Wal-Mart, Amex take on banks with Bluebird debit card
#1186
Join Date: May 2009
Location: South Park, CO
Programs: Tegridy Elite
Posts: 5,678
And then he'll offer to take them to the store...
then escort them to the register...
then since he will be holding their wallet because they wont know which credit card to use...
he'll then sign the card pad for them....
then to avoid further confusion, he'll actually demonstrate how to scratch off the serial label because that's really one of the biggest hurdles...
All of which it seems are steps which are really beyond most people's ability comprehend and execute properly.
You dont need codes, innuendo, or even the ability to read, everyone's wish will be granted.
If we could just simply remove all this silly work, steps, and especially discretion, I think its fair to just request the miles and points magically appear into our accounts whenever we snap our fingers.
Trick or treat!
then escort them to the register...
then since he will be holding their wallet because they wont know which credit card to use...
he'll then sign the card pad for them....
then to avoid further confusion, he'll actually demonstrate how to scratch off the serial label because that's really one of the biggest hurdles...
All of which it seems are steps which are really beyond most people's ability comprehend and execute properly.
You dont need codes, innuendo, or even the ability to read, everyone's wish will be granted.
If we could just simply remove all this silly work, steps, and especially discretion, I think its fair to just request the miles and points magically appear into our accounts whenever we snap our fingers.
Trick or treat!
#1187
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,310
Honestly, I don't get why ice crea or money green dot at walgreens, 7-11 cannot be purchased with CC. You can reload only permanent cards with those packs, and I'm sure it is possible to track if stolen pack was used to reload some card. On the other hand, those stores do not mind to sell prepaid Visa/MC/AMEX with CC. In my point of view, gift cards (MC, Visa, AMEX) are most sensitive, since you bought it and nobody can track it. Stores can check ID. Why on earth they force this "cash only" thing? What am I missing?
#1188
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: DFW/DAL
Programs: AA 1MM Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 1,524
#1191
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 774
Sadly all of my ODs are out of reloads so now I am down to like a measly ~15k per month spend at office supply stores that I can easily cash out.
#1192
Join Date: Feb 2011
Programs: DL DM Hub Captive, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, PC Plat, and other stuff.
Posts: 904
It's hard to believe Chase wouldn't have heartburn over that. Even for a legitimate business that has monster-big spending for office supplies, a sudden uptick of $25K+ or more in charges would have to set off a red flag...
#1197
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: ORD
Posts: 700
The more people I talk to, the more it appears that you can purchase what you want at OD. I am really starting to wonder how much truth there is in accounts being closed or being flagged by Chase. I don't believe anyone has conclusive evidence that anyone has had a problem purchasing beans at OD. Till then, take it for what it's worth. It appears to be hear say.
#1198
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: CHA/TYS
Programs: The Mac Daddy of Heimlich County (and low-ball status)
Posts: 2,868
#1199
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 115
Data Point
Just a quick data point. I used my bluebird at Costco yesterday without having to enter a pin number. Two separate transactions went through no problem. So unless they changed their policy about credit cards, this is a nice little bonus since I don't have to use my debit card anymore.
Also, my local OD grew a dozen more beans over the weekend. I'll be visiting often.
Also, my local OD grew a dozen more beans over the weekend. I'll be visiting often.
#1200
Join Date: Feb 2011
Programs: DL DM Hub Captive, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, PC Plat, and other stuff.
Posts: 904
The more people I talk to, the more it appears that you can purchase what you want at OD. I am really starting to wonder how much truth there is in accounts being closed or being flagged by Chase. I don't believe anyone has conclusive evidence that anyone has had a problem purchasing beans at OD. Till then, take it for what it's worth. It appears to be hear say.
As for buying bean cards, I thinkiIt depends a lot on the store you go to...or for that matter, what manager is on duty. I got told one day at the OD I frequent that I can only buy one card at a time. I was told this was their "policy". I didn't bother pointing out that I've purchased several at a time on numerous occasions, because I didn't want the b*ttwipe going back to the management team in some meeting and actually changing the store policy. I just went back the next day, a different guy was on duty, and I bought 4.
Ultimately, if you get lucky enough to find a store that is well stocked, and you get to know the regular cashiers...THAT is the golden ticket. They smile when I walk in and never ask for ID any more. They just ring em up.
God I hope this lasts.