Wondering How Does Fetch Work? Here's A Simple Guide for New Users

Wondering 'how does Fetch work'? Explore Fetch Rewards with our “how to” guide, from downloading the app and earning points by scanning receipts, to redeeming them for exciting rewards.

If you enjoy earning rewards or a little extra spending money, Fetch Rewards is probably the easiest app out there that will let you do that. We’re going to break it down and show you just how easy it is! 

The Fetch Rewards App is available for Apple and Android devices. Simply download the app and create an account to get started. If you enter the code FETCH100 when you sign up, you’ll be rewarded with 100 points when you upload your first receipt.  Once you are signed up, all that’s left to do is earn!

Ways to Earn Points with Fetch

• Upload Receipts: The easiest way to earn points is to upload all your receipts. EVERY receipt will earn you points, but you’ll note specific offers for items or restaurants that can earn you even more when you complete the noted purchase. Uploading a receipt is simply taking a picture of it. It will even guide you step by step and ensure that you capture all the pertinent information like the store name, total, and date. 

  To get credit for all of your online shopping you can link your accounts like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and more directly to the app and it will automatically credit the points to you. You’ll even be able to shop retailers directly from the app.

• Refer a Friend: Want to earn more points? Invite your friends to join in on the earning! You can earn 2,000 points for every person that uses your code and they get 2,000 points as well. It’s a win-win for you both!  Just last month, they introduced a way that you can now personalize that code, so it’s even easier for your friends to remember. You can text it, email it, or even share it on your social media accounts.
• Join the clubs to gain bonus points on your purchases: For example, I’m a member of the General Mills Good Rewards Club, so I earn extra points on General Mills, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Blue Buffalo, Old El Paso, Annie’s, and more. These are all brands my crew uses on the regular.
• Play Games, It's Fun! Got some down time as you wait in the school pick up line? You can play games through Fetch and earn points too! Complete weekly tasks and you’ll earn a bonus.
• Fetch even offers the Fetch American Express Card. With this card, you’ll earn points on every purchase, allowing those rewards to add up even faster. This is automatic too — literally no effort on your part. The card touts no annual fees and exclusive offers. 

How to Redeem Fetch Points for Rewards

It’s easy to earn points and it’s also easy to redeem them! Simply click on your point total (top right hand side) and it will show you what’s available for you to exchange your points for. You can enter sweepstakes, get Fetch branded merchandise, donate to charity, or get a gift card to one of your favorite retailers. Gift cards are my favorite way to redeem. I save up all year and tackle my holiday shopping with them.

I would encourage you to shop around too. Some gift card values vary by retailer. You’ll not that a $10 gift card for certain stores require more points than others. You’ll also note that if you target the higher value gift cards, you’ll get a bigger bang for your points. For example a $5 Amazon gift card is 6500 points, but a $10 is 12500 points. If you got two $5 gift cards it would be 13000 points, so if you can strategically hold off, it’ll require less points and you’ll get to your reward that much quicker.

PRO TIP: The only thing I would caution you about is that you don’t want your account to go inactive. You need to participate once every 90 days to ensure your points stay active and do not expire. 

• Click your points balance in the top right corner to open the rewards page.
• Pick the reward you want, choose the value, and click “Get my reward”.
• Allow up to 72 hours for processing.
• Once it’s ready, you’ll get a notification. Head to My Rewards to view it.
• Follow the vendor’s instructions to activate.

Featured Brands of Fetch Rewards

Fetch Rewards collaborates with a multitude of major brands, offering users the chance to earn extra points on a wide array of products. Some of the notable brands that partner with Fetch include:

• Grocery Stores: Walmart, Target, Kroger, Safeway, Publix, and more.
• Pharmacies: CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid.
• Gas Stations: 7-Eleven, Wawa, Casey's General Store, and more.
• Food and Beverage: PepsiCo, Nestle, General Mills, Unilever, and Kraft Heinz.
• Personal Care: Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Dove, Arm & Hammer, Carefree, Colgate-Palmolive, and more.
• Retail Chains: Best Buy, Home Depot, BJ's Wholesale, Dollar General, and more.
• Restaurants: Wingstop, Nekter Juice Bar, Panera Bread, Burger King, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Starbucks, and more.

These partnerships are part of what makes Fetch Rewards a versatile and valuable app for shoppers looking to earn rewards on their everyday purchases.