Upside is building and distributing a new economic model that levels the playing field in brick and mortar commerce and empowers everyone to earn more. Retailers earn more profit without changing how they operate, and consumers enjoy increased purchasing power on the things they need.
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Upside (www.getupside.com) has a 4.4 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 100 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Money & Insurance and its reputation is good. 89% of reviews are 4 stars or higher and 5% are 1 star; The business has replied to 86% of negative reviews. Last updated 2026-08-12.
I feel the app is easy to use and the customer service was professional and quick.
Reply from Upside2026-08-04
Love hearing that! We're so glad the app is working smoothly for you and that our support team made a great impression. Appreciate you sharing the good vibes!
I think this app everyone should have if you don’t mind claiming the service prior and taking a picture of your receipt to upload to the app. Everyone gets gas, goes out to dinner , and goes grocery shopping. I think the customer service is very helpful. However, I’m still learning when you pay with a QR code. I usually save about 100.00 annually, perhaps more.
Reply from Upside2026-08-04
Saving around $100 a year on everyday expenses is awesome! Really glad to hear our support team has been helpful. If you ever need a hand or have questions while getting used to the QR code payments, our support team is always here for you.
I give this company’s customer service an A+ but I do agree with others in that they occasionally will lose a transaction. However, with a little effort on my part by providing a copy of the receipt, prompt settlement is made. I will continue to make use of Upside.
Reply from Upside2026-08-04
So glad to hear our support team earned an A+ in your book! We really appreciate your patience with uploading those receipts whenever a transaction gets missed. Awesome having you with us!
I love saving money and it is very easy to move my earned cash back to my bank.
It was not intuitive about how to photograph longer receipts- need more guidance or easy button for that.
Reply from Upside2026-08-04
So glad to hear you're enjoying the easy bank transfers and making those savings! Long receipts can definitely be tricky—taking a few overlapping photos section-by-section usually helps clear it right up. We'll pass your feedback along to our team, and if you ever need a hand with a claim, our support team is always here for you!
Great idea. Great options with a win-win strategy for customers and business. But during app usage, I had a few minor issues: sometimes receipts didn't go through. You need to contact customer support. Let's agree: to receive less than a dollar, the time costs more. How to improve it? To all "under review" payments, give simple options to process transactions for customers. It's easy as 1-2-3. First step - confirm the amount. Second - show your receipt/bank statement. Hope someone will read this review and make this app perfect.
Reply from Upside2026-08-04
We really appreciate this feedback! Ideas like yours help us make the app better, so we'll definitely pass this suggestion along to our team. If you ever run into a transaction issue, our support team is always here to help you out.
Love this app. Everything you do is fast and prompt. I use this app on a very regular basis and each time I do is a great experience, thanks for all you do
Reply from Upside2026-07-30
So glad to have you using the app regularly! It's awesome to know everything is running smoothly and quickly for you every time.
There are times when it gets close to the end of the month the credit from using upside do not come through.
I think they need to update their processing to check that what they receive from vendors match up with the date that a claim was made.
I had gas offers I claimed and the processing from the vendor doesn’t go through for a day to a few days but it’s not checked by upside as to the claim date and the date it is processed to them. So can’t give them 5 stars. Because upside seems to not process and I lose credits for the number of times in a month I use it.
Reply from Upside2026-07-30
Appreciate you sharing this feedback! Vendor processing can sometimes take a bit of extra time, but you definitely shouldn't miss out on credits you earned. If you ever have missing cash back from a claim, please reach out to our support team in the app so we can look into it for you!
Upside is awesome. I wish they would have started up 20 years ago. I love the fact that I get real money back and the transfer from the app to my bank account is seamless.
I’ve very rarely had to contact customers support, but the couple of times that I have contacted them, it was a refreshing experience. I’ve ended my interaction with customer support each time with the same thought in my head. I was amazed that they treat you as if they are employed by you. They are prompt with their responses and very thorough with resolving your concerns or issues.
I would recommend Upside to everyone in the world. I love this company.
Reply from Upside2026-07-31
This totally made our day! We're so glad you're loving the cash back and having such smooth experiences with our support team. We really appreciate you sharing the love and recommending us!
Not always easy to use. Was told that transactions weren’t found on a card that’s been used before. Good news is after dealing with an AI chat bot I received an email and it was actually fixed. Cudos for that.
Reply from Upside2026-07-31
Awesome to hear everything got sorted out in the end! We appreciate your patience while getting that card issue cleared up. If you ever run into any other hiccups down the road, our support team is always here to help out.
The helpful feedback from customer service is outstanding. I frequently have issues with Chevron receipts though. They either don't submit their info back to Upside or something else.
The vendors that don't require me to submit a photo of the receipt, only confirmation of the card used, seem to be much more responsive.
Reply from Upside2026-07-31
So glad to hear our support team has been taking good care of you! Receipt processing can vary a bit depending on the store's setup, which is why the automatic card check-in is so convenient. If a receipt ever gives you trouble, just reach out to support again and we'll gladly get it sorted for you.
My brother introduced me to Upside about a month ago. I was very skeptical at first but I took a chance and signed up. Im so happy I did. In just tge short span of a few weeks, I earned over $50 on my grocery purchases. Thank you Upside.
Reply from Upside2026-07-31
Props to your brother for passing the recommendation along! Earning over $50 that quickly on groceries is awesome, and we're so glad you decided to give us a shot.
I would highly recommend using Upside for discounts on numerous things. They’re adding new locations also, so it’s only getting better. I use it mostly for gas, but the restaurant discounts are good too. They just recently added some new grocery shopping deals. Thank you Upside!
Reply from Upside2026-07-31
We love hearing this! It’s awesome to know you’re getting good savings across gas, restaurants, and groceries. We’re always adding new locations, so stay tuned for even more spots near you!
I’m a fan of the Upside App and the payback reward happens quickly. To date I’ve only used the app for gas purchases. My only complaint is that the recommended merchants in my area have been in some rather sketchy areas of town with only a few working gas pumps. The gas statin I tried to use today was pretty bad, so I left without making a purchase. Other than that, the app is actually good and fun to use. I would recommend it just for the cash back savings.
Reply from Upside2026-07-30
Great to hear you're enjoying the quick rewards! We're always working to add more participating locations so you have plenty of convenient options nearby. Appreciate you recommending us!
I reached out to upside about an issue I had. I got a prompt response and not long after they addressed the problem.Ended up it was my mistake but they gave me credit anyway. Great customer service.
Reply from Upside2026-07-30
Mistakes happen to all of us! We're just glad our support team could help you out and get that taken care of. Appreciate you sharing your experience!
I’ve always liked the program but now very upset that they have taken away the ability to
slide my money saved into PayPal Savings anymore. I utilize 5 Receipt programs. Ibotta and used to be Upside for PayPal savings, just over $1000 so far. Now since Upside took away Paypall I haven’t decided what to do yet! I don’t want my bank card linked. I have no use for the other options. I’ll probably just quit using Upside or keep collecting praying they bring PayPal back! They claim only 17% were linked to PayPal, That’s almost 1 in 5! Not real bad figures to kick up PayPal people to the curb! Presently very unhappy!
Reply from Upside2026-07-30
We completely get how frustrating it is to lose a cash-out option you loved using. Feedback like yours is super helpful, and we've passed your thoughts directly along to our team. If you ever have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our support team through the app.
So far have been pretty happy with the app. The only downside is very few selection of stores in my area. And the more times I claim at the same store, the percentage decreases. But I'll still nickle and dime my way to a little cash.
Reply from Upside2026-07-30
Love that mindset—every cent definitely adds up! We're always working on adding more locations to the map, so hopefully you'll see new options pop up in your area soon.
Twice received immediate responses with corrective action from Upside. The 2nd one resolved in less than 24 hrs, and it was during the weekend! They reimbursed me with the correct amount of money. Really impressed!
Reply from Upside2026-07-29
Glad our team could get that sorted out for you so quickly, even over the weekend! Really appreciate you taking the time to share this.