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, 10:48 am
#7081
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 437
This thread is better than TV. I refresh every couple mins and there's a new page 
FT#1: THE WORLD IS ENDING NO MORE VR HOW CAN WE MS? I CAN'T MEET 10K SPEND!
FT#2: FT#1 - it's a hoax. My buddy's gardener's drinking buddy's best friend's fiance's butler is also a CVS manager and he said he never got the memo
FT#3: FT#2 It's been confirmed a bajillion times
FT#2: Well not in West East Virginia County. Maybe it's regional
FT#4: West East Virginia County resident here. Can confirm saw the memo
FT#5: STOP ASKING ABOUT IT YOU'RE GOING TO KILL IT
Me: Eats popcorn....
FT#1: THE WORLD IS ENDING NO MORE VR HOW CAN WE MS? I CAN'T MEET 10K SPEND!
FT#2: FT#1 - it's a hoax. My buddy's gardener's drinking buddy's best friend's fiance's butler is also a CVS manager and he said he never got the memo
FT#3: FT#2 It's been confirmed a bajillion times
FT#2: Well not in West East Virginia County. Maybe it's regional
FT#4: West East Virginia County resident here. Can confirm saw the memo
FT#5: STOP ASKING ABOUT IT YOU'RE GOING TO KILL IT
Me: Eats popcorn....
FT#6: Stupid CVS, why won't they sell us their VR. We are making them so much revenue. They need us. The stock market is going to crash because of their decision. FT/MS is single-handedly keeping CVS in business and indirectly the US economy.
KYBOSH: Circle and arrows are ruining my life
FT#7: It's 12:01AM in NYC, my fingers are frozen, but just purchased VR successfully.
KYBOSH: Circle and arrows are ruining my life
Mar 31, 2014, 10:48 am
#7082
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: AA ExP || SPG Plt || Honors Diamond || UA Silver
Posts: 171
This thread is better than TV. I refresh every couple mins and there's a new page
FT#1: THE WORLD IS ENDING NO MORE VR HOW CAN WE MS? I CAN'T MEET 10K SPEND!
FT#2: FT#1 - it's a hoax. My buddy's gardener's drinking buddy's best friend's fiance's butler is also a CVS manager and he said he never got the memo
FT#3: FT#2 It's been confirmed a bajillion times
FT#2: Well not in West East Virginia County. Maybe it's regional
FT#4: West East Virginia County resident here. Can confirm saw the memo
FT#5: STOP ASKING ABOUT IT YOU'RE GOING TO KILL IT
Me: Eats popcorn....
FT#1: THE WORLD IS ENDING NO MORE VR HOW CAN WE MS? I CAN'T MEET 10K SPEND!
FT#2: FT#1 - it's a hoax. My buddy's gardener's drinking buddy's best friend's fiance's butler is also a CVS manager and he said he never got the memo
FT#3: FT#2 It's been confirmed a bajillion times
FT#2: Well not in West East Virginia County. Maybe it's regional
FT#4: West East Virginia County resident here. Can confirm saw the memo
FT#5: STOP ASKING ABOUT IT YOU'RE GOING TO KILL IT
Me: Eats popcorn....
Mar 31, 2014, 10:48 am
#7083
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Down South, The Desert
Programs: Marriot Rewards, Southwest Rapid rewards, Emerald Club, Avis Preferred
Posts: 1,871
I asked at my store if I needed to be worried about anything. They know me and why I buy them. The store manager walked up as he was ringing them up and didn't say anything.
Mar 31, 2014, 10:49 am
#7084
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 293
No restrictions yet at one store in Irvine, CA. Three separate transactions there, each with CC.
Mar 31, 2014, 10:52 am
#7085
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 204
I'll be glad when vrs are dead. it will get rid of so many lazy wannabe ms'ers.
Mar 31, 2014, 10:53 am
#7086
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Chicago
Posts: 160
For funsies, I will add to your list
FT#6: Stupid CVS, why won't they sell us their VR. We are making them so much revenue. They need us. The stock market is going to crash because of their decision. FT/MS is single-handedly keeping CVS in business and indirectly the US economy.
KYBOSH: Circle and arrows are ruining my life
FT#7: It's 12:01AM in NYC, my fingers are frozen, but just purchased VR successfully.
KYBOSH: Circle and arrows are ruining my life
FT#6: Stupid CVS, why won't they sell us their VR. We are making them so much revenue. They need us. The stock market is going to crash because of their decision. FT/MS is single-handedly keeping CVS in business and indirectly the US economy.
KYBOSH: Circle and arrows are ruining my life
FT#7: It's 12:01AM in NYC, my fingers are frozen, but just purchased VR successfully.
KYBOSH: Circle and arrows are ruining my life
Mar 31, 2014, 10:58 am
#7088
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 35
Just had a conference with the CEO of CVS. He assured me that this was an unfounded rumor, and gave me $500 CVS Cash to compensate me for the anxiety caused by this rumor.
Mar 31, 2014, 10:58 am
#7089
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: BOS
Programs: AA, SPG, UA, CSP
Posts: 338
Mar 31, 2014, 10:59 am
#7090
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Down South, The Desert
Programs: Marriot Rewards, Southwest Rapid rewards, Emerald Club, Avis Preferred
Posts: 1,871
I understand to a point. It's still one of the best MS methods going. I noticed that the bloggers really don't have good MS methods to blog about now. This method was always number one on their list.
Mar 31, 2014, 11:02 am
#7091
Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: HHonors Diamond, IHG Plat, Club Carlson Gold, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 316
Business as usual at my favorite bean store. Incidentally, the store manager rang up my purchase. She didn't mention, and I of course did not ask, anything about impending changes regarding beans . She did say "You know the drill, huh?". When I handed her my credit card and ID without prompting . This was north metro ATL.
. This was north metro ATL.
Mar 31, 2014, 11:02 am
#7092
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: PHL
Programs: HH Diamond MR PLAT US Gold
Posts: 288
Mar 31, 2014, 11:02 am
#7093
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 32
Got $5k today in PA. No mention of any memos, but the cashier said the terminal told him I could not use check or debit to purchase VRs. I said, "But what about credit card?" and he said "I guess you can!" He was a nervous fellow and insisted on scrutinizing my license and swiping my cards himself (had to split payments), but I was just happy to get my $5k. Oh, and this is the 4th store I've hit in 2 days. The first 3 were wiped out.
Mar 31, 2014, 11:04 am
#7094
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 187
For funsies, I will add to your list
FT#6: Stupid CVS, why won't they sell us their VR. We are making them so much revenue. They need us. The stock market is going to crash because of their decision. FT/MS is single-handedly keeping CVS in business and indirectly the US economy.
KYBOSH: Circle and arrows are ruining my life
FT#7: It's 12:01AM in NYC, my fingers are frozen, but just purchased VR successfully.
KYBOSH: Circle and arrows are ruining my life
FT#6: Stupid CVS, why won't they sell us their VR. We are making them so much revenue. They need us. The stock market is going to crash because of their decision. FT/MS is single-handedly keeping CVS in business and indirectly the US economy.
KYBOSH: Circle and arrows are ruining my life
FT#7: It's 12:01AM in NYC, my fingers are frozen, but just purchased VR successfully.
KYBOSH: Circle and arrows are ruining my life
Mar 31, 2014, 11:05 am
#7095
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 54
12:45 EST NOVA, business as usual at my regular CVS