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)
Oct 9, 13, 8:39 am
#2386
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 2,847
American Express Serve is still listed on VR's website.
Oct 9, 13, 8:39 am
#2387
Join Date: Apr 2012
Programs: 25 million points to burn!
Posts: 1,519
So can we load VRs to BB via the phone number process above? Is it just online that we can't load now, or are BBs now unloadable via VRs?
Oct 9, 13, 8:42 am
#2388
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Long Beach
Programs: HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 1,171
Oct 9, 13, 8:44 am
#2389
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 88
Has anyone tried loading to anything besides bluebird, specifically Serve? Could it be an issue with the whole site or maybe just on AmEX's end?
Oct 9, 13, 9:04 am
#2390
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: SFO/SJC
Programs: MR,UR, UA, BA, AA, Hotels
Posts: 581
Not to pick on you, but it's 27 buttons per load (plus the 11 buttons you press to dial the number).
I actually found it to be a little easier than the old site. It is certainly much easier than the newly updated site (aside from the fact that you can't load to BB from the new site, yet).
I would think returning the cards would be a minor (major) hassle.
I actually found it to be a little easier than the old site. It is certainly much easier than the newly updated site (aside from the fact that you can't load to BB from the new site, yet).
I would think returning the cards would be a minor (major) hassle.
Oct 9, 13, 9:43 am
#2392
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: USA
Posts: 3,940
I have submitted a feedback on their site stating that I am unable to load my BB card.
Oct 9, 13, 9:50 am
#2393
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: AL
Programs: All of the Above
Posts: 1,373
Has anyone been able to purchase either a VR for OV today at CVS? The system kept hanging up on me and would not activate even without drivers license and before paying.
Oct 9, 13, 10:03 am
#2394
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Down South, The Desert
Programs: Marriot Rewards, Southwest Rapid rewards, Emerald Club, Avis Preferred
Posts: 1,871
Oct 9, 13, 10:10 am
#2396
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Down South, The Desert
Programs: Marriot Rewards, Southwest Rapid rewards, Emerald Club, Avis Preferred
Posts: 1,871
Oct 9, 13, 10:23 am
#2398
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Long Beach
Programs: HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 1,171
Oct 9, 13, 10:24 am
#2399
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Down South, The Desert
Programs: Marriot Rewards, Southwest Rapid rewards, Emerald Club, Avis Preferred
Posts: 1,871
They mentioned that the website is updating. A rep loaded my card for me through the IVR. I could have done that myself, but I wanted to see what issues they were saying they had with the website.
Oct 9, 13, 10:48 am
#2400
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 23
The panic is strong in this thread. It would seem unlikely that they would drop BB and retain Amex as a partner program.
Having said that, I'm glad loaded to BB last night.
Having said that, I'm glad loaded to BB last night.
