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
Jul 30, 2018, 5:37 am
#2222
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: London, UK
Programs: Nandos Chillis
Posts: 196
Hi Guys,
i have read read the threads as far back as 2015,
Is still possible to MS in the UK at significant levels, the resounding theme is that no one is willing to share their secret considering recent development.
I am am interested in the Range / pre paid card.
I am am willing to learn. Please PM to help direct me to resources I can read, study etc.
i have read read the threads as far back as 2015,
Is still possible to MS in the UK at significant levels, the resounding theme is that no one is willing to share their secret considering recent development.
I am am interested in the Range / pre paid card.
I am am willing to learn. Please PM to help direct me to resources I can read, study etc.
If you don't already have a Range card, it's probably too late as I believe the programme is being wound down. The number on their website doesn't work.
Aug 10, 2018, 8:03 am
#2223
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: May 2002
Location: YEG
Programs: HH Silver
Posts: 56,452
After a few deleted posts in this thread it seems a reminder is required that posts soliciting private exchanges are not permitted and further posts of that nature will also be deleted.
tcook052
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tcook052
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Aug 12, 2018, 3:27 am
#2224
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 7
Hey
I've been reading through this thread from the beginning trying to think of more ideas to MS and have seen alot of methods which have been used but are now more or less defunct. I've managed to utilise methods such as the range card/vouchers which was useful to an extent but which is now not available anymore.
I've also managed to think of other potential methods which I am testing out and over the last few months have managed to gain 20k points.
Currently looking at various pre-paid card options, wondering i f anyone else has also looked at newer prepaid cards for UK?
I've been reading through this thread from the beginning trying to think of more ideas to MS and have seen alot of methods which have been used but are now more or less defunct. I've managed to utilise methods such as the range card/vouchers which was useful to an extent but which is now not available anymore.
I've also managed to think of other potential methods which I am testing out and over the last few months have managed to gain 20k points.
Currently looking at various pre-paid card options, wondering i f anyone else has also looked at newer prepaid cards for UK?
Aug 12, 2018, 5:36 am
#2225
used to be 'AndrewSJGrant'
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Kuwait
Programs: Black
Posts: 59
Not been here for a long long time, hi everyone. Yes....everyone, even those who are probably less than impressed with me.
Looks like this forum hasn't changed much. The Royal Mint stuff ended up as expected it would appear. In 2014 I bought £400 worth of George & The Dragon £20 coins with the plan of depositing them or cashing them out...nope, that didn't work. Annoyingly they are no longer in their packaging so worthless on eBay. They're currently in my sock drawer back in Blighty, one day I will get around to doing something with them.
Saw that someone mentioned prepaid cards above which piqued my interest and got me thinking. I am halfway through testing a new idea which will be a nice little earner (hotel points) if it works. I'm just waiting for a pesky authorisation code to post to my statement to verify the account.
Happy MSing all :-)
Looks like this forum hasn't changed much. The Royal Mint stuff ended up as expected it would appear. In 2014 I bought £400 worth of George & The Dragon £20 coins with the plan of depositing them or cashing them out...nope, that didn't work. Annoyingly they are no longer in their packaging so worthless on eBay. They're currently in my sock drawer back in Blighty, one day I will get around to doing something with them.
Saw that someone mentioned prepaid cards above which piqued my interest and got me thinking. I am halfway through testing a new idea which will be a nice little earner (hotel points) if it works. I'm just waiting for a pesky authorisation code to post to my statement to verify the account.
Happy MSing all :-)
Last edited by ASJG; Aug 12, 2018 at 6:08 am
Aug 14, 2018, 3:40 am
#2226
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 136
There are a number of fairly obvious loop holes open at the moment with so-called prepaid cards. It does not cost anything to experiment. It is even possible to create a payment 'circle'. I don't mind sharing but can' t post openly for obvious reasons.
I've hit a brick wall with the new Virgin Atlantic cards. Has anybody found a way to exploit that?
I've hit a brick wall with the new Virgin Atlantic cards. Has anybody found a way to exploit that?
Last edited by luckyjim; Aug 14, 2018 at 3:58 am Reason: error
Aug 14, 2018, 7:05 am
#2227
used to be 'AndrewSJGrant'
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Kuwait
Programs: Black
Posts: 59
Update to my above post. I've found a route with a 'so-called' prepaid card. I also found a way to circle it, but I won't be doing that. I'm late to the party with this and I am sure you all already have it. I can't see it lasting long though!
Aug 20, 2018, 3:00 pm
#2229
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 368
This may qualify for https://www.reddit.com/r/shittychurning/ but Tesco Pay+ is technically a prepaid card that can only be used at Tesco.
https://pay-plus.tesco.com/prepaid-terms-and-conditions
Top-up from credit card is free and one can close out the account to withdrawal the balance for free. Maximum balance is £2,500 and I doubt the card is churnable but it might be. Also unclear if they refund to the credit card in such cases.
https://pay-plus.tesco.com/prepaid-terms-and-conditions
Top-up from credit card is free and one can close out the account to withdrawal the balance for free. Maximum balance is £2,500 and I doubt the card is churnable but it might be. Also unclear if they refund to the credit card in such cases.
Aug 31, 2018, 3:16 pm
#2230
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Heathrow
Programs: A variety of Platinums, Golds, Silvers and other fancy metals.
Posts: 1,985
Not sure if you pi$$ed me off or not, but welcome back anyway lol
Nothing much is happening at all, other than what you're no doubt aware of - I'm pretty sure us 'oldies' are all on the same page :P
Sep 8, 2018, 8:36 am
#2231
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 368
FairFX Everywhere Business & Personal card reloads are 6051 "Non-Financial Institutions – Foreign Currency, Money Orders (not wire transfer) and Travelers Cheques".
Does anybody know of a debit card that reports merchant category codes? That would be easier than burning cash advances.
Does anybody know of a debit card that reports merchant category codes? That would be easier than burning cash advances.
Last edited by inY; Nov 15, 2018 at 2:26 pm
Sep 10, 2018, 6:55 am
#2232
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 136
This may qualify for https://www.reddit.com/r/shittychurning/ but Tesco Pay+ is technically a prepaid card that can only be used at Tesco.
https://pay-plus.tesco.com/prepaid-terms-and-conditions
Top-up from credit card is free and one can close out the account to withdrawal the balance for free. Maximum balance is £2,500 and I doubt the card is churnable but it might be. Also unclear if they refund to the credit card in such cases.
https://pay-plus.tesco.com/prepaid-terms-and-conditions
Top-up from credit card is free and one can close out the account to withdrawal the balance for free. Maximum balance is £2,500 and I doubt the card is churnable but it might be. Also unclear if they refund to the credit card in such cases.
Sep 11, 2018, 10:23 am
#2234
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 2
Tesco Pay+ is technically a prepaid card that can only be used at Tesco.
Top-up from credit card is free and one can close out the account to withdrawal the balance for free. Maximum balance is £2,500 and I doubt the card is churnable but it might be. Also unclear if they refund to the credit card in such cases.
Top-up from credit card is free and one can close out the account to withdrawal the balance for free. Maximum balance is £2,500 and I doubt the card is churnable but it might be. Also unclear if they refund to the credit card in such cases.
Sep 11, 2018, 12:23 pm
#2235
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: London, UK
Programs: Nandos Chillis
Posts: 196
Tesco Pay+ prepaid is completely useless in my opinion. Tesco accept a wide variety of payments so what is the purpose of a Tesco only restricted prepaid card that can only be topped up by Visa/MC! I’m a fan of Pay+ but the prepaid option offers no extra functionality or spend limit, just ties up funds unnecessarily.
It is operated by Prepay Solutions so you will get a cheque back in the post, but probably not worth it for £2.5k spend which is child’s play to MS elsewhere.
And you can’t top it up with Amex.
It is operated by Prepay Solutions so you will get a cheque back in the post, but probably not worth it for £2.5k spend which is child’s play to MS elsewhere.
And you can’t top it up with Amex.
Last edited by TheUrbanite; Sep 11, 2018 at 1:11 pm