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 13, 2014, 3:45 pm
#3691
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: DFW
Posts: 246
Tried to do 4k yesterday w/ AmEx GCs. Manager there wouldn't let me do GCs so I did 2k on a CC and left. Went to a nearby CVS later and did 2k on one GC no problem. Gonna go unload the other 3k GC later and see if I get blocked for doing 2k+ at the register.
Jan 13, 2014, 4:46 pm
#3692
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 274
The only thing i noticed that day was that I was being helped with a new person that I never seen before. And, next to the register, I saw manager was showing things to do with another new employee. So, I assumed that their transactions probably being audited.
Jan 13, 2014, 5:28 pm
#3693
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: CMH
Programs: DL Silver Medallion, UA, Chase UR, AMEX MR
Posts: 198
This happened to me before too.
The only thing i noticed that day was that I was being helped with a new person that I never seen before. And, next to the register, I saw manager was showing things to do with another new employee. So, I assumed that their transactions probably being audited.
The only thing i noticed that day was that I was being helped with a new person that I never seen before. And, next to the register, I saw manager was showing things to do with another new employee. So, I assumed that their transactions probably being audited.
Jan 13, 2014, 6:40 pm
#3694
Join Date: Jan 2010
Programs: AA BAEC FL WN US SPG Marriott Hyatt UR
Posts: 145
5th time's a charm
Bought 1 today with cc, "ACTIVATED" shown on receipt. Loaded to BB instantly.
Last edited by mfinn; Jan 13, 2014 at 7:18 pm Reason: to show wording on receipt
Jan 13, 2014, 6:52 pm
#3695
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 584
slightly off topic, if anybody knows any Rite-Aids in downtown Philly or NW suburbs that take credit cards for moneypaks send me a message please. Not looking to hit them too hard.
Jan 13, 2014, 7:16 pm
#3697
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Atlanta
Programs: AA Gold, DL Silver
Posts: 172
Where are people getting beans in the ATL area? Over the past few months, I've been looking at every CVS from downtown to Decatur to Dunwoody, and haven't had any success.
Any PM's would be appreciated. I promise not to deplete supply... I'm just trying to get 5 or so per month.
Any PM's would be appreciated. I promise not to deplete supply... I'm just trying to get 5 or so per month.
Jan 14, 2014, 3:01 am
#3698
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PHX & AGP
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,453
I have read others posting this but I have never seen in person on all of my beans I have bought, I wonder if it is a regional thing....
Jan 14, 2014, 6:02 am
#3699
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: BOS
Posts: 31
This happened to me before too.
The only thing i noticed that day was that I was being helped with a new person that I never seen before. And, next to the register, I saw manager was showing things to do with another new employee. So, I assumed that their transactions probably being audited.
The only thing i noticed that day was that I was being helped with a new person that I never seen before. And, next to the register, I saw manager was showing things to do with another new employee. So, I assumed that their transactions probably being audited.
Jan 14, 2014, 6:40 am
#3700
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 10
Has anyone tried to buy $5K at one store with ID scan and then $5K at another store with ID scan? I tried this once and was told that I had reached my limit at the second store.
However, I was wondering if anyone else has had luck with this as I may try it at two stores in different towns to see if its a geographic thing.
However, I was wondering if anyone else has had luck with this as I may try it at two stores in different towns to see if its a geographic thing.
Jan 14, 2014, 7:18 am
#3701
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 267
Has anyone tried to buy $5K at one store with ID scan and then $5K at another store with ID scan? I tried this once and was told that I had reached my limit at the second store.
However, I was wondering if anyone else has had luck with this as I may try it at two stores in different towns to see if its a geographic thing.
However, I was wondering if anyone else has had luck with this as I may try it at two stores in different towns to see if its a geographic thing.
Jan 14, 2014, 7:50 am
#3702
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 377
Is the 5K daily limit over a 24-hour rolling period or daily? After buying 5K last night around 9:30 p.m., I got the 5K limit message this morning when I tried to buy 5K again at 8:30 a.m. But this is only the second time that has happened, and with all the 5K purchases I make at Charlie Victor Sierra's, I know I've been able to make 5K purchases a number of times, on consecutive days, within 24 hours. Maybe it's supposed to be a 24-hour rolling period but that's typically not the case? Anyone know?
Jan 14, 2014, 8:19 am
#3703
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Los Angles
Posts: 2,101
Is the 5K daily limit over a 24-hour rolling period or daily? After buying 5K last night around 9:30 p.m., I got the 5K limit message this morning when I tried to buy 5K again at 8:30 a.m. But this is only the second time that has happened, and with all the 5K purchases I make at Charlie Victor Sierra's, I know I've been able to make 5K purchases a number of times, on consecutive days, within 24 hours. Maybe it's supposed to be a 24-hour rolling period but that's typically not the case? Anyone know?
The Authentic Vanilla and reloads are sold at CVS Pharmacy near U. Their limit is $5000 24-hour rolling period.
Jan 14, 2014, 8:27 am
#3704
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: St. Croix
Programs: AA EXP, UA 1k, SPG Plat, Hilton Gold, CC Gold
Posts: 521
Was able to buy $4k last night in 1 transaction with CC in Indianapolis, ID check but no other issues. All were active on the spot per the receipt.