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 30, 2013, 2:06 pm
#736
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: London
Programs: SPG Gold, QR Silver, CX Gold, AMEX Plat, AMEX Gold
Posts: 143
After a month or so of trying to find a Tesco with 3V cards in London, I finally came across 28 at the Brent Cross Tesco superstore.
They wouldnt let me buy them at the till and said I had to go to customer services. They said they couldnt sell me any on my CC. Called over the manager who then said that I can only buy 2 on my CC and a maximum of 5, but 5 only with cash!!
He went on to say that this was new policy, as we "all use visa cards and this is to protect us from fraud and is in everyones benefit". While this was going on a couple of security guards on the front door came and stood by the manager.
Just walked out then.
Bought 5 of the 3.95 Visa cards on my way home as a constellation prize
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There should be 28 of the 3V cards in Brent Cross if someone wants to pick them up.
They wouldnt let me buy them at the till and said I had to go to customer services. They said they couldnt sell me any on my CC. Called over the manager who then said that I can only buy 2 on my CC and a maximum of 5, but 5 only with cash!!
He went on to say that this was new policy, as we "all use visa cards and this is to protect us from fraud and is in everyones benefit". While this was going on a couple of security guards on the front door came and stood by the manager.
Just walked out then.
Bought 5 of the 3.95 Visa cards on my way home as a constellation prize
.There should be 28 of the 3V cards in Brent Cross if someone wants to pick them up.
Nov 30, 2013, 2:53 pm
#738
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: NCL
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 484
Nov 30, 2013, 3:01 pm
#739
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Heathrow
Programs: A variety of Platinums, Golds, Silvers and other fancy metals.
Posts: 1,985
Possibly.
I just know I've never had any problem buying any amount, so could just be them not doing their jobs properly.
Might well be worth popping back at 10 tomorrow.
I just know I've never had any problem buying any amount, so could just be them not doing their jobs properly.
Might well be worth popping back at 10 tomorrow.
Nov 30, 2013, 3:11 pm
#740
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Ether
Programs: Some, not all.
Posts: 1,595
Today I've been told by Tesco staff:
3v cards cards only be sold 5 at a time due to activation issues. But they were happy to sell 5 lots of 2 and let me use HH coupons ^
Gift cards do not earn clubcard points. This was at the CS desk when claiming points on a receipt when my clubcard was not scanned.
Just as you would 'hang up and call again' the same applies in store. There's absolutely nothing to be gained by kicking up a fuss, much better to say thanks and buy whatever limit they impose, wait 10 minutes and then go back and buy the rest.
I'm finding Saturday morning is prime time as it's easy to hit different checkouts and buy 10 cards at a time. Plenty of part time staff less bothered about memos, and busy enough that they just want to get clear the queues.
3v cards cards only be sold 5 at a time due to activation issues. But they were happy to sell 5 lots of 2 and let me use HH coupons ^
Gift cards do not earn clubcard points. This was at the CS desk when claiming points on a receipt when my clubcard was not scanned.
Just as you would 'hang up and call again' the same applies in store. There's absolutely nothing to be gained by kicking up a fuss, much better to say thanks and buy whatever limit they impose, wait 10 minutes and then go back and buy the rest.
I'm finding Saturday morning is prime time as it's easy to hit different checkouts and buy 10 cards at a time. Plenty of part time staff less bothered about memos, and busy enough that they just want to get clear the queues.
Nov 30, 2013, 3:40 pm
#741
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Heathrow
Programs: A variety of Platinums, Golds, Silvers and other fancy metals.
Posts: 1,985
I was told about the 5 card thing, but when I insisted I wanted to do even numbers they out them through in 6s and 8s - not been brave enough to try 10 in one go.
The annoying thing is Morrisons did all 40 in one hit.
The annoying thing is Morrisons did all 40 in one hit.
Nov 30, 2013, 3:53 pm
#742
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: London
Programs: SPG Gold, QR Silver, CX Gold, AMEX Plat, AMEX Gold
Posts: 143
Today I've been told by Tesco staff:
3v cards cards only be sold 5 at a time due to activation issues. But they were happy to sell 5 lots of 2 and let me use HH coupons ^
Gift cards do not earn clubcard points. This was at the CS desk when claiming points on a receipt when my clubcard was not scanned.
Just as you would 'hang up and call again' the same applies in store. There's absolutely nothing to be gained by kicking up a fuss, much better to say thanks and buy whatever limit they impose, wait 10 minutes and then go back and buy the rest.
I'm finding Saturday morning is prime time as it's easy to hit different checkouts and buy 10 cards at a time. Plenty of part time staff less bothered about memos, and busy enough that they just want to get clear the queues.
3v cards cards only be sold 5 at a time due to activation issues. But they were happy to sell 5 lots of 2 and let me use HH coupons ^
Gift cards do not earn clubcard points. This was at the CS desk when claiming points on a receipt when my clubcard was not scanned.
Just as you would 'hang up and call again' the same applies in store. There's absolutely nothing to be gained by kicking up a fuss, much better to say thanks and buy whatever limit they impose, wait 10 minutes and then go back and buy the rest.
I'm finding Saturday morning is prime time as it's easy to hit different checkouts and buy 10 cards at a time. Plenty of part time staff less bothered about memos, and busy enough that they just want to get clear the queues.
Nov 30, 2013, 7:41 pm
#743
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BHX
Programs: BA GGL CCR GfL, SQ Gold, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond, Marriott Plat, Cafe Nero Loyalty Card (7 Stamps)
Posts: 7,338
My wife found 20 last week. The young till girl said "we've had a memo about these, let me check before I sell them". Manager came over "What do you need 20 cards for?". My wife "My husband somehow converts them into airmiles. I don't know how. If it's an issue then just leave them." Manager "No it's fine. Out them through in batches of £100."
Weird.
Weird.
Dec 1, 2013, 7:35 am
#748
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Heathrow
Programs: A variety of Platinums, Golds, Silvers and other fancy metals.
Posts: 1,985
