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jimd3246 · 09-18-2018, 02:03 PM

Hello Folks.
I am very very curious. (bad feeling). I just responded to a link for a "GasBuddy Fuel Card" sign-up, that is linked directly to my bank account. You use it like a gas card, for $.05/gal discount nearly anywhere. I signed up BEFORE DOING DUE DILIGENCE and now I'm concerned. Anyone out familier and what can you tell me to ease my worries.

I should addthat I'm familiar with GasBuddy for searching fuel prices and I like it, but not certain about this. Looking for some others with experience- good or bad. Thank you.

WinnieView · 09-18-2018, 02:50 PM

Not our type of 'thing' but this one seems legit;

How Pay with GasBuddy™ Works:

Consumers looking to save on every gallon of gas can enroll in the free Pay with GasBuddy program following these simple steps.

1. Visit pay.gasbuddy.com or download the free GasBuddy smartphone app and click on the wallet icon to get started

2. Sign up by connecting a valid checking account to Pay with GasBuddy™.

3. When you receive your card in the mail, activate it by setting up a unique Driver ID in the GasBuddy app. Your card is now ready to use.

4. Swipe your card at the gas pump as you would any other plastic form of payment. Your unique Driver ID makes using Pay with GasBuddy™ even more secure than a credit card.

5. By using Pay with GasBuddy™, you will save 10 cents per gallon off of your first fill up and 5 cents off every gallon thereafter.

https://help.gasbuddy.com/hc/en-us/c...with-GasBuddy-

redcolorado · 09-18-2018, 03:51 PM

There are better gas card deals. If you can get a Sams Club card it is 5% off each gal, $2.50 gal = $.125 off anywhere except Cosco and a few others couple that with a Good Sams card at Pilot Flying J for another $.05 off. There are other card that offer comparable discounts. Others will be along shortly to explain those. These are the ones I use.

RickNC · 09-18-2018, 04:40 PM

We had a couple convenience store chains in upstate NY offer the same program. It saves them money on processing fees since most gas purchases are via credit card.
I'm sure it's legit.

Fyrflie · 09-18-2018, 07:34 PM

I have a GasBuddy card and use it regularly. Yes it is linked to my account.

It is accepted at most gas stations. It is my understanding that the gas buddy discount is not applicable if you use or buy fuel with another discount. Such as good Sam, Costco, Safeway, etc. But I am not sure.

So far no problems. Fingers crossed.

And a gas buddy card is not a credit card. It takes the money from your account as you use it so you have no balance at the end of the month. Unlike my credit card from Costco which will gladly carry a balance at 24% interest. Don’t know if Sams Club card is the same.

CamperDad · 09-18-2018, 07:46 PM

Use mine regularly for about 8 months now without a problem. Sometimes I double dip.... that is use Good Sam at the flying J to get 5 cents off and then pay with gas buddy to get another 5 cents off. Gas buddy stops the pump at $75. Then you have to start a new purchase.

K_n_L · 09-18-2018, 07:48 PM

I have it linked as well and it works okay. Not all of stations I use accept it and a few stopped recently, ie Shell, opted for their own program. Seems the cash refund credit cards are the best way if you manage your cards/debt well.

Loggenrock · 09-18-2018, 08:43 PM

Shell has a fuel rewards program NOT linked to any account - $0.05 off a gallon, gas or diesel. Been using it for about a year. Hey - 5 cents is 5 cents!!!

Fiesta48 · 09-19-2018, 04:19 AM

My 2% rewards card pays me 5-7 cents per gallon back. But more importantly avoid the big truck gas stations. That will avoid their credit card fees, and 20-30 cents more per gallon.
Many car stations now have truck pumps in the rear or side of the building.
We drove 775 miles this week on one tank because diesel was only $2.79 at home in TX. It saved us about $30.
Was in WA this spring, diesel was a buck a gal more.

momdoc · 09-19-2018, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Fiesta48

My 2% rewards card pays me 5-7 cents per gallon back. But more importantly avoid the big truck gas stations. That will avoid their credit card fees, and 20-30 cents more per gallon.
Many car stations now have truck pumps in the rear or side of the building.
We drove 775 miles this week on one tank because diesel was only $2.79 at home in TX. It saved us about $30.
Was in WA this spring, diesel was a buck a gal more.

I agree. We use this method as well and have not had a problem doing so.

jimd3246 · 09-19-2018, 07:52 AM

As usual, you guys can always clear things up for me. My concern was mainly, having the card directly connected into my bank acct. Glad to see others are using it with no problems. I feel better about it. Thank you all.

RRR · 09-19-2018, 05:03 PM

But around here Shell is about $.30+ per gallon higher than anything else. Glad it works for you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loggenrock

Shell has a fuel rewards program NOT linked to any account - $0.05 off a gallon, gas or diesel. Been using it for about a year. Hey - 5 cents is 5 cents!!!