What I Learned Trying Upside to Save on Gas

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  • Опубліковано 12 січ 2025

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  • @SmartFamilyMoney
    @SmartFamilyMoney  2 роки тому +6

    Click this link or use promo code CINDY83329 in the Upside app to get an extra 15¢/gal bonus the first time you make a purchase. upside.app.link/CINDY83329

    • @stephenF250
      @stephenF250 2 роки тому +1

      Dunno if you've gotten many referrals from this video but if so that's genius!

    • @SmartFamilyMoney
      @SmartFamilyMoney  2 роки тому

      @@stephenF250 I've gotten a few and it helps us both out!

    • @stephenF250
      @stephenF250 2 роки тому

      @@SmartFamilyMoney I know I've been using upside for awhile and love it just noticed the referral thing recently. Pretty neat they do this!

    • @Adem19811
      @Adem19811 Рік тому

      @@SmartFamilyMoney I earned 225$ I cashed out no money contact em no response they’re fake 100%😏

    • @nala3038
      @nala3038 Рік тому

      @@Adem19811I cashed out and got my money no problems

  • @drezarom3627
    @drezarom3627 8 місяців тому +2

    thanks for the information I keep hearing about this app in the radio while driving to work

  • @JPU89
    @JPU89 2 роки тому +12

    I have been doing the UPSIDE app since September 2021. And I have built up $182 so far. Unfortunately all the stations within 100 miles from me have withdrew from UPSIDE. So no I just recently transferred the $182 to my savings account and it only took about 3 days to reflect in my account. I wish they were still doing it in my area.

    • @SmartFamilyMoney
      @SmartFamilyMoney  2 роки тому +2

      Oh wow, that stinks that the stations around you stopped! Was it a variety of stations that stopped? Or was it all one brand?

    • @JPU89
      @JPU89 2 роки тому +1

      @@SmartFamilyMoney it was a variety of stations. But they all use Valero Fuels. I assume UPSIDE stopped a contract with Valero I assume.

    • @SmartFamilyMoney
      @SmartFamilyMoney  2 роки тому +1

      @@JPU89 sorry to hear that. I hope that's not a sign of what's to come for Upside. Have you found any other apps you like to use to save on gas?

    • @stephenF250
      @stephenF250 2 роки тому +1

      @@JPU89 I live in central Texas use upside at Valero gas station

    • @JPU89
      @JPU89 2 роки тому +1

      @@stephenF250 all the Valero stations in NM and the Texas Panhandle don't accept it anymore. Not sure what the deal is.

  • @craighellberg4366
    @craighellberg4366 5 місяців тому +1

    Very very well explained. I was considering it, but that’s way too much work. Thank you so much.

  • @ThePsvan
    @ThePsvan 2 роки тому +10

    Too time consuming. Glad you explained it so I don't have to try it myself after hearing the radio ads over and over and over again.

    • @TL-jq9vy
      @TL-jq9vy 10 місяців тому

      I've been using it for a year now and I've made a whopping $25.53
      Absolutely not worth the drive or hassle

    • @studioroque6370
      @studioroque6370 9 місяців тому

      How is that too time consuming?

    • @ThePsvan
      @ThePsvan 9 місяців тому

      @@studioroque6370 It sounds like you have to look for a station with an offer in the app, and then maybe go out of your way to go there, to save a few cents per gallon. I like to hit all my gas stations and grocery stores right along my commute routes to save time.

    • @nala3038
      @nala3038 8 місяців тому

      Wait a min, how would that be time consuming??

    • @ThePsvan
      @ThePsvan 8 місяців тому

      @@nala3038 Stop what you're doing, fire up the app, find a station with a deal, most likely navigate and travel slightly out of your way to go that station. I normally hit stations that are right on my commute route.

  • @tee_pierce6
    @tee_pierce6 Рік тому +4

    Great video imma have to watch it a few times but yes💯🤟☺️

  • @happyarmadillofarm9026
    @happyarmadillofarm9026 Рік тому +1

    I started going to the circle K that's right by the walmart gas pumps. That store competes with walmarts low gas price and they offer cash back in the upside app.

  • @phillyeaglesbowl5562
    @phillyeaglesbowl5562 7 місяців тому

    Trick I just learned when getting gas as soon as you start pumping stop and check the place to see how much it is at that time . Every time it jumps up at least 5 cents a gallon. So I put in a 20cents check to see if I get more back pay my bill and run my card again for a better discouny

  • @Gmailcs
    @Gmailcs Рік тому +2

    Great honest review

  • @Dsensei4u
    @Dsensei4u 2 роки тому +5

    Upside is nice but tried several times to get cash back and failed. Tried my bank, failed,tried Pay Pal failed. chat with lady supposedly at Upside, she did not help. I am beginning to think ...scam ! If you could kind of walk me through I would gladly let me be one of your referrals 😀

    • @westdeaton4127
      @westdeaton4127 2 роки тому +2

      I got the same problem, keeps telling me issue found 😕

  • @gabrielyoung521
    @gabrielyoung521 Рік тому +4

    Are you tracking the trend that appears evident to me that once you have used the app a few times the offer per gallon goes down (usually to 1 cent). So I have opened the Upside app for my wife (never used it yet) and she is seeing .20 cents on the same station I’m seeing .01 cent at the same time.
    I’m also noticing a trend that the app offers you a better savings when you are far away from the gas station then when you are trying to nab the offer when you are sitting in the parking lot.
    Might just be me but I think the app is fairly “smart” at reducing the cash back amounts once you are “hooked.”

    • @SmartFamilyMoney
      @SmartFamilyMoney  Рік тому +2

      When you first sign up, you do get some extra bonuses, but that should be clear. I have not noticed the distance issue... now I want to check that out and see if that happens to me. 👀

  • @jwdsanti
    @jwdsanti Рік тому +2

    Great review- thank you so much! So in the 12 months since this video - is the audience sentiment largely still favorable? or trending towards negative/unfavorable given the customer issues and product complexity issues shared below?

  • @declue1973
    @declue1973 Рік тому +2

    Thanks, very informative!

  • @rpgiuliani
    @rpgiuliani Рік тому +3

    Pump prices can and most likely be higher than the app price. How and when is the app price per gallon updated from the station owners to the app?
    I think this is a scam.

  • @lakeisharhyant2045
    @lakeisharhyant2045 Місяць тому

    I have costco too do you feel its a better deal than juat costi and its 4% cash back for costco gas. You answered my question about costco.

  • @Single-courier
    @Single-courier 3 місяці тому

    upside How to connect credit card,Unable to add the payment card

  • @mojorizn72
    @mojorizn72 4 місяці тому

    Not everybody has a costco near them. When I do get a chance to use costco, the line is a mile long, and you spend a gallon in gas waiting.

  • @cherokeemedina5870
    @cherokeemedina5870 Рік тому +2

    I tried it and says processing, cash back earned $0. Is this normal?

    • @TL-jq9vy
      @TL-jq9vy 10 місяців тому

      Yes that's pretty normal. I get a lot of "cancelled". I've made $25.53 in a year because of it

  • @genieduso7438
    @genieduso7438 Рік тому

    I had one incident where the discount was not added to my history and it still says its processing and it’s been a few days since I got gas.

  • @vincentperez3160
    @vincentperez3160 Рік тому

    Can the card you use to get the cash back be different than the card you use in the transaction?

  • @genieduso7438
    @genieduso7438 Рік тому

    My only complaint is that its hard to see as the print is very small.

  • @LILG-123
    @LILG-123 6 місяців тому

    I got a question how do u know u get it for the prize on the app

  • @karenesquivel9988
    @karenesquivel9988 2 роки тому +3

    Do we have to pay taxes with this app once we reach $600?

    • @SmartFamilyMoney
      @SmartFamilyMoney  2 роки тому +2

      That's a good question - I'm not sure.

    • @nala3038
      @nala3038 Рік тому

      I believe you do

    • @timcollins7296
      @timcollins7296 3 місяці тому

      @@nala3038 ONLY if the UPSIDE APP sends your pittance to the IRS. I would say they don't and keep it.

  • @NatureandSpirit111
    @NatureandSpirit111 9 місяців тому +1

    You don’t get paid with the rebates on gas you get paid inviting friends with the code because you get 1¢/gal for life from the people that signed up using your code.

  • @TL-jq9vy
    @TL-jq9vy 10 місяців тому +1

    I thought it would be great! I've made a whopping $25.53 in a year... it's ALWAYS cheaper across the street. I will NEVER go out of my way again because it's only right about 10% of the time.

  • @boatsknowsbbq8632
    @boatsknowsbbq8632 11 місяців тому +1

    Why can’t I use Sams club or Costco ? It doesn’t show either.

    • @SmartFamilyMoney
      @SmartFamilyMoney  11 місяців тому +3

      Upside only works with certain gas stations that they partner with and Sams and Costco don't work with them.

  • @arhansen85
    @arhansen85 8 місяців тому +1

    Seize the means of consumption!! ✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻

  • @F14Hellcat
    @F14Hellcat 2 роки тому +13

    This is legit I’ve just started and I have 20 bucks in my upside account I’m going to see what I can save for a year then go blow it on something awesome.

    • @SmartFamilyMoney
      @SmartFamilyMoney  2 роки тому +1

      Fun!

    • @TL-jq9vy
      @TL-jq9vy 10 місяців тому +3

      It's been a year, how much did you make??

    • @F14Hellcat
      @F14Hellcat 10 місяців тому

      @@TL-jq9vy I used it for 4 months then they took shell off their app so I haven’t used it but I made like 30 bucks.

    • @F14Hellcat
      @F14Hellcat 6 місяців тому

      @@eggpanda088 I don’t have to commute to work so I don’t do a lot of driving I racked up 53 bucks in about a year.

    • @zander2180
      @zander2180 3 місяці тому

      Lol

  • @terryjoyner4457
    @terryjoyner4457 Рік тому +1

    I had 400.00 and can not cash out

  • @MenschFeind04
    @MenschFeind04 5 місяців тому

    Does it work on Res Gas

  • @raymondmesa8258
    @raymondmesa8258 Рік тому

    It says the promo you gave is wrong and won’t accept it

  • @IAMGAZAO
    @IAMGAZAO 7 місяців тому

    Out of curiosity, how much money have you made from referrals ?

  • @Art_V101
    @Art_V101 Рік тому

    Never used a promo code first time I used it and it gave me like .40 per gallon back so that first time I got like $3.50 but then the second time it was like .15 back per gallon so I only got like .85 back.If it was like .40 back everytime then it's definitely worth it but it's not,it's more like .12-.15/gal,but I guess it's something.

  • @westdeaton4127
    @westdeaton4127 2 роки тому +1

    Why dose it keep telling me issue found every time i make a transaction??

    • @SmartFamilyMoney
      @SmartFamilyMoney  2 роки тому +1

      I don't know. Maybe try reaching out to Upside support.

  • @Jeff-gt2xu
    @Jeff-gt2xu Рік тому

    So, have you run into the "Processing" issue with Upside?

    • @SmartFamilyMoney
      @SmartFamilyMoney  Рік тому

      I haven't, no. I've used it a bunch since this video and I haven't had issues.

    • @nala3038
      @nala3038 Рік тому

      I have very frustrating

  • @joes4926
    @joes4926 2 роки тому +3

    Finding the cheapest gas and using a cash back credit card is NOT the best option. Because you neglected to mention that the .15 per gallon cash back credit per referral is CUMULATIVE! So you can build up enough credit to actually get PAID profit to pump. Example $16.50 cash back per gallon for each gallon pumped!

  • @OhadjeiBratton
    @OhadjeiBratton 6 місяців тому

    Thank you 😊

  • @gareteasley74
    @gareteasley74 4 місяці тому

    What happens if I use a work fuel card

    • @SmartFamilyMoney
      @SmartFamilyMoney  3 місяці тому

      If it's just a credit card, that should work fine.

  • @garlandstyle5797
    @garlandstyle5797 2 роки тому +3

    Too much thinking to do. I'll pass on GetUpside. LOL Thanks

    • @nala3038
      @nala3038 Рік тому

      Thinking is good for you.

  • @robertbandusky9565
    @robertbandusky9565 2 роки тому +1

    Any problem getting gift cards?

    • @SmartFamilyMoney
      @SmartFamilyMoney  2 роки тому +2

      I've only used the cash back to my bank account option - seems simpler!

  • @Ryansssssssssssss
    @Ryansssssssssssss 6 місяців тому

    Is Costco gas applicable?

  • @wescald
    @wescald 9 місяців тому

    I use a company card to get gas and I have to get like $70 bucks worth of gas every 3 days so I just farm the free money

  • @cynthiav9866
    @cynthiav9866 8 місяців тому

    It asks for my full credit card number, exp date and security code. No thanks

  • @StevenChang-e9l
    @StevenChang-e9l Рік тому +1

    I supposed to receive $0.80/gallon cash back and ended up getting only $0.20/gallon😂

  • @johny3133
    @johny3133 8 місяців тому

    If u wanna kill your engine - use costco gas all the time

  • @XjuanissimoX7
    @XjuanissimoX7 2 роки тому +1

    Gas stations in my area used to be 15+ cents now they’re 1 cent per gallon :(

    • @SmartFamilyMoney
      @SmartFamilyMoney  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah, unfortunately it goes up and down. Apparently, they give more when the gas stations are making a higher profit.

  • @ronniephillips4012
    @ronniephillips4012 3 місяці тому

    I think this is just to get you to use your plastic so they can make a way with money.

  • @JESUS555
    @JESUS555 Рік тому

    Here's my offer about saving money on gas. We purchased a Prius and I use Costco or Sam's Club. My Prius gets like 450 Mi to the gallon. And it only cost me about $38 to fill up. Because it was so good on gas we purchase another Prius I used one 2014 that I got for $14,000. And we are driving that to Texas cuz we live in Texas and California two weeks in each place in the month due to our Ministries. I believe this is the best way to get the best gas make sure you take your Prius especially if it's used to the dealer pay the $200 and get it checked out God bless you

  • @ronniephillips4012
    @ronniephillips4012 3 місяці тому

    When they make away with money they'll own you.

  • @dalepettiner5036
    @dalepettiner5036 5 місяців тому

    Sorry, I'll never get the discount store gas since I don't know where it comes from.

  • @ekim0513
    @ekim0513 Рік тому +2

    Ripoff . Don't bother

  • @terryjoyner4457
    @terryjoyner4457 Рік тому

    This app is a scam you can not get customer support or cashout😂

  • @trigama3
    @trigama3 Рік тому

    Want to save on gas? stay out of the left lane!

  • @kawlkawl5
    @kawlkawl5 10 місяців тому +1

    You need to stop scamming people you All these apps are scammers too don't do it

  • @DROK0352
    @DROK0352 6 місяців тому

    Remember when Trump was president and we didn’t have to consider shopping for gas prices 🧐🧐🧐

  • @Ronnie500
    @Ronnie500 8 місяців тому

    Lame

  • @kawlkawl5
    @kawlkawl5 10 місяців тому

    That AI app is a scammer don't know