Looking for ways to earn some cash? Try the Upside app to earn cash back on your gas purchases! It’s super easy to get started!
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The Upside App (Formerly GetUpside 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 every day, so keep checking back to see what’s available in your region!).
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 Does the Upside App Work?
To earn money back on gas, just follow these steps:
- Go HERE.
- Sign 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 (formerly GetUpside Gas 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 Earn with the Upside App?
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!!
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 Gas App?
You can cash out via paypal, gift cards, or direct deposit. Withdraw directly to your bank or to popular gift cards with no points to convert and no minimum to cash out.
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 earnings will add up VERY quickly — especially if you commute to work a lot!
Upside App (Formerly GetUpside Gas App) FAQ
Yes, Upside is a 100% legitimate and reputable app! I’ve been using it for over a year and absolutely love it!
Popular participating gas stations include BP, Mobil, Shell, Speedway, Racetrac, Circle K, Exxon, and many more! Different geographical regions have different participating gas stations, though.
Yes, the Upside gas app is 100% free to download and use!
No, you’ll never pay anything to use the Upside app!
It typically takes 2-4 days to see your money show up from your most recent redemption at the gas pump.
Yes! Just enter the first six and last four digits of the card to add it to your Upside wallet and use it at any gas station!
Yes! You can redeem gas offers for all grades of gasoline, including diesel!
Unfortunately, no. Sam’s Club has its own fuel rewards program, so Upside does not work at Sam’s Club.







Thanks for the blog post! I knew you’d have some insight on this app. My phone updated today and it suggested this app along with Pogo and testerup. Do you know anything about those apps? Thanks for all your help with keeping/putting money in my pocket 🙂
I have not personally used those apps, but I looked online and they appeared to be legit!
Does the Upside app work with Kroger fuel?
Can you use this app while you are driving on vacation.
YES!
Hello. Does this work with Ingles gas stations? Also are you able to get cash back through gift cards from Ingles? Thanks!!
The App will tell you which gas stations are offering cash back deals. I’m not sure if you can attach a gift card to the app as proof of payment or not that would be a question for their support team! I hope that helps! -Jordan, MSM Team
In my area, offers are only 1-5¢/gal right now and the promo code mentioned is for first timers only 🫤. Do you know if any permanent and/or national promo codes?
Thanks meg for this app info and there was another person who said fuel reward going to try that too. Plus the gas buddy I saw reading the comments. Hopefully I’ll have some station near me here in Quincy, Ma.
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!
Do you have to enter your credit card number in the app in order to do this?
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
Woweee! What great timing—gas prices are higher than I ever remember.
Thanks so much.
I live in BFE and I have offers!! Thank you so much!!
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
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
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!
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.
Thanks for sharing this I’ve never heard of this before so I’m going to download it. Can use all the help can get with these prices