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)
Jul 12, 2016, 6:29 pm
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 85
Anyone wondering whether CVS started to ban certain ID? I got the same message today after having my ID scanned but succeeded on the second transaction right after (<30s) using my mom (she is with me)'s ID on the same VGCs at the same store... got me worried that CVS might start to watch certain ID with big volume of VGCs purchased in the past..
Jul 12, 2016, 6:33 pm
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 132
Jul 12, 2016, 9:22 pm
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 325
Jul 13, 2016, 2:51 pm
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 85
Tried again today, still got the same error. Clerk called manager and he said maybe corporate has decided to discontinue selling PPMC and perhaps they hadn't sent the memo/email yet. He motioned to the clerk that they will need to pull the remaining cards off the shelf. I'm thinking I got blacklisted?
Jul 19, 2016, 3:52 pm
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 85
Tried again today, still got the same error. Clerk called manager and he said maybe corporate has decided to discontinue selling PPMC and perhaps they hadn't sent the memo/email yet. He motioned to the clerk that they will need to pull the remaining cards off the shelf. I'm thinking I got blacklisted?
Jul 19, 2016, 4:42 pm
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 595
Around my area, they always use the scanner. My DL has never been swiped at CVS.
Jul 19, 2016, 5:34 pm
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 85
Jul 19, 2016, 6:11 pm
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 132
I've never had my DL swiped, they always scan the barcode.
Aug 23, 2016, 6:53 am
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Connecticut/NY
Posts: 182
Had something odd happen this morning at CVS. I noticed the chip reader was taking longer than normal, it then stopped and told me to remove my card. A small receipt printed that said something about a credit authorization and had a phone number. During this time my transaction stayed on the screen and was showing as still active. The manager came up and called the number and left the phone on speaker. It was an automated system and it asked for card number etc, then gave them a code. They went to the register and typed in the code and the transaction finished as normal. Has anyone else had this happen? I go to CVS daily and this is the first time.
Aug 25, 2016, 6:43 pm
Join Date: Nov 2012
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold, Will never by anything with airlines
Posts: 287
its been a while, do the One Vanilla cards still permit MO liquidation?
Aug 25, 2016, 6:48 pm
Join Date: Apr 2013
Programs: Starwood/Hyatt/IHG-PLAT/Hilton-DIA
Posts: 468
PPMC at CVS in Los Angeles
Where the heck are they all? Anybody have any luck in so cal in the last 3 weeks?
I've been skunked at 7 different stores in LA.... Checked periodically the last couple weeks, nothing .... One clerk told me they were discontinued... I don't want to believe it
Any PPMC data points the last few weeks are greatly appreciated
I've been skunked at 7 different stores in LA.... Checked periodically the last couple weeks, nothing .... One clerk told me they were discontinued... I don't want to believe it
Any PPMC data points the last few weeks are greatly appreciated
Aug 26, 2016, 8:39 pm
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: IAD
Programs: All of them to one degree or another
Posts: 447
Aug 30, 2016, 8:18 am
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 827
Where the heck are they all? Anybody have any luck in so cal in the last 3 weeks?
I've been skunked at 7 different stores in LA.... Checked periodically the last couple weeks, nothing .... One clerk told me they were discontinued... I don't want to believe it
Any PPMC data points the last few weeks are greatly appreciated
I've been skunked at 7 different stores in LA.... Checked periodically the last couple weeks, nothing .... One clerk told me they were discontinued... I don't want to believe it
Any PPMC data points the last few weeks are greatly appreciated
Sep 5, 2016, 9:19 pm
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Left Coast
Programs: UA 1K & 1MM, HH Diamond, Marriott/SPG Gold (UA comp)
Posts: 1,353
I just tried to purchase a PPMC card and after DL was scanned, was told I reached my $2000 daily limit. But I haven't been to CVS in the past 24 hours. Identity theft/someone using my DL for large purchases or?? Have to call the 800 # tomorrow. Hopefully if someone used a fake DL, there is cctv to catch them.