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How to Save Money Grocery Shopping With Fetch
By David
August 1, 2024
The internet is filled with tips on how to save money on groceries (we know, we’ve written lots of them), but the easiest way to save money grocery shopping is to snap a picture of your receipt in the Fetch app. One of the most effective ways to save money on groceries without coupons, Fetch acts like a bonus to your budget-friendly grocery list. Learn how to save money grocery shopping with Fetch below, including ways to earn bonus rewards just by shopping and playing mobile games.
What is Fetch?
Fetch is America’s Rewards App, and you use it to earn rewards on all of your purchases. Just snap a picture of your receipt in the Fetch app to earn points, then redeem those reward points for grocery store gift cards (think Kroger, Instacart, Target, and so many more) to save money on groceries. If it sounds simple, that’s because it is.
Save money on groceries without coupons
There didn’t used to be effective ways to save money on groceries without coupons you’d clip from the newspaper. With Fetch, you don’t need to plan your savings ahead of time. We reward you after the fact, so you can save money without scouring weekly ads.
Snap receipts from the last 14 days to earn points toward grocery store gift cards (for new Fetch users, this is a great way to start off with a bank of points!).
How to earn rewards grocery shopping with Fetch Shop
You won’t even need to leave the Fetch app to earn rewards and save money on grocery shopping when you use Fetch Shop. Earn points on every dollar spent online in Fetch Shop with retailers like Target and Sam’s Club. Simply tap the shopping cart icon to the left of the camera in the Fetch app to start shopping.
You’ll find other retailers in Fetch Shop, too. It doesn’t matter what you’re shopping for: doing it through Fetch Shop helps you save money grocery shopping by earning grocery store gift card rewards.
More ways to earn free gift cards and save money with Fetch
The first step toward free grocery store gift cards is to snap your receipts in the Fetch app. You’ve got that covered, but if you want to learn how to save money on grocery shopping (without clipping coupons), we’ve got five more tips for you:
Shop offers
The next step after snapping every receipt (you’re snapping every receipt, right?) is to shop offers from Fetch brands to earn extra points on featured foods, drinks and retailers.
Buy Boosted brands
Earn extra points on tons of boosted brands: just follow the flame. You’re already shopping our offers, and beside some brands, you’ll see a little flame icon. The bigger the flame, the bigger the boost in your rewards.
Play Fetch Play games
It might seem hard to believe, but you can earn Fetch Points toward grocery store gift cards by playing games. In the Fetch Play section of the app, you’ll find which games are available for rewards and just how many points you can earn. The points you’ll earn daily, even just playing during time spent waiting for your morning coffee to brew or for it to be your turn in line at the grocery store, will add up fast.
Refer friends
Fetch is a great way to save money on grocery shopping, and we think you’d want to share it with friends and family just for that reason alone. But referring friends will also earn you extra points in the app!
Fetch grocery store cift card rewards
One of the biggest advantages of using the Fetch app to save money on grocery shopping is that you get to choose where you save money. Coupons can be specific or for brands you’d never buy, but you get to spend your Fetch points how you’d like.
Use your points unlock free grocery store gift card rewards to practically anywhere you’d want to shop, including:
- Amazon
- Instacart
- Kroger
- Meijer
- Sam’s Club
- Target
- Walmart
- Visa
We’re here to help you save money grocery shopping, but who are we to judge if you use those Fetch Points toward your next pizza delivery, video game or concert.
Start saving money grocery shopping with Fetch
The simplicity of snapping your receipt in Fetch makes it one of the most effective ways to save money on groceries without coupons. So open the app the next time you’re making your meal plan or shopping list (or download it for free today) to match your meal and grocery needs with the best offers to earn you the most points. We think you’ll be surprised how quickly you earn your first grocery store gift card.
Topics: Food and Drink, Gift Cards, offers, rewards, Shopping Lists
David Fairbanks is a writer, science educator and Chicagoan fueled by coffee. He's written about everything from Ferraris to handcrafted pet urns to Superman, and he genuinely loves loyalty/rewards programs.