Wal-Mart, Amex take on banks with Bluebird debit card
Oct 25, 2012, 3:54 pm
#631
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: DL, WoH
Posts: 1,253
Here's a Pic
A picture is worth a thousand words. Instead of writing the difference, here is a link to a picture of the card you want to buy to load your new Bird.
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/freque...a-reloadables/
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http://boardingarea.com/blogs/freque...a-reloadables/
Copyright FM
Oct 25, 2012, 3:55 pm
#632
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NYC
Posts: 1,756
I just ordered BB a few days ago, but now I'm thinking that may have been a waste.
I live in NYC where beans don't grow and Wally Worlds don't operate. Would I be better off exploring Serve? Is there another, similar game I should explore? I'm essentially looking for a little additional spend to help meet cc bonus minimums--definitely not going to push too hard...
If anyone could suggest a thread or care to PM it would be appreciated.
Thanks!
I live in NYC where beans don't grow and Wally Worlds don't operate. Would I be better off exploring Serve? Is there another, similar game I should explore? I'm essentially looking for a little additional spend to help meet cc bonus minimums--definitely not going to push too hard...
If anyone could suggest a thread or care to PM it would be appreciated.
Thanks!
With $500 free fuel you can get this free RV rental for 21 days and load your GPS with OD locations you can stop by every one of them to buy ice creams.
Just make sure share some with me when you pass NYC.
Oct 25, 2012, 4:08 pm
#633
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: HY
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Oct 25, 2012, 4:19 pm
#634
Formerly known as cagalindo
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: MCO TPA
Programs: Citi AA/HH/TYP Amex SPG/HH & Chase SP/PC
Posts: 1,335
The OD near me has at least 25+ in stock... Auctioning off the coordinates. Betting starts at $2500.
Oct 25, 2012, 4:21 pm
#635
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: DFW/DAL
Programs: AA 1MM Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Discoverist
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Oct 25, 2012, 4:29 pm
#637
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: DFW/DAL
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Oct 25, 2012, 4:31 pm
#638
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: BGM
Programs: HHonors Gold, Club Carlson Gold, Marriott Platinum, IHG Plat, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 771
Does this card (VisaBuxx) work as "real" debit card? I had one last month (because of $50 promo) and canceled soon (now regret about it), so I didn't test this feature.
It might be a good alternative to ice cream (when not using IB card), since it is possible to reload Buxx with CC (not AMEX) and fee is only $2 per load (doesn't work with Citi cards, because of cash advance thing). Limit is $500 per load, $1000 is max.
It might be a good alternative to ice cream (when not using IB card), since it is possible to reload Buxx with CC (not AMEX) and fee is only $2 per load (doesn't work with Citi cards, because of cash advance thing). Limit is $500 per load, $1000 is max.
f I could load the Buxx card (for free w/credit card) and then use that Buxx card as a debit card to fund BB, I could increase my spend by loading $1k/day at Walmart. Then use that BB card to pay bills that don't normally accept credit card payments to drain it.
Anybody know the answer to if the VisaBuxx card would act as a real debit card when swiping/loading at Walmart??
Oct 25, 2012, 4:38 pm
#639
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: DFW/DAL
Programs: AA 1MM Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 1,524
I wonder what the answer to this question is because it would be interesting for those of us without OD nearby...
f I could load the Buxx card (for free w/credit card) and then use that Buxx card as a debit card to fund BB, I could increase my spend by loading $1k/day at Walmart. Then use that BB card to pay bills that don't normally accept credit card payments to drain it.
Anybody know the answer to if the VisaBuxx card would act as a real debit card when swiping/loading at Walmart??
f I could load the Buxx card (for free w/credit card) and then use that Buxx card as a debit card to fund BB, I could increase my spend by loading $1k/day at Walmart. Then use that BB card to pay bills that don't normally accept credit card payments to drain it.
Anybody know the answer to if the VisaBuxx card would act as a real debit card when swiping/loading at Walmart??
Oct 25, 2012, 4:40 pm
#640
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: SEA
Programs: HH Gold, SPG Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 354
Buxx cards are real debit cards with real PIN numbers that can be used to get real cash back during debit/pin pad transactions.
Oct 25, 2012, 4:45 pm
#643
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 731
I feel so late to the game. Finally got around to signing up for BB. Gotta wait til I receive the card now.
Oct 25, 2012, 4:57 pm
#645
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Florida
Posts: 448
In trying to figure out if this deal will last, I did what the best hs history teacher ever taught me: follow the money!
I'm trying to figure out how this affects each of the 3 parties; Amex/BB, VR, and Chase IB.
At point of sale there is 3.95 up for grabs. Who gets this money, either VR, Amex/BB, OD?
I assume Chase gets a % of the total sale (500 or 503.95), but that this is less that 5%?
Any one have any clue what this % is? Somewhere in this thread mentioned 1.69%, just wondering if any insider can second this?
Practicality of knowing who loses money...
If OD is losing money, then I go to OD and buy only 1 or 2 beans with IB and then go elsewhere and utilize for hitting spending requirements (including the IB) since it's only 1x at that point (HHAmex/WallG excluded)
If Chase is losing money, then I can go to OD buy 1 or 2 on the IB and then stay there and buy a couple more with other cards
If both are losing money, that sucks and this probably has no more than a year (but that's still, conservatively 60k UR pts, for free for this year!)
I'm trying to figure out how this affects each of the 3 parties; Amex/BB, VR, and Chase IB.
At point of sale there is 3.95 up for grabs. Who gets this money, either VR, Amex/BB, OD?
I assume Chase gets a % of the total sale (500 or 503.95), but that this is less that 5%?
Any one have any clue what this % is? Somewhere in this thread mentioned 1.69%, just wondering if any insider can second this?
Practicality of knowing who loses money...
If OD is losing money, then I go to OD and buy only 1 or 2 beans with IB and then go elsewhere and utilize for hitting spending requirements (including the IB) since it's only 1x at that point (HHAmex/WallG excluded)
If Chase is losing money, then I can go to OD buy 1 or 2 on the IB and then stay there and buy a couple more with other cards
If both are losing money, that sucks and this probably has no more than a year (but that's still, conservatively 60k UR pts, for free for this year!)