May 28, 2015, 11:17 pm
Last edit by: ChrisFlyer66
Posts in 2017 onwards are here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1826121-visa-gc-walmart-2017-a.html
Tips in Reading Your Walmart Receipt to Prevent Errors
1. Locate the barcode on the back of the Sunnie; this is what Wally uses to load it; somehow their system links the barcode with the account number in the background. The barcode number is what goes on your receipt.
2. Find the "loading" of the Sunnie at the BOTTOM of your receipt. (NOT the top)
3. The last four numbers of the barcode will be shown; that is how you match it to the Sunnie.
What Happens if a Clerk Attempts to Load 1 Sunnie Twice
It will tie up your CC money for 5-8 business days. It will automatically credit back at that time.
Misc. Issues
1. Reports indicate that some stores only accept cash/debit for GC. This doesn't appear to be the case in every store so YMMV.
2. In the same store (or during multiple transactions) misinformed CSRs may tell you "no credit cards." Try a different CSR, or go back.
3. If you receive a "tender not allowed" message or the first swipe didn't work, ask to try it again but don't argue the point. (For some reason, pin-enabled cards fail or take several attempts before they work.)
4. Remember: if your card didn't work and the CSR insists on seeing it or says "no CC allowed" it's best to try a different CSR, lane, or store.
Tips in Reading Your Walmart Receipt to Prevent Errors
1. Locate the barcode on the back of the Sunnie; this is what Wally uses to load it; somehow their system links the barcode with the account number in the background. The barcode number is what goes on your receipt.
2. Find the "loading" of the Sunnie at the BOTTOM of your receipt. (NOT the top)
3. The last four numbers of the barcode will be shown; that is how you match it to the Sunnie.
What Happens if a Clerk Attempts to Load 1 Sunnie Twice
It will tie up your CC money for 5-8 business days. It will automatically credit back at that time.
Misc. Issues
1. Reports indicate that some stores only accept cash/debit for GC. This doesn't appear to be the case in every store so YMMV.
2. In the same store (or during multiple transactions) misinformed CSRs may tell you "no credit cards." Try a different CSR, or go back.
3. If you receive a "tender not allowed" message or the first swipe didn't work, ask to try it again but don't argue the point. (For some reason, pin-enabled cards fail or take several attempts before they work.)
4. Remember: if your card didn't work and the CSR insists on seeing it or says "no CC allowed" it's best to try a different CSR, lane, or store.
Visa GC/ Walmart(through 2016)
May 20, 2015, 1:38 pm
#376
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 1,153
Some cashiers send me to Customer Service or Money Center to buy 'em even for just one. Then I get told cash or debit only, I ask them nicely can I try a CC...some decline & some try...really depend on which WMs I go to...and 1 per transaction & you must buy the GC alone....I think it's hard-coded at least for the max $500....but not 100% sure.
May 21, 2015, 4:08 pm
#377
Join Date: Oct 2014
Programs: tink928
Posts: 25
Today I tried to buy sunnies in three different wal-marts in two different states (OH and WV). In both cases the host timed out and I was told that these are now debit or cash only... When i saw it the first time, I thought may be their systems were slow, but the exact same thing happened again the second time after about an hour in another state... This may be start of a trend..
May 21, 2015, 8:01 pm
#378
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 394
Today I tried to buy sunnies in three different wal-marts in two different states (OH and WV). In both cases the host timed out and I was told that these are now debit or cash only... When i saw it the first time, I thought may be their systems were slow, but the exact same thing happened again the second time after about an hour in another state... This may be start of a trend..
I just bought one in Texas. In fact help trained the csr how to ring them up. Even used an AGC.
May 21, 2015, 10:34 pm
#379
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: S.E. Pennsylvania
Programs: SPG, SW Air, AA, all of'em!
Posts: 239
Today I tried to buy sunnies in three different wal-marts in two different states (OH and WV). In both cases the host timed out and I was told that these are now debit or cash only... When i saw it the first time, I thought may be their systems were slow, but the exact same thing happened again the second time after about an hour in another state... This may be start of a trend..
Let Meg-lo-mart get their sh*t fixed and give it a few days...
May 21, 2015, 10:37 pm
#380
Join Date: Apr 2012
Programs: 25 million points to burn!
Posts: 1,522
I'm done with WM. No more sunnies for me, after this week. Too many transactions cancelled. What am I moving on to? Easy: TCB, 0.5% back on GCM. Online shopping, no hassle, less eyes watching, same price. It's all good...
May 22, 2015, 9:02 pm
#382
Join Date: Apr 2012
Programs: 25 million points to burn!
Posts: 1,522
Yeah, it just says transaction cancelled. So stupid. As recently as last week, it was the easiest thing in the world to buy Sunnies...
But really, now it's even easier to buy VGC at GCM. I'll miss the cash back from the Blue Cash card at my Neighborhood WM though.
But really, now it's even easier to buy VGC at GCM. I'll miss the cash back from the Blue Cash card at my Neighborhood WM though.
May 22, 2015, 9:11 pm
#383
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 766
Any updates on these issues? I have 12K of AMGC to burn and Sunnies are my method of choice since Simon died. I'd hate to have to head to Hyvee and spend another $1 for every $500 card.....not to mention, one more stop!
May 22, 2015, 9:46 pm
#384
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 800
Simon isn't dead.. is it? I tried Simon earlier this week and bought a bunch of Sunnies today with AGC.
May 23, 2015, 1:49 pm
#385
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: PHL based
Programs: USAir, UA, AA, BA, Hyatt, HHonors, SPG, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 356
May 24, 2015, 11:59 am
#387
Join Date: Apr 2012
Programs: 25 million points to burn!
Posts: 1,522
I know I may be the last man in America still making $49.99 Vanilla loads at WM.
As recently as yesterday, I could make those loads.
Today, they won't work on the registers. Can Anyone else confiirm this change? Is this truly the end of all Vanilla loads at WM? Or did I just experience some dumb luck today? Thanks for your input.
As recently as yesterday, I could make those loads.
Today, they won't work on the registers. Can Anyone else confiirm this change? Is this truly the end of all Vanilla loads at WM? Or did I just experience some dumb luck today? Thanks for your input.
May 24, 2015, 6:17 pm
#388
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 1,153
I know I may be the last man in America still making $49.99 Vanilla loads at WM.
As recently as yesterday, I could make those loads.
Today, they won't work on the registers. Can Anyone else confiirm this change? Is this truly the end of all Vanilla loads at WM? Or did I just experience some dumb luck today? Thanks for your input.
As recently as yesterday, I could make those loads.
Today, they won't work on the registers. Can Anyone else confiirm this change? Is this truly the end of all Vanilla loads at WM? Or did I just experience some dumb luck today? Thanks for your input.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/24863710-post2186.html
May 26, 2015, 7:23 am
#389
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 766
For what it's worth, I bought 6K of Sunnies on Saturday with no issues. I seem to be mainly having problems with one CSM, so just avoiding buying Sunnies at that Walmart.
May 27, 2015, 3:15 am
#390
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: SPG Gold, Hilton Diamon, IHG Spire
Posts: 374