How to Redeem Kroger Fuel Points
Have you ever wondered exactly how to redeem Kroger fuel points at the gas station, including last month’s points? Here’s how to use Kroger fuel points at the pump (and how to use your previous month’s points) and why this is one of the easiest ways to save money on gas at Kroger fuel centers and gas stations.
I love saving money on groceries at Kroger, but there is one Kroger savings strategy that often gets overlooked. That is the amazing perk of Kroger’s customer loyalty program: earning and redeeming Kroger fuel points. It can save you a lot of money on gas every single month! Unlike most in-store savings, this one follows you right out to the fuel pump.
I’ll walk you through the step-by-step process to redeem Kroger fuel points at the gas pump, including how to redeem Kroger fuel points from the previous month. I’ll also share my favorite tips for earning bonus Kroger fuel points, including a little trick my husband and I use to maximize the savings on every gallon of fuel in a single fill-up.
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Step-by-Step: How to Redeem Kroger Fuel Points from the Previous Month at the Gas Station
Here’s exactly how to redeem Kroger fuel points at a Kroger gas station (also called a Kroger fuel center) when you pull up to the fuel pump. It’s really this simple.
- Start the transaction. The pump screen will ask if you’re a Kroger member. Select “Yes.”
- Log in for your fuel rewards. You can either scan your Kroger Plus Card barcode (your shopper’s card) or enter your alternate ID (usually your phone number).
- Insert your credit card or debit card to pay like normal. Ours asks if we want a car wash (we always say no), then processes the payment.
- Select your fuel redemption rewards, where each 100 points equals $0.10 off a gallon. This is the important part because you have a few different fuel reward options at this point, and the option you select changes your total fuel purchase.
You’ll be given three choices:
- Option 1: Use last month’s fuel points (your previous month’s points).
- Option 2: Use this month’s fuel points.
- Option 3: Use 3 cents off per gallon, which you can choose any time as a Kroger member.
- Make your selection and start filling your tank with gas!
Why I Use Last Month’s Fuel Points First
To maximize savings, we usually choose the previous month’s points (your prior month balance) so we can keep earning additional fuel points through the current month without missing out. It’s a great idea to use them before the end of the month, because they only last through the last day of the month.
Note: Most Kroger locations cap redemption at a maximum discount of $1.00 off per gallon (or 1000 fuel points). I know there are a few select Krogers in different states that allow you to use unlimited points in one transaction, so it’s worth checking what your Kroger does! You can read more about the cap in the rules section below.
How to Check Your Kroger Fuel Points Balance
Before you head to the gas station, it helps to know the number of fuel points you have and which month they came from, including what you’ve earned in the past week. You can check your fuel points in your Kroger account on the Kroger website or in the Kroger mobile app. If your balance looks off, Kroger customer service can help. That way you know exactly what you’ll save before you pull up to the pump.
How to Earn Kroger Fuel Points Faster (Bonus & 4x Fuel Point Tips)
Here’s a simple breakdown of how Kroger fuel points work and how to earn fuel points faster.
Did you know you earn fuel points every time you shop at Kroger? You earn a standard 1 fuel point per $1 spent on groceries at Kroger for most purchases. The Kroger family of brands, including Fred Meyer, runs a similar fuel points program, so check how your local store handles it.
If you are a Kroger Boost member, you earn double fuel points, which equals 2 points per $1 spent.
In addition to that, there are several other ways to earn bonus points and additional fuel points. Kroger often offers digital coupons for 4x fuel points, including 4x fuel points on Fridays or 4x fuel points on gift card purchases. If you already buy gift cards for birthdays, holidays, or teacher gifts, watch for the gift card coupon so those gift card purchases earn extra fuel points. It’s a great idea to plan them around the 4x days so you have enough fuel points for a bigger gallon discount. Clip these coupons in the Kroger app and watch your fuel rewards balance grow quickly.
Every once in a while, Kroger shares a digital coupon for a bonus 200 fuel points when you spend $50 or more (or a similar offer). You can find these by searching “fuel points” in the digital coupons section of the Kroger app.
One more easy way to earn bonus fuel points is to complete the Kroger online receipt survey using the code at the bottom of your receipt. Enter the unique survey code printed on your Kroger receipt, and you can earn 50 fuel points every 7 days. If you shop weekly and remember to complete the survey, that’s 200 extra fuel points per month, or $0.20 off per gallon.
My strategy is to collect Kroger fuel points all month long, then redeem them the following month. That way, I’m getting the maximum fuel discount possible when I fill up.
Kroger Fuel Point Hack: How to Maximize Your Fuel Savings
Here’s a trick we use when we have a big fuel point balance (like 50 cents off per gallon or more).
My husband and I bring both of our cars to the gas station. We park them back-to-back, each with the gas tanks lined up. We fill the first car with gas and then (without stopping the pump!) move the nozzle to the second car and keep filling up with gas.
This method lets us use as much of the 35-gallon limit as possible. For example, we recently had 900 fuel points, which meant we saved $0.90 off per gallon. On that particular trip, we pumped 31.5 gallons total between two cars and saved $28.35 in a single fill-up! As you can see, the savings really add up! When pump prices go up, a discount like that is a big deal, and it beats the average price of gas by a mile.
Kroger Fuel Points Rules, Expiration Dates, and Limits
To earn $1 off, you need 1000 fuel points. Kroger fuel points must be redeemed in increments of 100 points. For example, if you have 364 points, you can redeem $0.30 off per gallon. If you have 521 points, you can redeem $0.50 off per gallon.
Yes, fuel points expire one month after earning them. Fuel points reset each month, but you get additional time: one extra month to use them. This means January fuel points must be used by the end of the following month, which is February. Whatever is not used by the end of the next month will expire, so keep an eye on the expiration date.
Yes! This is exactly why the “last month’s fuel points” option shows up at the pump. Your previous month’s points (your prior month balance) stay available through the last day of the month, so you can fill up with last month’s points while this month’s points keep building.
No, you cannot combine fuel points from different months, but you can choose which month’s points to redeem at the pump.
Kroger caps the maximum redemption at $1.00 off (or 1000 fuel points). There are a few (and very few) select Krogers that allow you to use unlimited points in one transaction, so 1300 points would earn you $1.30 off a gallon. Most cap at $1.00 off, but it’s worth checking out to see what your Kroger does!
Is Using Kroger Fuel Points Worth It?
Kroger fuel points are definitely worth taking advantage of because you can save a lot of money every month on your gas, thanks to this perk of the Kroger fuel points program at your favorite grocery chain.
That’s exactly how to redeem Kroger fuel points from the previous month and save money on gas. Between regular grocery shopping, bonus fuel point offers, digital coupons, gift cards, and our two-car pump trick, the savings really add up.
If you’re already shopping at Kroger, fuel points are one of the easiest ways to lower your gas bill without changing your routine. Here are 8 other ways to save at Kroger, in addition to this fuel points strategy.
Do you have any tips or tricks for earning or redeeming Kroger fuel points?
I love your tips. I just have one question I haven’t been able to find an answer for:
Usually if we used our previous months points just once, all the previous points go away. Today, we still had previous month points and they had not been deleted since we used them last week. Is there a trick to being able to use your previous month points more than once?
Hmm. That sounds like a glitch to me! I am glad you got to use them twice but I have never had that happen before to me!