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 31, 2014, 7:21 am
#6901
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: World
Posts: 1,647
Happy to report no problems using credit here in VA this morning 
Mar 31, 2014, 7:24 am
#6902
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: DFW
Posts: 1,145
I have $2K Amex GC that I need to get rid of, will be checking out a local DFW place today (I bought $3k yesterday and no issues). I will report back. My guess is unless they code it into the system, I'll be able to push it through my regular places as they all know me.
Mar 31, 2014, 7:24 am
#6903
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 329
Everything is fine here in the twin cities, Minnesota! Manager stated that as long as his cashiers keep checking IDs, they have no problem selling them!! (until possibly the POS are hard coded 
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Humm, she did state that someone stopped in and mentioned this memo/rumor and wanted to know if this cashier knew anything about it. Whoever that is in Apple Valley on this message board, don't do it LOL!! You don't want them questioning it and then going higher up the chain to ask again. If they got the manager's approval once, no need to question it again :-)
P.S. - You and I are fighting over the beans! I just got the last 4 today and they're all sold out
)Humm, she did state that someone stopped in and mentioned this memo/rumor and wanted to know if this cashier knew anything about it. Whoever that is in Apple Valley on this message board, don't do it LOL!! You don't want them questioning it and then going higher up the chain to ask again. If they got the manager's approval once, no need to question it again :-)
P.S. - You and I are fighting over the beans! I just got the last 4 today and they're all sold out
Mar 31, 2014, 7:26 am
#6905
Join Date: Feb 2008
Programs: National Executive Elite, Hertz PC, Avis CC, Continental Onepass
Posts: 451
Still going in Upstate SC.
Mar 31, 2014, 7:29 am
#6906
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Florida
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, Club Carlson Gold, Choice Elite Platinum
Posts: 433
Mar 31, 2014, 7:31 am
#6907
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 42
R.i.p vanilla reloads @ cvs's 10 miles north of Boston. Clerk confirmed that cash tender only as of today. 1st time long time here at flyer talk. May my handle be a tribute to the end of an era.
Mar 31, 2014, 7:31 am
#6909
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Ny
Posts: 31
No problems on Long Island this am.
Mar 31, 2014, 7:32 am
#6910
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, UA Silver
Posts: 2,272
Mar 31, 2014, 7:36 am
#6913
Join Date: May 2002
Location: St Louis, MO
Programs: AA L.T. PLT
Posts: 3,378
St Louis 'burbs...
6:10 a.m. Central and everything is AOK. (so far)
6:10 a.m. Central and everything is AOK. (so far)
Mar 31, 2014, 7:38 am
#6914
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Paris
Posts: 235
Is it 5k per 24 hrs or 5k per day?
Mar 31, 2014, 7:39 am
#6915
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Florida
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, Club Carlson Gold, Choice Elite Platinum
Posts: 433
I'll concede it might take awhile for the memo to trickle down and become enforced.