Aug 2, 2013, 6:51 pm
Last edit by: CWAL
A new thread was created for the new year in 2017. This is the old thread. For the 2017 on this topic, go here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1819562-cvs-master-thread-2017-a.html
CVS is cash only for all Incomm-related reloads and reloadable cards, including Vanilla Reloads and Serve swipe reloads. See memo to stores for complete list. Other cards at CVS can still be bought using credit, but YMMV depending on location, Manager, etc.
New limits rolling out starting 10/20:
Transactions with $300 or more of card face value require ID.
Limit $2000 of card face value per 24 hour rolling period.
Limit of 10 cards per 24 hours.
Cashback posted in 48 hours.
Cash Register Freezing
Multiple reports that the CVS cash register will freeze and lock after scanning the ID when purchasing multiple prepaid cards. Then the register's computer needs to be restarted. Some report that "swiping" the ID instead of "scanning" will avoid the issue.
Limit of 7 tenders (swipes) per transaction. This is most commonly run into when using low-value AGCs. After seven, the transaction must be complete, no cash (or any other payment method) will be accepted to pay the balance.
CVS is cash only for all Incomm-related reloads and reloadable cards, including Vanilla Reloads and Serve swipe reloads. See memo to stores for complete list. Other cards at CVS can still be bought using credit, but YMMV depending on location, Manager, etc.
New limits rolling out starting 10/20:
Transactions with $300 or more of card face value require ID.
Limit $2000 of card face value per 24 hour rolling period.
Limit of 10 cards per 24 hours.
Cashback posted in 48 hours.
Cash Register Freezing
Multiple reports that the CVS cash register will freeze and lock after scanning the ID when purchasing multiple prepaid cards. Then the register's computer needs to be restarted. Some report that "swiping" the ID instead of "scanning" will avoid the issue.
Limit of 7 tenders (swipes) per transaction. This is most commonly run into when using low-value AGCs. After seven, the transaction must be complete, no cash (or any other payment method) will be accepted to pay the balance.
CVS master thread(2013-2016)
May 7, 2014, 9:21 pm
#9241
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: IL
Posts: 270
I'll second this generosity by saying I've found two more locations that CC can be used to purchase. Neither of them are on the VR site list. That brings my list to 3. If you are in AZ, WY or IL send me a PM and I'll give some details.
May 7, 2014, 11:15 pm
#9242
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,944
To be a little bit fair, all the stuff about scanning DLs (at that point focussed on VR) used to be in the Wiki, but now it has gone. Newer people might be surprised and think it is post-worthy. Yes, they could read the thread and see it has been mentioned many times, but that's just not going to happen.
Last edited by cbn42; May 8, 2014 at 1:45 am
May 8, 2014, 8:40 am
#9244
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 3,677
To be a little bit fair, all the stuff about scanning DLs (at that point focussed on VR) used to be in the Wiki, but now it has gone. Newer people might be surprised and think it is post-worthy. Yes, they could read the thread and see it has been mentioned many times, but that's just not going to happen.
May 8, 2014, 10:33 am
#9245
Join Date: Oct 2013
Programs: Hyatt Globalist No More..., Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond, SPG Platinum, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 4,375
This led me to discover the OD VR video, which made my stomach hurt.
May 8, 2014, 11:51 am
#9246
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: In the ATL
Posts: 156
Someone should definitely add that your DL is going to get scanned for purchases of $1k or more, and if that's a problem limit your transactions to just under that amount. DL scans have been problematic in some areas (including mine) due to higher fraud scrutiny, I've been denied more than once at CVS with them for no reason I can see other than that my area is much tighter on multiple GC/VR sales.
May 8, 2014, 1:27 pm
#9247
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,060
Pure FYI - I think I saw this a few pages back. CVS is now TRULY enforcing the rolling 24 hour window.
May 8, 2014, 1:34 pm
#9248
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Beverly Hills
Posts: 713
B&N? Bookmans?
May 8, 2014, 4:41 pm
#9249
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 908
What a lunch break I just had.
1. went to cvs, manager rings up 5k worth of OV, then I proceed to pay with AGC. He said,"sorry no gc for gc". The cashier that usually rang me up was on the next line. bad luck. So I left.
2. went to my other CVS, when I got there, the manager and cashiers were outside. One yelled out "no power". wth. so I left.
3. decided to visit costco to withdraw from ATM for Amex for Target. Got there. ATM down. wth.
Got a slice of pizza and went back to work.
1. went to cvs, manager rings up 5k worth of OV, then I proceed to pay with AGC. He said,"sorry no gc for gc". The cashier that usually rang me up was on the next line. bad luck. So I left.
2. went to my other CVS, when I got there, the manager and cashiers were outside. One yelled out "no power". wth. so I left.
3. decided to visit costco to withdraw from ATM for Amex for Target. Got there. ATM down. wth.
Got a slice of pizza and went back to work.
May 8, 2014, 5:41 pm
#9250
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Brooklyn/NYC.
Posts: 69
What a lunch break I just had.
1. went to cvs, manager rings up 5k worth of OV, then I proceed to pay with AGC. He said,"sorry no gc for gc". The cashier that usually rang me up was on the next line. bad luck. So I left.
2. went to my other CVS, when I got there, the manager and cashiers were outside. One yelled out "no power". wth. so I left.
3. decided to visit costco to withdraw from ATM for Amex for Target. Got there. ATM down. wth.
Got a slice of pizza and went back to work.
1. went to cvs, manager rings up 5k worth of OV, then I proceed to pay with AGC. He said,"sorry no gc for gc". The cashier that usually rang me up was on the next line. bad luck. So I left.
2. went to my other CVS, when I got there, the manager and cashiers were outside. One yelled out "no power". wth. so I left.
3. decided to visit costco to withdraw from ATM for Amex for Target. Got there. ATM down. wth.
Got a slice of pizza and went back to work.
May 8, 2014, 5:52 pm
#9251
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: WAS
Programs: SPG Plat. Marriott Plat. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Diamond. IHG Plat.
Posts: 2,580
What a lunch break I just had.
1. went to cvs, manager rings up 5k worth of OV, then I proceed to pay with AGC. He said,"sorry no gc for gc". The cashier that usually rang me up was on the next line. bad luck. So I left.
2. went to my other CVS, when I got there, the manager and cashiers were outside. One yelled out "no power". wth. so I left.
3. decided to visit costco to withdraw from ATM for Amex for Target. Got there. ATM down. wth.
Got a slice of pizza and went back to work.
1. went to cvs, manager rings up 5k worth of OV, then I proceed to pay with AGC. He said,"sorry no gc for gc". The cashier that usually rang me up was on the next line. bad luck. So I left.
2. went to my other CVS, when I got there, the manager and cashiers were outside. One yelled out "no power". wth. so I left.
3. decided to visit costco to withdraw from ATM for Amex for Target. Got there. ATM down. wth.
Got a slice of pizza and went back to work.
What is life...
May 8, 2014, 8:08 pm
#9252
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: MDT
Programs: DL, AA
Posts: 390
I just didn't know it was for 1k. I've seen plenty of posts that they'll do it for more, like 5k, I just didn't realize what limit prompted the scan.
May 8, 2014, 8:39 pm
#9254
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SJC
Programs: AA, AS, Marriott
Posts: 6,068
I took my wife out on the rounds tonight, and it was a similar story. We visited 5 stores, and 2 were out of stock. I almost got cash only at a usually reliable store. We then went to liquidate to gift cards. She asked me if it was really worth it, but the cash back in the process had paid for our gas, groceries, and dinner in a few hours we had been out. 
May 8, 2014, 9:33 pm
#9255
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Brooklyn/NYC.
Posts: 69
I don't understand why people worry about getting their DL scanned. Once your credit card is swiped they have all your information anyway.....