So the in app point system uses “$”. Right now, after spending about $300 on about 63 gallons of fuel, i only earned “$5.50” and “$2” extra from sign up bonuses. And even though “$7” sounds like a good deal, i can redeem “$5” to get only a mere ¢25 off per gallon. If i had “$10”, i could redeem it for ¢50 off per gallon. It costs “$20” to redeem the $1 off discount. Which as of right now, without any promotions or bonuses, would cost me about $1,200 to achieve that discount. Insane!
When i saw a sign at an Arco gas station saying that if i sign up for the rewards program, i could earn up to “$7” in rewards just for signing up, i didn’t realize that “$7” in rewards was worthless and that the point system uses “$” to trick you into thinking you’re going to get an amazing deal. Really though, using a “$” as the point system just makes it seem sketchy and absolutely misleading. Just use regular points instead of “$” points.
All that being said, MarathonARCORewards isn’t very good on the rewarding part and if you can i would suggest trying to go other gas stations instead and trying out their rewards system. If you don’t have the option, then at least this is better than nothing.