Originally Posted by
Peridot83
I just saw this on another forum. Metabank sells MC GC in denominations up to 1,000 with 4.95 fee. And a travel card that you can purchase with a CC up to 1,500 for 6.95. Looks like you can then take out that whole 1500 at an ATM for only 1.50 or purchase a money order. Has anyone bought these. It sounds a bit too good to be true.
https://secure.myprepaidbalance.com/sales/Product/Gift
I just went to the Metabank website and looked around. Indeed, you can buy these with a credit card. I don't think you can withdraw ALL $1500 on the travel card product for $1.50 since no ATM will dispense that amount that I know of. However, a $1000 GIFT CARD for $4.95 looks to a be a great deal. Isn't that better than beans?
I would still buy the staples 200 VGC using my Chase INK Visa to get the 5x UR points and get the 1% back on the Visa Savings Edge but for making my minimum spend for the AA Exec card, this might be worthwhile. It depends if Citi will classify this as a cash advance though.