Aug 2, 2013, 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.
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There are some Walgreens that allow CC purchases for things around the country. Some of these chains are owned by different folks. I'm going to buy some (or attempt to) and report back.
Apr 23, 2013, 5:43 pm
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Great. My Thank You Preferred 5X at drugstores is coming this week. Is the party really over at CVS?
Apr 23, 2013, 5:50 pm
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Still worked for me about 5 minutes ago. I read that post and made it to CVS in record time. Bought VR with the same ease I've always been able to get them. Even easier in fact...no ID check even.
Apr 23, 2013, 8:21 pm
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I was in Las Vegas last week and in 2 CVS stores the Vanilla reloads were cash only... I,m in Phoenix currently and have tried at 2 different CVS stores, the first store would sell me 1 reload card for $500 on cc but the second store was a cash only...
Apr 23, 2013, 8:55 pm
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They all will figure out in couple of days.
Strange time we live in where face value is diminishing !
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I'm totally into newbie-sourcing. It's the future of the Internet. There's no doubt that you always get the best information from the newest folks to a forum because they're not tied to the past. . .
Apr 23, 2013, 9:31 pm
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Apr 23, 2013, 9:48 pm
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I'm not being unwelcoming, but I am saying that no one else is confirming it. If one could not buy GC/VR at CVS today and it was cash only or only a few stores had this policy already in place, there would be dozens of other reports. Every 10 pages or so on any of these threads, it's become the norm for someone to state it's over. 
Apr 23, 2013, 9:52 pm
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I'm not being unwelcoming, but I am saying that no one else is confirming it. If one could not buy GC/VR at CVS today and it was cash only or only a few stores had this policy already in place, there would be dozens of other reports. Every 10 pages or so on any of these threads, it's become the norm for someone to state it's over.