Looking for ways to save a little money? Try the Upside app to earn cash back on your gas purchases! It’s super easy to get started!
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If you’re looking for some creative ways to save money, be sure to check out the Upside App for gas savings!
What is the Upside app?
Upside (previously known as GetUpside) is a mobile app that provides cash back offers at gas stations, grocery stores, and restaurants. It’s free to download on iOS or Android.
Right now, their primary focus and main way to earn is at gas stations (but they are in the process of adding more grocery stores and restaurants!).
I tried this app out and it’s super easy to use! I’m really excited to start earning cash back on all of my gas purchases!!
How exactly does it work?
To save money on gas, just follow these steps:
- Go HERE.
- Sign up. Be sure to use code CRYSTAL25 to get a bonus $0.25 per gallon on your first fill-up! (That’s on top of the regular savings you get each time you fill up!)
- Look at the map for offers in your area.
- Claim an offer near you.
- Fill up within 4 hours to redeem it.
- There are two ways to redeem: either by submitting a receipt or by providing your card number at locations with a blue lightning bolt.
- Print the receipt and submit it. Or select which card you’re using for instant processing without the need to submit a receipt. (Look for the blue lightning bolt — only available at select locations.)
- That’s it! You’ll receive your cash back in 2-4 days!

I used the app today when I filled up on gas. I filled up at a Shell station that had the blue lightning bolt, and it was SO easy. Now it shows as processing in my account and I’ll see the cash back in just a couple days!
Is the Upside app available everywhere?
The Upside app is available in most cities across the U.S. and has over 25,000 gas stations participating nation wide.
In my area, I had TONS of choices of gas stations. I was very impressed, and I didn’t have to go out of my way even slightly!
How much can you save on gas?
For the gas rewards, you’ll typically earn up to $0.25/gallon depending on the location. So if you fill up 15 gallons, that’s $3.75 savings per fueling! Not bad!!
PLUS, if you sign up through this link and use code CRYSTAL25 during sign-up, you’ll get a BONUS $0.25/gallon on your first fueling that can be combined with your regular earnings. Wow!
But that’s not all! They have a really great referral program, which allows you to earn even more. You’ll earn a $0.15/gallon bonus when you refer a friend (and they’ll also receive an extra $0.15/gallon bonus on their second fueling).
Also, referrers will continue to earn an extra $0.01/gallon every time their referral redeems an Upside gas offer. Pretty cool!
How do you cash out with the Upside app?
You can cash out via paypal, gift cards, or direct deposit.
You’ll need to reach a $15 threshold to cash out via PayPal, a $50 threshold for direct deposit, and gift cards vary slightly from brand to brand.
And they have a big selection of popular gift cards to choose from, including Apple, Amazon, Starbucks, Dunkin, Panera, Kohl’s, Home Depot, Target, CVS, Ace Hardware, Walmart, and more!
Whichever way you choose to cash out, I have a feeling these gas savings will add up VERY quickly — especially if you commute to work a lot!
I will definitely have to try this. I have used gasbuddy to find the cheapest gas near me, but getting cash back is even better!
I love GasBuddy!! Also a lifesaver while traveling.
I have bewn doing get upside for about 3 months now and I’ve earned over $75 so far and still earning. I love it!
WOW! That is amazing!! -Meg, MSM Team
Does the cash back work if you get gas at Sam’s or Costco?
I’m wondering the same thing.
I’m also thinking on the same lines!
The app shows you gas stations that are participating and what the cash back for your purchase would be. So it would depend on it those stores were participating. I hope that helps! -Jordan, MSM Team
Costco and Sam’s are not showing up in my area, nor is Kroger if you have that in your area
How is this different than doing GasBuddy card. I just use the card and I get discounted gas without submitting receipts.
This is just another way to get cash back from your fuel purchases. You could use it with the Gas Buddy card if you just also submit your receipt. I hope that helps! -Jordan, MSM Team
When I refer people to this site HOW DO I GET CREDIT? Also where do they sign up and say I referred them ?
Hi Hanna! I just emailed you back about this with all the details! 🙂 -Meg, MSM Team
I used to use it. At first it was great. Then they always seemed to fond a reason not to pay.
I live in BFE and I have offers!! Thank you so much!!
Woweee! What great timing—gas prices are higher than I ever remember.
Thanks so much.
Your website is fabulous, I love all the deals you share. Thank you for sharing so many money saving ideals with us. I have purchased items and signed up for apps and saved so much time and money.
You are so welcome!! -Olivia, MSM Team
Do you have to enter your credit card number in the app in order to do this?
You don’t have to. You can choose to submit a receipt instead. But if you choose to do the instant method with the credit card, you just enter the first 6 numbers and last 4 numbers of the card — so you don’t put the entire card number in there. Hope that helps! -Meg, MSM Team
I’ve found that these gas stations also match up with gas stations with cash back through Checkout51! So I get to double dip! Today I just got 10 cents back from Get Upside and 25 cents back from Checkout51 per gallon- wahoo 35 cents back per gallon!
Oh! That’s a great tip!