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)
Sep 1, 2015, 6:39 am
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The manager at my favorite cvs has implemented her own role in buying VGCs. This is the cvs closest to my house. I've been going there for months almost daily and they have been the most friendly. It seems the rule has nothing to do with purchasing with AGCs. I am limited to buying only one VGC. I had to ask to be able to do that even.
Sep 2, 2015, 7:10 am
Join Date: Jun 2015
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Stopped by my local CVS in Baltimore last night for first time to see how it would go for VGC purchase. Took 2 OV to the register, requested $500 load each, and the young CSR went ahead with the process. Scanned my DL, paid with my new AMEX Platinum, and walked out happy.
That place is never very busy, so I'm not planning to hit it hard and be noticed. Don't want to get marked and lose a good thing.
Guess I'm one of the lucky ones so far.
That place is never very busy, so I'm not planning to hit it hard and be noticed. Don't want to get marked and lose a good thing.
Guess I'm one of the lucky ones so far.
Sep 11, 2015, 7:30 pm
Join Date: Apr 2013
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Very strange today. Tried to buy 2 Pay pal at regular store and received alternate tender required after cashier entered last 4 of the card number.
this was in nyc
this was in nyc
Sep 11, 2015, 7:43 pm
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I don't know if it comes up at that point, but that message also appears when your card is blocked (such as for a fraud alert).
Sep 11, 2015, 7:56 pm
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Note thata during check out after scanning the license there was a long pause for about 1 minute... cashier said it was validating ID or something then it came back..... after swiping credit card it took 2 minutes before cashier could enter last 4 for the card.... so let's hope it's just an isolated system glitch.
Sep 11, 2015, 8:40 pm
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Note thata during check out after scanning the license there was a long pause for about 1 minute... cashier said it was validating ID or something then it came back..... after swiping credit card it took 2 minutes before cashier could enter last 4 for the card.... so let's hope it's just an isolated system glitch.
Sep 11, 2015, 9:46 pm
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Had a similar thing in LA a few hours ago. Bought a regular OV and the first time there seemed to be something wrong after she had swiped my ID and before I could swipe my OBC. The register timed out or what. Then she tried it again and it worked. Everything took a lot longer than usual.
Sep 12, 2015, 5:55 am
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Same has been happening to me this past week at CVS. The first swipe always says alternate tender required. If you swipe the same card again, it goes through. Has been doing the same thing with regular credit cards and AGC.
Sep 12, 2015, 6:13 am
Join Date: Apr 2013
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Pending Charges are temporary and subject to change.
Only Posted Transactions can be disputed.
You have a pending charge on Sep 11 from CVS PHARMACY for dollar 1,007.90
SEP 11
CVS PHARMACY
$1,007.90
You have a pending charge on Sep 11 from CVS PHARMACY for dollar 1,007.90
SEP 11
CVS PHARMACY
$1,007.90
Total Pending Charges
$2,015.80
Sep 13, 2015, 8:14 am
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Each time this happened to me, it was with Chase cards and was a fraud alert. Text would come to my phone, but once it took over an hour and so I couldn't buy the card.
Sep 13, 2015, 10:39 am
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Strange. I bought a the PPMC maybe 3 days ago, no issues. I paid with an AMEX.
Sep 13, 2015, 4:46 pm
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Has anyone heard if CVS will be accepting Apple Pay anytime soon? Be nice to use with the Discover Apple Pay bonus 10%/20%. RiteAid and Walgreen's look like they are going to accept it.
Sep 13, 2015, 8:31 pm
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Sep 13, 2015, 10:04 pm
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Sep 13, 2015, 10:37 pm
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