Nov 15, 2013, 2:29 pm
Last edit by: ChrisFlyer66
As of 6/19/2014, Walmart does not accept debit transactions above $49.99 from cards issued by Bancorp, namely Vanilla Visas (OV, VGC, etc.). Attempts result in "Alternate Tender Required," "Debit Not Available," and/or some other error message, at both registers and the Money Center Express (MCE, kiosk, Kate, ATM).
There is no workaround.
There is no workaround.
Problem loading Bluebird with Vanilla Visa GC
Dec 18, 2014, 9:13 am
#980
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 151
What's the current status of using Vanillas at Wal-Mart in general for loads/money orders/bill payments? We used to see almost daily reports of whether they were working well or not, but those have disappeared.
Have the reports disappeared because Vanillas now work reliably--or because they never work--or because of some other reason? I haven't tried Vanillas there in months and I'd like to know the odds before making a trek and waiting on line; the closest Wal-Mart to me is a pretty long drive. Thanks!
Have the reports disappeared because Vanillas now work reliably--or because they never work--or because of some other reason? I haven't tried Vanillas there in months and I'd like to know the odds before making a trek and waiting on line; the closest Wal-Mart to me is a pretty long drive. Thanks!
Dec 18, 2014, 10:52 am
#981
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: WildWildWest
Posts: 118
What's the current status of using Vanillas at Wal-Mart in general for loads/money orders/bill payments? We used to see almost daily reports of whether they were working well or not, but those have disappeared.
Have the reports disappeared because Vanillas now work reliably--or because they never work--or because of some other reason? I haven't tried Vanillas there in months and I'd like to know the odds before making a trek and waiting on line; the closest Wal-Mart to me is a pretty long drive. Thanks!
Have the reports disappeared because Vanillas now work reliably--or because they never work--or because of some other reason? I haven't tried Vanillas there in months and I'd like to know the odds before making a trek and waiting on line; the closest Wal-Mart to me is a pretty long drive. Thanks!
...for swipes of $49.99 or less.
Dec 19, 2014, 9:33 am
#982
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,322
One of my local WMs is now requiring embossed name on card, for any debit card being used for BB loads or MO purchases. They want to see the card, and so are refusing GCs of all types ( I use MB-issued GCS).
At. A different local WM, the name-on-card policy is more loosely enforced, more YMMV that one above. But they must have received the same memo.
At. A different local WM, the name-on-card policy is more loosely enforced, more YMMV that one above. But they must have received the same memo.
Dec 19, 2014, 7:33 pm
#983
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 53
Agree, I have 100% success using One Vanilla variable-load cards, using Kate to fund BB, but the upload MUST be less than $50.
Therefore, it takes me 11 loads to liquidate a $500 GC. Super-annoying. It takes ~20 minutes. Thankfully the old rumor about only getting to do 3 swipes in a row before Kate locks up is false.
Therefore, it takes me 11 loads to liquidate a $500 GC. Super-annoying. It takes ~20 minutes. Thankfully the old rumor about only getting to do 3 swipes in a row before Kate locks up is false.
Dec 22, 2014, 8:01 am
#984
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,207
Agree, I have 100% success using One Vanilla variable-load cards, using Kate to fund BB, but the upload MUST be less than $50.
Therefore, it takes me 11 loads to liquidate a $500 GC. Super-annoying. It takes ~20 minutes. Thankfully the old rumor about only getting to do 3 swipes in a row before Kate locks up is false.
Therefore, it takes me 11 loads to liquidate a $500 GC. Super-annoying. It takes ~20 minutes. Thankfully the old rumor about only getting to do 3 swipes in a row before Kate locks up is false.
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Dec 24, 2014, 10:09 pm
#986
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 88
Its not a rumor, you are just missing part of it. When liquidating the entire $500 of a GC, it will lock up with the 4th $500 because of velocity limits. Not a rumor, fact. It never had anything to do with amount of swipes, as anyone who has ever loaded $200 cards understands.
Also, lol @ the two posters above, both joining on the same date providing back up for each other.... oh noes, I wont get my rewards, say it aint so!
Also, lol @ the two posters above, both joining on the same date providing back up for each other.... oh noes, I wont get my rewards, say it aint so!
Dec 25, 2014, 7:50 am
#987
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,710
Depends on how fast you can load them. The velocity limit on Kate is $2000 within 10 mins +/-. So if you can load 10x$200 gift cards in 10 minutes more or less then you may hit the velocity limit. It is all about total load within a certain time frame.
Dec 25, 2014, 6:43 pm
#988
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SAN
Programs: Delta Gold. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 1,674
That is very true, but I don't think it is possible to load them that quickly.
Dec 25, 2014, 6:48 pm
#989
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: PHL based
Programs: USAir, UA, AA, BA, Hyatt, HHonors, SPG, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 356
Agree, I have 100% success using One Vanilla variable-load cards, using Kate to fund BB, but the upload MUST be less than $50.
Therefore, it takes me 11 loads to liquidate a $500 GC. Super-annoying. It takes ~20 minutes. Thankfully the old rumor about only getting to do 3 swipes in a row before Kate locks up is false.
Therefore, it takes me 11 loads to liquidate a $500 GC. Super-annoying. It takes ~20 minutes. Thankfully the old rumor about only getting to do 3 swipes in a row before Kate locks up is false.
Dec 25, 2014, 7:25 pm
#990
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,710
Yeah I agree none of my Kate's is likely quick enough. I was recently behind (until I went to a cashier) somebody loading $100/time at Kate (he did at least 7 while I waiting/in line at the cashier) and was still going when I left. My life is way too short for that. Power to him though.