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 14, 2014, 9:12 am
#3707
Jan 14, 2014, 10:27 am
#3708
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 457
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Last edited by MsArbi; Oct 29, 2014 at 11:08 pm
Jan 14, 2014, 11:43 am
#3709
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,207
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, 1:01 pm
#3711
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Los Angles
Posts: 2,101
depends on E/W coast? or individual store program? not a major issue!
Jan 14, 2014, 1:31 pm
#3712
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 457
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Last edited by MsArbi; Oct 29, 2014 at 11:23 pm
Jan 14, 2014, 2:02 pm
#3713
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,207
Yes, I am east coast, so this might actually make a lot of sense. Perhaps west coast is 24 hours and each zone further away is another hour or so.. who knows. Bad programmers.
Jan 14, 2014, 2:05 pm
#3714
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Down South, The Desert
Programs: Marriot Rewards, Southwest Rapid rewards, Emerald Club, Avis Preferred
Posts: 1,871
I walked into my local Beanery and the cashier states" "Hey, Mr. ****! How are you today?" I expressed my shock that he remembered me by my last name. I go in there a few times a month, but I didn't think it was that often. He mentioned that his wife has some interest in MS. I advised him that I would provide some tips when I come in there. I think he was either the manager, or the store manager. Life is good when you're a known MSer and dont' have to deal with scrutiny.
Jan 14, 2014, 2:34 pm
#3715
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 151
I've looked into the timing of the DL "daily" limit for a few months--and right now my best guess is that it resets at 7 PM Eastern time. So you can buy your limit at 6:50 PM and buy your "next day" limit at 7:10 PM. The varying reports in this thread show a lot of confusion partially because time zones aren't mentioned. I'm on the West coast, so the reset time is 4 PM Pacific time for me. If I buy at 4:30 PM, I've got to wait through 4 PM the NEXT day to be able to buy more. But if I buy at 3:30 PM, I can buy more any time after 4 PM the same day.
I welcome corrections, verifications, or snarky remarks or insults about this opinion. Go check it out. Perfectly happy to correct it if it's wrong!
I welcome corrections, verifications, or snarky remarks or insults about this opinion. Go check it out. Perfectly happy to correct it if it's wrong!
Jan 14, 2014, 2:40 pm
#3716
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 247
I've looked into the timing of the DL "daily" limit for a few months--and right now my best guess is that it resets at 7 PM Eastern time. So you can buy your limit at 6:50 PM and buy your "next day" limit at 7:10 PM. The varying reports in this thread show a lot of confusion partially because time zones aren't mentioned. I'm on the West coast, so the reset time is 4 PM Pacific time for me. If I buy at 4:30 PM, I've got to wait through 4 PM the NEXT day to be able to buy more. But if I buy at 3:30 PM, I can buy more any time after 4 PM the same day.
I welcome corrections, verifications, or snarky remarks or insults about this opinion. Go check it out. Perfectly happy to correct it if it's wrong!
I welcome corrections, verifications, or snarky remarks or insults about this opinion. Go check it out. Perfectly happy to correct it if it's wrong!
Jan 14, 2014, 3:19 pm
#3717
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Land of the parrots and parrotheads
Programs: Several dozen
Posts: 4,820
Jan 14, 2014, 3:20 pm
#3718
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 457
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Last edited by MsArbi; Oct 29, 2014 at 11:22 pm
Jan 14, 2014, 3:37 pm
#3720
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 377
I've looked into the timing of the DL "daily" limit for a few months--and right now my best guess is that it resets at 7 PM Eastern time. So you can buy your limit at 6:50 PM and buy your "next day" limit at 7:10 PM. The varying reports in this thread show a lot of confusion partially because time zones aren't mentioned. I'm on the West coast, so the reset time is 4 PM Pacific time for me. If I buy at 4:30 PM, I've got to wait through 4 PM the NEXT day to be able to buy more. But if I buy at 3:30 PM, I can buy more any time after 4 PM the same day.
I welcome corrections, verifications, or snarky remarks or insults about this opinion. Go check it out. Perfectly happy to correct it if it's wrong!
I welcome corrections, verifications, or snarky remarks or insults about this opinion. Go check it out. Perfectly happy to correct it if it's wrong!
