Fuel expenses are one of the largest ongoing costs for drivers. Fortunately, cashback apps like Fluz and Upside offer simple, effective ways to lower your costs every time you fill up. Here’s how to maximize these apps to save real money at the pump.

1. Save Instantly with Fluz Gift Cards
   Fluz allows you to buy discounted digital gift cards for major gas station brands. Instead of paying directly at the pump, you can shop discounted Chevron gift cards or buy Exxon gift cards instantly through Fluz.

• Example: If you buy a $50 gas gift card at a 5% discount, you save $2.50 instantly—before any other discounts or rewards. 

2. Get Cashback on Fuel Purchases with Upside
   Upside works by offering real cashback rewards at participating gas stations, restaurants, and grocery stores.

• Simply “claim” an offer in the app before filling up. 
• Pay normally with your linked credit or debit card. 
• Submit a receipt or use location tracking to confirm the purchase. 
• Cashback is credited to your Upside account within a few days. 

3. Stack Savings for Bigger Rewards
   The real power comes from combining methods:

• Buy a discounted gas gift card via Fluz. 
• Pay with the gift card at a station offering Upside cashback. 
• If you use a gas cashback credit card, you can add another 2%–5% savings. 

4. Flexible Redemption Options

• Fluz cashback can be used toward future gift card purchases or transferred to your bank account. 
• Upside cashback can be cashed out via PayPal, direct deposit, or digital gift cards.
  This flexibility gives you more control over how you spend or reinvest your rewards. 

5. Where These Apps Work Best

• Fluz is ideal when you know where you plan to refuel (e.g., Chevron, Exxon, BP). 
• Upside works well for spontaneous refueling, especially in metro areas with many partner stations. 

6. Tips to Maximize Fuel Savings Using Apps

• Always check Fluz for discounted gas gift cards before heading to a station. 
• Activate Upside offers as soon as you know you will need gas. 
• Combine app rewards with station loyalty programs like Shell Fuel Rewards or BPme Rewards for even more savings. 

Real-World Example of a Stacked Transaction:

• 5% savings with Fluz discounted gift cards 
• 10 cents per gallon cashback through Upside 
• 3% cashback using a business gas credit card
  Total savings: often 10%–15% on a single fill-up.

Cashback apps like Fluz and Upside offer powerful, easy-to-use tools that help drivers turn everyday gas purchases into real savings. With a few extra taps before you fuel up, you can keep more money in your pocket every time you hit the road.