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)
Mar 29, 2014, 3:04 pm
#5926
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 304
I'm a bit annoyed as this is all happening at the last minute. I am near my limit on my citi exec card and because my balance due last month was negative its not allowing me to pay down my balance on the website until the statement cuts in a week and a half. I did a push payment, but that won't kick in until 4/1 
so I can not seem to free up enough credit to make anymore than another 1k purchase. I could use chase/amex cards I suppose, but I don't really like to MS with those lenders.
so I can not seem to free up enough credit to make anymore than another 1k purchase. I could use chase/amex cards I suppose, but I don't really like to MS with those lenders.
Mar 29, 2014, 3:11 pm
#5927
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SJC
Programs: AA, AS, Marriott
Posts: 6,064
Mar 29, 2014, 3:13 pm
#5928
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 939
I wish i would have killed it earlier before Paul had a chance to machine gun fire babyfood all over the place.
I'll try hard next time...promise.
Mar 29, 2014, 3:16 pm
#5929
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 939
Cant wait to see the rib cages start to show on the uninitiated....
How long do you think it'll be before they start fighting amongst themselves?
How long after that before they start eating each other? :P
How long do you think it'll be before they start fighting amongst themselves?
How long after that before they start eating each other? :P
Mar 29, 2014, 3:18 pm
#5930
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Madison, WI, USA
Posts: 14,162
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Mar 29, 2014, 3:19 pm
#5931
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Warm, sunny Florida
Posts: 251
I already did in the parking lot an hour ago. My daughter kept yelling at me to take his ice cream.
Mar 29, 2014, 3:32 pm
#5932
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Midwest
Programs: AA LT Gold 1MM ,Hyatt Explorist,Marriott Platinum,HHonors Diamond
Posts: 364
Mar 29, 2014, 3:32 pm
#5933
Mar 29, 2014, 3:35 pm
#5935
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Chandigarh, India
Programs: 9W Gold, EY Plat
Posts: 64
Maybe it's got to do with http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/03/28..._r=0&referrer= ?
Mar 29, 2014, 3:40 pm
#5937
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 92
Freedom Vs Mileage Plus Explorer
I've always used my Chase Freedom card for VR at CVS. I want to make the switch to use my MileagePlus Explorer from now on. So today I tried and it got denied for $500 twice. I also got a text message "Fraud" alert from Chase. So, I just paid with my freedom card, was accepted no problem, and went on my way..
Any ideas of what the issue is with the MileagePlus Explorer?
Any ideas of what the issue is with the MileagePlus Explorer?
Mar 29, 2014, 3:42 pm
#5938
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SNA/LAX
Posts: 1,407
I've always used my Chase Freedom card for VR at CVS. I want to make the switch to use my MileagePlus Explorer from now on. So today I tried and it got denied for $500 twice. I also got a text message "Fraud" alert from Chase. So, I just paid with my freedom card, was accepted no problem, and went on my way..
Any ideas of what the issue is with the MileagePlus Explorer?
Any ideas of what the issue is with the MileagePlus Explorer?
It's that way with my CSP. Freedom no problem because I use it at CVS more often for VR's. CSP rarely so when I do it, it fraud alerts.
Mar 29, 2014, 3:44 pm
#5939
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 92
So now that I told chase that the "declined purchases" were OK and not Fraud, it should work next time?
Mar 29, 2014, 3:46 pm
#5940
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: MKE
Posts: 614
Still normal here in MKE, cashiers knew nothing of the memo.