{"id":249202,"date":"2026-03-02T22:00:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T22:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=249202\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:35:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:35:27","slug":"loves-rewards-adds-new-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/travel\/loves-rewards-adds-new-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"The Love\u2019s Rewards Program Just Got a Revamp \u2014 and You Now Get More Benefits on Fuel Stops"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Love\u2019s Rewards program lets drivers earn points and score discounts at 608 travel stops and 62 country stores nationwide. It just got an upgrade, and now offers richer rewards and more savings for both casual and professional drivers.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what to know about the revamped program and how to maximize your rewards the next time you fuel up at Love\u2019s.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Loves_Revamps_Rewards_Program_Adds_New_Benefits\">Love\u2019s Revamps Rewards Program, Adds New Benefits<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Love\u2019s Rewards is the loyalty program for all hundreds of fuel stops and dozens of country stores nationwide. Casual drivers can earn points when fueling and making in store purchases. Professional drivers can also qualify for three elite tiers, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond, to unlock additional perks.<\/p>\n<p>And Love\u2019s recently upgraded its program. Casual drivers can now earn points on fuel and in store purchases, plus 2 extra points on select items. These benefits were previously limited to professional drivers.<\/p>\n<p>Professional drivers now earn double points on merchandise and 2 extra points on specific purchases.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that points aren\u2019t awarded on tobacco, alcohol, gift cards, or lottery related products.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_249331\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/500\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-249331 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Loves-Rewards-Free-Drink.jpg\" alt=\"Love's Rewards Free Drink\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" data-wp-editing=\"1\" \/><center><em>Credit: Love's<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>To celebrate the refresh, all members will receive 100 bonus points on their first in store scan starting <strong>March 1, 2026<\/strong>. This offer runs <strong>through September 30, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Beginning <strong>October 1, 2026<\/strong>, the complimentary drink refill program for professional drivers will transition to a monthly, credit based model. Drivers will be able to choose fountain drinks, cooler beverages, or redeem points for other rewards.<\/p>\n<p>To join, download the Love\u2019s app in the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.loves.com\/hHeHDV6X8Zb\" rel=\"noopener\">App Store<\/a> or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.loves.com\/hHeHDV6X8Zb\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Play<\/a>. Through the app, members can access fuel savings, excluding New Jersey and Wisconsin, use the Route Planner to find nearby locations and fuel prices, unlock member only discounts, track points and receipts, order ahead at select restaurants, locate RV amenities, and check in for showers through mobile.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Love8217s_Rewards_benefits_for_casual_drivers\">Love's Rewards benefits for casual drivers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As part of the revamped Love\u2019s Rewards program, casual drivers can now earn more across everyday purchases. Here are the available benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New:<\/strong> Earn 1 point per gallon of fuel, including gasoline and auto diesel<\/li>\n<li><strong>New:<\/strong> Earn 2 points per dollar spent in store<\/li>\n<li><strong>New:<\/strong> Earn 2 extra points per dollar spent on Love\u2019s branded products, freshly made meals and snacks, and bulk Diesel Exhaust Fluid<\/li>\n<li>Every fifth drink is free on any size fountain drink, coffee, or tea<\/li>\n<li>Save 10 cents per gallon on gasoline<\/li>\n<li>Save up to 25 cents per gallon on auto diesel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_249262\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/148\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-249262 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Loves-Rewards-Benefits-for-Casual-Drivers-750x148.jpg\" alt=\"Love's Rewards Benefits for Casual Drivers\" width=\"750\" height=\"148\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Loves-Rewards-Benefits-for-Casual-Drivers-750x148.jpg 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Loves-Rewards-Benefits-for-Casual-Drivers-900x177.jpg 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Loves-Rewards-Benefits-for-Casual-Drivers-768x151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Loves-Rewards-Benefits-for-Casual-Drivers-1536x302.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Loves-Rewards-Benefits-for-Casual-Drivers.jpg 1759w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Love's Rewards<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Love8217s_Rewards_benefits_for_professional_drivers\">Love's Rewards benefits for professional drivers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Base tier professional drivers receive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 shower after 50 gallons<\/li>\n<li><strong>New:<\/strong> 2 extra points per dollar spent on Love\u2019s branded products, freshly made meals and snacks, and bulk Diesel Exhaust Fluid<\/li>\n<li>1 point per gallon of fuel, including gasoline and auto diesel<\/li>\n<li>2 points per dollar spent in store<\/li>\n<li>1 point per dollar on Truck Care services<\/li>\n<li>1 free drink refill credit with every 50 gallons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Gold tier requires 500 gallons in a month and includes all Base tier benefits, plus:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 points per gallon of fuel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Platinum tier requires 1,000 gallons in a month and includes all lower tier benefits, plus:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free daily showers<\/li>\n<li>3 points per gallon of fuel<\/li>\n<li>3 points per dollar spent in store<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Diamond tier requires 1,500 gallons in a month and includes all lower tier benefits, plus:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4 points per gallon of fuel<\/li>\n<li>4 points per dollar spent in store<\/li>\n<li>2 points per dollar on Truck Care services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_249263\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/882\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-249263 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Loves-Rewards-Benefits-for-Professional-Drivers-750x882.jpg\" alt=\"Love's Rewards Benefits for Professional Drivers\" width=\"750\" height=\"882\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Loves-Rewards-Benefits-for-Professional-Drivers-750x882.jpg 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Loves-Rewards-Benefits-for-Professional-Drivers-900x1059.jpg 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Loves-Rewards-Benefits-for-Professional-Drivers-768x904.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Loves-Rewards-Benefits-for-Professional-Drivers.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Love's Rewards<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Do_Love8217s_Rewards_points_expire\">Do Love's Rewards points expire?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Love\u2019s Rewards points expire after six months of account inactivity, meaning you don\u2019t earn or redeem any points during that time.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Earn_More_Rewards_on_Gas_and_Fuel_With_the_Right_Credit_Card\">Earn More Rewards on Gas and Fuel With the Right Credit Card<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re stopping for fuel, it\u2019s worth using a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/best-credit-cards-for-gas\/\" rel=\"noopener\">card that earns bonus points or miles on gas and fuel purchases<\/a>. That way, you\u2019ll stack rewards on top of what you earn through the Love\u2019s app.<\/p>\n<p>Need some inspiration? Here are three of our favorite cards to use for gas and fuel:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"520083\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-strata-premier\/\">Citi Strata Premier<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"520083\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=a3pDkecFgAg&offerid=1978593.4328&type=3&subid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>):<\/strong> Earn 3X Points per $1 spent on gas and EV charging stations.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"49\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/choice-privileges\/choice-privileges-select-credit-card\/\">Choice Privileges<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Select Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>(<a data-ccid=\"49\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsfargo.com\/credit-cards\/choice-select\/terms\/?FPID=0123CBIXP10000&product_code=CC&subproduct_code=CE&sub_channel=AFF&vendor_code=LS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>):<\/strong> Earn 5X points on purchases at gas stations.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"136\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/wyndham-rewards\/wyndham-business-credit-card\/\">Wyndham Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Earner\u2120 Business Card<\/a>:<\/strong> Earn 8X points on qualifying gas purchases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"520083\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Citi Strata Premier<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/11937075.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Citi Strata Premier\u00ae Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Citi Strata Premier\u00ae Card' data-ccid=\"520083\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CitiPremierCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"520083\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=a3pDkecFgAg&offerid=1978593.4328&type=3&subid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 bonus ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> 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.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Citi Strata Premier<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 bonus ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> 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.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$95<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a class=\"active\" href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl active\">The Citi Strata Premier<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card offers some of the best earning rates of any rewards card with an annual fee under $100. This card offers excellent rewards on an unusually generous list of earning categories, including air travel, hotels, car rentals, groceries, and dining\u2014and it tops our list of the best cards for <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/best-credit-cards-for-gas\/\">gas & fuel purchases<\/a>. <\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><ul><li>Earn 60,000 bonus ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> 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.<\/li><li>Earn 10 Points per $1 spent on Hotels, Car Rentals, and Attractions booked on CitiTravel.com. <\/li><li>Earn 3 Points per $1 on Air Travel and Other Hotel Purchases, at Restaurants, Supermarkets, Gas and EV Charging Stations. <\/li><li>Earn 1 Point per $1 spent on all other purchases.<\/li><li>$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. <\/li><li>No expiration and no limit to the amount of points you can earn with this card.<\/li><li>No Foreign Transaction Fees on purchases.<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>10X on Hotels, Car Rentals, and Attractions booked through CitiTravel.com<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Air Travel and Other Hotel Purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Restaurants<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Supermarkets<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Gas and EV Charging Stations <\/li>\r\n<li>1X \u2013 Earn 1 Point per $1 spent on All Other Purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/CitiPremier\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-4-16b6f972c9#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<p>Keep in mind that bonus categories for gas and fuel purchases are usually limited to pay at the pump transactions, not purchases made inside a Love\u2019s Travel Stop or convenience store. For in store purchases, consider using a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/best-everyday-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">catch all card that\u2019s optimized for everyday spending<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/best-credit-cards-for-gas\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Stack Rewards When Paying at the Pump: The Best Credit Cards for Gas and Fuel<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Our_Take\">Our Take<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re a professional driver, it\u2019s worth joining Love\u2019s Rewards for points on fuel and purchases, free showers, and other valuable perks. That said, casual drivers now receive benefits that closely mirror the Base tier for professional drivers.<\/p>\n<p>And don\u2019t forget, make an in-store purchase with Love\u2019s Rewards <strong>between March 1 and September 30, 2026<\/strong>, to earn 100 bonus points.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Loves_Revamps_Rewards_Program_Adds_New_Benefits\">Love\u2019s Revamps Rewards Program, Adds New Benefits<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Love8217s_Rewards_benefits_for_casual_drivers\">Love's Rewards benefits for casual drivers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Love8217s_Rewards_benefits_for_professional_drivers\">Love's Rewards benefits for professional drivers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Do_Love8217s_Rewards_points_expire\">Do Love's Rewards points expire?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earn_More_Rewards_on_Gas_and_Fuel_With_the_Right_Credit_Card\">Earn More Rewards on Gas and Fuel With the Right Credit Card<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Our_Take\">Our Take<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Love\u2019s Rewards program lets drivers earn points and receive discounts at 608 Travel Stops and 62 Country Stores nationwide. It recently received an upgrade, offering both casual and professional drivers richer rewards and more ways to save. Here\u2019s a summary of the changes to the Love\u2019s Rewards program.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":249493,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":false,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"","_twitter_share_type":"","_linkedin_share_type":"","_pinterest_share_type":"","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"","_medium_share_type":"","_threads_share_type":"","_google_business_share_type":"","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[12069],"tags":[13888,12622],"coauthors":[36385],"class_list":["post-249202","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-deals","tag-elite-status"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/249202","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/41"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=249202"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/249202\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":249499,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/249202\/revisions\/249499"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/249493"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=249202"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=249202"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=249202"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=249202"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}