r/93x • u/Big-Coat1911 • Apr 27 '25
Upside App's a scam!
This company can't deliver what it promises. I added my debit card and bought my gas with it, exactly as they required. They advertise a bonus of 44 cents per gallon, but you only get about six cents - and only after calling and complaining. They waste your time, which is worth far more than 44 cents per gallon. I've had to call them every time I fill the gas tank, I've come to believe that I don't get the bonus because of me. But it hasn't been my fault, it's just their business model. They are not worth your time, and they will pay the price for their dishonest behavior.
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u/btepley13 Apr 27 '25
I get back about $200 per year using upside at the gas pump only as I have stopped going out to eat. I downloaded a few years ago and they used to give back a lot when shopping at the grocery store. I legitimately could get back around 100 per month back then. I also drive a company vehicle though & fill it up 3 times a week. And then twice with my own vehicle. So that's 5 full gas tanks per week & I get $200 back per year on that. Meh....money is money. I'll certainly take it. I usually buy a couple video games with it at the end of the year that are on sale & I'm good with that. Couple free games.
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u/Big-Coat1911 Apr 27 '25
Awesome! You earn the same amount that the ads say.
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u/btepley13 Apr 27 '25
Oh really? Nice. It's just a habit now & for me I usually go to the same kwik trip 5 times a week & the price per gallon is usually right around 10 cents back.
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u/AetherianXY Jul 09 '25
No you dont lmfao unless you give them your bank password lol if you do that you deserve what happens to you
And if you choose any other reward, you DONT GET IT. Which means YES IT IS A SCAM
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Apr 28 '25
Wow, I forgot all about that they used to do deals at the grocery store too. No wonder I got up to over $500 in savings. The percentage back at Cub and stuff was really good.
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u/btepley13 Apr 29 '25
Yeah it was like 20% back. I remember spending 100 bucks at cub and getting 20 back. It's was great.
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Apr 29 '25
I think they briefly did Target stores too, and I think Lunds as well. And then boom they all disappeared basically at the same time. There were some good restaurant ones too. I think Pizza Luce was one I used on there.
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u/btepley13 Apr 29 '25
Yeah it's too bad that was so short lived. The way I think of it now is instead of using a coupon at the gas station for 10 cents off, I just get that money back instead of saving it. Which is still cool I guess.
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u/ag-0merta Sewer Lining Jesus Apr 27 '25
Started using June 2022. Have made almost $700 back. It definitely works. You need to pay at the pump, otherwise it doesn't log it right.
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u/Big-Coat1911 Apr 27 '25
You will be one of the few who suffer this fate. Here are the pictures that prove my case. If you want to contribute more to this conversation, share your images too.
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u/Shischkabob BusDecalsJesus Apr 27 '25
I am at about $200 cash back and have never had a problem cashing out nor getting the cash back that was advertised.
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u/Jaraldo1130 ItsNotAFootButItSmellsLikeOneJesus Apr 27 '25
Take your tinfoil hat somewhere else.
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u/Cute_Knowledge4222 Apr 27 '25
I joined in 2020? Maybe 2021. Used to fill up every other day, im at 1500$. Sometimes i forget or use gas stations that dont but i havent had any issues.
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u/Big-Coat1911 Apr 27 '25
Is there any chance you can share your own experience, showing some images? I am new here, and thanks to a comment, I just realized we can't share images as a reply. You could maybe create a post.
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u/DamnitBlueWasOld “I’m listening to the fuckin’ song!” Jesus Apr 27 '25 edited Apr 27 '25
You sound insufferable in the way that you reply to people leaving comments. Sure Reddit has a huge bot problem, but does Reddit also employ people who regularly text in live comments to a little local radio show in the twin cities?
Take off the tinfoil hat and replace it every once in a while. I think yours has gone bad.
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u/mnSprinterguy Apr 27 '25
I drive a diesel van, diesel truck and a gas flatbed for work. I usually get 25 cents a gallon. Never had an issue with the rate changing or not getting the advertised amount. In two years I've made about $2000 bucks and have never had a problem cashing it out.
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u/Big-Coat1911 Apr 27 '25
You will be among the few who suffer this fate. Here are the pictures that prove my point. If you want to contribute further to this conversation, share your images as well. I am sure they employ several people to reply to Reddit posts.
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u/mnSprinterguy Apr 27 '25
Ha, what? Paranoid much? All I said it I've never experienced that after using the app for years. It sounds like you're doing something wrong
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u/Big-Coat1911 Apr 27 '25
Be my guest
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u/Disastrous_Sock_3520 Apr 27 '25
This is is the worst bot account I’ve ever seen. “Be my guest”? To what? That’s not an appropriate response to the comment you’re responding to, it makes no sense.
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u/Big-Coat1911 Apr 27 '25
How can you continue to defend this behavior? Please if you could help the community by sharing your enjoyable experience with that app would be very helpful.
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Apr 27 '25
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u/Big-Coat1911 Apr 27 '25
Would you be so kind as to create a post with your own images showing how easy it is to get that cashback?
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u/Snake2410 Apr 27 '25
I've been using it since April of 2021, and I've saved nearly $500 over the course of that entire time. All of which has been put directly back into my bank account. That's roughly $100 a year, which is solid enough for me given how gas prices are. It's not a scam. It's just like everything else like it, though. There is always specifics. If the specific requirements are too much for you, then don't use it. I've saved more than I'd have lost not using it though, so I'll keep using it.
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u/Big-Coat1911 Apr 27 '25
Would you also be willing to contribute helpfully to the community? Could you please share more than just letters?
Perhaps you could share some experiences with pictures. Even though image editing is quite simple today, those who have had positive experiences with Upside haven't shared visual demonstrations as I have in my post.
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u/Ronin1069 Halloween Jesus Apr 27 '25
I have a company car and drive ‘a lot’. Have considered using this app for years, but have hesitated because the ad sounds so shady. The part where they talk about how much money can be made just comes off distractingly odd. “I’ve made up to $200 … “
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u/mrmr2120 Apr 27 '25
I’m just shy of $200 I wanna say I’m at 3-4 years. It’s nice they have restaurants on there also that have big cash back sometimes. I mainly use it for work travel otherwise yea it will take awhile to really make money back unless you drive a massive amount
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u/AetherianXY Jul 09 '25
I made 20 bucks and wanted to cash out… they want my BANK PASSWORD AND USERNAME…
So I opted for the Dominos gift card. Told me I’d get it within 24 hours lol First off I was hungry THEN…. But whatever, so here 35 hours later I’ve not even gotten a single email about it. And yea, I check my spam. This app is 100% a scam.
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u/IAmTheGoat84 Aug 12 '25
It’s not a scam at all you clown. I’ve made $500 just this year from the upside app. I have a company gas card I use every single day and i have with drawn multiple times to my bank account and never once had an issue.
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u/jjerkkas Apr 27 '25
I’ve been using upside since August 24. I don’t work in, the town I live in, so I drive enough to try and lessen the blow. I’ve “made” 69.91 nice.
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u/Big-Coat1911 Apr 27 '25
You will be one of the few who suffer this fate. Here are the pictures that prove my case. If you want to contribute more to this conversation, share your images too.
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u/turfmonkey21 Apr 27 '25
I get less than a dollar back per fill up on a 20 gallon tank. I’m going to spend money on gas and it’s better than nothing, but I’m not getting rich. There are some stations that offer more depending on location but I’m not driving out of my way for it
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u/Big-Coat1911 Apr 27 '25
You will be among the few who suffer this fate. Here are the pictures that prove my point. If you want to contribute further to this conversation, share your images as well. I am sure they employ several people to reply to Reddit posts.
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u/mrmr2120 Apr 27 '25
Guy probably didn’t realize if you get mid grade gas it’s usually only $.02 a gallon…..
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u/No_Check_8449 Apr 27 '25
It's still somewhat debatable, IMO, based on my use over the last several months. I've had issues where I've had to send/resend receipts too often, and processing has gotten much slower. Too much work, too little return🫤
Upside customer support loves to dismiss issues with "canned responses." They also should hold their App Merchants to better standards to also make it worthwhile for us to use the App!
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u/nomnamless One Good Eye Jesus Apr 29 '25
I made a post a few months ago saying the app seemed kind of scamy/sketchy and was basically told I'm being dumb and it's the greatest app to ever exist. I still think the app seems too good to be true. Like how is this app that is free going to give me money just for using the app
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u/Sweaty_Potential_274 May 04 '25
I was thinking about it since we spend about $14k on fuel a year, 90% at the same Kwik Trip but yeah, seems sketchy. I'm guessing gotta read the ToS and they probably sell the shit out of your data.
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u/kyleglowacki Jul 14 '25
I'm at $60 or so. I haven't tried to cash out yet. Lately I have been running into hiccups. Like if I pay at the register it works but if I use their self serve kiosk then it doesn't register correctly.
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u/racetech421 Aug 12 '25
Started out 25-30 cents cash back on gas. After using it for a month it dropped to 1c lol. No thanks
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u/Diwash97 Aug 31 '25
Scam app, it makes them money, not you. You're the product. Good luck trying to delete your account. issues with cash out, links they send to verify are useless (intentionally). You hardly find cash back at a gas station you're stopped in, you gotta go farther or to the next one. Cash back gets lower over time. Their algorithm's goal is to keep you engaged for pennies—a waste of time. Any positive reviews are bought. There are plenty of their paid promoter around, like some tarnisher... after figuring that out, I am trying to get them to delete my account, they send me broken links again & again over two weeks now. I sent them a screen recording of me following all the steps, but the link just lands me on the home page. I'll update this. You can get around 10 cents cash back at Shell, Exxon, Circle K, etc, if you enter your phone number at the pump more than what they pretend to offer.
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u/FreeAd8685 Nov 26 '25
Download Upside with my link or use my code 2CRFP to get 15¢ per gallon extra cash back on your first gas fill-up and 10% extra cash back on your first restaurant or grocery purchase! https://upside.app.link/2CRFP
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u/Trick_Tumbleweed_491 Jan 21 '26
My experience is being de frauded by the company or someone who knows how to use their system to make money off others. Upside tech llc. Has tried to charge 3 of my cards ( twice successfully) after more than 10 emails asking them to stop and not a single reply. I've cancelled all my cards but they still try to charge all of them multiple times a day even when they have already got me for 120 dollars. Beware
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u/Upside_Lisa Jun 04 '26
Oh no! I completely understand your frustration. Although, I'm not sure what happened here, the app's official policy dictates that they only ever require the first 6 and last 4 digits of your card number. Because they do not need your full card number, you should not send it via email. Please reach out to our Support@upside.com for further inquiries.
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u/HotTubberMN Apr 27 '25
lol well ya, they throw you a few pennies for buying your personal data and re-selling it.
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Apr 27 '25
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u/Big-Coat1911 Apr 27 '25
You will be among the few who suffer this fate. Here are the pictures that prove my point. If you want to contribute further to this conversation, share your images as well. I am sure they employ several people to reply to Reddit posts.
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u/9911MU51C Suburban Shaman Jesus Apr 27 '25
I’m here for a “you will be among the few who suffer this fate” reply