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.
CVS master thread(2013-2016)
Apr 23, 2013, 10:12 pm
#226
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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. 
Ditto. I bought 2 VR tonight with Hilton Amex and had no issues. Compare the crickets chirping here to the mass panic that set in once word started spreading in early February that OD was going to stop selling $500 variable load GCs. I won't start worrying until something similar happens with respect to CVS.
Apr 23, 2013, 10:25 pm
#227
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It is possible that the OP may have heard that..
But didnt see any problems with my purchases today.. picked $4K in VRs today..
But didnt see any problems with my purchases today.. picked $4K in VRs today..
Apr 24, 2013, 5:29 am
#228
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BTW, welcome to FT!
In the thread on mint coins, we had a newbie come in and claim that it was coming to an end. Whether he was right or it was simply coincidence, the mint did come to an end shortly thereafter, so I've learned never to discount newbies, especially because a newbie here probably has a lot of experience somewhere else.
Interestingly, after the mint, we never heard from him again. Bottom line, feel free to hang around for a while.
Mike
In the thread on mint coins, we had a newbie come in and claim that it was coming to an end. Whether he was right or it was simply coincidence, the mint did come to an end shortly thereafter, so I've learned never to discount newbies, especially because a newbie here probably has a lot of experience somewhere else.
Interestingly, after the mint, we never heard from him again. Bottom line, feel free to hang around for a while.
Mike
Apr 24, 2013, 6:20 am
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BTW, welcome to FT!
In the thread on mint coins, we had a newbie come in and claim that it was coming to an end. Whether he was right or it was simply coincidence, the mint did come to an end shortly thereafter, so I've learned never to discount newbies, especially because a newbie here probably has a lot of experience somewhere else.
Interestingly, after the mint, we never heard from him again. Bottom line, feel free to hang around for a while.
Mike
In the thread on mint coins, we had a newbie come in and claim that it was coming to an end. Whether he was right or it was simply coincidence, the mint did come to an end shortly thereafter, so I've learned never to discount newbies, especially because a newbie here probably has a lot of experience somewhere else.
Interestingly, after the mint, we never heard from him again. Bottom line, feel free to hang around for a while.
Mike
Apr 24, 2013, 6:51 am
#230
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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.
Ditto. I bought 2 VR tonight with Hilton Amex and had no issues. Compare the crickets chirping here to the mass panic that set in once word started spreading in early February that OD was going to stop selling $500 variable load GCs. I won't start worrying until something similar happens with respect to CVS.
Apr 24, 2013, 6:58 am
#231
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No problems this morning buying four VRs at two different locations.
I told the cashier that apparently there was a memo from Corporate and she should have the store manager call to confirm. She said she would pass along the information.
I told the cashier that apparently there was a memo from Corporate and she should have the store manager call to confirm. She said she would pass along the information.
Apr 24, 2013, 7:08 am
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Guess I better go to CVS and purchase more VRS today. A couple of weeks ago, OP wrote that the CVS in San Diego decided to go "cash only"....panic mode for me as I am in CA so I purchased the last $1500 to meet min spending for AOR in March.
Apr 24, 2013, 7:20 am
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If it wasn't broken, why did you try to "fix" it?
Apr 24, 2013, 7:44 am
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here. I doubt a 13-year member actually mentioned that.
Apr 24, 2013, 8:27 am
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Moderator reminder
Please remember this FlyerTalk rule:
Challenging a poster's credibility because he or she is new is inconsistent with this rule. It's fine to test a statement by asking for more information as Bean did, but discussing how long a person has been a member is inappropriate.
challenge the opinion or idea - not the person.
Apr 24, 2013, 8:35 am
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One more data point - Hilton Amex @ CVS last evening for 2 VRs $500 each, no issues at all. The sky seems to be holding up.
Apr 24, 2013, 8:44 am
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Purchased at 2 different locations in VA this AM. No problems, other than the clerks were annoyingly chatty.
Apr 24, 2013, 9:02 am
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I went to CVS last night, no signage. I realized that I didn't have the credit card I wanted to use, so I didn't purchase anything. I'm going tonight to make a purchase.