When it comes to grocery shopping I am always try to save money. I know I can always get save some money and get some good deals at Safeway. Ever since Safeway started their Just For U program, saving money has been fun when shopping at their stores. I love finding my own personalized deals and finding coupons with the Safeway app on my phone. Sometimes they even offer FREE Deals!
Now Safeway has added another program to make shopping at their store even better. Safeway has launched new Fast Forward™ Debit Card program that is going to help you earn more gas reward points. When you signup for this program you will receive the Safeway Fast Forward debit card that allows you to earn 2X the gas reward points on groceries.
When you signup for this new program, you will be asked for your bank account and your Safeway Club Card number if you have one. Once your membership in the program has been activated you will be able to make a purchase with one card that will allow you to pay for purchase and receive the benefits of your Club Card.
To make this program even better, you also have the option of going cardless using your phone number and pin number to make your purchase.
I signed up online for my account and in just a couple days I had my new Safeway Fast Forward card in the mail. Like I previously mentioned, this program can be used without a card so I wanted to see how easy using just my phone number and pin was going to work. This week Safeway is having some awesome buy one get one free deals on some products that I buy so I thought I would stop and grab some of these products and test out my new Fast Forward account.
Once I grabbed my products and was in the checkout line I was a little curious to see if it was really going to work. I normally use my Safeway Club Card first, then pay with my ATM card. Once the clerk rang up all my groceries I entered my phone number on the keypad there was an option to pay with Fast Forward. I selected the option and was asked to swipe my license which is ONLY required for the first time you use your account. After I swiped my license I input my pin number and my transaction successfully went through giving me my discounts as well as paying for the purchase. This is a good time saver when there is a long checkout line, but also handy for those of you that hate carrying all these reward cards around and would rather type in your information without getting into your wallet.
While I was checking out, I also want to mention that the clerk said I was the first person that he has seen use the program. I felt a little special being one of the first to try it out and it working without any problems. 🙂
For those of you that shop at Safeway too, below are some of the benefits of the Fast Forward Debit Card:
- Big Rewards — You earn 2X Gas Reward Points when you pay for your groceries with Fast Forward. That’s a 20¢ per gallon Reward for every $100 spent.
- Cardless Checkout — It’s the easy way to pay. Just enter your phone number and PIN. No more fumbling with your purse, wallet or cards.
- Safe and Secure — Your personal information is kept completely confidential. Use your own computer to sign up through a secure, encrypted website and choose a PIN that only you know to keep your transactions protected.
- Sign-Up Bonus — Get a voucher good for 3X Gas Reward Points on a single transaction paid for with Fast Forward when you sign up.
The Fast Forward Debit Card is currently only available for Sacramento area shoppers but they are working on expanding this program to more areas soon!
Safeway $50 Gift Card Giveaway
For those with a Safeway near, I am hosting a giveaway where a LUCKY winner is going to receive a $50 Safeway Gift Card to go shopping with! To submit your entries, please use the Rafflecopter form below:
Disclosure – I received the a gift code to try out this service and provide you with this review and giveaway. This post is not a paid post and the opinions stated herein are 100% my own.
There are no fees!
I learned that I love this idea and bummed that it’s only in Sacramento right now! Come south! 😉
I learned that Fast Forward lets you pay with your existing checking account.
I learned there is a 3x sign up bonus right now for a limited time.
it’s an all in one card. so you get the benefits of a club memeber and debit card
i learned that you can use your phone number.
A loyalty and debit card all in one!
Sign Up Bonus
Get a voucher for 3x Gas Reward Points* on a single transaction paid for
with Fast Forward.
I learned that you don’t need a card to pay. You just use your phone number and a pin that you choose!
I learned that once signed up, your account will be ready to use within 24 hours.
I shop every Friday at Safeway because of their sales. I will consider using the new rewards program and I will be signing up. This sounds like a really great program that I can benefit from!
I learned that there are no fees.
I learned you can get extra gas points the first time you use it.
I learned that Fast Forward lets you pay with your existing checking account.
I learned that you can use your phone number and pin and not even need your card!
Your card and cardless number do not expire.
A quick and easy way to pay for your gorceries, even if you forget your card!
There’s a Sign Up Bonus
Get a voucher for 3x Gas Reward Points* on a single transaction paid for
with Fast Forward. Sign up today to get this limited-time offer!
Getting started is easy. You’ll need a valid Driver’s License or State-Issued ID, your Bank Account information (Routing & Checking Account Number) and a valid email address.
Fast Forward lets you pay with your existing checking account.
Visited and learned : Checkout fast by using the phone number linked to your Club Card and the PIN you choose to go cardless at the register
I learned that it is a all in one card. It’s your club card and debit card in one and it doesn’t expire.
I learned you can go cardless, it’s attached to your checking account, and it’s also your savings card too!
You get 3X gas bonus for signing up and you earn 2X gas bonus everytime you shop!
I like that It’s so convenient to receive all of your Club savings and pay for your groceries directly from your checking account at the same time.
Love that you can use your phone#!
i learned you can get gas points
Fast Forward lets you pay with your existing checking account
You earn 2x gas reward points every time you shop!
it links with your current checking account
Your card and number do not expire.
I learned that it works with your checking account and links to your club card
You can link it to your phone number so you don’t have to carry a card around.
The sign up bonus.
Thanks for the chance.
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Seems like a very low hassle way of paying at the checkout-pretty good idea. Just need a phone number and pin. Links your club card too so you still get the savings!
Seems like a very low hassle way of paying at the checkout-pretty good idea. Just need a phone number and pin. Links your club card too so you still get the savings! Really interesting!
I learned you can use your cell and you get gas points
If you sign up, you can get a bonus of three times the regular amount of points for gas! 🙂
I learned that you don’t need the card but can use your phone number
I learned that Fast Forward lets you pay with your existing checking account.
I learned that there are no fees!
Connects to your Safeway card.
I learned that you get a 3x reward sign up bonus
I was trying to find something you hadn’t mentioned in your post above…what I found was that it’s possible to register by phone by calling 1-866-392-9517
Thanks for the giveaway!
Cool sign up bonus!
I learned that there are no fees.
That it links to your club card for additional savings!
You can pay by using your new Fast Forward card and PIN, just like with a debit card. But unlike a debit card, you also have the option to pay without your card (cardless) by simply using your 10-digit Cardless Access Number (e.g., your telephone number) and PIN.
don’t need a card to pay
You can earn 2x gas rewards when you shop
I learned that it works with your checking account.
I learned you just need one card at check out and you’re done.
You can just enter your pin number to get discounts and pay both.
I learned that they have a store locator on their site.
It works with your checking account.
With Fast Forward, one card is all you need to get your great Club Card benefits
Works with checking accounts. 🙂
I learned that it links to your club card (which I already have).
It works with checking accounts
I learned that there is a Sign Up Bonus – Get a voucher for 3x Gas Reward Points on a single transaction paid for with Fast Forward.
I learned that they will deliver you groceries to your home. Same-day delivery if you order before 8:30 am
A Cardless Access Number will be given so that I don’t have to take out any cards to pay.
They deliver to your home!
I learned that you can request home delivery!
I like that you can use a pin number and go shopping without your actual card.
Thanks for this great giveaway!
you can enroll for internet!
It works with your checking account
It works with your checking account. I like that.
I learned that you link it to your checking account.
I learned that there are no Safeway gas stations in my area.
I learned that its easy and links to your club card