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)
Mar 30, 2017, 1:37 am
#436
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 4,474
GCM has 2 lines of text possible, and will print any text you input or select from the standard options. It's not possible to remove the amount loaded -- it will always be appended to the 2nd line of text.
Mar 30, 2017, 7:15 am
#438
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,303
Anyone having trouble this morning placing orders. I get to the final screen on my usual $2k order and the "place order" where you left click just doesn't respond, as in , nothing is happening as far as taking me to the next screen to confirm the order was made.
Mar 30, 2017, 7:19 am
#439
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 85
I was about to test to see if I am still blocked by clearing cookies and experienced this also. Glad it isn't just me.
Mar 30, 2017, 7:56 am
#440
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 3
I had these issues last night, with both Safari and Chrome. The issue appears to be with Adobe Flash Player security settings. I finally got the order to take by going into Safari Settings/Security/Plug-In. Turned on for GCM website. However, this may have killed the link between GCM and TCB as the purchase hasn't registered yet on TCB. I must have done the settings change after I registered with TCB. So sequencing of the settings change could be a factor.
Mar 30, 2017, 8:31 am
#441
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Flyover Country
Posts: 157
I had these issues last night, with both Safari and Chrome. The issue appears to be with Adobe Flash Player security settings. I finally got the order to take by going into Safari Settings/Security/Plug-In. Turned on for GCM website. However, this may have killed the link between GCM and TCB as the purchase hasn't registered yet on TCB. I must have done the settings change after I registered with TCB. So sequencing of the settings change could be a factor.
Same in Chrome. Worked in IE.
Mar 30, 2017, 3:02 pm
#443
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 740
January 14th and now January 27th are confirmed but not yet payable. 
Mar 31, 2017, 8:43 am
#445
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 910
Isn't standard advise to auto-update all apps so there's no unpatched known vulnerabilities? Unless you're sitting there and manually checking all apps every day for new versions.
Mar 31, 2017, 2:49 pm
#446
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 4,474
The standard advice is when something works, don't fix it. Somehow I suspect you're not up to date on what are vunerabilities and to whom they're known. But if you feel safer letting everyone reprogram your computer without your knowledge, by all means go for it.
Apr 1, 2017, 6:46 pm
#447
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: IAD, TPE
Posts: 465
My own experiences with BlackHawk reps at Colombia have been all positive when a card needs to be replaced - I have left cards at WMT, I have cards not activated properly, and other issues. Each and everyone of them was resolved within 7 business days - i.e. new replacement cards sent to me with my name on it no less.
Apr 2, 2017, 5:00 pm
#448
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Metro ATL
Posts: 359
I had a problem placing an order this morning.
However, although I have never gotten to the confirmation page I got a confirmation email several hours later.
Now I hope everything will track properly (TCB) and my other attempts will not go through.
However, although I have never gotten to the confirmation page I got a confirmation email several hours later.
Now I hope everything will track properly (TCB) and my other attempts will not go through.
Apr 4, 2017, 8:44 am
#449
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Hilton - Diamond, IHG - Spire Amb
Posts: 901
Jan 30th just became payable for me.
Apr 4, 2017, 6:17 pm
#450
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 483
A few days ago, I heard back from BH regarding my claim for an order that never arrived. They stated they cannot offer any assistance because the cards have been redeemed. I keep diligent records of my orders and this one is definitely lost and evidently used by someone other than myself. I asked BH to provide a time and location(s) of the usage, thus far nothing. Therefore, I am only left with one choice.
I was paid through Feb 8th on TCB.