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Old Dec 6, 2019, 3:13 pm
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deker0
 
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Originally Posted by speer1234
Question:

1) When Visa/MasterCard gift cards are liquidated for money orders at say Walmart, does Walmart lose money? CC processors usually charge 2.5-2.9%, so if you load $500, WM loses $12.5 in processing fees.
-- Debit processing fees are probably cheaper. But in my opinion, I would think they are absorbing some form of cost. Other more experienced users here can probably speak to this.

Originally Posted by speer1234
2) Are bonuses ever clawed back if I MS on sites such as GiftCardMall or GiftCards.Com? If so, what CC's / companies should I be wary of?
-- The one that I feel people are most wary of is Amex. Again, other more experienced users can give their thoughts.

Originally Posted by speer1234
3) Anyone have luck with MO's at krogers? Dont have a Walmart close.
-- I've had good luck at Acme Supermarkets. Where are you located? Other users could probably speak to places that have worked well for them that might be in your area.
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