Originally Posted by dboston1

Yeah, very bad idea to try that. Along with the AP suggestion, you can also use Amazon Local Register, although they prohibit swiping your own card. Still, if you have a SO, you could set up ALR in his/her name and run the card for 1.75% until they shut you down.

Way better ways to hit the minimum spend, but you don't seem interested in gift cards. (Hint: look into Serve.)