Jan 15, 2014, 9:20 am
Last edit by: Steve Oh
What we know so far, that we are happy to share, and won't get the hump when other people ask us or other people get the hump cos we know something they don't.
3V / Pay.com cards are no more
That is all.
3V / Pay.com cards are no more
That is all.
Manufactured Spend UK
Nov 21, 2014, 10:23 pm
#1516
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Re the Amex cards and them refunding back to a bank... I am concerned by this line in the T&C's
We will only process your Redemption via cheque or bank transfer to a UK bank account, at our option. This process could take up to 30 (thirty) working days.
We will only process your Redemption via cheque or bank transfer to a UK bank account, at our option. This process could take up to 30 (thirty) working days.
Nov 22, 2014, 2:11 am
#1517
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Nov 22, 2014, 3:14 am
#1518
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I bought 2x 100 gift cards to try out. Sat on them for 6 weeks before I called up. 35 minutes on phone (including holding times) and the CS was unable to confirm the fund transfer, so she told me that she will have to call me back after it is processed. Luckily she did call me back 2 hours later to confirm the transfer has been authorised.
It took about 7 working days to reach my bank account last December.
Nov 22, 2014, 8:44 am
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Nov 22, 2014, 12:39 pm
#1520
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Nov 22, 2014, 2:04 pm
#1521
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3V vouchers are extremely useful for MS purposes. If you don't know how to use them then that's down to you. Clearly the OP does.
For your future reference, there is a dedicated Tesco thread on the BAEC section. I'm sure you'll fit in there nicely.
Nov 22, 2014, 3:58 pm
#1522
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This is the Manufactured Spending thread, ie everything to do with Manufactured Spending (in the UK) goes here. It is not the Tesco thread. If you want to buy your 3V cards in Tesco only then that's your choice. The OP also made reference to 3V Vouchers, to which you proclaimed he was talking nonsense, serving no other purpose than expose a hole in your knowledge.
3V vouchers are extremely useful for MS purposes. If you don't know how to use them then that's down to you. Clearly the OP does.
For your future reference, there is a dedicated Tesco thread on the BAEC section. I'm sure you'll fit in there nicely.
3V vouchers are extremely useful for MS purposes. If you don't know how to use them then that's down to you. Clearly the OP does.
For your future reference, there is a dedicated Tesco thread on the BAEC section. I'm sure you'll fit in there nicely.
I obviously dont know how to use them (as you were kind enough to point out) but will certainly now have to investigate if they are a efficient and cost effective form of MS. Also apologies to the op for the misunderstanding with the differences between 3V cards and 3V vouchers. 
Nov 22, 2014, 4:00 pm
#1523
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Nov 22, 2014, 4:03 pm
#1524
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Also worth noting:
A fee of two pounds (£2) per month will be deducted from the Available Balance in each calendar month, starting from the third (3rd ) calendar month following purchase of the relevant 3V Voucher .
Nov 22, 2014, 5:39 pm
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This is the Manufactured Spending thread, ie everything to do with Manufactured Spending (in the UK) goes here. It is not the Tesco thread. If you want to buy your 3V cards in Tesco only then that's your choice. The OP also made reference to 3V Vouchers, to which you proclaimed he was talking nonsense, serving no other purpose than expose a hole in your knowledge.
3V vouchers are extremely useful for MS purposes. If you don't know how to use them then that's down to you. Clearly the OP does.
For your future reference, there is a dedicated Tesco thread on the BAEC section. I'm sure you'll fit in there nicely.
3V vouchers are extremely useful for MS purposes. If you don't know how to use them then that's down to you. Clearly the OP does.
For your future reference, there is a dedicated Tesco thread on the BAEC section. I'm sure you'll fit in there nicely.
True about the Tesco issue. However, Tescos is probably one of the quicker ways to earn Avios (assuming you can rinse whatever GC you buy) since you can get almost 10 Avios per £.
I have never really looked into 3V vouchers since my methods are don't really use the vouchers but from what I can see the £ surcharge is the biggest drawback unless you can find a store that lets you put big £$£ on as a voucher and pay with CC.
Nov 22, 2014, 6:29 pm
#1526
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No need to be so aggressive I obviously dont know how to use them (as you were kind enough to point out) but will certainly now have to investigate if they are a efficient and cost effective form of MS. Also apologies to the op for the misunderstanding with the differences between 3V cards and 3V vouchers.
I obviously dont know how to use them (as you were kind enough to point out) but will certainly now have to investigate if they are a efficient and cost effective form of MS. Also apologies to the op for the misunderstanding with the differences between 3V cards and 3V vouchers. 
Nov 22, 2014, 6:33 pm
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The drawbacks you mention seem valid as they can only be purchased at a PayPoint station according to the 3V website. Further drawbacks are the small surcharge charged on purchase.
Also worth noting:
A fee of two pounds (£2) per month will be deducted from the Available Balance in each calendar month, starting from the third (3rd ) calendar month following purchase of the relevant 3V Voucher .
Also worth noting:
A fee of two pounds (£2) per month will be deducted from the Available Balance in each calendar month, starting from the third (3rd ) calendar month following purchase of the relevant 3V Voucher .
Regarding the £2 charge after month 2 is not important in this instance as I'd imagine nobody would keep a voucher for longer than a few hours.
Nov 22, 2014, 6:35 pm
#1528
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True about the Tesco issue. However, Tescos is probably one of the quicker ways to earn Avios (assuming you can rinse whatever GC you buy) since you can get almost 10 Avios per £.
I have never really looked into 3V vouchers since my methods are don't really use the vouchers but from what I can see the £ surcharge is the biggest drawback unless you can find a store that lets you put big £$£ on as a voucher and pay with CC.
I have never really looked into 3V vouchers since my methods are don't really use the vouchers but from what I can see the £ surcharge is the biggest drawback unless you can find a store that lets you put big £$£ on as a voucher and pay with CC.