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Gas rebate credit cards are so great because they help
you accumulate points towards free gas fill ups, help you
reduce your gas bill or even give you points towards purchases
of windshield wash or car washes. With the gas prices
currently being what they are gas rebate credit cards are
definitely more attractive than they have even been in the
past. Some of these credit cards give you as much as five
percent cash back on all of your purchases.
Credit cards that give you a rebate on gas purchases may be worth another
look.
If you're going to spend more on gasoline anyway -- and don't
carry a balance -- gas company rebate cards can kick back a
few extra gallons for your thirsty tank.
Almost all the major gas companies have teamed up with credit
card giants such as Visa or MasterCard to offer rebates of 1
percent to 5 percent on gas and other purchases at the gas
station. The pitfalls: the annual percentage rate and the
annual fee charged for the card.
Gas rebate credit cards are amongst the newest rewards card on the market
and they are already doing exceptionally well. If gas prices
continue to climb then their success will, most likely, also
skyrocket. After all, everyone wants a little appreciation and
likes to receive as well as give and these cards certainly
give back to those who are loyal to them.
Check your local grocery store for gas coupons and free gas!
Many retailers now have gasoline station partnerships and
offer deep discounts at the pump for purchases made within the
store.
For example Kroger, offers 3 cents off for just having the
card, and an additional 10 cents off for every $200 in
groceries bought in the store.
Combine this with a Gas Credit Card, and you could save up to
20% in gasoline!!
Gas Price Information:
One of our local radio stations, has been involved in
gas/consumer awareness, and lists the lowest prices in the
region. Not only does this save gas in the cheap gas hunt, but
it may actually reduce the cost of competitors prices.
There are also several resources on the web for this
information. Such as http://www.fueleconomy.gov, the United
States Department of Energy's Website.
New Car Gas Incentives:
You have to be careful with this one. Many auto dealers off
free gas for a year with a new auto purchase. READ THE FINE
PRINT! Usually this is either compensated in the interest
rates, or is capped out at $600-$1000
Earn A Rebate on All Gas and Merchandise Purchased at
Speedway, SuperAmerica, and Rich Oil Locations for the First
60 Days
Earn A 4% rebate on Any Speedway, SuperAmerica, or Rich Oil Purchase
after That Earn A 1% Rebate Anywhere Else MasterCard® Is
Accepted
0% Intro APR on Balance Transfers for Up To Six Months
Through the Discover® Gas Card cash reward program, you will
earn a full 5% in cash rebates for gas and auto maintenance
purchases, up to 1% for general purchases, and .25% for
purchases made at select warehouse clubs and discount stores.
When you spend up to $1,500 on general purchases you will
receive a .25% rebate, between $1,500 and $3,000 a .5% rebate,
and over $3,000 will receive a 1% rebate. For gas and auto
maintenance rebates, when you spend up to $1,200 you will
receive a full 5% rebate, between $1,200 and $1,500 a .25%
rebate, between $1,500 and $3,000 a .5% rebate, and over
$3,000 will receive a 1% rebate.
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