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Does Sam's Count for gas during 5% cash back?

LawStudentCivilis — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 11:56:53 GMT

I specifically waited until July 1st to participate in the cashback quarter for Chase. Yesterday, Sam's had the best rate in my area. Does this still count for the 5% cash back?

Re: Does Sam's Count for gas during 5% cash back?

Anonymous — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 12:05:14 GMT

I don't think so. I think it's only stand alone gas stations.

Re: Does Sam's Count for gas during 5% cash back?

frugalQ — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 12:05:48 GMT

Grocery stores, and discount/warehouse stores where gas is sold do NOT count towards 5% bonus....

https://creditcards.chase.com/freedom/merchants.aspx

Re: Does Sam's Count for gas during 5% cash back?

Exonumist — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 12:09:46 GMT

I thought Sam's Club only accepts Discover...?

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LawStudentCivilis — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 12:12:02 GMT

Thanks for all of the replies. Sigh that is frustrating. I'm about to consider to stick only to my debit card. These rewards cards have too many "BUT's" (or exceptions) to them.

Re: Does Sam's Count for gas during 5% cash back?

KIPPIE12 — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 12:49:48 GMT

@Default4 wrote:
I thought Sam's Club only accepts Discover...?

Sams does accept Discover, MC, Debit cards, and Sams club card.

Re: Does Sam's Count for gas during 5% cash back?

LawStudentCivilis — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 12:50:44 GMT

Apparently their gas station takes all cards (minus Amex). I used my Chase Freedom Visa.

Re: Does Sam's Count for gas during 5% cash back?

Exonumist — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 12:59:01 GMT

@LawStudentCivilis wrote:
Apparently their gas station takes all cards (minus Amex). I used my Chase Freedom Visa.

Interesting. I'm tempted to try my Penfed card and see if I get the 5%...

Re: Does Sam's Count for gas during 5% cash back?

tld409 — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 13:19:01 GMT

You can also use your Walmart cc at Sams.

@KIPPIE12 wrote:
@Default4 wrote:
I thought Sam's Club only accepts Discover...?
Sams does accept Discover, MC, Debit cards, and Sams club card.

You can also use your Walmart cc at Sams. It doesn't have to be a Walmart Discover.

Re: Does Sam's Count for gas during 5% cash back?

frugalQ — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 13:26:54 GMT

Law student,

Don't give up on rewards. It is very frustrating when you first start out, but once you get in the habit, it becomes second nature.

I almost gave up when I first started tracking reward points because it was too much of a hassle. But, I kept at it. Now, I can easily decide what card to use where and when because I basically shop at the same stores over and over again.

Re: Does Sam's Count for gas during 5% cash back?

Open123 — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 13:41:58 GMT

@frugalQ wrote:
Don't give up on rewards. It is very frustrating when you first start out, but once you get in the habit, it becomes second nature.

It's actually pretty simple, once you get acclimated. After some time, I can say that just about in every purchase, you'll insantly choose the best card to use.

Re: Does Sam's Count for gas during 5% cash back?

Anonymous — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 13:51:15 GMT

What about the Murphy gas stations that are at Wal-Mart. do they count?

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GatorGuy — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 13:54:13 GMT

Do you have to have a sam's card to buy gas?

Re: Does Sam's Count for gas during 5% cash back?

coolbrad — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 15:02:58 GMT

The gas stations at Sam's Club do count towards the 5% for Discover, Chase, and my Sallie Mae MC card. They are part of Sam's but have a seperate merchant code from the actual warehouse store.

Re: Does Sam's Count for gas during 5% cash back?

ilovelisa — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 15:48:17 GMT

@Default4 wrote:
@LawStudentCivilis wrote:
Apparently their gas station takes all cards (minus Amex). I used my Chase Freedom Visa.
Interesting. I'm tempted to try my Penfed card and see if I get the 5%...

You do, that is where I fill up all the time and get my 5%.

Re: Does Sam's Count for gas during 5% cash back?

ilovelisa — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 15:49:13 GMT

@coolbrad wrote:
The gas stations at Sam's Club do count towards the 5% for Discover, Chase, and my Sallie Mae MC card. They are part of Sam's but have a seperate merchant code from the actual warehouse store.

Yes they do, when it posts on the account it says Sams Club Gas.