Feb 9, 2017, 8:17 pm
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)
Jul 25, 2017, 4:37 pm
#421
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 3,267
I'm curious if these are just action junkies or people that have like 5 Ink's? I only have one Ink so I get my limit (50k) usually by the 9th month of my cycle with all the Staples/OD promos. I can't imagine doubling my workload with two inks, or five as some have. Maybe I'm missing something?
Jul 26, 2017, 5:34 pm
#422
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,831
Has anyone received the rebate form in any transaction since the weekend? Conversely, has anyone purchased VGC's since the weekend and not received the rebate form?
If Staples has "fixed" the POS system, that would be an indication that the rebate forms were issued in error.
Anyone? Bueller?
If Staples has "fixed" the POS system, that would be an indication that the rebate forms were issued in error.
Anyone? Bueller?
Jul 26, 2017, 7:01 pm
#423
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: EWN/OAJ/RDU/ILM (Formerly BTV)
Programs: HH D i a m o n d !!!
Posts: 356
Has anyone received the rebate form in any transaction since the weekend? Conversely, has anyone purchased VGC's since the weekend and not received the rebate form?
If Staples has "fixed" the POS system, that would be an indication that the rebate forms were issued in error.
Anyone? Bueller?
If Staples has "fixed" the POS system, that would be an indication that the rebate forms were issued in error.
Anyone? Bueller?
Jul 26, 2017, 7:22 pm
#424
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CHS
Programs: Delta, AA, BA, United, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Honors Diamond, SPG Marriott Gold, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 1,142
I did 3 x $200 yesterday at 7pm And got rapid rebate form. Submitted it today online.
Has anyone received the rebate form in any transaction since the weekend? Conversely, has anyone purchased VGC's since the weekend and not received the rebate form?
If Staples has "fixed" the POS system, that would be an indication that the rebate forms were issued in error.
Anyone? Bueller?
If Staples has "fixed" the POS system, that would be an indication that the rebate forms were issued in error.
Anyone? Bueller?
Jul 26, 2017, 11:15 pm
#425
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: CA
Posts: 1,302
Jul 27, 2017, 5:58 am
#426
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CHS
Programs: Delta, AA, BA, United, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Honors Diamond, SPG Marriott Gold, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 1,142
Jul 27, 2017, 9:14 am
#428
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: CA
Posts: 1,302
Right that is what i meant.
This doesn't mean you have sent in a valid rebate.
doesn't look like they will honor this rebate unless we all go complain etc
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Attached is a response when I emailed them for an explanation with my receipt.
Obviously they ignored what was printed on the receipt and went by what was in the system.
This doesn't mean you have sent in a valid rebate.
doesn't look like they will honor this rebate unless we all go complain etc
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Attached is a response when I emailed them for an explanation with my receipt.
Obviously they ignored what was printed on the receipt and went by what was in the system.
Last edited by kaiotes; Jul 27, 2017 at 9:22 am
Jul 28, 2017, 12:02 am
#430
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: CA
Posts: 1,302
Jul 28, 2017, 1:12 pm
#431
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,066
Right that is what i meant.
This doesn't mean you have sent in a valid rebate.
doesn't look like they will honor this rebate unless we all go complain etc
--------
Attached is a response when I emailed them for an explanation with my receipt.
Obviously they ignored what was printed on the receipt and went by what was in the system.
This doesn't mean you have sent in a valid rebate.
doesn't look like they will honor this rebate unless we all go complain etc
--------
Attached is a response when I emailed them for an explanation with my receipt.
Obviously they ignored what was printed on the receipt and went by what was in the system.
Jul 29, 2017, 6:30 am
#432
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 1,751
Got this in an email about a half hour ago in regard to the recent maybe/maybe not $20 Visa GC rebate:
Staples
We could not process your rebate.
Hello,
We received rebate information for the following product(s):
<--custom_value1-->
Unfortunately, the requirement(s) for the promotion(s) were not met for the following reasons:
All required products were not submitted
For more information about your rebate, click here.
If you believe your rebate was invalidated in error, please call us at 877-266-6483 and we will resubmit your details for you.
Here is the information you provided with your original submission:
Rebate offer number:14-13821
Easy Rebates® ID number/order number: 18030721170xxxxxx
Tracking Number:793162xxx
If you have questions about your Easy Rebates or this email, please see our Frequently Asked Questions.
Need help? Send us an email or chat with a live agent. Please do not reply to this email; this is an automated email system and we cannot respond to replies sent to this address.
Thank you for your business.
The Staples® Easy Rebates® Team
Staples
We could not process your rebate.
Hello,
We received rebate information for the following product(s):
<--custom_value1-->
Unfortunately, the requirement(s) for the promotion(s) were not met for the following reasons:
All required products were not submitted
For more information about your rebate, click here.
If you believe your rebate was invalidated in error, please call us at 877-266-6483 and we will resubmit your details for you.
Here is the information you provided with your original submission:
Rebate offer number:14-13821
Easy Rebates® ID number/order number: 18030721170xxxxxx
Tracking Number:793162xxx
If you have questions about your Easy Rebates or this email, please see our Frequently Asked Questions.
Need help? Send us an email or chat with a live agent. Please do not reply to this email; this is an automated email system and we cannot respond to replies sent to this address.
Thank you for your business.
The Staples® Easy Rebates® Team
Jul 31, 2017, 6:43 am
#434
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Florida
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy platinum
Posts: 89
Got this in an email about a half hour ago in regard to the recent maybe/maybe not $20 Visa GC rebate:
Staples
We could not process your rebate.
Hello,
We received rebate information for the following product(s):
<--custom_value1-->
Unfortunately, the requirement(s) for the promotion(s) were not met for the following reasons:
All required products were not submitted
For more information about your rebate, click here.
If you believe your rebate was invalidated in error, please call us at 877-266-6483 and we will resubmit your details for you.
Here is the information you provided with your original submission:
Rebate offer number:14-13821
Easy Rebates® ID number/order number: 18030721170xxxxxx
Tracking Number:793162xxx
If you have questions about your Easy Rebates or this email, please see our Frequently Asked Questions.
Need help? Send us an email or chat with a live agent. Please do not reply to this email; this is an automated email system and we cannot respond to replies sent to this address.
Thank you for your business.
The Staples® Easy Rebates® Team
Staples
We could not process your rebate.
Hello,
We received rebate information for the following product(s):
<--custom_value1-->
Unfortunately, the requirement(s) for the promotion(s) were not met for the following reasons:
All required products were not submitted
For more information about your rebate, click here.
If you believe your rebate was invalidated in error, please call us at 877-266-6483 and we will resubmit your details for you.
Here is the information you provided with your original submission:
Rebate offer number:14-13821
Easy Rebates® ID number/order number: 18030721170xxxxxx
Tracking Number:793162xxx
If you have questions about your Easy Rebates or this email, please see our Frequently Asked Questions.
Need help? Send us an email or chat with a live agent. Please do not reply to this email; this is an automated email system and we cannot respond to replies sent to this address.
Thank you for your business.
The Staples® Easy Rebates® Team
I used the same send from address as on the rebate to be safe.
Jul 31, 2017, 12:56 pm
#435
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,831
I spoke with Staples today, after receiving the "could not process rebate" email. They assured me that the rebate would be paid if I emailed my receipt to [email protected]
To be safe, I sent the receipt to both this address and the address given in the previous post. I received an acknowledgement from both addresses.
To be safe, I sent the receipt to both this address and the address given in the previous post. I received an acknowledgement from both addresses.