Jan 5, 2017, 9:57 pm
Last edit by: ChrisFlyer66
Note: The 2017 posts are here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1819656-five-back-visa-card-2017-a.html
EDIT 2/3/17 @ 6pm: Rumors suggest Kmart is (or perhaps already has) dropped out of the program. We have two DPs of swipes at Kmart on 2/2 that received 5B on 2/3 (posts #1395 and #1400). Perhaps swipes through "end of week" will receive 5B... could mean 'til the end of Friday 2/3 or Sunday 2/5 or who knows. Please post DPs.
CVS - No longer working
Kmart - Hit & Miss for buying MOs
Staples & Staples.com - Confirmed working but limited to $200/$300 cards
Lowes - Confirmed working but limited to $200 cards
EDIT 1/29/17: Making 5B great again!
EDIT 1/28/17: The gravy train is over
EDIT 1/20/17 @ 2pm EST: At least 2 DPs of 5B posting today (1/20/17) from CVS transactions that took place on Thursday 1/19.
EDIT 1/18/17: CVS is still part of the 5B program. You should still be getting 5B for purchases there. If you aren't, then you should call in. There is no use in posting DPs until on or after the 1/20/17 published CV-Sexit.
EDIT 2/3/17 @ 6pm: Rumors suggest Kmart is (or perhaps already has) dropped out of the program. We have two DPs of swipes at Kmart on 2/2 that received 5B on 2/3 (posts #1395 and #1400). Perhaps swipes through "end of week" will receive 5B... could mean 'til the end of Friday 2/3 or Sunday 2/5 or who knows. Please post DPs.
CVS - No longer working
Kmart - Hit & Miss for buying MOs
Staples & Staples.com - Confirmed working but limited to $200/$300 cards
Lowes - Confirmed working but limited to $200 cards
EDIT 1/29/17: Making 5B great again!
EDIT 1/28/17: The gravy train is over
EDIT 1/20/17 @ 2pm EST: At least 2 DPs of 5B posting today (1/20/17) from CVS transactions that took place on Thursday 1/19.
EDIT 1/18/17: CVS is still part of the 5B program. You should still be getting 5B for purchases there. If you aren't, then you should call in. There is no use in posting DPs until on or after the 1/20/17 published CV-Sexit.
Five Back Visa Gift Card? (2016)
Dec 1, 2016, 9:57 pm
#211
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: BOS, PVD, HYA
Programs: MR, TYP, AA, B6, DL, WN, HH, MB, 2V
Posts: 658
Hey, just having a little fun! At the end of the day, I'm making money, that's all I really care about, but it's fun to try and figure out how the systems work
Dec 2, 2016, 7:55 am
#212
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 121
Anyone getting swipe errors?
I had like 15 cards last month and half of them would not swipe. I ended up liquidating them through plastiq but that was the expensive emergency exit.
Then of course, being the masochist ms'er I am, I had to retry it again this month. So the new batch....all went well this morning until the fourth card and again swipe errors.
The swipe errors are a problem because it freezes out the terminal and the store clerk has to escape out of that payment and retry. On the reswipe it again errors out and then the clerks start asking to hand over the card so they can swipe on their terminal which is no good of course. Plus it also starts screwing up the relationship capital ive built up over the years at my favorite MS locations.
Just was curious if others are seeing any swipe errors.
I had like 15 cards last month and half of them would not swipe. I ended up liquidating them through plastiq but that was the expensive emergency exit.
Then of course, being the masochist ms'er I am, I had to retry it again this month. So the new batch....all went well this morning until the fourth card and again swipe errors.
The swipe errors are a problem because it freezes out the terminal and the store clerk has to escape out of that payment and retry. On the reswipe it again errors out and then the clerks start asking to hand over the card so they can swipe on their terminal which is no good of course. Plus it also starts screwing up the relationship capital ive built up over the years at my favorite MS locations.
Just was curious if others are seeing any swipe errors.
Dec 2, 2016, 8:13 am
#213
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Cincinnati
Programs: AA, Hyatt
Posts: 371
Nope.
Dec 2, 2016, 8:26 am
#214
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP 1MM, DL PM, Bonvoy Titanium (Plat Life), HH G, Amtrak, B6, MR
Posts: 1,547
Dec 2, 2016, 9:45 am
#215
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: BOS, PVD, HYA
Programs: MR, TYP, AA, B6, DL, WN, HH, MB, 2V
Posts: 658
Dec 2, 2016, 10:46 am
#216
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 60
Anyone getting swipe errors?
I had like 15 cards last month and half of them would not swipe. I ended up liquidating them through plastiq but that was the expensive emergency exit.
Then of course, being the masochist ms'er I am, I had to retry it again this month. So the new batch....all went well this morning until the fourth card and again swipe errors.
The swipe errors are a problem because it freezes out the terminal and the store clerk has to escape out of that payment and retry. On the reswipe it again errors out and then the clerks start asking to hand over the card so they can swipe on their terminal which is no good of course. Plus it also starts screwing up the relationship capital ive built up over the years at my favorite MS locations.
Just was curious if others are seeing any swipe errors.
I had like 15 cards last month and half of them would not swipe. I ended up liquidating them through plastiq but that was the expensive emergency exit.
Then of course, being the masochist ms'er I am, I had to retry it again this month. So the new batch....all went well this morning until the fourth card and again swipe errors.
The swipe errors are a problem because it freezes out the terminal and the store clerk has to escape out of that payment and retry. On the reswipe it again errors out and then the clerks start asking to hand over the card so they can swipe on their terminal which is no good of course. Plus it also starts screwing up the relationship capital ive built up over the years at my favorite MS locations.
Just was curious if others are seeing any swipe errors.
Dec 2, 2016, 11:19 pm
#217
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 30
What is the easiest way to drain a $500 VGC bought at CVS with a 5B card other than using it for regular purchases? I need to do about 5K MS for CC points and wondering what the best approach is at this point of time. I am thinking of heading to a Simon mall tomorrow to buy a few $500 FB cards. Appreciate any feedback.
Dec 3, 2016, 5:59 pm
#218
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Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 17,418
That's interesting if you're playing the Staples AND Lowes AMEX offers. Get a $200 FB from Lowes and order a $300 VGC from Staples.com, adding the $200 FB (look for the option on their checkout page) to your AMEX card.
Dec 7, 2016, 11:14 am
#219
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 36
I can't seem to remember which cards I bought at CVS that load at WM. All they seem to have are vanilla. Can someone help me out?
Dec 7, 2016, 11:42 am
#220
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Cincinnati
Programs: AA, Hyatt
Posts: 371
yeah
none of them do
youre welcome
none of them do
youre welcome
Dec 7, 2016, 12:20 pm
#221
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 36
Thanks! So what are people buying at CVS with these?
Dec 7, 2016, 4:15 pm
#224
Join Date: Jan 2010
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott/SPG Platinum
Posts: 496
one data point on 5back card using as debit in CVS:
Transaction Date Post Date Transaction Description Reference Amount
Approved 12/7/2016 12/7/2016 Promotional Load $24.99
Approved 12/6/2016 12/6/2016 CVS Purchase Original Sale ($499.95)
Approved 12/6/2016 12/6/2016 SIMON mall Value Load -- Activation $500.00
it took less than 2 days for the 5% back to be posted
Transaction Date Post Date Transaction Description Reference Amount
Approved 12/7/2016 12/7/2016 Promotional Load $24.99
Approved 12/6/2016 12/6/2016 CVS Purchase Original Sale ($499.95)
Approved 12/6/2016 12/6/2016 SIMON mall Value Load -- Activation $500.00
it took less than 2 days for the 5% back to be posted
