Instacart, Upside launch limited-time Cart Star benefit
Instacart is launching a new partnership to help its shoppers earn cash back when filling up their tank.
The delivery platform is partnering with cash back app Upside to double cash back for Cart Star shoppers fueling up with the Upside app. Beginning Labor Day weekend, every fill-up at participating gas stations can earn Cart Star shoppers double the cash back they usually receive with Upside. The special promotion will run from Aug. 30 - Sept. 30, 2024.
“As summer winds down and families head into their fall routines, we want to help give shoppers an extra boost in savings on some of their most common expenses, like fuel,” said Tom Maguire, VP and head of operations at Instacart. “This partnership with Upside is our way of acknowledging the fantastic services that Instacart shoppers provide and to help ease some of those at-the-pump costs. With double the cash back, we’re furthering our efforts to support and invest in the shopper community.”
In July 2022, Instacart rolled out Cart Star, a rewards program for its shoppers. Every qualifying shopper in the Cart Star program receives tailored rewards and offerings through third-party partners, as well as directly within the Instacart platform. To qualify for Cart Star, shoppers accumulate points based on the number of orders they fulfill.
To earn double cash back, shoppers can download the Upside app, visit the Cart Star Rewards Hub on Instacart and tap “Redeem at Upside” to link their account and qualify for the promotion. Each time a shopper needs gas, they can check the app to find participating stations and check-in, fuel up, and the double cash back will automatically be credited to their account.
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“Cart Star shoppers keep our communities running smoothly, and we are thrilled to contribute even more to their earnings,” said Alex Kinnier, Upside co-founder and CEO. “Together with Instacart, we make it our mission to provide more shoppers with the value they need, whenever they need it.”
Based in San Francisco, Instacart partners with more than 1,500 national, regional and local retail banners to facilitate online shopping, delivery and pickup services from more than 85,000 stores across North America.
