Hey there, smart shopper! Are you tired of watching the price at the pump climb higher and higher? Well, what if I told you that your weekly grocery run could be the key to unlocking major savings on gas? That's right! Kroger's Fuel Points program is a game-changer, and it's easier to use than you might think. Let's dive in and learn exactly how to make your grocery shopping work for you.
Step 1: Get Your Kroger Shopper's Card
Before you can start saving, you need to be a part of the program! The Kroger Shopper's Card is your ticket to all the deals, and it's completely free to sign up.
How to Get Your Card:
In-Store: Simply ask a cashier or customer service representative for a new Shopper's Card. They'll help you get signed up on the spot.
Online: You can create a digital account on the Kroger website or through their mobile app. This is a great option if you prefer a virtual card, and it makes it super easy to track your points. If you already have a physical card, you can link it to your digital account to access all your rewards in one place.
Remember: You can't earn or redeem fuel points without a Shopper's Card, so this is the most crucial first step!
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Step 2: Start Earning Fuel Points
This is the fun part! Earning fuel points is a passive process that happens every time you shop and use your Shopper's Card. The more you shop, the more you save. It's a beautiful cycle of savings.
Earning Points on Groceries:
For most grocery and general merchandise purchases, you'll earn 1 Fuel Point for every $1 you spend. This includes items you buy in-store, through pickup orders, or with delivery.
Keep an eye out for special promotions! Kroger often has "4x Fuel Points" or "2x Fuel Points" events on certain items, which can help you rack up savings much faster.
Earning Points Beyond Groceries:
Gift Cards: This is one of the best-kept secrets for maximizing your points! You can earn 2 Fuel Points for every $1 you spend on most third-party gift cards. Think about it: you can buy gift cards for restaurants, clothing stores, or even home improvement stores, and get double the points.
Pharmacy Prescriptions: Kroger also rewards you for taking care of your health. You can earn 25 Fuel Points for non-federally funded prescriptions and 1 Fuel Point for every $1 of your out-of-pocket costs for federally funded prescriptions. Even better, you'll get 75 Fuel Points for each 90-day script you fill.
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Step 3: Track Your Fuel Points Balance
It's important to know how many points you have and when they expire. Kroger makes this easy to do.
On Your Receipt: Your fuel points balance is always printed on your grocery receipt.
On the App or Website: Log in to your digital account to see a detailed breakdown of your points, including how many you've earned and when they will expire. The app is especially handy for checking your balance on the go.
A quick note on expiration: Your fuel points expire on the last day of the month after they were earned. For example, points you earn in May will expire on June 30th. Each month is a separate earning period, so points don't combine across months. This is a key detail to remember!
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Step 4: Redeem Your Fuel Points at the Pump
This is the moment of truth—when all your hard work of shopping pays off.
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Where Can You Redeem Your Points?
Kroger Family of Stores Fuel Centers: You can redeem your points directly at any Kroger-owned gas station.
Participating Shell Locations: Kroger has a partnership with Shell, allowing you to use your points at many Shell stations as well.
How to Redeem Your Points:
Pull up to the pump at a participating fuel center.
Scan your Shopper's Card or enter your "Alt ID" (the phone number associated with your account).
The pump's screen will display your available fuel points and discount options.
Follow the prompts to select the discount you want to apply. At Kroger Fuel Centers, you can choose to use your full monthly balance for a larger discount or a smaller amount in 10-cent increments. At Shell, you typically redeem 100 points for a 10¢ per gallon discount.
Fill up your tank and watch the price drop! You can redeem points on up to 35 gallons in a single transaction.
Pro-tip: If you have a large tank or multiple cars to fill, it's a great idea to do it all at once to maximize your savings on that single transaction!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How to check my Kroger fuel points balance? You can check your balance on your grocery receipt, by logging into your digital account on the Kroger website, or by using the Kroger mobile app.
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How to redeem Kroger fuel points at Shell? At a participating Shell station, you'll need to link your Kroger Shopper's Card to your Fuel Rewards account. Then, you simply use your linked card or Alt ID at the pump to receive your discount.
How to find participating fuel centers? You can use the store locator on the Kroger website or mobile app to find a list of Kroger and participating Shell locations that accept fuel points.
How to use fuel points on a different month's balance? At Kroger Fuel Centers, the pump will prompt you to choose which month's points you want to use. You can either redeem your most recent points or a previous month's balance.
How to earn double fuel points? Kroger often runs promotions where you can earn 2x or even 4x the fuel points. These promotions are frequently advertised in the weekly ad and on digital coupons. Shopping for gift cards also earns you double points every day.
How to get a discount without any fuel points? If you don't have enough fuel points for a discount, you can still get a small discount. Simply scan your Shopper's Card or enter your Alt ID at a Kroger Fuel Center to receive a discount of 3¢ per gallon.
How to transfer fuel points to another person? Kroger fuel points are tied to a specific Shopper's Card and cannot be transferred to another person's account.
How to know what purchases earn fuel points? Most grocery and general merchandise purchases earn 1 point per dollar. Exclusions typically include alcohol, tobacco, gift cards from Kroger itself, and certain financial services like money orders. Check the Kroger website for a full list of exclusions.
How to use fuel points for more than one car? You can fill up to 35 gallons per single transaction. If you have multiple vehicles, you can use the same transaction to fill both tanks as long as they are at the same pump.
How to get more than $1 off per gallon? The maximum discount you can redeem at a Kroger Family of Stores Fuel Center is $1 off per gallon (1,000 fuel points). The number of points needed for that discount can be earned within a single month, but the discount itself is capped at that amount.
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