

How To Use Fetch
Fetch is the Lifehack App You Didn’t Know You Needed

By Chris Zimmerman
April 2, 2025
Sure, snapping receipts for points is the core of Fetch—but that’s just the beginning. From zero-dollar date nights to turning impulse buys into rewards, there are so many clever ways to work Fetch into your day-to-day. Whether you’re chasing gift cards or just love a good lifehack, here are some fun, unexpected ways to use Fetch that go way beyond the checkout line.
1. Try your referral code as a pick-up line
Need a conversation starter when someone catches your eye? Skip the cheesy lines and hit them with something unexpected: “Hey, I’m this close to a Fetch gift card—want to help me out?” It’s fun, bold and might just lead to a free coffee for two (thanks to your shiny new reward). Who knew flirting could be so rewarding?
2. Use Fetch to fund a “treat yourself” jar
Self-care doesn’t have to cost you. Every time you hit a points milestone, cash out for a gift card and stash it in a “treat yourself” jar. Use it only for the indulgent stuff: fancy candles, your favorite overpriced latte or that oddly specific impulse buy you’ve been eyeing. It’s guilt-free splurging powered by your everyday spending.
3. Plan a zero-dollar date night
Romance doesn’t have to break the bank. Use your Fetch rewards to cover dinner, dessert or even a movie rental for a cozy night in. Add candles, a playlist and your winning personality—and suddenly, you’re pulling off a date night that’s super sweet and totally free. Bonus points if your date doesn’t even realize you used points to pay for it.
4. Start a Fetch-powered holiday fund
Tired of scrambling for cash come December? Start now. Make a game out of snapping every single receipt between now and the holidays, and watch your points grow into gift cards you can use to check off your shopping list. It’s passive saving with a reward at the end—and your future self (and your budget) will thank you big time.
5. Tap into Fetch as an impulse control tool
Next time you’re tempted to buy something random online, pause. Ask yourself: can I earn points on this? If it’s available through Fetch Shop, go for it—you’ll rack up points and at least turn that spontaneous splurge into something semi-strategic. A little self-awareness, a little strategy, and a lot less guilt.
6. Turn shopping into a scavenger hunt
Make errands more exciting by checking the app for high-point offers before your next store run. Then challenge yourself to find as many of those items as you can in one trip. It’s like a low-stakes, high-reward treasure hunt—because what’s more fun than getting rewarded just for finding the right yogurt?
Find creative ways to make Fetch your own
Fetch is so much more than a receipt-snapping tool—it’s a playground for your everyday life. From discovering unexpected ways to earn points to turning routine purchases into rewarding moments, the possibilities are endless. Download the app and start exploring how Fetch can fit into your world, your way.
Topics: offers, referral, rewards

Chris Zimmerman is a copywriter here at Fetch. Before joining the #FetchFam, he penned web content, TV scripts and more for virtually every brand category you can think of.