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 5, 2016, 9:23 pm
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 827
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.
When the limit is reached IIRC it will print a bit of paper saying so.
Sep 5, 2016, 9:53 pm
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Paper specifically said $2000 limit reached.
Sep 5, 2016, 10:13 pm
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Sep 5, 2016, 10:15 pm
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Left Coast
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Broke the mold w my name. This is either a glitch or someone is using my name fictitiously.
Sep 6, 2016, 8:36 am
Join Date: Apr 2013
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when they scan my old card, they say "it doesn't work" (tried about 3-4 times now at 2 different stores in LA)
anybody found any newones in LA recently?
my stores have been out for over a month now...
Oct 1, 2016, 4:26 pm
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 88
My CVS has rearranged their gift card rack and are really pushing $5.95 Vanilla GCs now. Nearly all of the $4.95 cards have been removed literally overnight. Fortunately some OVCs are still in another section of the store but that stock will only last a few weeks probably.
Oct 3, 2016, 8:00 pm
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 292
Have had good luck with CVS - 2 out of 3 stores let me buy OV VGC with credit cards. I used it to top of my minimum spending requirements on several cards, also for Chase Freedom 5x bonus.
The 2 OV I bought yesterday had $5.95 fee in an affluent area - the 1 I bought today only $4.95, in a less affluent neighborhood ; may be old stock.
All 3 are liquidated already and available in bank account already - 1 through MO post office at $1.20 cost, the other 2 electronically with zero fee (don't ask me how
).
The 2 OV I bought yesterday had $5.95 fee in an affluent area - the 1 I bought today only $4.95, in a less affluent neighborhood ; may be old stock.
All 3 are liquidated already and available in bank account already - 1 through MO post office at $1.20 cost, the other 2 electronically with zero fee (don't ask me how
).
Oct 3, 2016, 11:13 pm
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 2,061
Have had good luck with CVS - 2 out of 3 stores let me buy OV VGC with credit cards. I used it to top of my minimum spending requirements on several cards, also for Chase Freedom 5x bonus.
The 2 OV I bought yesterday had $5.95 fee in an affluent area - the 1 I bought today only $4.95, in a less affluent neighborhood ; may be old stock.
All 3 are liquidated already and available in bank account already - 1 through MO post office at $1.20 cost, the other 2 electronically with zero fee (don't ask me how).
The 2 OV I bought yesterday had $5.95 fee in an affluent area - the 1 I bought today only $4.95, in a less affluent neighborhood ; may be old stock.
All 3 are liquidated already and available in bank account already - 1 through MO post office at $1.20 cost, the other 2 electronically with zero fee (don't ask me how
).
Oct 4, 2016, 12:02 am
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Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 740
Oct 4, 2016, 8:08 am
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Oct 4, 2016, 8:32 am
Join Date: Sep 2016
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Have had good luck with CVS - 2 out of 3 stores let me buy OV VGC with credit cards. I used it to top of my minimum spending requirements on several cards, also for Chase Freedom 5x bonus.
The 2 OV I bought yesterday had $5.95 fee in an affluent area - the 1 I bought today only $4.95, in a less affluent neighborhood ; may be old stock.
All 3 are liquidated already and available in bank account already - 1 through MO post office at $1.20 cost, the other 2 electronically with zero fee (don't ask me how).
The 2 OV I bought yesterday had $5.95 fee in an affluent area - the 1 I bought today only $4.95, in a less affluent neighborhood ; may be old stock.
All 3 are liquidated already and available in bank account already - 1 through MO post office at $1.20 cost, the other 2 electronically with zero fee (don't ask me how
).
Oct 4, 2016, 1:15 pm
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 292
I have not figured that out yet. Some cards get rejected, some go through. I have done a grandtotal of 6 so far, and 4 went through - the other two got rejected. I'm not sure if it's some sort of blacklist, or a daily limit, or something else. In any case, I'm happy with the 66% success rate. I'm not doing any large volume, just fulfilling minimum spending / category spending.
Oct 4, 2016, 6:16 pm
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 132
Did anyone else get told the limit was 1k at CVS? This happened to me at two different stores, yesterday and today. However, I was able to convince the first lady (she was new) when she told me the manager was on break. Today at a different store there was also a new lady I had never seen, she said the daily limit was 1K but the manager overheard her and said "you can run his" since he sees me all the time. The first store had a piece of paper at the register that said 1k on it apparently, although I didn't get a good look. Obviously 2k went through fine after scanning my ID.
Oct 4, 2016, 6:41 pm
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 292
Yes. $1k max per CVS store, $2k chain-wide , at the locations that I have been successful at. I did not try to push it more.
Then again, the CVS closest to my home won't allow purchasing any VGC on credit at all, so this is not really a rule.
Then again, the CVS closest to my home won't allow purchasing any VGC on credit at all, so this is not really a rule.
Oct 5, 2016, 8:04 am
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 827
That's a local store rule and not indicative of corporate policy.