Feb 25, 2017, 7:35 am
Last edit by: ChrisFlyer66
This is the thread for 2017. The previous discussion on this topic can be found here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manuf...thread-77.html
The thread for 2018 is here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1886480-giftcardmall-master-thread-2018-a.html
What portal is currently offering the highest payout for GCM?
Check cashbackmonitor and cashbackholic for current payouts. Be sure to review the T&C for GCM at each portal as some offer lower payouts for Visa GCs.
Amex gift cards cannot be used to buy Visa gift cards
VGC issued by metabank. Cards come activated.
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Monthly Limit is 15K per GCM account for a revolving 30 days. Once you hit 15K, GCM will display a message on the screen letting you know you hit the limit.
Start out slow 1k and then another 1k - they will call to verify the card, and shipping address. Next order they will not call. Orders under 2k have free shipping.
If you get this error:
This transaction was not completed. The transaction was not submitted correctly, or has been declined by your card issuer. You can try again with a different card or review your payment information for any necessary corrections.
- A Few people report it is blocked for the day, try again the next day. MOST ppl report being permanently blocked. Or you entered a wrong 3-digit security number.
GCM recommends using the Chrome or Firefox browsers. Be sure you are not using an ad blocker and not disabling any cookie settings (3rd party, tracking, etc.) from the default or you may get this error.
Direct support Numbers is 877.426.2551
Warning: Orders can be lost or stolen. Call to have the cards reissued or canceled. Orders usually arrive in 5-10 days.
Check your cc for pending or posted payments and call about your order if you are concerned it is taking a long time for delivery. Sometimes GCM was taking up to 2 weeks for delivery.
The thread for 2018 is here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1886480-giftcardmall-master-thread-2018-a.html
What portal is currently offering the highest payout for GCM?
Check cashbackmonitor and cashbackholic for current payouts. Be sure to review the T&C for GCM at each portal as some offer lower payouts for Visa GCs.
Amex gift cards cannot be used to buy Visa gift cards
VGC issued by metabank. Cards come activated.
-------------------------
Monthly Limit is 15K per GCM account for a revolving 30 days. Once you hit 15K, GCM will display a message on the screen letting you know you hit the limit.
Start out slow 1k and then another 1k - they will call to verify the card, and shipping address. Next order they will not call. Orders under 2k have free shipping.
If you get this error:
This transaction was not completed. The transaction was not submitted correctly, or has been declined by your card issuer. You can try again with a different card or review your payment information for any necessary corrections.
- A Few people report it is blocked for the day, try again the next day. MOST ppl report being permanently blocked. Or you entered a wrong 3-digit security number.
GCM recommends using the Chrome or Firefox browsers. Be sure you are not using an ad blocker and not disabling any cookie settings (3rd party, tracking, etc.) from the default or you may get this error.
Direct support Numbers is 877.426.2551
Warning: Orders can be lost or stolen. Call to have the cards reissued or canceled. Orders usually arrive in 5-10 days.
Check your cc for pending or posted payments and call about your order if you are concerned it is taking a long time for delivery. Sometimes GCM was taking up to 2 weeks for delivery.
GiftCardMall Master Thread(2017)
Jul 22, 2017, 12:24 pm
#1036
Join Date: Feb 2017
Programs: Citi AAdvantage
Posts: 67
I tried to register my cards on www.giftcardmall.com/mygift and it says to try back later. I think they are working on their website or something.
Same here...
Same here...
Jul 22, 2017, 1:26 pm
#1037
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 65
Yep - Kind of a dumb question honestly haha. Discover isn't listed and when I put in a my discover card it says that the number is invalid - so definitely doesn't work. If they ever change in the future it would be wonderful.
Jul 23, 2017, 1:53 pm
#1038
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,303
Kind of curious if anyone has experienced this problem. I tried to make an order on GCM witha USBank card and it was denied. Called USbank and allegedly got them to override it. Tried to order on GCM again, still no dice. Called USbank a second time and they said the amount is what's triggering the need to have an even higher level of override. So did the "second level" override. Go back to GCM and place the order, no dice, and it tells me that I need to contact GCM. I call them (now the charge is showing up as pending on USB) and GCM rep resets my account, tells me to clear my cookies and to try again. No luck, GCM advised me that since I had made many attempts on GCM it may have locked me out for 24 hours. What a pain. I hope I haven't been burned or good with GCM.
Jul 23, 2017, 1:56 pm
#1039
Join Date: Feb 2017
Programs: Citi AAdvantage
Posts: 67
it looks like you've tried too many times. I had to switch cc card to place an order. That's how I got around it.
Jul 23, 2017, 7:32 pm
#1041
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: NYC
Posts: 151
anyone know if any of the giftcardmall.com GC work to pay citi cc by phone?
Jul 23, 2017, 8:20 pm
#1042
Join Date: Feb 2017
Programs: Citi AAdvantage
Posts: 67
No. It doesn't work. Just open a Bluebird account and you have 5k limit per month. There after, go to Walmart to get money orders if you need to rack more points. Make sure you use a portal to compensate the money spent on paying for fees.
Jul 24, 2017, 8:26 am
#1043
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,303
For VGC purchases on GCM, I made a purchase with a card I typically use except that last week I had changed the address (on that bank's website) on it for a separate non MS reason and had forgotten to change it back yesterday when I placed the order. AS soon as I hit submit I realized my mistake. However, the order went through just fine with the incorrect address I had changed it to last week and the current shipping address. I was curious as to why my card had one address, and my shipping address had another, yet the order went through?
Jul 24, 2017, 8:34 am
#1044
Join Date: Feb 2017
Programs: Citi AAdvantage
Posts: 67
so... you are complaining that it went through???? --
Jul 24, 2017, 9:21 am
#1045
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,303
No, I'm curious because others have been scorched by GCM for far less. It also hasn't shipped obviously with it being ordered yesterday so I could still get the cancellation email. I also did a small amount which may fly under the radar of GCM's policy on having different shipping and billing addresses.
Jul 24, 2017, 9:26 am
#1046
Join Date: Feb 2017
Programs: Citi AAdvantage
Posts: 67
I did see that. At the beginning, I started with a small order, and it was lingering in the system only to learn it got cancelled. Then, I tried it with a different card. It worked. Slowly start incrementing your orders so it doesn't cancel. Start with 500, then 1500, then,, 2500,,, and so on. If you jump from 500 to an order of 5000,,, ain't gonna fly.
About the different delivery address,, I think if they offer it, it should be okay. Normally, they like it to be the same as the billing address of the CC. That's my take. Keep me posted to see how it ends up.
About the different delivery address,, I think if they offer it, it should be okay. Normally, they like it to be the same as the billing address of the CC. That's my take. Keep me posted to see how it ends up.
Jul 24, 2017, 10:39 am
#1047
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 506
I'm not sure why people make big orders when limit is 15K per month anyway. You can make 1.5K orders for 10 consecutive days or every other day instead to reach your limit.
Jul 24, 2017, 10:58 am
#1048
Join Date: Feb 2017
Programs: Citi AAdvantage
Posts: 67
oh... I thought you knew. People use their brother, sister, husbands, dog, and cats to place multiple orders... All tied to one frequent mile club.
Jul 30, 2017, 9:34 am
#1050
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,066
Hassle factor. I prefer 2 7.5K orders every 30 days. I'm willing to eat the 10.95 ship fees on each order. Whatever works for you.