Amazon is offering an end-of-the-year treat to help relieve Americans from record gas prices: For a limited time, Prime members can double their savings on gas.
Prime members already enjoy 10 cents off per gallon year-round, thanks to Amazon's partnership with bp's earnify™ loyalty program. But from Oct. 2 through Jan. 29, 2027, that discount jumps to 20 cents off per gallon every Friday on a single fill-up at a participating bp, Amoco, ampm or Thorntons location in the U.S.
Regular gas hit an average of $4.48 per gallon on Sept. 24, according to AAA — the highest the national average has ever been during this time of year. Even 20 cents off a gallon can add up.
Get all the details on this limited-time Amazon Prime gas discount, plus other ways to save at the pump.
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How to get a gas discount with Amazon Prime
Prime members typically save 10 cents per gallon via bp's free earnify app. As part of its Fuel Up Fridays promotion, Amazon is doubling the savings to 20 cents off per gallon on a single fuel purchase each Friday through Jan. 29, 2027.
You have to activate your membership at amazon.com/fuelsavings and pair your earnify account. At the pump, you can either use your phone number or your linked payment method to activate the discount.
The promotion is only available at qualifying bp, Amoco, ampm and Thorntons stations in the U.S.
If you set up an Amazon Family account, you can share the limited-time gas discount with an additional member of your household over the age of 18. Both of you can enjoy 20 cents off per gallon each Friday at qualifying stations.
Boost savings with the Prime Visa
If you already have a Prime membership, it can make sense to pair it with the Prime Visa (see rates and fees). This cash back card offers 5% cash back on Amazon.com purchases, Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market and Chase Travel.
One of the biggest reasons to apply is that the card doesn't require an annual fee, just a Prime membership. In addition to the 5% cash back on your Amazon shopping purchases, it earns 2% back on local transit and commuting (including rideshare), restaurants and at gas stations. So, in addition to the 20 cents per gallon you're saving, you could also earn 2% back at the pump.
The Prime Visa is only available to Amazon Prime members ($139 for an annual membership and $14.99 for a monthly membership) but is very rewarding for Amazon purchases.
- High rate of return at Amazon.com, Whole Foods Market and on Chase Travel purchases
- Offers an automatic gift card welcome bonus after card approval
- Option to earn rewards or take advantage of 0% promo APRs
- Includes a wealth of travel insurance protections
- Requires an Amazon Prime membership for approval
- If you choose the promo APR, you won't earn rewards on those purchases
- Rewards can't be pooled with other Chase credit cards
Rewards
- Earn unlimited 5% back at Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market and on Chase Travel purchases with an eligible Prime membership
- Unlimited 2% back at gas stations, restaurants, and on local transit and commuting (including rideshare)
- 10% back or more on a rotating selection of items and categories on Amazon.com with an eligible Prime membership
- Unlimited 1% back on all other purchases
Balance transfer fee
Either $5 or 4% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater
More ways to save on gas
There are also gas credit cards that offer great savings on fuel without requiring any additional accounts, sign-ups or fees.
Thanks to a 2026 card update, the Chase Sapphire Preferred (see rates and fees) now earns 3X Ultimate Rewards® points on both gas stations and EV charging. This card is a staple in many wallets for a reason: It offers a strong variety of reward categories, extensive travel insurance protection and a handful of statement credits and partner offers.
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections, flexible rewards and more.
- You can transfer rewards to all of Chase's travel partners including World of Hyatt, Southwest Rapid Rewards and many more
- Long list of travel and shopping protections
- Annual Chase Travel hotel credit
- Has an annual fee
- Requires a high credit score
Highlights
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- Earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
- Enjoy benefits such as 5x on travel purchased through Chase TravelSM, 3x on dining, 3x on vacation homes, 3x on gas & EV charging, 3x on top streaming services and online groceries (excluding Walmart, Target, and wholesale clubs), 2x on all other travel purchases, 1x on all other purchases
- Earn up to $100 in statement credits each account anniversary year for hotel stays through Chase Travel
- Count on Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance, Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver, Emergency Evacuation and Transportation and more
- Get a year of complimentary Apple TV when activated by December 31, 2026 - a value of $156.
- Complimentary DashPass which unlocks $0 delivery fees & lower service fees for 12 months when you activate by 12/31/27. Plus, a $10 promo each month on non-restaurant orders.
- Receive one statement credit of up to $120 every four years as reimbursement for the application fee charged to your card for a Global Entry, TSA Precheck® or NEXUS application.
- Transfer points to leading airline and hotel loyalty programs
- Member FDIC
Balance transfer fee
Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater
If you're not completely sold on what the Sapphire Preferred has to offer, the Citi Strata Premier® Card is another great option. You'll earn 3X ThankYou® Points on gas and EV charging stations (with no cap), and the card doesn't charge foreign transaction fees.
While the card does carry a $95 annual fee, the Citi ThankYou® Points can be moved to any of Citi's transfer partners at a 1:1 ratio, including airlines like American Airlines and JetBlue. Plus, the card offers a $100 annual hotel benefit off a single hotel stay of $500 or more, booked via cititravel.com.
The Citi Strata Premier® Card has competitive rewards rates and unlocks access to all of the Citi ThankYou® transfer partners, which boosts the value of your points.
- Unlocks point transfers to all of the Citi ThankYou® partners, including Emirates Skywards, Choice Privileges, Flying Blue and more
- Generous bonus spending categories include dining, supermarkets, hotels and flights
- Valuable welcome bonus
- Has an annual fee
- Car rental coverage is secondary, not primary
Highlights
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- Earn 60,000 bonus ThankYou® Points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months of account opening, redeemable for $600 in gift cards or travel rewards at thankyou.com.
- Earn 10 Points per $1 spent on Hotels, Car Rentals, and Attractions booked on CitiTravel.com.
- Earn 3 Points per $1 on Air Travel and Other Hotel Purchases, at Restaurants, Supermarkets, Gas and EV Charging Stations.
- Earn 1 Point per $1 spent on all other purchases
- $100 Annual Hotel Benefit: Once per calendar year, enjoy $100 off a single hotel stay of $500 or more (excluding taxes and fees) when booked through CitiTravel.com. Benefit applied instantly at time of booking.
- No expiration and no limit to the amount of points you can earn with this card
- No Foreign Transaction Fees on purchases
Balance transfer fee
Balance transfer fee applies with this offer 5% of each balance transfer; $5 minimum.
With the Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express, cash back is earned as Reward Dollars, which can be spent at checkout on Amazon.com. While this redemption doesn't always net the best return, it can be a very simple way to save a few dollars on your next purchase. You'll earn 3% cash back on up to $6,000 in purchases at U.S. gas stations (then 1%).
The Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express has no annual fee and bonus rewards on a wide range of common expenditures. On top of that, you also have access to an intro-APR offer for purchases and balance transfers. So this card can help you save in a variety of ways.
- Up to $264 in streaming service and meal kit credits every year (subject to auto renewal)
- High cash-back rates in popular spending categories
- No annual fee
- The best bonus cash-back categories are capped
- Has a foreign transaction fee
Highlights
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- Apply and find out your welcome offer. As High As $200 cash back* after you spend $2,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply, and if approved: 1. Find out your offer amount 2. Accept the Card with your offer 3. Spend $2,000 in 6 months 4. Receive the cash back. *Cash back is received in the form of Reward Dollars that can be redeemed for a statement credit or at Amazon.com checkout.
- No Annual Fee.
- Enjoy 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 15 months from the date of account opening. After that, your APR will be a variable APR of 19.74%-28.74%.
- Earn 3% cash back at U.S. supermarkets, 3% cash back on U.S. online retail purchases, 3% cash back at U.S. gas stations, on eligible purchases for each category on up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1%). Cash back is received in the form of Reward Dollars that can be redeemed as a statement credit and at Amazon.com checkout.
- Get up to a $7 monthly statement credit after using your enrolled Blue Cash Everyday® Card for a subscription purchase, including a bundle subscription purchase, at DisneyPlus.com, Hulu.com, or Stream.ESPN.com U.S. websites. Subject to auto-renewal.
- Terms Apply.
- See Rates & Fees
Balance transfer fee
Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
Foreign transaction fee
2.7% of each transaction after conversion to US dollars
FAQs
What is Amazon's gas discount program?
Amazon's partnership with earnify means Prime members normally save 10 cents per gallon at participating gas stations. As part of Fuel Up Fridays, Amazon is boosting that to 20 cents off per gallon on a single fill-up each Friday through Jan 29, 2027.
What gas stations are participating in Amazon's Fuel Up Fridays?
Over 7,500 gas stations across the U.S. offer the Amazon Prime gas discount, specifically bp, Amoco and participating ampm and Thorntons locations.
Does Amazon Prime offer any discounted memberships?
Yes, Prime is available at a discounted price for eligible young adults ages 18 to 24 ($7.49 or $69 annually) and qualifying government assistance recipients ($6.99 per month) compared to the traditional $14.99 per month, or $139 annually.
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