Update 3/16/25: Check out the following offer: Earn an additional 30% cash back on a qualifying restaurant or grocery purchase. The maximum cashback in the bonus offer is $7. The offer expires on April 13, 2025. (ht Tikky)
Update 6/20/24: Some more codes worth trying:
upside_25cpg_test_04242024
shsbpo
Nblionspto
shsvball
Update 5/22/24: SOFI35. 35 cents off next 2 refills. It works for some existing users, but not for others.
Update 4/16/24: UBERPC20 – 20 cents/gallon in the next four filling.
Update 4/30/23: Use the following promo codes to get up to $2 off per gallon or up to $30 in total savings. YMMV. (ht TJB offers):
- Buyers35
- USHIP35
- GOPUFF35
- AMEX35
- PERKSATWORK230
Update 2/6/23: New users can now get $15 via Swagbucks for signing up and also 25¢ off per gallon.
Update 1/2/23: AMEX35 works for 35¢ off the next two refills.
Update 10/23/22: GOPUFF35 $0.35/gal on next two gas purchases. Hat tip to the reader Bockrr
Update 10/14/22: LUCKY7CASH works for 7¢ off your next order.
Update 4/26/22: It has been renamed from GetUpside to Upside (that’s what it used to be called).
Update 3/4/22: SHOPPERS35 for 35 cents off 2 refills (ht dpaquett)
Update 7/12/21: New code COMEBACK6 works for 6¢
Update 6/2/21: New 100mil code for 10¢ off
Update 5/24/21: New code 7CENTBONUS, 7¢ off.
Update 4/30/21: new code Shopper20 – 20 cents off the next 4!
Update 2/29/21: New Code: Now through 2/21/21, use promo code 21 PER 21 to receive a 21¢/gal bonus. That’s an extra 21¢ on top of every great deal you find. Hats off to him ieatdogfood
Update 12/31/20: Some additional promo codes (collectible):
- UP TO 7 7 cents extra
- 20K20 20 cents extra
- 20 SECONDS. 5 cents extra
- 20KPROMO. 5 cents extra
- INSTACART20. 20 cents extra 4
- DORDASH20. 20 cents extra 4
Hat tip to the reader Bill
Update 12/8/20: Apparently restaurants have been added as well. I’m sure this is powered by another end, I’m just not sure who powers it yet. Hat tip to reader Craig P
Update 9/24/20: Some additional promo codes (work for new and existing users, referral stacks for new users):
- 20K20 – 20 cents/gal off – expires 10/31
- 20Kpromo – 5 cents/gal off – expires 10/31
- Upside 7 – 7 cents/gal down – no expiration
Hat tip to the reader ieatdogfood
Update 5/17/20: It appears to be available in most states now, but not in Wisconsin.
Update 5/16/20: You can get a $10 bonus when you sign up through a referral. The referred person receives nothing. You can find a reference from by clicking here. Hats off to him For sale
Reverse review
Using the application is quite easy:
- Open the application
- Choose an offer (the screen shows you the price per gallon and the discount)
- Pay with your usual credit card and take a photo of your receipt
- Upload photos to Upside
Within a day or so of uploading the invoice, you’ll see the cashback available in your Upside account. You can cash out via check or Paypal. Check payments have a $5 minimum while Paypal cash has no minimum. I was able to cash out a small balance of $1 with no problems.
Reverse loan
In addition to cash back on gas purchases at these gas stations, Upside also gives you a credit toward future purchases at the gas station location. These Upside Credits are more generous than the current cash back rebate, BUT they are much more restrictive in use and can only be used for specific items or services at the gas station. You may be able to use the loan for an oil change, for example.
The Application will dictate which goods or services the Credit can be used for. After purchasing the specific item, you will upload a receipt of that purchase and then the Upside Credit will be converted into real money back via Paypal or a check.
A recent purchase of mine at a Sunoco gas station got me 8¢ cash back per gallon on the purchase of about 6 gallons for a total of $0.48 back, plus I got 25¢ per gallon in Upside Credit for a total credit of $1.50. The app gives me two options to use the $1.50 credit: 1) get $1.50 off the oil change, 2) buy merchandise at the gas store and get 20% off the purchase by submitting the receipt. (Tobacco and gift cards are excluded.)
Pay attention to the cashback numbers you see in the app: standard earnings are literally cashback, but Upside Credit earnings have a much more limited use, as mentioned.
Final Thoughts
Uploading bills is always a pain. In this case, if you use a lot of gas and have a large tank, it might be worth using the app and getting a few dollars from each fill-up. If you’re able to easily use revolving credit as well (eg buy groceries regularly or get oil changes at your local gas station), the value proposition is much greater.
They also have a website for the business this is quite interesting if you are reading about their business model.
If you live in one of the participating states, I’d love to hear your feedback about the app in the comments. Is it worth downloading or are they mostly overpriced stations offering uncompetitive discounts?
Please do not share your referral codes in this post. Use this linked post instead.
Hats off to him Maximizing money to make me aware of this app.
Post History:
Update 1/12/20: Some stations no longer require you to upload a receipt. They are identified by a blue lightning bolt next to them. Hats off to him FM
Update 12/30/19: All gas deals are at least 10¢/gal through 11:59pm EST 12/31. Hat tip to the reader TOOL
Update 12/16/19: The referral bonus has been increased to $7
Update 9/20/19: 1200 more stations added in TX & GA. Georgia is a new state as far as I know. Hats off to him FM
Update 7/2/19: Another 1,000 stations have been added in the Midwest. Hats off to him FM
Update 3/25/19: Existing users can get an additional 7¢ off per gallon with promo code UPSIDE7. Apparently it only works for users who have successfully used the app/submitted the receipt before it can be applied. Details on its application can be found in this comment. Thank you readers TOOL.
Update 1/6/19: Now available in more states, they’ve also expanded the number of gas stations they partner with. Hat tip to the reader TOOL.
Upside is an app that lets you get cash back for the gas you buy at select stations. They currently only have stations in the following states: MD, VA, NY, NC, SC, DE, FL, TX, MI, WI, MO and DC.
(Updated 4/20/17)
