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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)
#2851
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 24,153
relating to all the above instances being discussed, I have run into the following at many stores... CVS, RA, WG, DR, grocer, etc:
(at anything that comes up over $500)
Store: Sir can we see your ID?
Me: Sure. (and I hand them the card and my ID)
Store: We have had some instances where people have stolen peoples's CCs, then come in here quickly, and bought GCs like the ones you are buying. Then they toss the stolen CCs and take off. All we have is them on camera but they could be wearing a hat or something so you cant even always see who it was.
Then they cash these out --and some know there's a PIN feature so they get the money off quickly, and the person who had their CC stolen is out of luck!
This is why we need to check your ID.
****
I always have it ready to show and almost WANT the clerk to see it and get a manager so no one is nervous and everything complies. That way there's no question and thus, no issue with some guy (me) buying lots of these GCs.
I do like that some stores do not check so you can sometimes use a GC to buy a GC or PP item, but in general I have no problem if the store has new policies whereas they need to see my ID when I buy over a certain amount. I do NOT like it if they want to photocopy it or write info in some loose binder that could be snagged by anyone, or something like that.
(at anything that comes up over $500)
Store: Sir can we see your ID?
Me: Sure. (and I hand them the card and my ID)
Store: We have had some instances where people have stolen peoples's CCs, then come in here quickly, and bought GCs like the ones you are buying. Then they toss the stolen CCs and take off. All we have is them on camera but they could be wearing a hat or something so you cant even always see who it was.
Then they cash these out --and some know there's a PIN feature so they get the money off quickly, and the person who had their CC stolen is out of luck!
This is why we need to check your ID.
****
I always have it ready to show and almost WANT the clerk to see it and get a manager so no one is nervous and everything complies. That way there's no question and thus, no issue with some guy (me) buying lots of these GCs.
I do like that some stores do not check so you can sometimes use a GC to buy a GC or PP item, but in general I have no problem if the store has new policies whereas they need to see my ID when I buy over a certain amount. I do NOT like it if they want to photocopy it or write info in some loose binder that could be snagged by anyone, or something like that.
Every OS wanted to see it and compared the names on both as do the so called gas stations where some things still may work
#2852
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,060
It is CVS corporate policy that you can purchase all GCs and Reloads (except Green Dots) with a credit card. Any employee or manager telling you otherwise is mistaken. If you want to avoid confrontation then its best to walk away and comeback later. Many ppl here would encourage you to do just that. If you want to put that store in check and have them follow the rules from here on out then one way is to let CVS's 1-800 customer care know that this particular store is not complying wih policy. Often times the customer care rep will call the manager on duty at the store in question and inform then of the policy. You will be able to purchase immedaitely after that. I have had to do this on 3 different occassions at 3 different stores. Each time i have requested a formal complaint be filed which manadates that a district manager call you back within a few days. During those conversations i was assured me that i am able to purchase these products with a credit card. I have had no issues with these stores since then.
When they say you cant buy wih a CC its not to be total d*cks but a way of preventing CC fraud. Only customers with legitimate business with these products will go through the extra ordinary step of calling them out on it and filing a complaint. Of course, once they start following the rules they will most likely follow it to the letter (i.e. 1k a day).
Good Luck
When they say you cant buy wih a CC its not to be total d*cks but a way of preventing CC fraud. Only customers with legitimate business with these products will go through the extra ordinary step of calling them out on it and filing a complaint. Of course, once they start following the rules they will most likely follow it to the letter (i.e. 1k a day).
Good Luck
Anyway, gave up after that - love this game sometime
#2853
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: RDU
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Posts: 5,499
...and this brings me to another point, which only some have figured out about this stuff:
this is not science so much as it is art.
When we go out and buy beans or Whitneys or VRs or whatever you want to call them, one cannot RELY 100% on everything going exactly as it did the last time you were in that store buying them.
Things change daily. People change, rules change. We have to roll with it and constantly adjust.
this is not science so much as it is art.
When we go out and buy beans or Whitneys or VRs or whatever you want to call them, one cannot RELY 100% on everything going exactly as it did the last time you were in that store buying them.
Things change daily. People change, rules change. We have to roll with it and constantly adjust.
You bet
#2855
Join Date: Jan 2010
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Posts: 814
Does anyone know if there is still any CVS in Cherry Hill NJ area that sells Vanilla Reloads?
#2856
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: South NJ
Posts: 263
I've been searching without success for the past few weeks. They are not restocking them at all. In one of the remodeled stores, they have set up space for them in an area next to the counter (along with other prepaid cards), away from the gift cards. However, since they remodeled they haven't stocked any... If you do find them, please PM me, and I'll do the same.
#2857
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Location: PHX & AGP
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I've been searching without success for the past few weeks. They are not restocking them at all. In one of the remodeled stores, they have set up space for them in an area next to the counter (along with other prepaid cards), away from the gift cards. However, since they remodeled they haven't stocked any... If you do find them, please PM me, and I'll do the same.
#2858
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: PVD
Programs: AA Plat, HH Gold, Hyatt Plat, Marriott Gold, National EE
Posts: 135
#2859
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Land of the parrots and parrotheads
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#2861
#2862
Join Date: Aug 2011
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Posts: 581
Just asking them to reorder will mostly result in nothing as they first have to know exactly what you're asking for, be able to find it in their inventory system or find the right tag for themselves. They're busy and frankly the request is unimportant.
#2863
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: SNA
Programs: United, Hilton, National
Posts: 128
Very smart!!!
Side report:
CVS in Anaheim (Lincoln & Clementine) had several, and didn't blink at me buying two for $1K (+7.90), with an ID swipe. No suspicion, no muss, no fuss.
#2864
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: DCA/RIC
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Posts: 1,015
Has anyone had success in using CVS moneycard in purchasing VR? I tried but was shot down by my local CVS. I thought that buying some from discounted cards from CardCash to purchase them was worth a shot, but after denial and then reading the T&C on back of cards I see that these are not authorized.
#2865
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,731
Has anyone had success in using CVS moneycard in purchasing VR? I tried but was shot down by my local CVS. I thought that buying some from discounted cards from CardCash to purchase them was worth a shot, but after denial and then reading the T&C on back of cards I see that these are not authorized.