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 28, 2013, 5:56 pm
#3485
Join Date: Dec 2013
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I have been slacking off this month and have only hit the 50% mark for my BB accounts. Now i come on and find out that many CVS are cash only on this product. Great - the one month i slack off and now i will need to buy GCs to bridge the rest. I am usually done by now for the month. Idiot!!!!
Dec 28, 2013, 7:18 pm
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Dec 29, 2013, 6:08 pm
#3488
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Does anyone know if there is an official (Hopefully published) Policy from CVS on selling Vanilla Reload cards?
Every time I go the manage refuses to sell me Vanilla Reloads with credit card, but is willing to sell me Vanilla Visa GC with a CC. Any ideas on official corporate policy?
Every time I go the manage refuses to sell me Vanilla Reloads with credit card, but is willing to sell me Vanilla Visa GC with a CC. Any ideas on official corporate policy?
Dec 29, 2013, 6:23 pm
#3489
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Does anyone know if there is an official (Hopefully published) Policy from CVS on selling Vanilla Reload cards?
Every time I go the manage refuses to sell me Vanilla Reloads with credit card, but is willing to sell me Vanilla Visa GC with a CC. Any ideas on official corporate policy?
Every time I go the manage refuses to sell me Vanilla Reloads with credit card, but is willing to sell me Vanilla Visa GC with a CC. Any ideas on official corporate policy?
You could get one with a cc at another cvs and then show the receipt to this cvs but they may say something totally annoying and wrong like, well they are doing it wrong and our policy is no cc.
Or they could be like one cvs i have in my town where they are convinced it breaks federal law to sell over $1k vr or gc per person per day. I showed them a $5k receipt (yes im doing them now) and the clerk said the above comment... Well that store and any like it is breaking state law!
I said, I thought you said federal. Her reponse; same thing sir.
Next
I left and just dont visit that store unless i just need like one
Dec 29, 2013, 6:27 pm
#3490
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 434
Sadly its often store or manager or clerk centric
You could get one with a cc at another cvs and then show the receipt to this cvs but they may say something totally annoying and wrong like, well they are doing it wrong and our policy is no cc.
Or they could be like one cvs i have in my town where they are convinced it breaks federal law to sell over $1k vr or gc per person per day. I showed them a $5k receipt (yes im doing them now) and the clerk said the above comment... Well that store and any like it is breaking state law!
I said, I thought you said federal. Her reponse; same thing sir.
Next
I left and just dont visit that store unless i just need like one
You could get one with a cc at another cvs and then show the receipt to this cvs but they may say something totally annoying and wrong like, well they are doing it wrong and our policy is no cc.
Or they could be like one cvs i have in my town where they are convinced it breaks federal law to sell over $1k vr or gc per person per day. I showed them a $5k receipt (yes im doing them now) and the clerk said the above comment... Well that store and any like it is breaking state law!
I said, I thought you said federal. Her reponse; same thing sir.
Next
I left and just dont visit that store unless i just need like one
Dec 29, 2013, 6:30 pm
#3491
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Would be better if people didnt do that
Dec 29, 2013, 7:00 pm
#3493
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Please do not call. You just make them shut it down altogether. Please !
Dec 29, 2013, 7:02 pm
#3494
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Los Angles
Posts: 2,101
I am not very optimistic but U will have clarification, I think corporate has given each manager discretion about these matters (imho).
Suggestion: we can create/have a list somewhere of such stores! (blacklist)
Dec 29, 2013, 7:07 pm
#3495
Join Date: Oct 2013
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Rules 1-10 of MS: Do not call.
Seriously, please remember that everyone here is exploiting various loopholes. I don't understand how entitled people get about these things. Take what you can get and be thankful.
If a local employee or manager does not want to sell you something in their store, that's their prerogative.
Seriously, please remember that everyone here is exploiting various loopholes. I don't understand how entitled people get about these things. Take what you can get and be thankful.
If a local employee or manager does not want to sell you something in their store, that's their prerogative.