GasBuddy: Find & Pay for Gas

What GasBuddy is for

GasBuddy is a fuel price finder for drivers who want to know where gas is cheapest nearby. It also works as a payment and rewards account for buying that gas, through a Pay with GasBuddy+ card.

The listing says the prices come from other users, who report what they see at stations. The stated audience is drivers who watch their fuel budget and want rewards on top of the pump price.

Finding gas prices reported by drivers

Search for a specific type of fuel and sort the results by price, by location, or by amenities such as restrooms and restaurants. Results are built from reports, so reporting a price or reviewing a station adds to what other drivers see.

According to the listing, this community reporting is how the station data is gathered.

Paying at the pump and using Flash Deals

Pay with GasBuddy+ is a Mastercard-based card for members, issued by Fifth Third Bank. It can be used at the pump or inside the convenience store at participating stations where Mastercard is accepted, and the listing says members also earn fuel savings on non-fuel purchases in the store.

The listing states a guaranteed minimum of 3¢/gal off, 5¢/gal at select stations, and up to 33¢/gal with an activated Flash Deal, subject to terms. It also gives a daily spending limit of $150, with a $125 pump limit per transaction.

Before filling up, you find a station showing a Flash Deal banner and tap it to activate extra pump savings. Non-members can still earn up to 250 points per gallon on activated Flash Deals by uploading a fill-up receipt.

Earning points from receipts, games and dining

Points come from snapping receipts, playing games and finding deals. The listing says Premium and Pay with GasBuddy+ members can earn more through special offers and promotions.

Points redeem in the app for cents-per-gallon discounts at the pump or for digital gift cards from retailers. Linking a debit or credit card earns 40 points per $1 at participating restaurants automatically, and 2,000 points equals 10¢/gal, so $50 of dining works out to 10¢/gal according to the listing.

Planning road trips and tracking fuel use

You can map a road trip to see gas prices along the route. The app also tracks your fuel usage and gives vehicle recall updates, as the listing describes.