Chevron Gift Card with Monero (XMR) Review: Buy Gas Using XMR.CARDS + Chevron App

What the Chevron Gift Card Is

Brand: Chevron USA

Chevron Gift Cards can be redeemed at the pump only at participating Chevron or Texaco locations via the Chevron or Texaco app (iPhone & Andorid).

There are no maintenance or hidden fees associated with the gift card and the card will never expire.

Why This Is Useful for Monero Users

• It’s a practical way to turn Monero into an everyday expense: gasoline.
• The card value does not expire.
• Some gas station apps may offer reward points for using their service.

Step-by-Step: How I Bought Chevron with Monero

1) Find the brand via Monerica

1. Go to monerica.com.
2. Click Businesses.
3. Click Gift & Prepaid Cards.
4. Select XMR.CARDS.

2) Select Chevron and create an order

1. On XMR.CARDS, click See All Brands.
2. Filter to Gas Stations.
3. Select Chevron USA.
4. Select $10 and create the order.

3) Pay with Monero (XMR)

1. The site displays a wallet address and the exact XMR amount required.
2. Send the exact amount of Monero to the provided wallet address.
3. After sending, the transaction is recognized on the order page.
4. Wait for 10 confirmations.

4) Load and reveal the gift card

1. After 10 confirmations, click Load Gift Card.
2. If clicked too soon, you may see a message telling you to wait a few minutes.
3. Wait about another minute and try again.
4. You’ll then see a link to Redeem the Gift Card.
5. Click the link and then click Activate Your Reward.
6. The page shows your gift code and PIN.

Step-by-Step: Using the Chevron App at the Pump

1) Create your Chevron app profile

1. Download the Chevron app.
2. Enter your phone number for verification.
3. Enter your first & last name plus email address.
4. Agree to the terms and click Create Profile.

2) Add the gift card as a payment method

1. Tap Add Payment Method.
2. Select Gift or ePromo Card.
3. Agree to the terms.
4. Create an app PIN and confirm it.
5. If prompted, you can enable Face ID instead of the PIN for the future.
6. Enter the gift code and PIN, then tap Add Card.
7. If a notification pop-up appears, I selected Don’t Allow.

3) Fuel up in-person (Chevron station demo)

1. Go to a Chevron gas station.
2. Stand within a few feet of the pump.
3. Open the app and tap Fuel Up.
4. Select the pump number and tap Continue.
5. You’ll see your balance, then tap Authorize Payment.
6. The pump changes to Remove Nozzle.
7. Remove the nozzle, choose your fuel grade, and pump gas.
8. In my test, it used the entire $10 balance.
9. After returning the nozzle, the app shows a recent purchase for $10.
10. I also received an email receipt showing what I purchased.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Clear workflow from Monero payment to usable gift value.
• Works at the pump through the Chevron app (no cashier step in this demo).
• No expiration on card value; no maintenance/hidden fees stated.

Cons / Notes

• You must wait for confirmations (I waited for 10).
• Loading the gift card can take a little longer even after confirmations; clicking too soon may tell you to wait.
• Requires creating an app profile and phone verification.
• Redemption is at participating locations via the Chevron/Texaco app.

Final Take

If you want a straightforward way to convert Monero into an everyday essential, buying a Chevron gift card through XMR.CARDS and using it in the Chevron app is a solid option. In my demo, the full $10 was successfully used at the pump, and the purchase showed up in the app and by email.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice.

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