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 4, 2014, 6:43 am
#8476
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA, DL, AA, US, SQ, TK, SPG, HH, CC, Avis, Hertz, Thrifty, Enterprise, Chase UR, Amex MR
Posts: 74
Yup, game over in in Cap City as well. Went to my old reliable joint, nice people, plenty o beans, no questions asked, and tried to buy two beans and a soda. the soda rang through but beans said "payment due". it took plastic for the soda but not for the beans. Cashier who had rung this up before seemed unaware, seeming surprised when it said cash only for beans, and was starting to try to troubleshoot, until I told him. Ah, oh well. Goodbye VR I barely knew ye.
Apr 4, 2014, 6:59 am
#8477
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: AA EXP(.96MM), AMEX Platinum, United Premier Silver, Delta Gold, SPG Platinum 50, Hilton Gold VIP
Posts: 1,744
Vanilla Reloads Are Dead, but OneVanilla Cards Are Still Alive at CVS - http://first2board.com/pointssummary...ill-alive-cvs/
the game is not over folks!! OneVanilla VISA Gift Cards are NOT hard coded as cash at CVS stores. It's the new Vanilla Reload
the game is not over folks!! OneVanilla VISA Gift Cards are NOT hard coded as cash at CVS stores. It's the new Vanilla Reload
Apr 4, 2014, 7:14 am
#8479
Join Date: Jul 2004
Programs: CO, UA, AA, WN, DL Gold
Posts: 2,981
Just not the same
Vanilla Reloads Are Dead, but OneVanilla Cards Are Still Alive at CVS - http://first2board.com/pointssummary...ill-alive-cvs/
the game is not over folks!! OneVanilla VISA Gift Cards are NOT hard coded as cash at CVS stores. It's the new Vanilla Reload
the game is not over folks!! OneVanilla VISA Gift Cards are NOT hard coded as cash at CVS stores. It's the new Vanilla Reload
But, having said that, I'm off to buy some GC somewhere.
Apr 4, 2014, 7:16 am
#8480
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: PHL
Posts: 930
Are any of you having luck getting PP cards still? One guy mentioned that his CVS blocked VR with CC, but allowed PP.
Apr 4, 2014, 7:28 am
#8481
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,944
the game is not over folks!! OneVanilla VISA Gift Cards are NOT hard coded as cash at CVS stores. It's the new Vanilla Reload
Wow, that's never been mentioned on this thread!
Wow, that's never been mentioned on this thread!
Apr 4, 2014, 7:32 am
#8482
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 404
I'm sure as this ramps up due to no VR, there will be more "I was shut down loading at walmart" threads until walmart finds a way to kill loading them in-store.
Apr 4, 2014, 7:40 am
#8484
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 66
Is there a difference between getting a onevanilla vs a visa gift card? both have a $5 fee and you can get both at CVS in $500 denominations
Apr 4, 2014, 8:05 am
#8487
Suspended
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 2,998
Vanilla Reloads Are Dead, but OneVanilla Cards Are Still Alive at CVS - http://first2board.com/pointssummary...ill-alive-cvs/
the game is not over folks!! OneVanilla VISA Gift Cards are NOT hard coded as cash at CVS stores. It's the new Vanilla Reload
the game is not over folks!! OneVanilla VISA Gift Cards are NOT hard coded as cash at CVS stores. It's the new Vanilla Reload
Apr 4, 2014, 8:33 am
#8488
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 457
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