How To Redeem Petro-Points For Maximum Value

Petro-Canada is one of the country's largest gas station chains, founded in 1975, and it offers a free loyalty rewards program called Petro-Points. Although the program has changed over the years, it continues to offer straightforward value with fuel and car wash discounts.

If you're wondering how to redeem your Petro-Points, you can cash them in for fuel, car washes, in-store purchases, and more. Members can use their cards at over 1,500 Petro-Canada stations across Canada, both to earn and redeem points.

Here, you'll find a comprehensive guide to help you earn and redeem those Petro-Points in ways that are valuable for you.

What are Petro-Points?

Petro-Points is a loyalty program offered by Petro-Canada. It requires signing up, creating an account, and keeping your Petro-Points card handy. Users can also connect their account with their digital wallet for easy access.

Each time a member makes a qualifying purchase, fuels up, or gets a car wash, they earn points:

• Fuel: 10 points per litre
• Car wash: 10 points per $1
• Convenience store purchases: 10 points per $1

Occasionally, Petro-Canada may reward you with bonus points that aren’t based on your spending.

How to collect Petro-Points

There are a few ways to collect Petro-Points:

• Swipe your membership card
• Scan from your mobile app
• Pay with a linked RBC credit or debit card
• Swipe your linked Triangle points card

Scan your Petro-Points card (or use the app)

Before you hand over cash or tap your credit card to pay, swipe your rewards card so your account will be credited for your purchase.

If you prefer to use the app, open it and hit the "Scan Card" button before checking out.

Link to an eligible RBC card

If you have an RBC credit or debit card, you can link it to your Petro-Points account and receive an automatic 3 cents/per litre discount. You'll also get an additional 20% more points.

And if you collect Avion points, you’ll also earn 20% more at Petro-Canada.

With these combined savings, you’re looking at up to 7 cents off per litre at Petro-Canada.

If you’re in the market for a new RBC card, check out the RBC Ion Visa and RBC Cash Back Mastercard. Both are running limited promos with up to $75 back in gas bonuses.

Link to a Triangle card

Users can pair their Triangle Rewards card with their Petro-Points program to save even more.

By linking your account online, you’ll earn CT money and 20% more Petro-Points at Petro-Canada. Plus, you also get the option to convert your Petro-Points into CT Money whenever you like.

If you’re paying with a Triangle Rewards credit card, you’ll also earn 5 cents per litre in CT money at Petro-Canada.

How to redeem Petro-Points

The Petro-Points loyalty program is relatively basic compared to other programs. There are a few redemption options, but each gives you the same value for your points.

You don't need to spend time figuring out which redemption option is the most valuable – you just redeem points for what you currently need.

You have three ways to redeem points:

• In-store: To use your points at a Petro-Canada store or pump, swipe your card before making your purchase. You can use points towards fuel, car washes, and qualifying convenience store purchases (excluding alcohol, tobacco, vaping products, and gift cards).
• Online: Head to the Petro-Canada site and log into your Petro‑Points account to buy eGift cards and car wash card reloads. You can also book travel through itravel2000.com, where every 10,000 Petro Points earns you $10 off.
• In-app: Open the mobile app to use points for fuel, car washes, and eGift cards. You can complete the entire purchase using the app.

The Petro-Points app offers earning opportunities that may not be available in-store or online. These offers change frequently, so hop onto the app regularly to see how many bonus points you can earn.

How much are Petro-Points worth?

At creditcardGenius, we like to determine the value of rewards points down to the cent for easy comparison.

Since 1,000 points equals $1, each point is worth 0.001 cents. For comparison purposes, this means each Petro-Point is worth 0.001 CPP (cents per point).

This is a relatively low value, but if you pair your Petro-Points with an RBC debit or credit card, you’ll earn points faster, allowing you to redeem them more frequently.

FAQ

How do I redeem Petro-Points at the pump?

To redeem points, you can either swipe your Petro-Points membership card before you begin refuelling, or you can use the app. Simply select how much fuel you want, how many points you wish to redeem, and your payment method.

How much are 1,000 Petro-Points worth?

Every 1,000 Petro-Points you earn are worth $1 you can use for fuel, car washes, in-store purchases, and eGift cards. You can earn points quickly by linking your RBC debit or credit card, thereby making your points more valuable.

Can I use Petro-Points to buy gas?

Yes, you can definitely redeem your PetroPoints for gas purchases. Just swipe your membership card or scan the mobile app at the pump before you begin fuelling and follow the prompts to redeem your points for discounted fuel.