Fred Meyer points now offer Oregon shoppers discounts on groceries

Fred Myer is changing up its rewards system, allowing Oregon shoppers to choose whether they want to use their earned points for gas or groceries.

Customers with memberships at the Kroger-owned stores have traditionally been restricted to using rewards points for discounts on gas at Fred Meyer stations.

Now, members can also redeem their points for grocery discounts in $1 increments, according to a release. The change applies to all Kroger stores.

Fred Meyer officials said the Oregon-based brand is changing its “Fuel Points” to just “Points,” giving members more flexibility by letting them choose whether they want to redeem their rewards for discounts on groceries or gas.

“Our goal is to empower customers to maximize their budgets while offering greater flexibility in how they redeem their loyalty rewards,” Fred Meyer head of communications Tiffany Sanders said. “From fuel savings to discounts on groceries, we’re giving shoppers the freedom to prioritize the rewards that best fit their needs.”

How can Oregon shoppers earn points at Fred Meyer?

Oregon shoppers can earn points at Fred Meyer when they sign up for the store’s membership.

The membership is free and allows shoppers to earn one point for every dollar they spend on purchases, qualifying gift cards and qualifying prescriptions. They can also earn during Fred Meyer’s special “point events.”

Purchases can be made in-store or online for pickup or delivery using a membership card or identification number.

Fred Meyer offers double the points and exclusive benefits to “Boost” members. A “Boost” membership costs $99 a year or $12.99 a month, and a “Boost Essential” membership costs $69 a year or $8.99 month.

What can Fred Meyer members use their points for?

Members can use 10 cents per gallon of gas for every 100 points earned at Fred Meyer gas stations, up to $1 per gallon.

Customers can now also redeem 100 points to get $1 off their grocery purchase, up to $10 a day.

Fred Meyer is offering 4X points on Fridays through July 24 and 4X points from July 1-4.

Fred Meyer rewards members can check their points balance and redeem rewards by logging into their account online at FredMeyer.com or through the Fred Meyer app.

Ginnie Sandoval is the Oregon Connect reporter for the Statesman Journal. Sandoval is a lifelong Oregonian who covers trending news, entertainment, food and outdoors. She can be reached at GSandoval@statesmanjournal.com or on X at @GinnieSandoval.

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