Tips on Shell Escape Points Redemption

Recently, I installed the Shell App in my mobile phone and found that I have had some Escape Points DEDUCTED!

So I quickly sent the Shell Escape team an email and promptly received a reply. Their answer was, "The deduction was due to Escape Points that had expired."

I was shocked!

I always have the impression that Shell Escape Points are like Esso Smiles Points, they never expire!

So I went to read the FAQ again and alas, Shell Escape Points do expire!

Will my Shell Escape points expire?

Shell Escape points carry a validity period of two (2) years from the date the points are credited into the account.

I got a little annoyed that some of my Shell Escape Points expired. Though it was only 36 points. But still, they are points which can be redeemed for something.

So I wanted to redeem $40 worth of petrol at my next visit and that got me thinking.

Should I pump exactly $40 worth of petrol or should I pump $47 so the final price will be slightly more than $40 after 14% discount (station and credit card discount)?

I tried searching online and my best friend google didn't tell me anything.

How much should I pump for redemption of Shell Escape Points for $40 worth of petrol?

How much should I pump for redeeming $40 worth of petrol using Shell Escape Point?

How much to pump to redeem $40 worth of petrol using Shell Escape Points?

How much do I pump when redeeming Shell Escape Points for fuel/petrol?

All the above questions yield no results.

So I decided to test it out myself. I went ahead to pump $47 worth of Shell petrol and made a redemption of $40 using 1,100 Shell Escape Points.

I was right! This is the receipt for your future reference!

SEE ALSO: Tips on Esso Smiles Points Redemption

Formula for Shell Escape Points redemption for petrol

For Shell Escape Points redemption for Shell Fuel, the calculation is

Final Price = Pump Price - Discounts - Redemption

All you have to do now is to work the sum backwards.

For redemption of $10 worth of Shell petrol using 300 Shell Escape Points

For 10% discount (Site 5% + Escape Card 5%):

You will need to pump $12 ($11.20 to be exact).

$12 - 10% = $10.80

You pay $0.80 only.

For 14% discount (Site 5% + Escape Card 5% + certain Credit Cards 4%)

You will need to pump $12 ($11.70 to be exact).

$12 - 14% = $10.32

You pay $0.32 only.

For redemption of $40 worth of Shell petrol using 1,100 Shell Escape Points

For 10% discount (Site 5% + Escape Card 5%):

You will need to pump $45 ($44.50 to be exact).

$45 - 10% = $40.50

You pay $0.50 only.

For 14% discount (Site 5% + Escape Card 5% + CITIBANK/HSBC Credit Cards 4%)

You will need to pump $47 ($46.60 to be exact).

$47 - 14% = $40.42

You pay $0.42 only.

One last tip for Shell Escape Points Redemption

If you are using credit card for payment, try to use CITIBANK or HSBC credit card as they give you 14% upfront. UOB credit cards only gives you 10% discount upfront.

The key is to get as much discount upfront as possible.

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