Money orders with debit cards
Apr 23, 2017, 9:28 pm
#1
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Money orders with debit cards
I haven't seen a thread on this in a long time. Given that most Walmarts no longer accept "gift" debit cards for money orders, where have people been going, particularly in the Northeast where there are no Krogers?
Apr 23, 2017, 9:56 pm
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Apr 24, 2017, 4:36 am
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And by "most Walmarts" I assume you are talking about the one or two Walmarts near you?
Apr 24, 2017, 8:40 am
#6
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Better idea for thread or wiki --
Construct and maintain a matrix, showing which types of debit cards typically accepted by which MO vendors.
Example:
USPS usually accepts Vanilla-issued Visas, but WM does not.
WM usually accepts MetaBank-issued Visas, but USPS does not.
Construct and maintain a matrix, showing which types of debit cards typically accepted by which MO vendors.
Example:
USPS usually accepts Vanilla-issued Visas, but WM does not.
WM usually accepts MetaBank-issued Visas, but USPS does not.
Apr 24, 2017, 9:43 am
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Below is the Wiki from the Walmart MO thread in its entirety. Please tell me where you see mentions of any other store.
"This is the thread for 2017. The previous discussion can be found here.
READ FOR DAYS AND LEARN before trying.
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All WM registers allow 4 debit swipes per transaction, but YMMV per store and cashier.
-Visas issued by MetaBank work great.
-MC issued by US bank work good, but you need to change payment type to debit before they enter the amount in the register.
-Any Vanilla product affiliated with InComm or ITC Financial Services will not work for swipes > $49.99.
NO variety or design of VISA or MC Gebit's will ever auto-drain at Walmart.
The amount of each swipe needs to be entered by the cashier. Ask to "split the payment by $$$". The Gebit must have current balance of that amount or more otherwise slip with Error 51 will print out.
You cannot successfully swipe more than 4 cards in a single transaction. If the cashier screws up and enters $50.00 instead of $500.00 (thus making it impossible for 4 swipes to complete the transaction), the transaction will need to be canceled. The funds should return to your cards right away but may take 24 hours, so note the time and person helping you.
MO fee is usually 70 cents each. Subtract from your total or pay in cash.
Start slow and buy one MO to see how it works. Your store or cashier may work different and have rules that other store do not have.
Very few Kate's can sell money orders anymore.
Debit codes PDF
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/attac...0&d=1461170080"
"This is the thread for 2017. The previous discussion can be found here.
READ FOR DAYS AND LEARN before trying.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
All WM registers allow 4 debit swipes per transaction, but YMMV per store and cashier.
-Visas issued by MetaBank work great.
-MC issued by US bank work good, but you need to change payment type to debit before they enter the amount in the register.
-Any Vanilla product affiliated with InComm or ITC Financial Services will not work for swipes > $49.99.
NO variety or design of VISA or MC Gebit's will ever auto-drain at Walmart.
The amount of each swipe needs to be entered by the cashier. Ask to "split the payment by $$$". The Gebit must have current balance of that amount or more otherwise slip with Error 51 will print out.
You cannot successfully swipe more than 4 cards in a single transaction. If the cashier screws up and enters $50.00 instead of $500.00 (thus making it impossible for 4 swipes to complete the transaction), the transaction will need to be canceled. The funds should return to your cards right away but may take 24 hours, so note the time and person helping you.
MO fee is usually 70 cents each. Subtract from your total or pay in cash.
Start slow and buy one MO to see how it works. Your store or cashier may work different and have rules that other store do not have.
Very few Kate's can sell money orders anymore.
Debit codes PDF
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/attac...0&d=1461170080"
Apr 24, 2017, 10:11 am
#9
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I thought he was referring to the other stores. In any case, I'll try with the gift cards I have. I just thought it would be futile, but if you say most of the stores still allow it, I'll believe that.
Apr 24, 2017, 10:14 am
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Do yourself a favor and make sure you are using the correct gift cards.
Apr 24, 2017, 10:35 am
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Is there a reason everyone in the thread has to be obnoxious? I asked a simple question, whether anyone knew of any NON-WALMART stores that sell money orders with debit cards. If you don't know, then you don't know, and you don't have to post.
Apr 24, 2017, 11:39 am
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It is apparent that you didn't read the Beginner Thread beginning to end. It is apparent that you didn't read the Walmart thread beginning to end. It is apparent that you didn't search the forum for other sources of Money Orders in your immediate area. You said Northeast. Far too generic for anyone here to assist you. Northeast as in Boston or NY? Maine or MD? From what grocery stores do you buy your milk and eggs? Do they sell MOs? Have you tried, have you asked?
The number one rule of all MS is YMMV.
The second rule of MS is do your homework.