It seems every store now has a premium tier for their loyalty program. And, of course, it always requires a monthly or annual subscription fee. The key is to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth back in benefits and perks — before signing up. For Safeway, they offer a premium Fresh Pass subscription program for shoppers. However, the value is even better now, thanks to this limited-time subscription deal.
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Through December 10, 2024, Safeway is offering an annual Fresh Pass subscription for just $49 for the first year — regularly $99. That’s a savings of 50%!
Now’s the time to sign-up because you’ll be earning a money-back bonus in the end. How? Well, every month, as part of the subscription, Safeway gives members a $5 credit to use toward their grocery purchases.
And, if you do the math, $5 x 12 months = $60 back. So, not only will you be earning your membership fee back ($49), you will also come out ahead $11 in the end. Consider the $49 membership fee like “paying” for some of your groceries upfront.
In addition to the $5 monthly credit for annual subscribers, members enjoy many other exclusive perks — including a monthly Starbucks deal.
Note: The discount only applies to an annual Fresh Pass subscription — not the month-to-month subscription.
Fresh Pass members enjoy the following benefits:
$5 monthly credit for annual subscribers
Unlimited FREE delivery on orders more than $30
Earn 2x points on Safeway’s exclusive brands
Save 5% on O Organics and Open Nature products
Save 5% on Signature Pet Care products
Reward points never expire
Monthly exclusive Starbucks perks*
VIP Phone Line for customer service
*The monthly Starbucks deal varies by month, but often includes a $2 Grande beverage. (The perk can only be used once per month at the in-store Safeway café.)
Bargain hunters always know to do the math first and, in this case, the discounted membership fee is definitely worth the price — namely because you get it all back in the end (plus a little more).
And, if you consider the savings at every month at Starbucks, you for sure come out ahead financially. Those two perks ($5 credit and Starbucks discount) by themselves are worth the discounted annual fee upfront. All of the other benefits are just the cherry on top!
MHOTC Tip: When you sign-up, you are agreeing to Safeway’s auto-renew terms. Meaning that, at the end of your annual subscription, you be charged the full amount of $99 for the following year. No problem, just be sure to call customer service and have the auto-renew removed from your account or simply cancel a few weeks before your membership is scheduled to renew. You might consider adding a reminder in your smartphone or making a notation in your calendar at home.
As always, be sure to review the program closely before signing up. Be sure it’s a good value for you and your budget!