Getting spending up without the Mint
Sep 10, 2012, 10:06 pm
#2941
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Land of the parrots and parrotheads
Programs: Several dozen
Posts: 4,820
Not directly. Indirectly is another story. And that story involves durians, alligator repellant, Mexican jumping beans, rotary snowplows and a bunch of silver Stars of David sent to China to ward off the Jewish undead.
It still amazes me to this day that the bloggers never caught on to that racket.
PM me Mr. Doe if you are looking for size seven soleless shoes.
It still amazes me to this day that the bloggers never caught on to that racket.
PM me Mr. Doe if you are looking for size seven soleless shoes.
Sep 11, 2012, 12:23 am
#2942
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: BOS, MHT
Programs: AA ltg, B6, DL, UA, AS, SPG/Marriott Plt, HH, Hyatt
Posts: 10,052
Note: This will only work if you have an Android smartphone with NFC capability.
The Google Wallet App features a virtual prepaid card that you can load with any debit or credit card. This Google prepaid card will be discontinued soon, and remaining funds can be requested in the form of balance refund check ($5 fee).
Last day to reload GPC: (Before?) September 17, 2012
GPC discontinued: On October 17, 2012
Important numbers:
$2 monthly maintenance (after 30 days without any transactions)
$5 balance refund check
$2999 max per POS transaction and per day
$8000 card max balance
May take up to 8 weeks to receive refund (as per FAQ)
GPC Termination
GPC Refund FAQ
Updated ToS
Personal experience:
-Found $10 in Google wallet funds just for signing up
-Able to purchase other prepaid cards using GPC
-Unlike debit transactions, not able to receive cash back using GPC
Bottom line:
Easy, low risk method to get $8000 spend if you can float the amount for up to 3 months. Hope someone can use this.
The Google Wallet App features a virtual prepaid card that you can load with any debit or credit card. This Google prepaid card will be discontinued soon, and remaining funds can be requested in the form of balance refund check ($5 fee).
Last day to reload GPC: (Before?) September 17, 2012
GPC discontinued: On October 17, 2012
Important numbers:
$2 monthly maintenance (after 30 days without any transactions)
$5 balance refund check
$2999 max per POS transaction and per day
$8000 card max balance
May take up to 8 weeks to receive refund (as per FAQ)
GPC Termination
GPC Refund FAQ
Updated ToS
Personal experience:
-Found $10 in Google wallet funds just for signing up
-Able to purchase other prepaid cards using GPC
-Unlike debit transactions, not able to receive cash back using GPC
Bottom line:
Easy, low risk method to get $8000 spend if you can float the amount for up to 3 months. Hope someone can use this.
Sep 11, 2012, 12:24 am
#2943
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: BOS, MHT
Programs: AA ltg, B6, DL, UA, AS, SPG/Marriott Plt, HH, Hyatt
Posts: 10,052
Not directly. Indirectly is another story. And that story involves durians, alligator repellant, Mexican jumping beans, rotary snowplows and a bunch of silver Stars of David sent to China to ward off the Jewish undead.
It still amazes me to this day that the bloggers never caught on to that racket.
PM me Mr. Doe if you are looking for size seven soleless shoes.
It still amazes me to this day that the bloggers never caught on to that racket.
PM me Mr. Doe if you are looking for size seven soleless shoes.
Sep 11, 2012, 1:48 am
#2944
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 760
So how about an NFC Android device that isn't a phone? I looked around but couldn't find one. Should be cheaper, wouldn't require a contract, and could be resold after the Google Wallet account is closed out.
It might not be technically possible - the device may require full-time communication via cell data service. But if there's a Wifi one out there, I might be in.
It might not be technically possible - the device may require full-time communication via cell data service. But if there's a Wifi one out there, I might be in.
Sep 11, 2012, 6:57 am
#2945
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 198
Or everyone could go to the google wallet page and see the devices eligible...took two seconds to see nexux 7 as being marketed for google wallet.
Sep 11, 2012, 7:08 am
#2946
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 10,028
Sep 11, 2012, 7:21 am
#2947
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: MGM
Programs: United Silver, PC Plat/Amb, HH Dmnd
Posts: 805
•Samsung Galaxy Nexus on Sprint
•Samsung Galaxy Nexus GSM/HSPA+ (available for purchase on Google Play)
•Samsung Galaxy S3 on Sprint
•LG Viper™ 4G LTE on Sprint
•LG Optimus Elite™ on Sprint and Virgin Mobile
•HTC EVO 4G LTE on Sprint
•Asus Nexus 7 Tablet (WiFi only) (available for purchase on Google Play)
Short list. No joy for me.
Sep 11, 2012, 7:21 am
#2948
Suspended
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 2,998
@ $99 at Best Buy, this seems to be cheapest device I can find.
Sep 11, 2012, 7:26 am
#2949
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 198
Get device, get app, load monies, let it sit/request refund, return item...profit?!
Sep 11, 2012, 7:48 am
#2950
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: MCO
Programs: AA 1MM, BA, UA, HH Dia, CC Gold, SPG Plat
Posts: 795
Is it one ppc per device?
Sep 11, 2012, 8:04 am
#2951
Join Date: May 2007
Location: DEN
Programs: DL PM, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,816
so will this loading on google wallet really work? I'm assuming it only works now since they are discontinuing the card and will send a check when i request it in oct?
Sep 11, 2012, 8:12 am
#2952
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 198
Sep 11, 2012, 9:49 am
#2954
Join Date: May 2008
Programs: AA PLT 2MM
Posts: 2,026
I certainly wouldn't count on having the Nexus 7 being shipped and delivered before that time.
Sep 11, 2012, 10:10 am
#2955
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 27