New 6% Cash Back Card Coming

New 6% Retail card from U.S. Bank coming

U.S. Bank’s most higher earning rewards card has been the Cash Plus card where you can pick your own 5% categories. Now they are emailing consumers a preview of the new 6% back card at selected retailers right before the Holiday season.

With the new U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Reward Visa Signature Card “your one card for everywhere” you can select the retailer you want to earn 6% back. This would be great for anyone who spends at one retailer that is on the list. It doesn’t stop with that because it gives:

6% cash back on combined eligible purchases each quarter with two retailers you choose ($1,500 limit)

3% cash back on eligible purchases each quarter in your choice of one everyday category, like wholesale clubs, gas and EV charging stations, or bills and home utilities ($1,500 limit)

1.5% cash back on all other eligible purchases

This is significantly better than most rewards cards with the 1.5% back and 3% and 6%.

Cash+ from U.S. Bank Review : Pick your own categories for 5% and 2% back

US_Bank_Cash_VisaOne of my favorite cards from last year was the U.S. Bank Cash Plus Card which let us pick from two 5% categories each quarter and then an extra 2% back categories on top of that.  The card has changed its terms since I first applied where it does not give you as many great choices to make the most cash back each quarter but it is still useful.

With the Cash+ Card you get 5% cash back on your first $2,000 in joint net purchases (purchases minus returns or credits) in your chosen 5% categories. Purchases over $2,000 earn 1% cash back. The 2% cash back is unlimited and all other net purchases earn 1% cash back.

February 18 was the first day to sign up for the next quarter 5% and 2% cash back.  Register now to make sure the purchases made in your selected categories are eligible to earn 5% or 2% cash back between April-June 2015. The Cash+ card lets you pick from Gas Stations, Grocery Stores, and Restaurants for the 2% rewards. Pick one of those then go over to the 5% categories of “Select Clothing Stores”, Gyms/Fitness Centers, Fast Food, Furniture Stores, Car Rental, Charity, and Movie Theaters.

usbankcashpluschoosecategoriesNotice that they included Restaurants in the 5% back group before but moved it to the 2% because people spend a lot at dine-in places such as Chili’s. They also include Pizza Hut as a 2% Restaurant instead of Fast Food. Not sure how that is possible but OK.

If you want this card for the Amazon 5% back included in bookstores that only includes Amazon Kindle Book purchases not on the main site. You may also be disappointed in the “select” clothing stores as that will not include online retailers such as Amazon.

As for Department stores included would be the following and their dot com counterparts: Bealls, Dillard’s, Soma Intimates, Belk, Macy’s, Tongass Trading Company, Bergner’s, Elder-Beerman, Von Maur, Bergners.com, Magic Mart, Bloomingdale’s, Getzs, Nordstrom, Weaver’s, Herberger’s, Nordstrom Rack, Younkers, Bon-Ton, Off 5th, Boscov’s, JcPenney, Parisian’s, Boston Stor, Kohl’s, Ruddy Duck, Saks Fifth Avenue, Carson’s, Larson’s Department Store, Loehmann’s and Sears.

The absolute worst category for most would be Movie Theaters which no one makes hardly anything back on but the credit card companies use this one as a feel-good type marketing ploy. You notice Chase and Discover banks also use this one often. Yes, while movie theaters are expensive with things like cola and popcorn the average person would make much more cash back on groceries and restaurants. The real everyday spending types of purchases.

My Cash+ Visa categories chosen consisted of 5% on Fast Food and 5% on Select Clothing Stores. I figured I would hit up clothing stores at the mall more than Department stores and I am sure everyone by now has a Macy’s retail card so you don’t need the Department store category. I choose 2% on Restaurants in case I hit up a Fast Food place thinking it’s in that category and it will at least get the extra 1% for a restaurant. Grocery stores I am already getting 6% Cash Back with an American Express Blue Preferred. The electronics stores does cover Apple Store but I buy most of my electronics from Amazon and it’s not included anywhere sadly.

When I first applied for this card it was a glorious piece of plastic. It shined in its beautiful blue design and saved me five percent on my favorite expense which is restaurants and dining. Come 2016, It’s dwindled down to one of the worst cards in my wallet. I am not even sure I want to use it anymore. I have done some trials where I have used it at fast food places such as Cowboy’s Chicken or Chipotle and neither register as a fast food establishment and instead code as restaurants getting me only 1% back instead of 5%.

When shopping for clothes it’s even more of a let down because it only considers a few handfuls of retailers part of that 5% and I wasted purchases with Guess! Jeans and Rue 21 which it did not count as their select clothing stores. I had called before I made the clothing charges and the reps said you just have to test it out but another rep read off several that I would never attempt to shop at so I think it’s time to tear up this joke of a card and quit wasting my time. Overall this is a mediocre card from U.S. Bank (just like every other card they offer) to have if you plan your spending strategy accordingly to maximize your cash earning power.

$100 TikTok Challenge

Event Summary: Get a $100 reward when you share your MaxRebates experience on TikTok.. If you are not familiar with MaxRebates they are cash back program where you shop online or with an app and earn rewards you can redeem with Paypal or gift cards by spending most anywhere you shop already. They are comparable to the Ibotta app but much more generous offering a $50 bonus for spending $25 .and a $5 free Starbucks drink.

Event Date: August 26 – September 15, 2022

MaxRebates Highlights:

  • 100% Cash Back: MaxRebates is an online shopping Cash Back platform with a network of thousands of top brands and merchants. Users enjoy 100% of the total Cash Back straight from the merchants, with no hidden commission fees.
  • Upload Receipts and Redeem Cash Back: MaxRebates offers $1 Cash Back for many popular offline and online stores like Starbucks, Apple, T.J. Maxx, Target, and more. >> 

Mechanics:

1. The activity is open to all MaxRebates users. If you are not a user you can sign-up and get an additional $50 bonus.

2. To submit an entry, the user must publish MaxRebates-related promotional content on the TikTok platform and upload the link to their video in the comments section below. We are open to submissions starting from August 26 until September 15. The total number of views for every video entry will be finalized on September 16.

3. After the event period, rewards will be distributed to participants whose TikToks registered a specific number of views. The rewards will be sent to your MaxRebates account within 15 days after the event ends.

4. Reward amounts will be as follows: 

Total Views/ PlaybacksReward
500 and below$2
501 – 2,000 $5
2,001 – 5,000$10
5,001 – 10,000$20
10,001 – 20,000$50
20,001 and up$100

The rewards can only be withdrawn when total Cash Back earnings in your account have reached the required minimum for withdrawal.

 5.  You can upload more than one video if you choose. However, MaxRebates will only consider the video with the highest number of views for users with multiple submissions.

Show your followers how MaxRebates has helped you get Cash Back and big savings in the most creative way!  You can also invite your friends as part of your content and earn additional bonus rewards with the MaxRebates friend referral program.

Bookmark the page so you can post the link to your entry in the comments section. Start uploading your TikTok videos now. Get more views and earn the maximum $100 reward. 

Not a member yet? Sign up for a FREE MaxRebates account today and start earning Cash Back every time you shop online.

MaxRebates promotion $50 sign up Bonus (stacks with the $100 Tik Tok Challenge)

MaxRebates new account promotion offer gives a $50 MaxRebates sign up bonus. Open an account to get the best money-saving deals on your shopping.

Sign up for Max Rebates

  • Click on the MaxRebates “Get $50 bonus” button, and you will get the Sign-up page
  • Create a free MaxRebates account and enter your details.
  • After successful sign up you will see a pop message showing Claim your $50 signup bonus.
  • Your bonus between $5-$50 will be applied to your account.
  • Make a purchase of $25 at least within 30 days of opening an account.
  • Withdraw your funds from PayPal or ACH bank.
MaxRebates Cash Back Review with $50 Bonus + $5 Free Starbucks

MaxRebates Cash Back Review with $50 Bonus + $5 Free Starbucks

MaxRebates is one of the handful of legit cash back apps and online powerhouses that sometimes are too generous to be believable. Some of the biggest cash back apps right now are Ibotta, Dosh, Drop, Ebates (Rakuten), Swagbucks, and TopCashBack. Some of these you can stack for more savings for when you shop online or in a retail store. If you shop through the Adidas or Target or Walmart app or in a browser you can get say 8% back using MaxRebates then stack that with Drop for an additional 1 or 2%. MaxRebates has the biggest sign-up bonus out of any of most we have tried for only spending $25 by clicking a link through their website or app before you buy they even give you a coupon to use on the site if it has one available in addition to the discount.

This may be the easiest $50 you have ever made plus they have an offer right now to get $5 back at a coffee shop such as Starbucks.

MaxRebates promotion $50 sign up Bonus

MaxRebates new account promotion offer gives a $50 MaxRebates sign up bonus. Open an account to get the best money-saving deals on your shopping.

Sign up for Max Rebates

Get $50 Bonus + $5 Free Starbucks

  • Click on the MaxRebates “Get $50 bonus” button, and you will get the Sign-up page
  • Create a free MaxRebates account and enter your details.
  • After successful sign up you will see a pop message showing Claim your $50 signup bonus.
  • Your bonus between $5-$50 will be applied to your account.
  • Make a purchase of $25 at least within 30 days of opening an account.
  • Withdraw your funds from PayPal or ACH bank.

MaxRebates Cash Back

MaxRebates have top featured cashback stores on their portal and app. With top brands on the list, MaxRebated offers the highest cash back without any charge.

MaxRebates offer various Gift Cards and Promo codes, coupons for brands like Adidas, Puma, Subway many more.

How Do you earn Cash Back?

Earning cash back is as simple as 3 steps:

  • Visit the MaxRebates site and choose the retailer you want to shop at
  • Follow the link to your favorite retailer through MaxRebates and make your purchase in the same session.
  • MaxRebates receive commission from the retailer for your purchase, and Max Rebate would return all commission to you.

Is MaxRebates legit?

 MaxRebates are the real deal. It’s a legitimate company that provides cash back for online purchases. The FAQ section on their website is filled with useful info about how rebates work and why you should join.

You also receive a guide on everything related to online purchase, as well as all the info needed to run a MaxRebates successfully.

Why miss out on cash back?

To spend or save your cash back, you need to choose from a number of options. You can redeem your cash-back for an Amazon gift card or load it onto your prepaid card. You can also donate your cash back to a charity. You can also request a check for your cash-back, by mailing your check request form along with your self-addressed stamped envelope to the address provided on the form.

[Live] Amazon Prime: Buy $50 Amazon Giftcard or Reload, Get $12.50 Promotional Credit

[Live] Amazon Prime: Buy $50 Amazon Giftcard or Reload, Get $12.50 Promotional Credit

AMAZON PRIME DAY is a two-day sales event where Prime subscribers can find hundreds of exclusive deals on products available through the online retailer, though there are lots of other discounts for nonmembers. This year, Prime Day is set for July 12 and 13, but you can already get plenty of slick deals on some of our favorite stuff.

Amazon has a special reload offer beginning on Prime Day (July 12-13) for Prime members. This deal is live, it’ll begin on Prime Day:

  • Beginning on July 12am PDT, Prime members get $12.50 in promotional credit with a $50 Amazon Gift Card purchase or Amazon Reload when you use promo code EGCPRIME22.
  • The $12.50 promotional credit will then be valid for the weeks after Prime Day, presumably.
  • Go here for the direct deal landing page

This is always the most popular deal of Prime Day. Seems like this deal might be valid for household Prime members as well, but we’ll have to wait and see as they excluded household Prime for the other two deals.

Last year they offer two $40/$10 Amazon gift card deals, one as a lead-up and one on Prime Day itself. For now it seems like they’re only doing the Prime Day offer this time, though it’s slightly better at $50/$12.50. The $12.50 credit will likely be valid for a few weeks after Prime Day.

Here are some other Prime Day Deals being offered by Amazon right now:

  • If you do not already have Amazon Prime you can get it free for a 30 day trial (then cancel before it renews).
  • Free Grubhub+ for a year if you’re an Amazon Prime member. Read our review of Grubhub.
  • Get four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free (Save $35.96)
  • Get three months of Audible Premium Plus for free (Save $44.85)
  • Get select streaming service subscriptions for $0.99 for two months through Prime Video (Save $8 to $20)

$200 Sign-Up Bonus + 5x Points On Groceries/Gas with Freedom Unlimited Card

The no annual fee Chase Freedom Unlimited, which is one of the all around best cards for everyday spending, has an improved welcome bonus. This reflects the way that consumer spending is evolving, as Americans are shifting a lot of spending from restaurants to grocery stores.

Earn 20K points plus 5x points on groceries and groceries

With the new Chase Freedom Unlimited welcome bonus you can earn:

  • 20,000 points after spending $500 on purchases within the first three months
  • 5x points on groceries for the first 12 months, on up to $12,000 of spending (Target and Walmart are not excluded)
  • 5x points on GAS for the Summer of 2022

hilThe offer for 20,000 points is the same as before, while the 5x points on groceries is the new addition here. This makes the Freedom Unlimited one of the all around best credit cards for grocery store spending.

Why the Chase Freedom Unlimited is worth having

Beyond the current bonus, the Chase Freedom Unlimited is the best Chase personal credit card for everyday, non-bonused spending. The card offers 1.5x points per dollar spent with no caps:

  • Those points can be redeemed for one cent each, essentially making this a 1.5% cash back card
  • Those points can also be converted into Chase Ultimate Rewards points at a 1:1 ratio, assuming you have this card in conjunction with the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card or Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card

The Chase Freedom Unlimited is offering the following, based on my valuation of Ultimate Rewards points:

  • Up to 8.5% back on groceries for the first year
  • Up to 2.55% back on all other purchases

Bottom line

If you don’t yet have the Chase Freedom Unlimited, this is a fantastic time to pick it up. In addition to a bonus of 20K points with a reasonable spending requirement, the card is also offering 5x points on groceries for the first year, for up to $12,000 of spending. That’s a huge points earning opportunity, especially for a no annual fee card.

Summer travel is rough and will get worse – Here are some tips!

Summer travel is rough and will get worse – Here are some tips!

TRAVEL ALERT!! ✈️
Flying this summer is ROUGH!!! A Flight Attendant has shared some tips to get you through airline travel for the foreseeable future. ✈️✈️

  1. Things are not good….. if its less than 7 hours – DRIVE! I’m not kidding. There is nothing enjoyable about flying right now. On any airline. If you must fly, keep reading. 🚗
  2. Download and use the app of the airline you are flying. You can do everything on it – get your boarding pass, track your bags, see your incoming plane, and change a flight. It sure beats waiting in the long line to talk to an agent! Trust me – Usually these apps will tell you a flight is cancelled before the crew even knows! 📲
  3. Fly MUCH earlier than you need to – a whole day early if its important!! This week I saw many people miss important things like weddings, funerals, cruises, international connections, and graduations. The tears were very real, for very real reasons, and there was nothing I could do! If you have to be somewhere, spend the extra money, go a day early. Have a glass of wine and stay in a hotel, enjoy your night not being stressed while everyone else misses their events. 🍷
  4. ALWAYS fly the first flight in the morning so you have all day to be rebooked if the 💩 hits the fan. Yes, that means it might be a 3:00AM alarm, but morning flights don’t cancel nearly as often.⏰
  5. This is not unique to this year, but keep in mind summer is thunderstorm season. A single storm can shut down an entire airport operation. We can’t fly through them. Storms usually build as the day gets later; therefore, it would behoove you to book early flights! ⛈
  6. The biggest TIP from a travel blogger is to get a LOUNGE access credit card or airline card with free bag and elite benefits!! DFW has an amazing VENTURE X lounge read more here: https://www.rewardscards.com/venturexbonus/
  7. Schedule long layovers – Your 1 hour layover is NOT enough anymore. 30 minutes, not a chance. 3 hours minimum. 🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️
  8. What you see on the news is an understatement. We are short staffed and overworked. Not just pilots and flight attendants, but also ground crews. Without ground crews there is no one to park the planes, drive jetways, get your bags on/off planes, or scan boarding passes. This causes many delays that snowball throughout the day. Sometimes HOURS.(Another reason morning flights are best!) 👀
  9. When flight crews get delayed we time out. We can NOT fly longer than 16 hours. Its illegal. So it doesn’t matter if you have a wedding to get to, when we are done we are done. The way things are now, there are no back up crews, so when this happens your flight cancels. (Now you are starting to see why those morning flights are best!) 😴
  10. Avoid connecting in Newark (Or any New York airport for that matter). It is literal hell. You have a 50/50 chance your flight will cancel or missing your connection. They have been cancelling flights at their starting points just to keep the planes out, because there just aren’t enough people to manage the planes, so the gates stay full. Also the restaurants are expensive, it is not a great place to be stuck. 💩
  11. Be nice. As stated above, we are overworked and tired. We will not help you if you are mean. No one cares that you are going to miss your cruise if you are an asshole. So even if we can help, we will save our help for someone nice. Tensions are high. Our patience is gone. If you make us mad – you will not be flying on our planes. We will leave you behind without a second thought, and laugh about you later. 🥰
  12. Being drunk on an airplane is a federal offense, so don’t overdo it. If you drink too much at the bar waiting for your delayed flight you risk not being allowed to fly at all. We are too tired to deal with your drunk ass when we have legitimate issues to deal with. 🍻
  13. Get trip insurance if you have a lot of money invested. I hate the whole idea of this, but I also hate the idea of losing money. Example: I was working a flight yesterday that waited over an hour for a gate. A family of 8 missed their flight to Rome. The only flight of the day. They were going to a cruise which they would now miss. They were all crying, there was nothing I could do. (Also a reason to fly a day early!) 🛳
  14. Flights are FULL. If you buy the cheap seats you will not be able to sit with your family. It says so when you purchase your ticket!! Flight Attendants aren’t there to rearrange the whole plane just so you can sit with your family because you tried to save $100 on a third party website. 💸
  15. Speaking of third party websites and saving money….. Like I said flights are FULL. If a flight is oversold, and no one volunteers to give up their seats, who do you think is the first to be bumped? You guessed it, the family that saved a few $$ by using sites like Expedia, Kayak, Hotwire etc. 🤷‍♀️
  16. Pack smart. Don’t be “That guy” Don’t hold up boarding because you have your extenders open till they are busting and you can’t figure out how to make it fit in the overhead. (Passengers are stressed too, they can be aggressive when boarding a delayed flight) 🛍
  17. Take showers, brush your teeth, leave the perfume off, don’t eat stinky food (caesar salad and tuna fish I’m talking to you!), and bring snacks and headphones. Trust me. These things sound basic, but add to stress on crowded planes. If you are stuck on the tarmac for 3 hours after a 4 hour flight, you will thank me for this. 💜
  18. Bring a sweater if you tend to be cold. So tired of half naked girls asking me to turn the heat up. NO. Wear clothes!! Side note: If you dress like this and ask for heat, there’s a chance I will turn the AC up. 🥶
  19. Thats not water on the bathroom floor. For the love of God wear shoes to the bathroom!!! 🤮
  20. Don’t tell a Flight Attendant they look tired. We are and we know. You may cause us to ugly cry right there in galley. 😭
  21. Happy Travels! We will quiz you before your flight ha!

Popeyes chicken for 59 cents in honor of 50th anniversary

59¢ Popeyes chicken sandwiches!!
You’re welcome!!

Order now on Door Dash!

Popeyes is throwing it back to 1972, the year of an infamous break-in now known as the Watergate scandal, Elton John released his hit song “Rocket Man,” and when the famous fried chicken chain first opened its doors.

Popeyes was founded on June 12, 1972, in New Orleans, Louisiana, by Al Copeland. Originally called “Chicken on the Run,” it was later reopened as Popeyes — selling spicy, New Orleans-style chicken. Its first franchise restaurant opened in 1976 and today, there are over 2,800 locations across the U.S., alone.

As the chain prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary this month, Popeyes is selling two pieces of its famous bone-in-chicken for only 59 cents. The discounted price is the same amount customers originally paid in 1972, the company said. 

Between June 12 and June 19, customers who use the Popeyes app or order on Popeyes.com and spend a minimum of $5 can cash in on the anniversary deal. The special offer is not valid for delivery and purchases in Los Angeles must be a minimum of $10, the company said. 

Last month, fellow chicken chain KFC sold Mother’s Day bouquets full of fried chicken, and Taco Bell made a whole TikTok musical with Dolly Parton about its beloved Mexican Pizza that recently returned to menus nationwide.

Fan-Favorite Mexican Pizza Made Historic Return To Taco Bell with Free Offer

Fan-Favorite Mexican Pizza Made Historic Return To Taco Bell with Free Offer

Taco Bell Rewards Members who received a mystery reward back during the Big Game will score a free Mexican Pizza when it’s back on May 19, while loyalty members will get first dibs with early access to the menu item for most it was sold out.

For fans wishing to snag the fan-favorite item without leaving their home, Mexican Pizza will be available exclusively through DoorDash for the first week the menu item is back from May 19 – to May 26, before being made available on other delivery platforms on May 27, 2022. Additionally, DashPass members can enjoy $2 off one Mexican Pizza with a minimum subtotal of $12 using promo code “MEXPIZZA” at checkout.

The Mexican Pizza features two crispy flour shells, layered with beans, pizza sauce, seasoned beef, tomatoes and a melted three cheese blend all for a suggested price of $4.49. It’s alo available vegetarian without the seasoned beef. Fans can make it a combo with a Mexican Pizza, 2 Crunchy Tacos and a Large Fountain Drink for a suggested price of $8.99.

Panera’s Sip Club: 6 Months of Free Iced Tea, Caffeinated Lemonades, & Iced Coffee

As a MyPanera coffee club subscriber for the past two years, I’ve generally been pleased with the program. So when Panera recently introduced its new Unlimited Sip Club for just a buck more a month (allowing me to drink unlimited cups of iced tea) I didn’t think twice about subscribing. What works for me however, may not be a good fit for you.

If you love unlimited coffee, tea, or lemonade this is pretty much a no-brainer especially for the free six months or 3 month offers they are giving out to customers right now across the U.S. If you live by a Panera restaurant then the deal is better than making it yourself.

The unlimited drink club or Sip Club just got upgraded across the U.S. from just hot coffee to now covering most of the drinks you can self-serve which is an amazing thing for drink lovers!

If you haven’t yet heard of Unlimited Sip Club, it’s because the program was currently available in select test areas. It has finally rolled out nationwide. If you’re curious about this new subscription model or are on the fence about becoming a member, I hope this guide helps you decide.

What is the Panera Beverage Club (AKA Unlimited Sip Club)?
The Panera Unlimited Sip Club replaces the MyPanera coffee club subscription. For $8.99 a month (plus tax), the original program included an unlimited cup of brewed or iced coffee, per visit. Panera introduced its extended version last year, originally calling it Panera Beverage Club (technically MyPanera+ Beverage Club). It was originally $14.99 a month and was changed to its current price of $9.99 a month.

The program is still being tested in certain areas so it may not be available in your location just yet. Or if it is available, the terms might differ by location.

How to purchase a Panera Unlimited Sip Club membership
To purchase a Sip Club subscription, you need to be a MyPanera rewards card member. If you don’t have a MyPanera card, signing up for one is free and effortless.

Once you’re a rewards member, you can sign up for the Sip Club, provided it’s offered in your area. Your credit card is automatically charged each month, though you can cancel at any time.

Benefits of a MyPanera rewards card
Even if you decide not to purchase an Unlimited Sip or coffee subscription, consider signing up for a free MyPanera Rewards membership. Aside from special member perks, you get closer to receiving a free reward with every purchase (Sip Club orders don’t apply to purchases for rewards). The system is completely random, and can take anywhere from three, four, or seven visits to qualify for a freebie.

Some rewards are along the lines of $2 off a sandwich or $1 off a pastry, while others have included free Pick Twos or flatbread pizzas. This week, I redeemed two rewards: a free café latte, free muffin, and an iced tea that was pre-paid through my Unlimited Sip Club membership.

How to redeem a Panera Unlimited Sip Club membership
One you’ve subscribed to the Panera Unlimited Sip Club (AKA Panera Beverage Club), your membership status will appear in your rewards area on the My Cart page when you’re ready to check out. Whether you order via the kiosk or your Panera phone app, simply click Redeem. Or if you like to place your orders with live staff, they should ask if you’d like to redeem your reward.

If you ever forget your MyPanera card, the system can find you by the phone number you used during registration.

How often can you use your Panera Unlimited Sip Club Membership?
You can get an unlimited amount of one type of qualifying beverage per visit, every two hours. So for example, you can’t get an unlimited amount of both iced tea and coffee during the same visit (unless you pay for the second drink, of course). You can, however, get an unlimited amount of coffee (or whatever qualifying beverage you choose) in one visit, then two hours later during a separate visit, get an unlimited amount of iced tea or whichever qualifying beverage you choose.

What’s Included With a Panera Unlimited Sip Club Membership
Availability can vary by store, but this is what I’m currently eligible to receive in my area.

Brewed coffee. Flavors include dark roast, light roast, hazelnut, and decaffeinated
Iced coffee
Iced tea
Hot tea
Pepsi drinks, including Mountain Dew and Dr. Pepper
Lemonade and lemonade chargers
What’s not included
Cold brew coffee
Espresso type drinks, like lattes and cappuccinos
Smoothies and frozen drinks
Bottled or container drinks

Panera-Coffee-Flavors

Is a Panera Unlimited Sip Club Membership Worth the Price?
It depends on what you like to drink, how often you visit Panera, and whether you like the taste of their beverages. I’m a regular at Panera and drink a lot of their brewed coffee and plain iced tea – so for me, membership is definitely worth the price.

Here are some numbers to help guide your decision.

What it would take to break even
It depends on the beverage, but say you like to order plain iced tea. At $3.19 for a large cup, you’d need to visit Panera about three visits per month to make membership worth your while. At $2.59 for a regular-sized of brewed hot coffee, you’d need to make about four visits per month.

Your savings could be more substantial, though
Using the coffee example above, if you normally visit Panera 12 separate times in a month, you’d save about $21 dollars (per month). Visiting 16 separate times per month would yield a savings of $31 per month. And 30 separate visits per month would save you about $67.

This number can go higher if you visit more often than this. If, for example, you drink coffee for breakfast, lunch, and dinner 30 times per month, that would be a savings of about $223.00 each month.

This is money you can use to buy something else, pay bills, or invest into a 401(k).

Additional Thoughts on Panera Beverage Club
Though I think Panera Unlimited Sip Club (Beverage Club) is an amazing value, if there’s one thing I could change, it would be the two-hour rule. While I understand that some people might abuse the program (like getting free drinks for everyone in their party), it’s just not practical to stop what you’re doing and return every two hours.

I’d also like to see Panera bring back their sugar-free flavored iced teas. Managers have offered to make them upon request, but it’s not the same as having them readily-available.

Panera is usually, in my experience, responsive to customer needs, so this may very well change at some point. It’s also a relatively new program, so I’m sure they’re still tweaking the details.

If you’re already spending money on drinks and visit Panera frequently enough, their beverage club is a decent investment.

What is the Panera Unlimited Sip Club Subscription?
For $10.99/month plus tax, you can enjoy any size drip hot coffee, charged lemonades, hot tea, iced coffee, lemonades, and fountain beverages every two (2) hours during regular bakery-café hours, including free refills of the same beverage at any participating U.S. Panera Bread bakery-cafes. You can choose any size drip hot coffee, charged lemonades, hot tea, iced coffee, lemonades, and fountain beverages when redeeming your subscription benefits. Cold Brew, espresso drinks, and other beverages are not included in your subscription.

How do I sign up for an Unlimited Sip Club Subscription?
You can subscribe online through the link you received in your email, on the web at PaneraBread.com/UnlimitedSipClub, in the Subscriptions section of the Panera Bread app, or at a kiosk where available in participating U.S. Panera Bread bakery-cafes.

What kinds of coffee can I get with my Unlimited Sip Club subscription?
Your subscription includes one (1) cup of drip hot coffee, charged lemonades, hot tea, iced coffee, lemonades, and fountain beverages every two (2) hours during regular bakery-cafe hours, including free refills of the same beverage at any participating U.S. Panera Bread bakery-cafes. Cold Brew, espresso drinks, Iced Tea, and other beverages are not included in your subscription.

How do I redeem my subscription?
It’s easy! Your Unlimited Sip Club Subscription benefits work just like MyPanera rewards. When placing an order, you can either swipe your MyPanera Card, enter your phone number, or log in to your MyPanera account to access your rewards. Look for a reward with the name “Daily Unlimited Sip Club” and redeem it as you normally would.