Upside gets you cash back on daily essentials like gas, groceries, and dining. It's designed to reward you for simply being yourself, allowing you to indulge in more of what you love. With over 100,000 participating gas stations, grocery stores, and restaurants, cash back opportunities are always around the corner.
Upside users can earn an average 8% cash back on groceries and dining—that’s on TOP of your current credit card rewards - even on debit card purchases!
The best part? There are no confusing rewards, points, or credits. You can transfer your cash back straight to your bank account or as an e-gift card to retailers you love, like Amazon, Walmart, and so many more.
With Upside, you can earn up to 25¢/gal cash back on gas, up to 45% back at restaurants, and up to 30% back at grocery stores. These earnings add up quickly — frequent users earn an average of $290 per year just for adding Upside to their normal routine.
HOW IT WORKS (1) Claim your offer through the app (2) Pay as usual with any credit or debit card (3) Follow the instructions to complete your purchase (4) Earn cash back!
Here are a few places where you can earn cash back with Upside:
GAS Phillips 66, Shell, Valero, Circle K, Marathon, Chevron, Exxon, Mobil, TA, 7-Eleven, Love’s, BP, Casey’s, Sunoco, and more
RESTAURANTS Applebee’s, Burger King, Papa John’s, Dairy Queen, Domino's, Marco's, Arby's, Checkers, KFC, Popeyes, Rally's,Taco Bell, Primanti Bros, Wendy’s, and more
GROCERY STORES Giant Eagle, Cardenas Markets, Carlie C's, Coborn's, Gelson's, Piggly Wiggly, Price Chopper, Save A Lot, Schnucks, Fresh Foods IGA, Geissler's, Acme, and more
Download Upside to earn cash back on your essentials.
Updated on
May 12, 2026
Travel & Local
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Jared Eaves
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May 5, 2026
The app sends you to a station for an offer but then says it can't find the transaction. It marks it as "needs review" but there's no review. You get trapped in an endless chat bot that won't let you actually speak to a real person. Constant "ok, but first enter xxx" when you ask for help. I have 6 or 7 offers that need review and won't be paid. So ultimately, I went to stations that had higher prices because of offers, and now they refuse to pay it.
2 people found this review helpful
Upside Inc.
May 8, 2026
Hi there! To ensure that you receive complete assistance with your cash back concern, it is best to submit a support ticket. There are two ways to reach out our support team. You can find the instructions at this link: https://support.upside.com/hc/en-us/articles/360042301933.
Chad Portenga
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March 26, 2025
Cashing out for the first time. So far, been saving up for about 8 months. only 2 gripes: Some stations started out offering several cents back, but now only 1¢ or nothing. Also, I wish I didn't have to switch back and forth between regular and premium to see the prices for each. My daily car takes regular, my classic muscle car takes premium. it's just one extra step that I have to take any time I need to gas up the fun car. (Tip - many loyalty programs do not affect the cash back from Upside!
1,496 people found this review helpful
Brian Sullivan
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July 23, 2025
It's pretty much a way for stores to get a bit of extra sales. you go out of your way to drive to the locations with the "offers" yet I'm 50/50 currently on them honering the receipts. One was an issue where my card wouldn't work at the pump so I had to go in and pay first. The other I still haven't heard back on, but I'm sure it is going to be declined because it has taken way too long. Not worth the effort unfortunately.
616 people found this review helpful
Upside Inc.
July 24, 2025
Hi there! To better assist you with your cash back concern, please submit a support ticket here: https://support.upside.com/hc/en-us.
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