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)
Jan 3, 2014, 9:28 am
#3586
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: DFW
Posts: 520
That could be it (hopefully) - they've always had the old versions
Jan 3, 2014, 9:29 am
#3587
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: DFW
Posts: 520
For those of you buying $2-5K at a time are you splitting that up among several cards? I've only tried to buy $1K at a time and used 1 card.
Jan 3, 2014, 9:47 am
#3588
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Madison, WI, USA
Posts: 14,162
Went to my regular CVS this morning in DFW only to find all the VRs pulled from the shelf 
I didn't ask about them as for some reason almost everytime I buy them the clerks act like they've never seen them before and are clueless. I've been using this location for over a year and they consistently have 20-30 cards in stock. Hoping just a fluke...
I didn't ask about them as for some reason almost everytime I buy them the clerks act like they've never seen them before and are clueless. I've been using this location for over a year and they consistently have 20-30 cards in stock. Hoping just a fluke...
Jan 3, 2014, 11:31 am
#3589
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: PHL
Posts: 10,060
Bought 4.5k yesterday with no problem. Why 4.5k? The CC I used only has 5k limit 
. Both of my regular CVS has plenty of stocks 
. Both of my regular CVS has plenty of stocks
Jan 3, 2014, 1:47 pm
#3591
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: CT
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 429
Jan 3, 2014, 2:46 pm
#3592
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Warm, sunny Florida
Posts: 251
Data point and question: Purchased $3k no issues other than DL scan.
My go to store is now devoid of all VRs
Asked one of the usual clerks about restocking. She said trucks usually come in on Tuesdays. How do you all normally get your go to store to restock in a timely fashion, if at all possible? I have a backup store but without the great relationship I have with my usual.
My go to store is now devoid of all VRs
Asked one of the usual clerks about restocking. She said trucks usually come in on Tuesdays. How do you all normally get your go to store to restock in a timely fashion, if at all possible? I have a backup store but without the great relationship I have with my usual.
Jan 3, 2014, 3:11 pm
#3593
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 486
My favorite CVS, adjacent to a huge university campus, has had plenty of VRs in stock the past few weeks. I commented on this to the cashier this morning, and she alluded to some "new stocking system" that would mean they never run out. I didn't ask what that entailed, but I'm half afraid it will be that they never run out because MSers can't buy the reloads there anymore.
Jan 3, 2014, 4:36 pm
#3594
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Beverly Hills
Posts: 713
My favorite CVS, adjacent to a huge university campus, has had plenty of VRs in stock the past few weeks. I commented on this to the cashier this morning, and she alluded to some "new stocking system" that would mean they never run out. I didn't ask what that entailed, but I'm half afraid it will be that they never run out because MSers can't buy the reloads there anymore.
hoping not in AZ...
Jan 3, 2014, 4:37 pm
#3595
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Beverly Hills
Posts: 713
Data Point: just hit up my favorite CVS outpost. Of course, an older cashier, had never seen VRs before. She tried, message popped up, went away, went through. BUT system wouldn't scan more than 1 VR per trans. Not a problem with me. But worth noting. Walked out with $1500 as that's all I need for my Chase BA bonus
Jan 3, 2014, 4:44 pm
#3596
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: USA
Posts: 1,179
Local CVS (2 of them) Only allow $1K on a single transaction (with ID scan)...can't split or use diff cc.
Jan 3, 2014, 6:56 pm
#3597
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 129
I feel like a chump. Started slow with the VR last month. Stopped by my local CVS and there's apparently a memo saying that it is now cash only. Employee couldn't locate it, so I'll come back some other time (I've built a little rapport with the cashier, seen her everytime I purchased a VR).
Alas, I'll double check with the other CVS in the city, but most of them are completely out of the way. Bleh, hopefully they confused the VR with another prepaid card.
Alas, I'll double check with the other CVS in the city, but most of them are completely out of the way. Bleh, hopefully they confused the VR with another prepaid card.
Jan 3, 2014, 7:12 pm
#3598
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Beverly Hills
Posts: 713
I feel like a chump. Started slow with the VR last month. Stopped by my local CVS and there's apparently a memo saying that it is now cash only. Employee couldn't locate it, so I'll come back some other time (I've built a little rapport with the cashier, seen her everytime I purchased a VR).
Alas, I'll double check with the other CVS in the city, but most of them are completely out of the way. Bleh, hopefully they confused the VR with another prepaid card.
Alas, I'll double check with the other CVS in the city, but most of them are completely out of the way. Bleh, hopefully they confused the VR with another prepaid card.
Jan 3, 2014, 7:41 pm
#3599
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 198
Did $3k at my suburban Boston CVS today. No issues with transaction limits.
Jan 3, 2014, 11:34 pm
#3600
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Madison, WI, USA
Posts: 14,162