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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)
#3588
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: NJ
Posts: 221
Shell in 08859 has been having continuous issues concerning the fuel rewards system for the past few weeks. The pumps will not show a discount of more than .05 Ive had conversations with the employees who have said they are working on it. They have given me that statement for probably 3 weeks.
I called Fuel Rewards CS this morning and they confirmed the station is having issues. I was given a Shell number 1-888-467-4355 option 8, to report the details....
I called Fuel Rewards CS this morning and they confirmed the station is having issues. I was given a Shell number 1-888-467-4355 option 8, to report the details....
#3589
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 269
It's now been 2.5 months since they last got any MCGCs or VGCs at my local stores
#3590
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: UA, CO, Delta, AA, BA, Hilton, Starwood, Marriott
Posts: 211
Has anyone seen points posted from SS in MA? I bought master gift card at 9am, points have not posted yet.
Update: I only bought GC and GCs are old style ones.
Still no points. 11 hours.
Update: I only bought GC and GCs are old style ones.
Still no points. 11 hours.
Last edited by karenfly; Aug 27, 2021 at 5:56 pm
#3592
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,294
You can go to the store after an hour, I'd say. If you call CS before 24 hours, they'll tell you to pound sand so don't waste your time.
#3593
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 20
Thanks for the reply. The items on regular sale (not yellow stickers) are still covered by Giant points.
#3594
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: NJ
Posts: 221
Local SS in central NJ not posting from about 2 hours ago. I see post from today saying to wait 24 hours, so will do....
DP per request : only items in order
DP per request : only items in order
Last edited by balwx; Aug 27, 2021 at 2:18 pm
#3595
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 24,153
So they arent simply telling a person to pound sand, theres nothing they can do as the system is set up at present. By saying what you did as you did you made it sound as if CS couldnt care, thats not the truth its just w/o being able to view the receipt their hands are tied!
#3596
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,294
Sorry although your answer has alittle truth to it, it gives the absolute wrong impression! Its true that CS wont be able to do anything before 24 hours has passed, BUT the reason for that is that how long it takes for the receipt of your purchase to be available for them to check on their system! If I call up I can claim hey I just spent $2K on MCs and got nothing, well maybe I got Visas by mistake or only spent $20. They need to make sure what I tell them is the truth and they cant do till the system uploads my receipt for them to look at Why is it that way I have no idea, but after dealing with them over the years I will go out on a limb and say if the receipts had upload immediately then 100% they would check it then and there and not have me wait 24 hrs.
So they arent simply telling a person to pound sand, theres nothing they can do as the system is set up at present. By saying what you did as you did you made it sound as if CS couldnt care, thats not the truth its just w/o being able to view the receipt their hands are tied!
So they arent simply telling a person to pound sand, theres nothing they can do as the system is set up at present. By saying what you did as you did you made it sound as if CS couldnt care, thats not the truth its just w/o being able to view the receipt their hands are tied!
#3599
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 24,153
To those who posted they didnt get any pts, vcan you please edit your post and include a DP if the card/s were the only thing you purchased or did you purchase at least 1 other item. If you purchased at least 1 other item , did the pts for the item/s post or no pts for both the cards and item/s. Thx it helps everyone out!
Update: My DP pts for reg items posted and 0 for the mc's NY SnS on my receipt
Update: My DP pts for reg items posted and 0 for the mc's NY SnS on my receipt
Last edited by craz; Aug 27, 2021 at 2:29 pm
#3600
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 24,153
Yes and No, its said when the other party isnt interested at all in helping you out and can if they want to. Here CS CANT help and as I said from past experiences with them they would like to, but need to view the receipt which they cant until 24 hrs has past (or maybe the system updates at the end of the day midnight so it can be < 24 Im not sure on this point.But they simply ask for the person to call back the next day