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)
Dec 3, 2013, 1:45 pm
#3241
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Warm, sunny Florida
Posts: 251
Data point here as well. DL scan locked up the register. Had to split as many purchases as I wanted. Better for us :-D
Dec 3, 2013, 1:56 pm
#3242
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: SFO/SJC
Programs: MR,UR, UA, BA, AA, Hotels
Posts: 581
Up and working this morning in SF Bay Area for me. 10 VR.
Dec 3, 2013, 2:18 pm
#3243
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 367
Got back into Chicago today - 6x $500 with DL scan no problem.
Dec 3, 2013, 3:23 pm
#3244
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Chesapeake, VA (ORF)
Posts: 15
DL scan froze today. Split in two purchases, first one went through fine. Second purchase, my CC declined.
Dec 3, 2013, 5:31 pm
#3245
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 84
Are some of our DL numbers on a blacklist? Mine failed to go through this afternoon despite having not bought anything for last 2 days.
Dec 3, 2013, 5:37 pm
#3246
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 240
I have come across some new (strange) store policies. these are from 3 different stores:
1) they only want to do 500 max per transaction but will run 10 transactions for me in one visit.
2) $2k per day max
3) they wanted to split the 5k into 3 transactions to avoid having to fill out a "suspicious transactions report" (these were the manager's words when I pressed for info).
1) they only want to do 500 max per transaction but will run 10 transactions for me in one visit.
2) $2k per day max
3) they wanted to split the 5k into 3 transactions to avoid having to fill out a "suspicious transactions report" (these were the manager's words when I pressed for info).
Dec 3, 2013, 6:44 pm
#3247
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: IAD/DCA
Programs: Bunch of mid-tiers
Posts: 1,034
I was told yesterday and today by a clerk and a supervisor, both of whom know me, that their stores got a new "tracking/scanning" program for DL scans. Both mentioned that the new program is buggy and needs to be reset a lot. I asked what the new program did differently and neither had any idea.
I have no idea if this is true, local, etc. They both happily allowed CC purchases, so no impact there. My DL went through on the first try at one store and on the second at the other store.
Just a data point.
I have no idea if this is true, local, etc. They both happily allowed CC purchases, so no impact there. My DL went through on the first try at one store and on the second at the other store.
Just a data point.
Dec 3, 2013, 7:05 pm
#3249
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 112
I was told yesterday and today by a clerk and a supervisor, both of whom know me, that their stores got a new "tracking/scanning" program for DL scans. Both mentioned that the new program is buggy and needs to be reset a lot. I asked what the new program did differently and neither had any idea.
I have no idea if this is true, local, etc. They both happily allowed CC purchases, so no impact there. My DL went through on the first try at one store and on the second at the other store.
Just a data point.
I have no idea if this is true, local, etc. They both happily allowed CC purchases, so no impact there. My DL went through on the first try at one store and on the second at the other store.
Just a data point.
Dec 3, 2013, 7:34 pm
#3250
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 757
For those with DL scan issues, a couple months back the cashiers started getting error messages when they scanned mine. They eventually figured out that my magnetic strip was not reading (probably worn from so many scans) and had success manually entering my DL#. Ever since then, I tell the checker in advance and goes much smoother.
Dec 3, 2013, 8:50 pm
#3252
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SJC
Programs: AA, AS, Marriott
Posts: 6,063
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Dec 3, 2013, 8:55 pm
#3253
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: ORD, LAS
Programs: AA-EXP, BAEC Silver, Hyatt-Globalist, Hilton-gold, SPG-gold
Posts: 855
Please let us know how it works out. I did 2x $495 again tonight since some cashiers balk when the DL scan fails due to a system glitch. I did get the comment tonight, "What is up with these things?! You're like the third guy in here tonight buying $1000 of these." I said, "Yeah, it's always busy after the first of the month. "
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Dec 3, 2013, 11:03 pm
#3254
Moderator: Travel Buzz
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Sunny San Diego
Posts: 3,099
Holy Smokes! Between you and Pinguy, I'm glad I'm in North County, or else I'd be running around like mad trying to find bird food. How was your SD trip? It can't be all bad with a pocketful of tasty vanilla beans.
Dec 3, 2013, 11:54 pm
#3255
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PHX & AGP
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Gold
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