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)
Feb 20, 2014, 10:39 pm
#4576
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Feb 21, 2014, 5:30 am
#4577
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Certainly not trying to rain on your parade, but in the 5 stores I cycle through, there has been literally 400-500 (combined) on the shelves, and I have good relationships with all the managers and they will order more if needed. The desert has an oasis in my neck of the woods.
Only one has been out, and it is one that didn't even have reloads until 3 months ago and I only check there as a back-up since it's by my house. Go 2 miles down the same road, and Nirvana appears.
Only one has been out, and it is one that didn't even have reloads until 3 months ago and I only check there as a back-up since it's by my house. Go 2 miles down the same road, and Nirvana appears.
Feb 21, 2014, 7:01 am
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at least we have a better confirmation screen
i have to get text expander and add my BB accounts
hahaha
i have to get text expander and add my BB accounts
hahaha
Feb 21, 2014, 11:07 am
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U can be real funny!
Feb 21, 2014, 12:15 pm
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Does anyone have success in the recent days around downtown DC?
I understand 24hr CVS on 14th is out. Other CVS? Tyring to make a run to the store. Just wanted to know the general area (as you want to hide the gem, right?)
Thanks.
UPdate: Just on a whim, I went to the closest CVS outside my office and found the very thing I was looking for!! They let me buy it with CC but only downside was the max was $500!
So my question now is, where is the other CVS that lets you buy up to 5K?
I understand 24hr CVS on 14th is out. Other CVS? Tyring to make a run to the store. Just wanted to know the general area (as you want to hide the gem, right?)
Thanks.
UPdate: Just on a whim, I went to the closest CVS outside my office and found the very thing I was looking for!! They let me buy it with CC but only downside was the max was $500!
So my question now is, where is the other CVS that lets you buy up to 5K?
Last edited by msiamsia; Feb 21, 2014 at 1:58 pm
Feb 21, 2014, 3:33 pm
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I'm lucky thus far that I have found a couple (Chicago area) that still have a stash available but because of my lower CL and only two CC's that have more than 1x cashback on them, I've only been getting a couple at a time. I'm afraid once the stash is gone, then we're SOL for a while.
I hope not.
I hope not.
Feb 21, 2014, 4:46 pm
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