Kroger offers hundreds of gift card options, from local restaurants to national brands such as Buffalo Wild Wings, iTunes, Bass Pro Shops, Aeropostale, Google Play, Lowe’s, AMC, Applebee’s, Brinker, Chipotle, Cracker Barrel, Game Stop, Gap, JCPenney, Sears and more.
When you buy gift cards at Kroger, you’ll get something, too: cheaper fill-ups! You don’t have to buy gift cards as gifts this year to see the savings, either. Use them like cash to do all your holiday shopping — from Black Friday to Cyber Monday and beyond to earn fuel rewards:
- You earn 2x fuel points on gift card purchases year round, but now through December 8, 2013, Kroger is offering 4x fuel points on every gift card you buy. That’s 4 fuel points for every $1 you spend on gift cards.
- $25 gift card purchase = 100 fuel points = $0.10 off per gallon of gas
- $100 gift card purchase = 400 fuel points = $0.40 off per gallon of gas
- Buy gift cards, then use them to do your shopping at stores like Target, Best Buy – even online shopping at Amazon and eBay. Don’t forget to grab a gift card for your favorite restaurant before you go out to eat. It all adds up to saving at the pump!
- Grab a multi-pack of smaller value gift cards to please everyone on your list, from teachers and bus drivers to your mailman and hairdresser. From Starbucks to iTunes, it’s easy to stuff stockings with smaller cards.
Remember – Kroger store gift cards do not apply to the 4X rewards offer – only those for other stores/restaurants.
READ MORE to learn how to save up to 28% off Chipotle gift cards at Kroger this week!
How It Works
Ready to redeem your Kroger fuel rewards at the pump? You could get $1 off each gallon when you redeem up to 1,000 points!
Earn Fuel Points
There are three ways to accrue fuel points at Kroger every day:
- Collect 1 fuel point for every $1 you spend on groceries.
- Receive 2 (and sometimes 4!) fuel points for every $1 you spend on eligible gift cards. (Kroger store gift cards aren’t included).
- Earn fuel points for eligible prescriptions you fill at your store’s pharmacy.
Redeem Your Points
At Kroger Fuel Centers, scan your Kroger loyalty card at the pump and follow the instructions to apply your discount. You can redeem in 100-point (or 10-cent) levels — use up to 1,000 fuel points on a single fill-up to save $1 off per gallon, per transaction, or save some rewards for later.
At participating Shell Stations, the number of fuel points you can redeem varies by location, so follow the screen prompts to initiate the desired discount before you pay, then do ONE of the following:
- Insert your full-size Kroger Plus Card
- Manually enter your alternate ID or your loyalty card’s number (found on the back of the card or your key fob)
You will be limited to one fill-up and a maximum of 35 gallons.
Track Your Points
Your fuel points total is listed at the bottom of every receipt from your local Kroger store. You can also track your points online at your store’s website or through their mobile app — just create an online account and register your loyalty card number there!
How do you use Kroger gift cards to your advantage? Comment with your story below and I’ll select 4 winners. Each will receive 2 coupons giving them an additional 50 bonus points with any gift card purchase at Kroger (you can share one with a friend, if you’d like!).
Kroger Gift Card Deal: Chipotle Gift Cards
Load these Chipotle gift card Kroger digital coupons to your shopper’s card – you’ll not only earn 4X the fuel points, you’ll also get a great deal on gift cards:
$25.00 Chipotle Gift Card
-$7.00 off $25 Kroger digital coupon (general category)
$18.00 after coupon – save 28% + earn 72 points$45.00 Chipotle Multipack Gift Cards (3 $15 cards)
-$12.00 off $45 Kroger digital coupon (general category)
$33.00 after coupon – save 27% + earn 132 points
Disclosure: I am a BzzAgent. I receive free or discounted products or services, then I share my opinion about them with friends. I have not been compensated for this post. BzzAgent did provide bonus coupons.
Julie says
I buy Shell cards every week since that is where I fill up my car with gas. I also do the surveys from my receipts and get an extra 50 points a week. That’s 200 a month or $.20 off a gallon for doing just that. When we had a house project last year, I bought my cards from Lowes during quadruple fuel points and saved even more. If I plan to shop at retail places, like Kohls or go to a restaurant, I always buy a gift card at Kroger first. I love this program as the savings can be significant.
Rachel says
I bought Chipotle gift card for my husband using the coupon, he was so happy. Wish Kroger would have more coupons like these.
Stu says
Does Kroger still carry the eBay gift cards? I haven’t been able to find them at the local Kroger stores.
Jolyn says
I thought I saw them the last time I was there…I’ll check again next time!
Audra says
Would anyone know if we buy an Applebee’s card from Kroger,…..I know you get 4x the fuel points but do you still get the bonus $10 for every $50 card? If so that would be cool.
Jolyn says
No, you wouldn’t. That’s an offer directly from Applebees.
leann says
Do you know if Texas Roadhouse is one of the gift cards?
T says
You can see the list of gift cards at this link: http://giftcards.kroger.com/
Amazon gift cards are used up pretty fast at our house. :o)
Thanks for this website and the great tips! God is meeting some of my needs through you! (Your Phil. 4:19 quote.)
Kyle says
I often meet with church members and prospective members at local restaurants. Not only that, I buy numerous books from Amazon every month. Instead of simply paying for these expenses on a credit card, I often buy gift cards ahead of time. Buying them from Kroger allows me to save money on gas too! Especially during the 4x rewards periods, this can add up VERY quickly!
Sterling says
We buy gift cards for restaurants on our way to dinner most times! Last week we decided to go to Long Horn for dinner, so we stopped by Kroger first to buy our Long Horn gift card & then we went to dinner. We love adding up fuel points since now we also have a teen driver in our family. We are going on vacation next month, so we are already making our plans on which restaurants we will visit while in FL & buy gift cards before we leave. Also buying gift cards for Christmas gifts! It’s a win-win deal when you buy your gift cards at Kroger’s!
Jana says
I work for Kroger. If you fill out the survey at the bottom of your receipt you will earn 50 free gas points and can do so once every 7 days! Remember to include a employees name if you got great service as they are suppose to be recognized by their store management.
megg says
I must be missing something, why can’t I find the Chipotle gift cards on the Kroger site. The link just takes me to the coupon page. Can someone link me or walk me through? LOL
Jolyn says
You’ll need to buy the gift cards in store to get your fuel points.