Anybody use the Upside app?

Yes, I have used it for getting gas. I don’t go out of my way to go to participating gas stations, but if I’m in the area and already going to a gas station that participates on the upside app then I’ll check in and get the rewards.
I just get the rewards emailed to me as an Amazon gift card code. Haven’t had any issues with it

I had it a few years ago, and I also had another app that showed the cheapest gas around. Upside consistently would give the discounts at the more expensive stations. So it seemed kind of pointless.

Plus their commercials are f ucking aggravating.

Used to be good, now it sucks because the discounts are under .10 everywhere

Yeah, it's been a while since discounts were more than a few cents. And what's worse is now they nerf the discount if they know you tried to stack with another discount, like a loyalty rewards program for that particular gas station. I used to get 10¢ per gallon off at race trac and stacked with 10-15¢ rebate from upside and that would add up nicely.

You'd think with gas prices going up so much that they'd be less stingy with the rebates, but nope.

I just started using it today. Wish I’d have started a few years ago to take advantage of work paying for fuel.

I have had Upside for 4 years and haven’t had any negative experiences like this.


I also haven’t experienced the participating gas stations to be the “more expensive” gas stations either.

I really don’t get the hate for Upside. It’s free money. You don’t have to change your daily routine at all. If I’m already buying gas anyway, why wouldn't I take 5 seconds to tap "check in" and get cash back?

They’re getting paid through kick backs from the gas stations/restaurants that participate.

A quick google search shows over 35 million users on the app.
Upside is earning some interest on my rewards balance, as well as their millions of other users rewards balances.

That’s how they make money.