MCGC who said the transactions were valid with an authorization number despite the store voiding the transaction. I was able to get a receipt from CS at Harris Teeter showing the transaction is voided, but I’m currently waiting for dispute resolution to send me an email about the case and information of where I can upload and send the copy of the void receipt.
I now have $1,000 in limbo so needless to say I’m not currently endorsing MCGC...
Data Points:
- Southern Maryland
- Walmart - “Not Authorized” but no drain
- Harris Teeter Money Service - “Not Authorized” and drained the card
- $500 MCGC trying to purchase $500 MO
I now have $1,000 in limbo so needless to say I’m not currently endorsing MCGC...
Data Points:
- Southern Maryland
- Walmart - “Not Authorized” but no drain
- Harris Teeter Money Service - “Not Authorized” and drained the card
- $500 MCGC trying to purchase $500 MO
#1682
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 93
A few cents
Is there a consensus about not having a problem if you leave a small amount on each gift card
#1683
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 337
Staples has fee free $200 Visa's next week and the following week. 11/3-11/16. This of course would be an added step and forgo 5X UR points from an INK card. If anyone really wanted to convert MC's to a smaller denomination VGC at no fee, Staples would be a decent option. (also assumes your Staples doesn't limit you to 1 VGC per day) YMMV.
#1685
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 337
Bought 4 x MCGCs today at Giant and tried to use them as usual at WM. Went to select “Change Payment Type” and before I could it said payment not authorized. Went to Harris Teeter for MOs there and ended up having the same issue of “Not Authorized.” Tried on a separate card and no luck despite being able to enter a PIN number prior to being declined. Checked the balance on both cards after leaving to find both of them drained. Called the dispute center for MCGC who said the transactions were valid with an authorization number despite the store voiding the transaction. I was able to get a receipt from CS at Harris Teeter showing the transaction is voided, but I’m currently waiting for dispute resolution to send me an email about the case and information of where I can upload and send the copy of the void receipt.
I now have $1,000 in limbo so needless to say I’m not currently endorsing MCGC...
Data Points:
- Southern Maryland
- Walmart - “Not Authorized” but no drain
- Harris Teeter Money Service - “Not Authorized” and drained the card
- $500 MCGC trying to purchase $500 MO
I now have $1,000 in limbo so needless to say I’m not currently endorsing MCGC...
Data Points:
- Southern Maryland
- Walmart - “Not Authorized” but no drain
- Harris Teeter Money Service - “Not Authorized” and drained the card
- $500 MCGC trying to purchase $500 MO
#1687
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 4
I read a different thread that someone called their grocery corporate customer service and they said the money was tied up with an intermediary called Maestro.
Other posts said maybe the card was turned off when it reached a zero balance, however MC dispute resolution said my card was active and there was no attempt to credit back the money.
Only time will tell, but at least I have a receipt showing a voided transaction with the cards on it.
#1689
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: DUB-BOS
Programs: various
Posts: 3,689
Anyone notice the fine print on the latest Happy Cards buy $50, get $10 off grocery offer (current flyer)
They talk about S&S 'Go' points and what they may be redeemed for. I have never seen this term before.
Wonder if its a sign they are going to expand the Giant ability to use gas points for grocery to S&S ?
They talk about S&S 'Go' points and what they may be redeemed for. I have never seen this term before.
Wonder if its a sign they are going to expand the Giant ability to use gas points for grocery to S&S ?
#1690
Join Date: May 2009
Location: EWR
Posts: 884
Anyone notice the fine print on the latest Happy Cards buy $50, get $10 off grocery offer (current flyer)
They talk about S&S 'Go' points and what they may be redeemed for. I have never seen this term before.
Wonder if its a sign they are going to expand the Giant ability to use gas points for grocery to S&S ?
They talk about S&S 'Go' points and what they may be redeemed for. I have never seen this term before.
Wonder if its a sign they are going to expand the Giant ability to use gas points for grocery to S&S ?
https://www.howtoshopforfree.net/go-points/
#1691
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 5
Anyone notice the fine print on the latest Happy Cards buy $50, get $10 off grocery offer (current flyer)
They talk about S&S 'Go' points and what they may be redeemed for. I have never seen this term before.
Wonder if its a sign they are going to expand the Giant ability to use gas points for grocery to S&S ?
They talk about S&S 'Go' points and what they may be redeemed for. I have never seen this term before.
Wonder if its a sign they are going to expand the Giant ability to use gas points for grocery to S&S ?
#1692
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 269
Based on some data points (other groups and Reddit) it would seem this might be a thing, but no one wants to test it now given that you might have $499.99 locked up for 3 months. Either that or the people who are doing this are keeping it hush hush that it works.
#1693
This is a YMMV situation.
#1694
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: NJ
Programs: World of Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Premier Platinum
Posts: 462
It seems so.
https://www.howtoshopforfree.net/go-points/
https://www.howtoshopforfree.net/go-points/
#1695
Join Date: May 2009
Location: EWR
Posts: 884
As per the blog above, it is gas OR groceries, like Giant-PA. I couldn't find any press release related to the test market , but it seems some places in MA were the test market. If you search "Stop & shop Go" on google, a page on Stop & Shop comes up showing a "How it Works" preview in the results, but the current live page is empty as is the cached version on Google.