Aug 2, 13, 6:51 pm
Last edit by: CWAL
A new thread was created for the new year in 2017. This is the old thread. For the 2017 on this topic, go here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1819562-cvs-master-thread-2017-a.html
CVS is cash only for all Incomm-related reloads and reloadable cards, including Vanilla Reloads and Serve swipe reloads. See memo to stores for complete list. Other cards at CVS can still be bought using credit, but YMMV depending on location, Manager, etc.
New limits rolling out starting 10/20:
Transactions with $300 or more of card face value require ID.
Limit $2000 of card face value per 24 hour rolling period.
Limit of 10 cards per 24 hours.
Cashback posted in 48 hours.
Cash Register Freezing
Multiple reports that the CVS cash register will freeze and lock after scanning the ID when purchasing multiple prepaid cards. Then the register's computer needs to be restarted. Some report that "swiping" the ID instead of "scanning" will avoid the issue.
Limit of 7 tenders (swipes) per transaction. This is most commonly run into when using low-value AGCs. After seven, the transaction must be complete, no cash (or any other payment method) will be accepted to pay the balance.
CVS is cash only for all Incomm-related reloads and reloadable cards, including Vanilla Reloads and Serve swipe reloads. See memo to stores for complete list. Other cards at CVS can still be bought using credit, but YMMV depending on location, Manager, etc.
New limits rolling out starting 10/20:
Transactions with $300 or more of card face value require ID.
Limit $2000 of card face value per 24 hour rolling period.
Limit of 10 cards per 24 hours.
Cashback posted in 48 hours.
Cash Register Freezing
Multiple reports that the CVS cash register will freeze and lock after scanning the ID when purchasing multiple prepaid cards. Then the register's computer needs to be restarted. Some report that "swiping" the ID instead of "scanning" will avoid the issue.
Limit of 7 tenders (swipes) per transaction. This is most commonly run into when using low-value AGCs. After seven, the transaction must be complete, no cash (or any other payment method) will be accepted to pay the balance.
CVS master thread(2013-2016)
Sep 27, 13, 6:37 am
#2146
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 109
Darn, getting to the end of the month and everywhere is still out here.. looks like I'll have to splurge the additional $1/card for Vanilla Visa
Sep 27, 13, 8:49 am
#2147
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 18
I'm in the southeast and all the VR's (4 stores) from my area are gone. I never had any issues in finding them before. The shelves are there, just not restocked.
The day before it ran out, the scanner beeped and I was stopped from buying them with CC's at my regular store.
Something is going on.
The day before it ran out, the scanner beeped and I was stopped from buying them with CC's at my regular store.
Something is going on.
Sep 27, 13, 9:08 am
#2148
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: BAEC, A*A, SW RR
Posts: 199
VRs have been sold out at my local drugstore for the past 4 weeks just about. =(
Sep 27, 13, 9:25 am
#2149
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Down South, The Desert
Programs: Marriot Rewards, Southwest Rapid rewards, Emerald Club, Avis Preferred
Posts: 1,871
oh geez, will some of you please scroll back to 3rd/4th of week august posts, you'll see complaining about being out of stock as we see now and every second half of the month. only difference is now stores run out even faster because BB is getting more popular and there's more mouths to feed.
As more and more people join the game, more and more metro areas will quickly become as barren as the bay area. this is inevitable.
As more and more people join the game, more and more metro areas will quickly become as barren as the bay area. this is inevitable.
Sep 27, 13, 9:25 am
#2150
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Down South, The Desert
Programs: Marriot Rewards, Southwest Rapid rewards, Emerald Club, Avis Preferred
Posts: 1,871
My hope is that they are replacing the cards with the new security strip on the back. I believe there was a bad outage in other areas of the country a month or so back. If you have the new strip, then there might be a bigger issue going on here.
Sep 27, 13, 9:27 am
#2151
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: New Hampshire
Programs: AA Platinum, Marriott Gold, Everything else: Dirt
Posts: 802
My CVS had received the new strip last time I purchased them...but they are out now. I will try a few more in the area at lunch time and report back.
Sep 27, 13, 9:28 am
#2152
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Airline nobody. Sad!
Posts: 26,062
I've had stores with the new strip that are now out of stock.
Sep 27, 13, 9:38 am
#2153
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 117
I've been getting the new strip VRs for the past 4 to 5 weeks now. My main CVS has had a mix of them. I haven't bought any VRs for about 3 weeks, but need to get ready for October. My closest, and best CVS is 45 miles away, but I have a business trip scheduled there tomorrow. So, I'll give a report back tomorrow evening. (Assuming that the pub doesn't get in my way)
Sep 27, 13, 9:49 am
#2154
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: DCA
Programs: US CP, DL GM, AA Plat
Posts: 729
I'm in the southeast and all the VR's (4 stores) from my area are gone. I never had any issues in finding them before. The shelves are there, just not restocked.
The day before it ran out, the scanner beeped and I was stopped from buying them with CC's at my regular store.
Something is going on.
The day before it ran out, the scanner beeped and I was stopped from buying them with CC's at my regular store.
Something is going on.
Sep 27, 13, 10:12 am
#2155
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Down South, The Desert
Programs: Marriot Rewards, Southwest Rapid rewards, Emerald Club, Avis Preferred
Posts: 1,871
Then, this is as bad as I thought it was. I'm going to have to switch to GCs, MOs, and going to WM more often. That sucks. I wish I could find out info about what prompted it. My go to stores say that they are out of stock and that they aren't scheduled to receive more.
Sep 27, 13, 10:28 am
#2156
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 227
I drove out to a remote CVS I've never visited (since all my local stores are out) and they had a decent stock of VRs, but they are all the old style. So it's a good bet they aren't restocking but rather no one has been buying any there.
Sep 27, 13, 11:57 am
#2157
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 13
Two CVS near Chelmsford center in Mass are out of VRs.
Sep 27, 13, 1:22 pm
#2158
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 498
my local store was out of them. I stopped by to see if I could moneypak with a CC but alas I cannot. On a brighter note, my local RA let me moneypak with a cc today. score!
Sep 27, 13, 1:54 pm
#2159
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 10
Just ran out to my local CVS here in South Florida and there were plenty.
Sep 27, 13, 2:00 pm
#2160
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: STL
Programs: MR LT Titanium, UA 1K, DL Gold, AA EXP
Posts: 886
Tons and tons always available here in Cleveland.
