The Upside Gas App lets you earn up to 50 cents per gallon cash back at over 7,200 gas stations in 35 states across the U.S.A. and the District of Columbia.
You’ll get gasoline savings at many big gas station brands when you use Upside, including Shell, BP, Exxon, Marathon, Sunoco, Valero, Citgo, E-Z Mart, 7-Eleven, and many more.
Plus, when you sign up via this Upside Referral Link and enter Invite Code VB5KT, you’ll get an extra 20 cents per gallon cash back on gas – on top of whatever great offer you find in the app.
That means you could get up to 70 cents per gallon cash back on your first fill-up with the Upside Gas App.
Upside Gas App Promotional Codes
1. Promo Code VB5KT (1st Fill-Up) – Get Extra 20¢/Gal Cash Back on First Fill-Up: You will get an extra 20¢ per gallon cash back on your first fill-up after you join and enter this code.
How To Enter Promo Codes in Upside Gas App
- From the main menu in the app, tap the Profile option;
- Then tap Edit next to the Promo Code section;
- Enter the promo code and submit.
The app will automatically apply the promo code to the next gas offer you claim.
You can only apply 1 promo code in the app at a time, so you must claim an offer before you can enter another promo code.
About Upside Gas Program
Upside allows gas stations to compete for your business with cash back offers and special bonuses.
To earn cash back on your gas purchases with Upside, you start by claiming any available offer from local gas stations for the best gas price in your area.
After you claim an offer, you simply pay with your usual credit or debit card at the gas station and get your receipt.
Once your fill-up is complete, you just need to snap a photo of your receipt and upload it in the app.
It takes about 24-48 hours for your receipt to be processed and your cash back earnings to be credited to your account.
You can then cash out your Upside earnings whenever you want via PayPal, check, or for digital gift cards such as Amazon.com and Starbucks.
Simply Download the free Upside app from the App Store or Google Play to get started earning cash back on gas.
Extra 20¢/Gal Cash Back with Upside Referral Program
The Upside App has now introduced a referral program that provides both parties with an extra 20 cents per gallon cash back, on top of whatever cash back amount is offered at the gas station.
New users can download the app through this Upside Referral Link and/or enter Invite Code VB5KT in the app to receive an extra 20 cents per gallon cash back on your first gas fill-up, in addition to whatever offer you may find at your local gas stations in the app.
Plus, once you download the app, you’ll have access to your own Upside referral code, which you can share with your friends and family to give them an extra 20 cents per gallon cash back, and you’ll get an extra 20 cents per gallon cash back on their first use.
For each new user that you refer who uses your code and completes their first gas fill-up for a minimum of $10, you’ll get an extra 20 cents per gallon cash back when you redeem your referral reward during your next fill-up.
In order to qualify for the bonus as a referrer, your referee must spend a minimum of $10 on their first gas purchase, but there is no minimum spend requirement in order for the referee to redeem their extra 20 cents per gallon on their first gas fill-up.
The extra 20 cents per gallon cash back applies to and can be combined with any offer, including being stacked together with other referral bonuses, so you could get up to 70 cents per gallon cash back with each referral or even more cash back if you have multiple referrals (i.e., 5 referrals at 20 cents each would equal $1 cash back per gallon total, plus whatever cash back is offered at the gas station).
To share your referral code, just visit the “Share Upside” section under the Menu in the Upside App, where you’ll be able to access your unique referral code, or share via text and email.
Earn Ongoing 2-Tiered Upside Referral Bonuses
In addition to the extra 20 cents per gallon cash back referral bonuses, Upside provides you with ongoing bonuses for every gallon of gas that your referrals (and their referrals) buy in the future.
- 2¢/Gal Tier: Each time one of your direct referrals buys gas in the future, you will earn a 2 cents per gallon bonus deposited into your Upside account.
- 1¢/Gal Tier: Each time one of your indirect referrals (i.e., your referral’s referrals) buys gas, you will earn a 1 cent per gallon bonus deposited into your Upside account.
These ongoing bonuses are different than the 20 cents per gallon redemption bonuses that you earn, which require a gas purchase in order to get the cash back, as the ongoing bonuses are deposited directly into your cash-out balance, and don’t require further gas purchases in order to redeem them.
There is no limit to the amount of users that you can refer or the bonus rewards that you can earn.
How To Use Upside to Save on Gas
1. Use the Upside App when you need gas, items from gas station convenience stores, or car services like car washes, maintenance, or repairs.
2. Claim the best offer from nearby gas stations competing for your business.
3. Swipe with your regular credit card when you make your purchase and snap a picture of your itemized receipt.
Upside Gas App Features
- Find Offers Near You for up to 50 Cents Per Gallon.
- Pay with Any Credit or Debit Card.
- Snap a Picture of Your Receipt.
- Earn Cash Back and Get It Whenever You Want via PayPal or Check.
- No special cards or numbers to remember. No coupons to bring.
Some cash back offers include Upside credit, which you can use to get cash back on non-gas purchases, like car washes, auto services, and items from the convenience store.
How To Redeem Your Cash Back Earnings
All of the cash back that you earn can be redeemed for cash via PayPal, a physical check, or for Gift Cards from popular merchants.
It’s free to cash out when you have earnings of at least $15 or when someone that you have referred is an active GetUpside App user.
You can earn an unlimited amount of cash back from using the Upside Gas App with no maximum limits on your cash back redemptions.
Participating States with Upside Gas Stations
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Iowa
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Massachusetts
- Maryland
- Maine
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- North Carolina
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New York
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
- Vermont
- Washington D.C.
- West Virginia
You can use the Get Upside Gas Station Finder to locate all of the participating gas stations in your area.
Get 10¢/Gal More on Mid-Grade, Premium and Diesel
You can earn up to 10 cents per gallon more cash back when you fill up your tank with mid-grade, premium, and diesel fuel.
You can find these extra cash back deals on mid-grade, premium and diesel fuels from the map within the Upside Gas App.
To find extra cash back offers, visit the map and tap on an offer to see the cash back that you can earn per gas type.
Fuel up with whichever type of gas you like, submit your receipt, and you’ll earn cash back according to the type of gas that you bought.
You can also change the default field type that displays on the map by tapping Menu > Profile > Gas Type.
Download the Upside gas app and earn up to 50¢ per gallon cash back every time you get gas.
Joyce L Whalen says
May 8, 2019 at 12:05 amAfter your first promotional sign up code, can you use additional codes for fill ups to receive more rebate. When I try it says coffee cannot be applied. Help!!
kumar says
April 30, 2019 at 10:59 amUse my referral : GGKV2 to get .20$ off on the first fill up.I have been using this getupside and saved more than $100 in a year.Go to profile promocode : GGKv2.
Jason says
April 23, 2019 at 4:43 pmGetUpside is a great app. I’ve saved over $80 on gas in the last few months. Use promo code JASON3393 on signup for an additional 20 cents per gallon off your first fill up.
Shelby Bartholomew says
February 27, 2019 at 8:58 amwhat has stations does it work with?
Gadget says
February 27, 2019 at 8:46 pmThe gas stations may be different depending on your area and the current offers/negotiations. I have been using the app for over a year and it has changed considerably, with many more stations now than in the past. In my local area, Shell and 7-11 are the only two brands showing up. Recommend installing the app and seeing for yourself. Feel free to use my referral code A2DJC. Good Luck!
MM Team says
April 24, 2019 at 6:40 pmHello Shelby,
Thanks for your comment. I’ve added a link to the Upside App’s Gas Station Finder in the above article under the list of participating states. You can use this to find specific gas stations that are participating in your location. Best of luck.
April Pitts says
February 18, 2019 at 5:54 amAre you planning to launch in Colorado?
MM Team says
April 24, 2019 at 6:44 pmHello April,
GetUpside does have plans to launch in Colorado and throughout the rest of U.S.A. by the end of 2019 or sooner.
New states and gas stations are announced on a regular basis, and the above article will be updated whenever they launch.
Thank you for your comment.
Gadget says
February 16, 2019 at 5:28 amAre you allowing readers to place their referral code in the comments here? Usually your articles state it.
MM Team says
April 24, 2019 at 6:49 pmHello Gadget,
Yes, readers may post their referral codes as long as they also post about their experiences with the GetUpside App and provide some details.
Thanks for the question.
Valerie says
January 13, 2019 at 5:45 pmI’m only getting 15 cents as a referral bonus when my friends use my code. This is the first time I’ve seen that its 20 cents. Is there something else I need to do to get the 20 cents?
Bruce Pittman says
January 16, 2019 at 12:16 pmWhy am I only get n .15 cents back? How do I ger .20 cents back?2
Melissa says
April 11, 2019 at 9:52 pmI have only been getting. 15 back too…wth?
MM Team says
April 24, 2019 at 6:53 pmHello Valerie,
Thanks for your comment. According to the details in the app, you should be receiving $0.20 per gallon extra cash back on your next fill-up for each qualified referral.
I myself do receive $0.20 cash back for referrals, but I will keep an eye on my account to see if that amount is the same for every referral.
It’s possible that people in different states or regions could be receiving different promotional amounts, but I’m not sure if that is the case.
I’ll look into this further and see if I can provide some additional information.
I really appreciate your comment as well as the other readers that have replied to your comment. I wasn’t aware that some people may be having this issue.
Thank you again.
Dena says
October 15, 2018 at 3:10 pmIf I want to invite others to go under me, how do I find my referral code?
MM Team says
October 19, 2018 at 3:43 pmTo refer others, visit the “Free Gas” section under the Menu within the app.
Cris says
September 29, 2018 at 12:04 amPuedo comprar la gasolina en cualquier bomba
Heather says
November 15, 2018 at 12:13 amNo, solo en las que estan participando con ‘get upside.’ Por ejemplo, circa de mi ciudad, solo puedo ganar a las bombos de BP, Shell, y Valero. Pero creo que hay otras participando, en otros lugares. Si vas a usar ‘get Upside’, puedas usar el referral code ‘Heather4743’ para ganar 15 centavos más cuándo usar el app para comprar la gasolina. :)
Barbara says
July 13, 2017 at 10:01 amIf I download this app and use a referral code, do I have to get gas within a week to get the 0.20 extra or I have unlimited time to first fill up my car?
I’m asking it because I just got some gas and it will take me about 15 days to need it again.
MM Team says
December 28, 2017 at 8:54 pmHello Barbara, You will have an unlimited amount of time to complete your first fill-up after using a referral code, so you do not have to worry about the $0.20 extra bonus per gallon expiring. Thanks for your comment.