How to Redeem Kroger Fuel Points
Have you ever wondered exactly how to redeem Kroger fuel points at the gas station? Here’s how to use Kroger fuel points at the pump and why this is one of the easiest ways to save money on gas at Kroger.
I love saving money on groceries at Kroger, but there is one Kroger savings strategy that often gets overlooked. That is the amazing Kroger perk of earning and redeeming Kroger fuel points. It can save you real money on gas every single month!
I’ll walk you through the step-by-step process to redeem Kroger fuel points at the gas pump and 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 gas.
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Step-by-Step: How to Redeem Kroger Fuel Points at the Gas Station
Here’s exactly how to redeem Kroger fuel points at a Kroger gas station when you pull up to the pump. It’s really this simple.
1. Start the transaction. The screen will ask if you’re a Kroger member. Select “Yes.”
2. Log in for your fuel rewards. You can either scan your Kroger card barcode or enter your alternate ID (usually your phone number).
3. Insert your credit card to pay like normal. Ours asks if we want a car wash (we always say no), then processes the payment.
4. 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.
You’ll be given three choices:
- Option 1: Use last month’s fuel 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
To maximize savings, we usually choose the previous month’s points so we can keep earning more fuel points through the current month without missing out.
Note: My Kroger caps our redemption at $1.00 off (or 1000 fuel points) BUT I know there a few select Krogers in different states 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!
5. Make your selection and start filling your tank with gas!
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.
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 Kroger 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. Clip these coupons 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 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 station. We park them back-to-back, each with the fuel 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 one stop! As you can see, the savings really add up!
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 one extra month to use them. This means January fuel points must be used by the end of February. Whatever is not used by the end of that next month will expire.
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 quite a bit of money every month on your gas, thanks to this perk.
That’s exactly how to redeem Kroger fuel points 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?
