Citi has launched two new Shell Fuel Rewards card, one is a store card that can only be used at Shell stations and the other is a Mastercard credit card that can be used anywhere Mastercard is accepted.
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Card Basics
- Shell discounts:
- Sign up offer 30¢ off per gallon (up to 20 gallons) on your first 5 Shell fuel purchases
- 10¢ off per gallon as an ongoing offer.
- Really the card gives you an extra 25/5¢ off per gallon and also gives you gold status that gives you a further 5¢ off.
- Rebates:
- 10% Shell rebates on your first $1,200 Shell non-fuel purchases
- 2% Shell rebates on on your first $10,000 dining and grocery purchases per year (Mastercard only)
- 1% Shell rebates on other qualifying purchases
Our Verdict
The sign up bonus is worth a maximum of $30, not exactly amazing. The extra 10¢ off per gallon is OK, but you are far better off putting it on another credit card that earns 5% cash back on all gas purchases as that’s a better return and doesn’t lock you into using Shell (more expensive in some areas). Overall I wouldn’t recommend anybody sign up for this card.
Hat tip to reader Patrick K
