Kroger and its affiliate Harris Teeter are once again offering an accelerated Fuel Points promotion on third-party gift cards and fixed-value Visa®/Mastercard® cards for one day only—Friday, May 16, 2025. By saving the applicable digital coupons, shoppers can earn 4× the usual rate (normally 2×) on in-store purchases of select physical gift cards, and automatically earn 4× on online gift card orders. Amazon gift cards and variable-load Visa/MC cards are explicitly excluded. At the maximum redemption of 1,000 points (equivalent to $1 off per gallon on up to 35 gallons), this promotion can deliver up to a 14% effective discount on fuel. To participate, clip the coupons on Kroger.com or HarrisTeeter.com today, then purchase qualifying gift cards in-store or online tomorrow, May 16, 2025.
Kroger / Harris Teeter: 4x Fuel Points On Third-Party Gift Cards, Includes Fixed Visa/MC
- What’s
included:
- 4×
Fuel Points on $25, $50, or $100 fixed-value Visa® and Mastercard® gift
cards (in-store; digital coupon required)
- 4×
Fuel Points on participating third-party gift cards (in-store; digital
coupon required; excludes Amazon)
- 4×
Fuel Points on all qualifying gift cards purchased online—no coupon
needed
- Duration:
Valid online and in-store only on Friday, May 16, 2025 .
- Update
(May 15, 2025): Deal reinstated for tomorrow only .
Eligibility & Key Terms
- Card
types excluded: Variable-load Visa®/Mastercard® gift cards and Amazon
gift cards will earn the normal rate of 2× Fuel Points.
- Who
can participate: All shoppers with a valid Kroger Plus or Harris
Teeter VIC loyalty account. Digital coupons must be loaded to the
respective account prior to checkout .
- Fuel
Points value: Every 100 Fuel Points equals $0.10 off per gallon at
Kroger-affiliated fuel centers, up to a maximum of 1,000 points
($1.00/gallon off for up to 35 gallons).
How to Redeem
In-Store Purchases
- Sign
in to Kroger.com or HarrisTeeter.com and clip the “4× Fuel
Points” digital coupons for both fixed-value Visa/MC and third-party gift
cards .
- Visit
any Kroger or Harris Teeter store on May 16, 2025, and purchase eligible
physical gift cards. Ensure your loyalty card is scanned at checkout.
Online Purchases
- Simply
order qualifying gift cards from Kroger’s or Harris Teeter’s online gift
card portal—no coupon clipping needed. Points will post automatically.
- Note:
Online transactions are processed by Blackhawk Network and typically do not
code as grocery purchases for credit-card bonuses.
Potential Savings
- A
$250 gift-card purchase at 4× earns 1,000 Fuel Points, yielding a
$1.00/gallon discount on up to 35 gallons—equivalent to a 14%
savings on that fuel purchase.
- If
your vehicle holds fewer gallons (e.g., 12–15 gallons), maximum savings
will scale accordingly (e.g., ~$12–15 off for a full tank).
Deal Timeline & History
- May
1–13, 2025: Previous iteration of this promotion
- Past
occurrences: Similar one-day and multi-day offers have run regularly
since early 2024, often aligning with the first half of each month .
Tips for Maximizing Value
- Stack
with credit-card bonuses: Use a grocery-category card (e.g., AmEx®
Gold, Discover/SunTrust Q2 bonus categories) for additional points or cash
back.
- Combine
with Chase Offers: Some users report stacking a 10% back Chase Offer
on gift-card purchases .
- Check
local gas prices: Ensure Kroger-affiliated fuel centers offer
competitive per-gallon pricing to maximize overall savings.
Conclusion
This limited-time, one-day promotion on May 16, 2025, offers
an excellent way to stock up on gift cards while accelerating your Fuel Points
balance—potentially unlocking up to 14% savings at the pump. To take advantage,
clip your digital coupons today and shop in-store or online tomorrow. Don’t
miss out—mark your calendar for Friday, May 16!