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)
Apr 1, 2014, 9:05 am
#7561
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 286
Hit two CVS stores this morning. Tried to load Serve at first one: "pre-authorization declined. card cannot be sold." Same result at second store although interestingly enough, I bought a PP cash card with a CC right after the Serve failed. Seems strange that only the Serve is hard-coded while the PP cash card was not. If I remember correctly, the PP cash card was mentioned on the memo as well. I'm wondering if its more on the AMEX side since I maxed out my $5K load last month. Did the limit not reset properly since its the first of the month? For those of you who also got the pre-auth declined, was your Serve maxed out last month?
Apr 1, 2014, 9:08 am
#7562
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 217
Harsh but true:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tragedy_of_the_commons
It's a zero sum game. The more low hanging fruit out there, the more miles and points in circulation, the less awards for everyone.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tragedy_of_the_commons
It's a zero sum game. The more low hanging fruit out there, the more miles and points in circulation, the less awards for everyone.
Apr 1, 2014, 9:13 am
#7563
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Murica
Posts: 344
Really? You people want to map where the VRs are available for purchase with CCs after all this? That creates nothing more than competitions. Not only that, as the post above mentioned, stealing from stores, etc., etc. This is as stupid as the CVS manager who let a customer take a pic of the internal memo. You are pretty much asking for troubles at your CVS.
Apr 1, 2014, 9:14 am
#7564
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: DFW/DAL
Programs: AA 1MM Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 1,524
Those of you newly getting blocked on VR purchases, are you still able to purchase OneVanilla Visa? Reports yesterday and Sun night were positive for this at least.
Apr 1, 2014, 9:18 am
#7565
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: PA
Posts: 177
Same for me. I tried two Serve cards and both got that error. It was after he swiped the Serve card, I didn't even have a chance to select a payment method. Went to another CVS in Northeastern PA and bought $5k VR no problem, but the cashier volunteered that these would be cash only starting tomorrow.
Apr 1, 2014, 9:19 am
#7566
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 253
Yes. I bought a $500 OV in CVS in Orlando this AM with no problem. Only $500 as a quick test. I want to verify the rest of my plan, MO, works as I hope. I dont have WM super close, so Im going to do a MO at Publix with it at lunch.
Apr 1, 2014, 9:28 am
#7567
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 355
I heard the CVS in Kansas where Darius and Emily shop is exempt from the rollout. 3M is also testing a new product called, "Peel-and-Stick Circles and Arrows" in stores after a successful trial on some blog.
Purchased another $999 in the south Chicago burbs.
Purchased another $999 in the south Chicago burbs.
Apr 1, 2014, 9:28 am
#7568
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: DDF
Posts: 20
Harsh but true:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tragedy_of_the_commons
It's a zero sum game. The more low hanging fruit out there, the more miles and points in circulation, the less awards for everyone.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tragedy_of_the_commons
It's a zero sum game. The more low hanging fruit out there, the more miles and points in circulation, the less awards for everyone.
Apr 1, 2014, 9:40 am
#7569
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Northeast USA
Posts: 300
i've gotta agree with yoshapman - it's starting to look like living in a walmart desert is even worse than living in a VR desert
Apr 1, 2014, 10:03 am
#7572
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: DFW/DAL
Programs: AA 1MM Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 1,524
Manager at one store in DFW told my father they are going cash only in the next day or two. Store manager at the next location told him they are officially going cash only starting tomorrow per company email.
He's not asking, they are giving up this info.
Runaway gravy train is about to officially pull the brakes!
He's not asking, they are giving up this info.
Runaway gravy train is about to officially pull the brakes!
Apr 1, 2014, 10:03 am
#7573
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: CT
Posts: 50
Looks like there was a recent arrest involving over $500k of fraudulent VR purchases at CVS in NJ.
http://oceancity.patch.com/groups/po...-atlantic-city.
http://oceancity.patch.com/groups/po...-atlantic-city.
Apr 1, 2014, 10:03 am
#7574
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 217
I meant more in terms of the use of the manufactured points. While they're renewable, the availability is very limited and now many more people were chasing the same airplane seats or hotel rooms. I'm all for equal opportunity to succeed but there must be a barrier to entry otherwise the system is ruined for everyone.