Wal-Mart, Amex take on banks with Bluebird debit card
Jan 7, 2013, 12:33 pm
#5297
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,172
Went to CVS with an Amex Prepaid (blue color variety, not gift card), and the register simply rejected it. Tried it twice at two different registers. After swiping and handing the card over to the cashier to enter the last 4 digits, the system read "Another Form of Payment Required".
I can think of 2 things:
1. They blocked purchase with a CC at that location only
2. Two different cashiers enter the 4 digit CVV code on the front, instead of the last 4 digits of the card
I can think of 2 things:
1. They blocked purchase with a CC at that location only
2. Two different cashiers enter the 4 digit CVV code on the front, instead of the last 4 digits of the card
Jan 7, 2013, 1:15 pm
#5299
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Mike
Jan 7, 2013, 1:25 pm
#5300
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Fishers, IN
Posts: 105
Went to CVS with an Amex Prepaid (blue color variety, not gift card), and the register simply rejected it. Tried it twice at two different registers. After swiping and handing the card over to the cashier to enter the last 4 digits, the system read "Another Form of Payment Required".
I can think of 2 things:
1. They blocked purchase with a CC at that location only
2. Two different cashiers enter the 4 digit CVV code on the front, instead of the last 4 digits of the card
I can think of 2 things:
1. They blocked purchase with a CC at that location only
2. Two different cashiers enter the 4 digit CVV code on the front, instead of the last 4 digits of the card
I should mention that I bought all 3 at the same visit: 2 x 500 in one transaction, 1 x 500 in a second transaction. I'm guessing if you go over $1000 in purchases of VR on the same day, they think you're laundering money.
Last edited by Hilbe; Jan 7, 2013 at 1:53 pm
Jan 7, 2013, 1:58 pm
#5301
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Went to CVS with an Amex Prepaid (blue color variety, not gift card), and the register simply rejected it. Tried it twice at two different registers. After swiping and handing the card over to the cashier to enter the last 4 digits, the system read "Another Form of Payment Required".
I can think of 2 things:
1. They blocked purchase with a CC at that location only
2. Two different cashiers enter the 4 digit CVV code on the front, instead of the last 4 digits of the card
I can think of 2 things:
1. They blocked purchase with a CC at that location only
2. Two different cashiers enter the 4 digit CVV code on the front, instead of the last 4 digits of the card
Jan 7, 2013, 2:04 pm
#5302
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Minneapolis, MN USA
Posts: 107
Does anyone have issue setting up a US Bank issued Club Carlson Credit Card as Payee?
I tried to use US Bank, or US Bank Credit Card from the list - BB insists either the number of the card is entered wrong or I need a correct zip code of 5 or 9 digits...
The thing is, when you pick it from the existing BB list, there is not even a field for the zip code to enter.
I really dont want a paper check to send to US Bank I want an ACH which seems only available if the payee can successfully be added from BB's list...
I am not sure if it is a brand new card before its first billing cycle would have anything to do with it. Right now it is not recognizable by BB. Though a friend also failed to billpay one of his long-existing PenFed card while another PenFed card was set up without any issue.
May have to resort to withdraw money to linked bank account as the Club Carlson card is used heavily with 65% charges from VRs and the remaining 35% from a payment for a cruise.
I tried to use US Bank, or US Bank Credit Card from the list - BB insists either the number of the card is entered wrong or I need a correct zip code of 5 or 9 digits...
The thing is, when you pick it from the existing BB list, there is not even a field for the zip code to enter.
I really dont want a paper check to send to US Bank I want an ACH which seems only available if the payee can successfully be added from BB's list...
I am not sure if it is a brand new card before its first billing cycle would have anything to do with it. Right now it is not recognizable by BB. Though a friend also failed to billpay one of his long-existing PenFed card while another PenFed card was set up without any issue.
May have to resort to withdraw money to linked bank account as the Club Carlson card is used heavily with 65% charges from VRs and the remaining 35% from a payment for a cruise.
Last edited by MSPdude; Jan 7, 2013 at 2:05 pm Reason: typo
Jan 7, 2013, 2:44 pm
#5303
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 146
For any of you out there thinking of relocating, I have a suggestion - this past weekend we happen to pass through Marion, Ohio, which could be the nexus of the universe. Not only does Marion have an OD with plenty of $500 GCs, it also has a CVS fully stocked with VRs. And both stores are right next to each other! Marion is a bit off the beaten path, but show me another place to live in this country with this killer combo! 
Last edited by ZontarTheThingFromVenus; Jan 7, 2013 at 8:13 pm
Jan 7, 2013, 2:53 pm
#5304
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,172
I mentioned this a few pages back. It's at least regional. I had it happen to me after 3 VR purchases on my same AMEX CC. Now none of the CVS in my area will take it. I get the same message at the register. I'm hoping it unlocks soon. I will be using my Citi 5% soon instead until it gets rejected.
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WHERE is this CVS? There is a statement in writing at the top of the gift card rack at my CVS in Washington, DC that says that prepaid debit cards (i.e., with Amex, Visa, or MC logo) can only be paid for with cash and that prepaid cards can only be paid for with cash or a credit card. They take that statement literally and will sell you a VR card only if you use cash or a credit card. No debit cards (prepaid or traditional) or gift cards are accepted!
I may try again as it seems they are willing to take a credit card. I wonder if the systems were just "upgraded" to automatically reject prepaid cards. I may just try to buy one using a CC and see that works to be sure its not a blanket CC blocking by the system.
Jan 7, 2013, 3:02 pm
#5305
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Jan 7, 2013, 3:27 pm
#5306
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,166
You are incorrect. No MVD in OD. There is a huge difference between mvd and other vanilla flavors.
In nocal, I have better luck with amex prepaid instead of vanilla gift cards, the words "gift card" on the vanillas seems to set off multiple head explosions in CVS clerks, where prepaid does not.
Worth the extra $1 for me.
In nocal, I have better luck with amex prepaid instead of vanilla gift cards, the words "gift card" on the vanillas seems to set off multiple head explosions in CVS clerks, where prepaid does not.
Worth the extra $1 for me.
Is there a post somewhere describing all the different Vanilla varieties and why to buy one over the other?
Jan 7, 2013, 3:32 pm
#5307
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Can you imagine if there were affiliate links for these prepaid cards all the bloggers would go ballistic
Jan 7, 2013, 3:37 pm
#5308
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Long Beach
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I went to my local OD, they were out of the 20-500 vanilla gift visa bu they had a bunch on the bottom rack that said "thank you", "congradulations", and "happy birthday" so i got two of those happy birthday ones, took to first cvs that i had used GC at before, they said no gifct card only cash, credit or debit, so i left and went to cvs #2 also one i have used gift cards at before, they said no gift cards, credti or cash, so wanting more punishment i went ot a new to me cvs, this time with just one VR card, as she started she said cash only, but that i could use the atm they had to get cash, no thank you i said and started to leave, she said we could try it. i said ok and swiped the gift card gave ti to her for the last 4 then swiped my spg bus amex for the 3.95. all went through i told her i wanted to get just one more, went back to the rack and got the second, same as the first, told her i would see her again in a few days.
Jan 7, 2013, 4:09 pm
#5309
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,166
i said ok and swiped the gift card gave ti to her for the last 4 then swiped my spg bus amex for the 3.95. all went through i told her i wanted to get just one more, went back to the rack and got the second, same as the first, told her i would see her again in a few days.
Jan 7, 2013, 4:23 pm
#5310
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 163
Had a same issue. But did set up payee for 5 days payment, so it will take longer now. Will try again in a month or two, maybe it is the issue of being a new card as you said.
Does anyone have issue setting up a US Bank issued Club Carlson Credit Card as Payee?
I tried to use US Bank, or US Bank Credit Card from the list - BB insists either the number of the card is entered wrong or I need a correct zip code of 5 or 9 digits...
The thing is, when you pick it from the existing BB list, there is not even a field for the zip code to enter.
I really dont want a paper check to send to US Bank I want an ACH which seems only available if the payee can successfully be added from BB's list...
I am not sure if it is a brand new card before its first billing cycle would have anything to do with it. Right now it is not recognizable by BB. Though a friend also failed to billpay one of his long-existing PenFed card while another PenFed card was set up without any issue.
May have to resort to withdraw money to linked bank account as the Club Carlson card is used heavily with 65% charges from VRs and the remaining 35% from a payment for a cruise.
I tried to use US Bank, or US Bank Credit Card from the list - BB insists either the number of the card is entered wrong or I need a correct zip code of 5 or 9 digits...
The thing is, when you pick it from the existing BB list, there is not even a field for the zip code to enter.
I really dont want a paper check to send to US Bank I want an ACH which seems only available if the payee can successfully be added from BB's list...
I am not sure if it is a brand new card before its first billing cycle would have anything to do with it. Right now it is not recognizable by BB. Though a friend also failed to billpay one of his long-existing PenFed card while another PenFed card was set up without any issue.
May have to resort to withdraw money to linked bank account as the Club Carlson card is used heavily with 65% charges from VRs and the remaining 35% from a payment for a cruise.