Wal-Mart, Amex take on banks with Bluebird debit card
Nov 21, 2012, 8:15 pm
#3001
Join Date: Nov 2012
Programs: SW RR, USAir, HHonors, SPG, PC Plat, AirTran
Posts: 14
Surprised at all the BlueBird issues.......maybe I'm just lucky
Data Point: Paid all 3 major bills this month through CVS...VR...BB...BillPay -- No issues.
Mortgage - BOA
Truck - Ally
Student Loans - GSM&R
...all 3 were already in the BB system, setup was simple as a few clicks & entered acct# numbers, then ---> Paid.
Data Point: Paid all 3 major bills this month through CVS...VR...BB...BillPay -- No issues.
Mortgage - BOA
Truck - Ally
Student Loans - GSM&R
...all 3 were already in the BB system, setup was simple as a few clicks & entered acct# numbers, then ---> Paid.
Nov 21, 2012, 8:17 pm
#3002
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 164
thanks for the input. I actually have two basic questions at this point:
1. any new blog link would be helpful. There are several old ones I like (such as millionmilesecrets) but it seems out of date. This is probably the biggest help someone can give me, as the blogs I have seen and read were based on old information.
2. is it possible to pay an individual from bluebird? If so, how is it done? With a sub-account (i.e. the kid who is college has a debit card like thing that is linked with the card)? Or, can it be done electronically somehow to route a certain amount into someone's bank account?
1. any new blog link would be helpful. There are several old ones I like (such as millionmilesecrets) but it seems out of date. This is probably the biggest help someone can give me, as the blogs I have seen and read were based on old information.
2. is it possible to pay an individual from bluebird? If so, how is it done? With a sub-account (i.e. the kid who is college has a debit card like thing that is linked with the card)? Or, can it be done electronically somehow to route a certain amount into someone's bank account?
Nov 21, 2012, 8:22 pm
#3003
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 7
Yes, our mortgage with Chase was successfully paid.
Nov 21, 2012, 8:22 pm
#3004
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: UA Gold, AA Gold, Hyatt Plat, SPG Gold, Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, Hertz Pres Circle, etc etc
Posts: 382
Nov 21, 2012, 8:24 pm
#3005
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 4,431
Fax fee? Did you pay with Bill Pay or paper check?
Nov 21, 2012, 8:42 pm
#3006
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 104
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Nov 21, 2012, 9:27 pm
#3009
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: S Cal
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, United Silver, Marriott Plat, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,142
Alas, big disappointment today. I think those of you reading this thread will commiserate with me.
Went into my local Office Depot for something unrelated. Lo and behold, I spotted a large stack of Vanilla Reloads on the gift card rack. This was the first time I'd spotted VRs at Office Depot since they disappeared a few weeks back. I thought I had found the mother lode. Grabbed 4 (along with the item I had gone in for) and went up to pay. The cashier started scanning the cards just as they used to in the good old days. I thought I was home free. But no, my hopes were dashed. He couldn't get the cash register to accept the $500 load, and had to call over another cashier. Cashier #2 gave me the bad, sad news - the reloads I saw on the rack had been overlooked, and were there by mistake. Oh, so sad.
Went into my local Office Depot for something unrelated. Lo and behold, I spotted a large stack of Vanilla Reloads on the gift card rack. This was the first time I'd spotted VRs at Office Depot since they disappeared a few weeks back. I thought I had found the mother lode. Grabbed 4 (along with the item I had gone in for) and went up to pay. The cashier started scanning the cards just as they used to in the good old days. I thought I was home free. But no, my hopes were dashed. He couldn't get the cash register to accept the $500 load, and had to call over another cashier. Cashier #2 gave me the bad, sad news - the reloads I saw on the rack had been overlooked, and were there by mistake. Oh, so sad.
Nov 21, 2012, 9:30 pm
#3010
Join Date: May 2003
Location: CA
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 2,879
Have a question for all of you that are having issues paying your mortgage. What is a mortgage? We own our house free and clear so I don't understand the concept of a mortgage.
Nov 21, 2012, 9:31 pm
#3011
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,689
really? sold out? we traveled there getting a room only 2 days prior.
however, everything was advanced purchase (including the corporate rate).
Nov 21, 2012, 10:25 pm
#3014
Join Date: May 2003
Location: CA
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 2,879
Correct. But the way I look at deductions is that you only get about 25 cents back for every dollar you deduct (at the most considering the standard deduction). Not a good investment.
Nov 21, 2012, 11:16 pm
#3015
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,689
however, if you combine it with investment property and are collecting more than the mortgage + the mortgage interest deductions, it pans out pretty well.
also, for those who depend on mortgage tax deductions to itemize, I think it's beneficial (considering if the alternative is to not itemize). it's def. one of the largest deductions one can have (on a personal note, not speaking for those who are self employed with large business tax deductions).
about the BB: I am hoping BoA post in a timely manner. but, I will def. send early to 'test the waters'; I am not as lucky as deant with no mortgage
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