Swagbucks: Sign Up as Uber Driver & Get $300 with First Trip + $200 extra in Bonuses for DoorDash Delivery

  • What you’ll get: Earn 30,000 SB w/ Uber Driver Sign-Up & Complete First Trip
  • Where it’s available: Swagbucks
  • Offer expiration: Limited time offer
  • How to earn it:
    1. First, if you don’t have an account sign up with the link we provided below then head over to the direct Swagbucks offer
    2. Complete the sign up online or through the Uber app, including a background check process, to drive with Uber.
    3. Take your first drive with Uber within 30 days
    4. Once you have completed your first trip, your SB award will pend in your Swagbucks account for 32 days.
  • Terms & Conditions: You must complete your first trip within 30 days of clicking this offer. Please allow 32 days after completing your first delivery for SB to appear in your Swagbucks account. SB for this offer can only be earned once. Offer and reward is only valid in applicable areas. This offer is presented to you by Swagbucks on behalf of a third-party merchant or sponsor (“Merchant”). Swagbucks does not endorse (and therefore is not responsible to you for) the Merchant’s views, policies, products or services. Have questions? Please contact the Swagbucks Help Center. If you are not credited within 32 days of offer completion, you have 14 days to contact the Swagbucks Help Center for further investigation. Help Center tickets submitted after the 14 day grace period are not eligible for further investigation and SB.

Sign Up at Swagbucks then search for Uber $300

Currently, Swagbucks is offering an opportunity to earn points! Be sure to take advantage of these Swagbucks Uber Drive promotions while it’s still available. You can also add on DoorDash and add an extra $100 and then a $100 bonus when you drive for both Uber and DoorDash signing up through Swagbucks which is a total of $500. They just paid out mine and I am pleased with them being able to track this but make sure to use the same email so it is easier to track for them.

Take advantage of all the promotions to earn as much Swagbucks as possible.

Compare Swagbucks to other shopping portals like TopCashBack, Rakuten (Ebates), Dosh, Drop (our favorite cash back app automatically), MyPoints, and Mr. Rebates. To enhance your rewards, be sure to use a credit card that offers points/cash back on your purchases.

RxPass – Pay $5/month & Get Unlimited Generic Drugs Free from Amazon

RxPass – Pay $5/month & Get Unlimited Generic Drugs Free from Amazon

Amazon announced the launch of a drug subscription program called RxPass, a Prime membership add-on which costs $5 per month. RxPass is part of Amazon pharmacy and offers free unlimited medications from a select list. Medications that treat more than 80 common conditions, such as high blood pressure, anxiety, sleep disorders, acid reflux and even erectile dysfunction, are included in the RxPass subscription. Almost half of all U.S. residents take one of the medications available in this program.

You’ll get unlimited medications delivered free to your door; you just have to pay the $5 monthly fee and then unlimited medications are available to you at no cost. You first need to be a Prime member which comes with a cost of $139/year or $14.99/month. Go here for a 30-Day Free Trial for a Family Membership or a Free 6-Month Student membership.

Lots of popular medications are on this list, there are even some supplements there like Vitamin B12 and Biotin. Apparently those can get prescribed by a doctor.

RxPass can be a real moneysaver for many people, especially for someone who already pays for Prime as this will only cost them $5 extra per month. This can be a deal for someone who takes even one medication from the list, and can be major savings for someone who takes multiple of these medications.

I switched to using Amazon Pharmacy a while back and have been happy with them. I’ll save some money with an RxPass subscription plan for my one monthly subscription which I found on the list. I’ve found it worthwhile to pay their prices without using insurance since, ironically, it’s about half the cost without insurance versus with insurance. The Amazon system lets me choose whether to go through insurance or buy it directly without involving insurance.

Note: RxPass does restrict eligibility based on insurance and the state where medications will be shipped. People with government-funded insurance such as Medicare or Medicaid are not eligible sign up for RxPass right now. Additionally, RxPass is not currently available to send medications to California, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington. Amazon Pharmacy is still available in all of those states.

RxPass is a money-loser for Amazon, but will bring over new customers to Amazon Pharmacy.

You can find the full list of around 60 medications on the homepage. Go here to see the best credit cards to use at Drugstoes and Pharmacies or to use at Amazon here.

Make sure to compare to other programs such as Cost Plus Drugs that Mark Cuban launched as one reader observed. We tried Amazon pharmacy and have no complaints. The prices are usually better than places like CVS and somewhat comparable to Costco. That said, I did switch my medications to Mark Cuban’s innovation, even with the $5 shipping it ended up being cheaper than Amazon with my two generics clocking in at ~$6 and ~$8 for 90 day supplies: This can be found at Cost Plus Drugs.

A con to this program is that It looks like each adult would have to have their own Prime Membership in order to take advantage of this. Prescriptions for multiple people can’t be combined on one Pharmacy profile except for children under 18.

Costco accepts what credit cards?

costco-amex

Costco has the largest overall membership base of the bulk wholesale clubs with more than 90 million members. They are best known for the bulk family-sized and commercial grocery offerings, it also offers savings on gas, electronics, clothing, and electronics.

One major con with Costco is that your credit card may not be accepted at checkout but you will most likely find that out when purchasing a membership.

Credit cards accepted at Costco

When you shop at Costco, you can use the warehouse club’s co-branded card, the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi, as well as any other credit card backed by the Visa network.

Here are some credit cards that can be used at Costco warehouses:

Credit cards not accepted at Costco

Since Costco has an exclusive contract with Visa, shoppers can’t use credit cards backed by the other three main networks — American Express, Mastercard and Discover — at Costco warehouses. However, you’re able to pay with Mastercard and Discover cards for purchases made at Costco.com and the Costco app.

Here are some cards that can be used online or via the Costco app:

Does Costco accept Discover card at the warehouse?

Costco does not accept Discover credit cards as a form of payment at the warehouse in-person. You can use it online.

Does Costco accept AMEX?

Costco stopped accepting American Express as a form of payment at its warehouses and gas stations. However, American Express may still be accepted at Costco-affiliated businesses such as Costco Travel or at certain Costco locations outside of the United States. I would recommend checking with the specific location you plan to visit to confirm their accepted forms of payment.

Costco U.S. accounts for 8% (10% worldwide) of spending on American Express cards overall right now but it appears the agreement will end on in 2016. Warehouse club retailer Costco Wholesale Corp will stop accepting American Express credit cards after a 15 partnership at U.S. stores and the loss of Costco would reduce spending on AmEx cards by about $80 billion a year, including their use at businesses other than Costco’s 468 stores in the United States and Puerto Rico.

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Purchase Guinness Beer & $10+ In Groceries & Get $10 Back

Purchase Guinness Beer & $10+ In Groceries & Get $10 Back

Buy Guinness Beer and Get $10 Off Groceries 

If you enjoy Guinness beer then check out this deal that will get you up to a $10 discount. This offer is for those of legal purchase age in select states only..

The exact offer varies by state, but you should see one of these offers:

  • To receive a $10 rebate, you must purchase TWO (2) 4/6-packs OR ONE (1) 8/12-pack of any GUINNESS product AND groceries ($10.01).
  • To receive a $5 rebate, you must purchase TWO (2) 4/6-packs OR ONE (1) 8/12-pack of any GUINNESS product.

GO here for the Direct link to offer. If you would like to find delivery deals go here for up to $30 off DoorDash and GoPuff for $10 off first 3 Deliveries that includes New years!

The Fine Print

  • Groceries exclude purchase of lottery tickets, tobacco, money orders, postage stamps, gift cards/certificates and prescription pharmacy purchases.
  • Offer valid to those of legal purchase age on purchases made in AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, ND, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, SD, TN, VA, WA, WI & WY.
  • FOUR (4) rebates per household per month.
  • Limit ONE (1) rebate per transaction.
  • Offer not to be combined with any other offer. Subject to qualifying purchases and official rules.
  • Offer not valid for employees of alcohol beverage suppliers, wholesalers, retailers or members of their families or households.
  • By texting GROCERIES to 24272, you agree you are of legal age to purchase beverage alcohol and to receive recurring marketing SMS and MMS messages, including text messages, using an automatic telephone dialing system from Diageo Americas, Inc. Msg & data rates may apply.
  • Text STOP in reply to any message to stop our messages.
  • You may also text HELP to 24272 for more info. Not responsible for technological malfunctions of any kind.
  • All rebate submissions must be received by (deal was extended from 12/31/2022) 04/30/2023 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET.
Best Credit Card for Families Who Travel

Best Credit Card for Families Who Travel

The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card was launched roughly a year ago, and has proven to be an incredibly popular product. We normally look at credit card values in the context of what a card has to offer for the primary cardmember as you’ll see in our top cards of 2022. However, sometimes it makes sense to look at the overall value of a card for a family.

Is there such a thing as a perfect credit card for families? Well, I’d argue the Capital One Venture X is unbeatable in that regard.

The Capital One Venture X pays for itself

First for some background, the Capital One Venture X has a $395 annual fee. However, in reality the card shouldn’t cost anyone nearly that much, as there are endless reasons to pick up this card. Among other things, the card offers:

  • A $300 annual travel credit redeemable through Capital One Travel; this should be good as cash to most cardmembers, as it can be used for flights, hotels, or rental cars
  • 10,000 anniversary bonus miles, which can be redeemed for $100 toward a travel purchase, or can be transfered to airline and hotel partners
  • Amazing airport lounge access, including a Priority Pass membership, Plaza Premium lounge access, and access to Capital One Lounges
  • Primary rental car coverage
  • Cell phone protection
  • Hertz President’s Circle elite status
  • 2x Venture miles per dollar spent with no caps on earnings and no foreign transaction fees, making this one of the best cards for everyday spending, and one of the best cards for foreign purchases
  • The card is also offering an excellent welcome bonus of 75,000 Venture miles upon completing minimum spending, and anecdotally lots of people are having success getting approved.

Go here for 75,000 mile sign-up bonus with the Capital One Card or read our full review here.

This is truly a card that pays for itself — the $300 annual travel credit and 10,000 anniversary bonus miles should more than cover the annual fee on an ongoing basis, and then the rest is just having your cake and eating it. Did we even mention you get early access to concerts such as Taylor Swift?

Why the Capital One Venture X is perfect for families

While the value of the Capital One Venture X is there for just a single user, what makes this card exceptional is the unrivaled value it offers to families. Capital One lets you add up to four authorized users to the Venture X at no extra cost, and best of all, each authorized user gets many of the same perks as the primary cardmember.

This is ideal for families who want to add their significant other, children, parents, etc., to their credit card (Capital One also doesn’t have a minimum age to add authorized users). Authorized users receive:

  • All the same lounge access perks as the primary cardmember, including a Priority Pass membership, access to Plaza Premium Lounges, and access to Capital One Lounges
  • Earn 2x Venture miles on spending with no foreign transaction fees; the primary cardmember is on the hook for paying and racks up the points, but this is a great everyday spending card to give to a spouse or children if you’re looking to maximize rewards in an easy way
  • The same protections, including cell phone protection, primary rental car coverage, etc.
  • Hertz President’s Circle elite status
  • In one example you can add your parents to the Capital One Venture X, so that they can get airport lounge access. If you have teens you can add them.
  • Go here to apply and get 75k miles

While there are several good premium credit cards, other popular options don’t let you add authorized users for free:

  • The Chase Sapphire Reserve Card (review) charges $75 per authorized user
  • The Platinum Card from American Express charges $175 to add a total of up to three authorized users (Rates & Fees)
  • So by comparison, being able to add four authorized users at no cost on the Capital One Venture X is unbelievably generous.

Bottom line

The Capital One Venture X has an amazing value proposition in general, but the area where the card really shines is for families. That’s because you can add four authorized users to the card at no extra cost, and they get many of the same perks as the primary cardmember, including airport lounge access. You also get to bring up to 3 people into a lounge with you when you fly at any Priority Club lounge (some are saying more than that). They are also adding a new Capital One Lounge in Denver and Las Vegas!

Being able to gift airport lounge access to family and close friends is an awesome opportunity, especially since it doesn’t come at any sort of opportunity cost. So if you are considering this card, be sure to think of it beyond just the value to the primary cardmember.

7 Best Gas Station Loyalty Programs

7 Best Gas Station Loyalty Programs

Gas prices peaked out this summer but they are still high. Let’s be real – no one likes wasting money on gas. There are so many ways to avoid high gas prices you just have to open your phone apps or look online. The national average pump price continued its recent trend by dipping three cents over the past week to hit $3.76. 

The cost of gasoline has risen in recent weeks as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine applies pressure on global oil markets. At the same time, the U.S. has begun lifting mask mandates instituted to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, a move projected to spur consumer spending and travel.

The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline at all-time highs again this week according to AAA.

With rising gas prices many drivers are being more selective when it comes to filling up. Comparing prices at the pump and researching loyalty programs are some ways to get ahead of the game before the big summer travel hits and we see over $4 at the pump.

The great thing about gas loyalty programs is that you can normally stack them on top of credit card rewards programs such as the Chase Freedom or Discover IT cards. These two cards are known to give at least a full quarter towards 5% cash-back on gasoline purchases each year.

Here are the best gas station loyalty programs:

1. Get Upside App (Variety of gas stations)

GetUpside partners with businesses to give you cash back on everyday purchases. Most of them are gas stations, but in some areas there are restaurant, grocery and convenience store offers as well. It’s best to claim offers just before you make your purchase. That’s because GetUpside puts a timer, which typically lasts a few hours, on each offer.

When you sign up via this Upside Referral Link and enter Invite Code B263E2, you’ll get an extra 15 cents per gallon cashback on gas – on top of whatever great offer you find in the app.

Before you claim an offer, make sure to comparison shop. If the deal is for gas, use an app like GasBuddy, or take a look at local prices on Google Maps.

2. Shell Fuel Rewards

Among the major national brands, Shell takes the top spot. With its program, members always save at least three cents a gallon at participating locations. They’re also rewarded when they shop at select retailers, restaurants, grocery stores and more. Rewards are redeemed by swiping the Fuel Rewards card at the pump.

Learn more about Shell Fuel Rewards here with a 25 cents a gallon bonus.

3. Speedway Speedy Rewards

Favored by 28% of GasBuddy respondents, Speedway’s rewards program beat the national big brands. Members earn 20 points per dollar on in-store purchases and 10 points per gallon on fuel purchases. Points can be redeemed for free stuff using Speedway’s mobile app. Featured items include food, beverages, fuel discounts and gift cards.

4. BP Driver Rewards

BP’s fuel savings program ranked second among the nationwide chains in a recent survey. Members earn 10 cents off per gallon for every $100 spent on BP fuel. On its website, BP says savings can add up to $600 a year! By linking your BP Driver Rewards account to a credit card that you use at the pump, you’ll earn rewards automatically.

Learn more about BP Driver Rewards here.

BP Gas station

5 Kroger

Kroger, the largest grocer in the United States took the #1 spot in the grocery category for their points program.

  • The fuel program along with KrogerPlus cards allow you to receive savings of up to $1.00 off per gallon one one fuel purchase up to 35 gallon at Kroger, Turkey Hill and participating Shell stations.
  • For each increment of 100 fuel points (up to 1,000 point) you will receive $0.10 per gallon.
  • Earn points in current month and redeem thru each month.  Each month is a separate accumulation period.  Months’ points don’t combine in a single transaction.

6. Thorntons

For regional brands, GasBuddy respondents favored Thorntons as their top choice. With locations in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee.

7. Sheetz & Wawa

Sheetz was a top regional pick and now has more than 600 locations across six states — Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio and North Carolina. While Wawa is along the East Coast of the United States, operating in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Florida.

A Wawa Credit Card may seem like the greatest option for additional rewards unless you mainly just want free coffee. A Wawa retail card will give you 25¢ per gallon for the first two months and 5¢ per gallon after that. While it may seem like good rewards, there’s also a pitfall as you can use this card at Wawa gas stations only.

ExxonMobil Speedpass+ participated in the Plenti rewards program, which lets you earn points at one place and use them at Plenti partners such as Macy’s. One point is awarded for every gallon of fuel purchased and two points for every dollar in eligible non-fuel purchases. Members simply enter their phone number or swipe a card at the pump. The bad news is that Plenti is shutting down later this year so we have taken this off the list.

Who would you like to see on this list? Maybe Buc’ees out of Texas or for Exxon to revamp their program?

HBO Max: 3 Months For $1.99 Per Month (New & Returning Customers), $10+ Money Maker

HBO Max is offering 3 months for $1.99 per month. Can go through a portal for additional cash back, looks like Topcashback is $12.60 for a monthly plan and actually make money from this deal. You can always cancel before the 3 months is over.

The Fine Print
Offer ends 11/28/22.
Valid on With Ads plan only.

Read more here about Topcashback and other cash back offers here.

Lyft: 50% Off One Ride On Election Day

Lyft: 50% Off One Ride On Election Day

Lyft is doing its part to get people to the polls on Tuesday, November 8th.

The rideshare company is offering a 50% discount (up to $10) on Election Day to riders who use the code VOTE22.

The discount is for people who cite transportation issues as a barrier to voting. According to the company, an estimated 11.2 million older Americans have travel-limiting disabilities that make it difficult to leave home and 29% of young people said they didn’t vote because they didn’t have a ride.

“We believe that everyone’s voice – and vote – deserves to be heard, and transportation should never be a barrier,” said Lisa Boyd, Director of Social Impact at Lyft. “We’re thrilled to play a part in helping communities to the polls this Election Day.” 

The code can only be used during voting hours.

The Offer

  • Lyft is offering 50% off one ride on election day with promo code VOTE22, up to $10 off.

Head over here for more election day specials including a $30 off from Grubhub.

Uber may match this as they offered a promo code in 2021 for voting at some locations.

Capital One Cardholders Get Exclusive Ticket Access for Taylor Swift’s ERAS TOUR #Swifties

All right, Swifties: Hit pause on Midnights for just one maybe a minute and check your wallet for a Capital One card.

On Tuesday morning, Taylor Swift announced the details of her highly anticipated nationwide tour next year: “The Eras Tour” kicks off in March 2023 and runs through early August. Thanks to the tour’s sponsorship from Capital One, eligible Capital one credit and debit cardholders will get exclusive, early access to presale tickets starting Tuesday, Nov. 15.

The presale begins Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. at each venue’s local time and runs through Thursday, Nov. 17 at 10 p.m. local venue time, or while supplies last. While pricing information isn’t available just yet, this is a chance for nearly all Capital One cardholders to snag the best deals or premium tickets before they’re released to the general public on Friday, Nov. 18.

Go here to learn about the venture X card and how it can get you in lounges and Taylor swift VIP access.

Capital One cardholders will be required to use the first six digits of their Capital One card number as the promo code to gain access to the presale, and then must use their Capital One card to complete the purchase.

For more Capital One presale information, including all of the announced U.S. tour stops, head to www.taylorswift.com/events. International tour dates have not yet been announced.

What Capital One Cards Are Eligible for the Presale?
Capital One says that The Eras Tour presale is open to all eligible U.S. Capital One Visa and Mastercard credit and debit cardholders. That means if you have a card like the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card, among many others, you are set.

A Capital One spokesperson says that even those with co-branded credit cards like The Capital One Walmart Rewards Card are eligible. The only cards that don’t make the cut are private label cards that are issued through Capital One such as The Neiman Credit Card and others that aren’t explicitly co-branded by Capital One.

Bottom Line
Taylor Swift is hitting the road next year with “The Eras Tour” kicking off in March 2023. And nearly all Capital One cardholders – including those with either the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card or the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card, among many others – can get early, exclusive access to tickets for her concerts around the country.

The presale for Capital One cardholders begins Tuesday, Nov. 15 while supplies last. Mark your calendars!