How to Save $50+ a Month on Groceries (Even During Inflation)

We get it—grocery prices have been feeling extra spicy lately. But here’s some cool news: you can actually get rewarded for your shopping, no coupons required.

When you have the Fetch app, every grocery receipt is a chance to save big, rack up points, and turn those points into real rewards. Here’s how to stretch your budget while inflation does its thing.

📃 1. Scan every grocery receipt

Even if you only buy bananas and almond milk, scanning your receipt gets you 25 points minimum. But when you buy participating brands (I’m lookin’ at you, Kraft, Pepsi, and so many others), you’ll score thousands of bonus points.

Why it matters:

• Fetch partners with hundreds of brands to bring you exclusive point-earning offers.
• Some items can earn you 500–2,000 points per purchase.
• You don’t even need much time to plan your purchases to earn big—spend even just 5 minutes browsing the offers on your Discover tab before heading to the store, then shop and earn!

Pro Tip: Be sure to scan your receipt within 14 days of purchase to earn points.

🔗 2. Link your email and Amazon accounts

More people are doing online grocery orders through Amazon Fresh, Walmart+, and Instacart. Did you know those orders earn points too?

How it works:

• Link your email account in the Fetch app.
• Fetch will automatically pull digital receipts.
• You’ll get notified when you earn points from online orders.

This is an awesome passive hack: points just show up without you lifting a finger!

🎁 3. Take advantage of special offers 

The offers on your Discover page in the Fetch app are where the real magic happens.

What to expect:

• You’ll find offers like: “Buy 2 boxes of this cereal brand, earn 2,500 points.”
• Limited-time seasonal deals (e.g. Memorial Day BBQ items, holiday baking goods).
• Boosted brands that’ll earn you points per dollar.

Fetch is better than clipping coupons—you get deals without needing to remember promo codes or juggle slips of paper.

🌐 4. Use Fetch at these stores (and every store!)

Fetch works at any store that gives you an itemized receipt—but some retailers help you earn even faster:

Top grocery chains our Fetch fam loves:

• Target: Stack Fetch deals with Circle offers.
• Walmart: Frequent offers + affordable prices = savings boost.
• Kroger: Look for store-exclusive offers on your favorite brands.
• Aldi: Low prices + eligible store receipts.
• Sam’s Club & Costco: Big hauls = big rewards.

Pro Tip: Keep your receipts even if it was a small run. Every point counts.

👯 4. Refer friends while you wait in line (or any time)

Fetch is more fun with friends! For every person you refer to Fetch who scans their first receipt, you’ll get a point bonus of at least 2,000 points (and sometimes even more). And there’s no limit to how many people you can refer. 

Need help breaking the ice? Here are some creative ways to get your friends to join the Fetch fam.

🌊 5. Redeem points for grocery gift cards

Points pile up fast, and you can redeem as soon as you hit 3,000 points (~$3), but many users prefer to save up for larger rewards to grocery stores like:

• Walmart
• Target
• Instacart
• Albertsons
• Kroger
• Meijer
• Amazon 

You can also cash out for stores like CVS and Walgreens to pick up snacks, drinks and other quick kitchen essentials.

💸 How to put it all together: real savings example

For example, let’s say over the weekend you:

• Spend $60 on a Target grocery run with 2 featured brands = 1,200 pts
• Place a $40 online Instacart order = 300 pts (thank you, e-receipts!)
• Refer a friend = 2,000+ pts
• Redeem a bonus offer from Fetch partner brand = 1,500 pts

Your total = 5,000+ points. That’s enough for a $5 gift card!

Multiply that across a month? You’re easily looking at $20–$50 back in your pocket. And that’s without spending any more than you’re already spending.

✨ Recap: 6 smart tips to save on groceries with Fetch

Once you’ve downloaded the Fetch app, here are your proven hacks for saving on groceries:

1. Scan every receipt (even small ones).
2. Link your email and Amazon for passive earnings.
3. Buy participating brands (check the offers in your Discover tab).
4. Refer friends to rack up bonus points.
5. Redeem for grocery gift cards
6. Scan fast—don’t let receipts expire!

🚀 Ready to save? Download Fetch now

Your receipts aren’t trash—they’re treasure. With just a few taps, you can turn everyday purchases into free groceries.