Last edit by: lowkeyflyer
This is the master thread for all VGC and MCGC sold at Staples.
The previous discussion can be found here.
The VGCs sold at Staples are issued by Metabank and serviced by Blackhawk Network.
The activation code for online purchase comes with the card. Cards purchased at store are activated at check-out.
To activate cards over the phone (without activation codes), call (877) 426-2551 to talk to a rep.
To activate cards over the web, www.giftcardkey.com.
The default PIN number is the last four digits of the card number but can be changed online.
As of 5/12/2014, all known portals are dead.
Earn 5x points with Chase Ink, or Simply Cash for 5% cash back
Buy Visa gift cards (Metabank) at Staples ($200 for $7.95) or the website ($300 for $8.95).
2k Limit per transaction / 10k per day for online. In-store is usually 2k but YMMV
Often times, there are promotions with no or reduced activation fees
The previous discussion can be found here.
The VGCs sold at Staples are issued by Metabank and serviced by Blackhawk Network.
The activation code for online purchase comes with the card. Cards purchased at store are activated at check-out.
To activate cards over the phone (without activation codes), call (877) 426-2551 to talk to a rep.
To activate cards over the web, www.giftcardkey.com.
The default PIN number is the last four digits of the card number but can be changed online.
As of 5/12/2014, all known portals are dead.
Earn 5x points with Chase Ink, or Simply Cash for 5% cash back
Buy Visa gift cards (Metabank) at Staples ($200 for $7.95) or the website ($300 for $8.95).
2k Limit per transaction / 10k per day for online. In-store is usually 2k but YMMV
Often times, there are promotions with no or reduced activation fees
Visa/MasterCard Gift Cards at Staples(2017 onwards)
#271
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SAN
Programs: Delta Gold. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 1,668
I think using a unique name is probably not necessary, as long as you use a unique physical address, email address, and phone number. There are many people out there who have the same name.
#272
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 740
#273
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 115
I submitted two unique names/addresses/phone/emails albeit to my old and current address. Hopefully both goes through.
#275
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Midwest U.S.A
Programs: Too many to list. Since the early 90's.
Posts: 1,407
Caution about this promotion. The rebate system seems to be having technical issues with many who try to submit a rebate after purchasing the required $300 to get a $20 rebate for the Mother's Day week promotion, but their system is still saying it's trying to determine if the requirement was met (TBD). i understand there've been some activation problems with a bod batch of cards, so hopefully they'll get this sorted out soon on their backend programming. Bad timing.
#277
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: ATL
Programs: AA, AGR, DL, MR, WoH, UA
Posts: 951
#281
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 506
Caution about this promotion. The rebate system seems to be having technical issues with many who try to submit a rebate after purchasing the required $300 to get a $20 rebate for the Mother's Day week promotion, but their system is still saying it's trying to determine if the requirement was met (TBD). i understand there've been some activation problems with a bod batch of cards, so hopefully they'll get this sorted out soon on their backend programming. Bad timing.
#282
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CHS
Programs: Delta, AA, BA, United, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Honors Diamond, SPG Marriott Gold, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 1,141
Any success using the $5 or $10 off coupons I get in the mail every week or so.
The fine print excludes Gift Cards and a bunch of other stuff, but wondering if others have had success. Thanks
The fine print excludes Gift Cards and a bunch of other stuff, but wondering if others have had success. Thanks
#283
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 740
#284
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CHS
Programs: Delta, AA, BA, United, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Honors Diamond, SPG Marriott Gold, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 1,141
#285
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 49
I understand from the wiki that no cashback portals work with ordering GC from staples.com since 2014, but I've received 1% back from Yazing before. Granted I had to submit a claim for missing cb as it wasn't automatically tracked on Yazing, but am I the only successful DP or is the wiki outdated?