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.
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Jun 6, 2014, 7:21 am
#9616
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The reloads? They went cash only at the same time as everything else
Jun 6, 2014, 7:36 am
#9619
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you might be confusing things. you can buy PP (like other reloadables) at other places like grocery stores.
not at CVS for 2 months now. hard coded stop.
not at CVS for 2 months now. hard coded stop.
Jun 6, 2014, 8:34 am
#9620
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 571
I think PP reloads are still at Walgreens, with a CC.
Jun 6, 2014, 8:43 am
#9621
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 404
does Walgreens or anywhere else allow you to use debit to buy VR?
Jun 6, 2014, 8:45 am
#9622
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 198
You don't need to ask for splitting payment. Just do it - swipe your AGC first and the register will automatically drain off your balance in AGC
It's getting harder to get more than $1K at a time in my local CVS. I only have one CVS here in my town.
Today, Store Manager was the counter, and I went to him with 4 OV. He said, I can do only 1K. I said ok.
Then total was $1k +9.xx fees. I asked him to split the transaction, with $1K on AGC and rest on a cc. He is like " I am the store Manager, I will NOT Split the transaction, you have to swipe all on one shot", Was too rude IMO.
What can I do if he is the store manager? But any way, ended up using BC card finally.
Today, Store Manager was the counter, and I went to him with 4 OV. He said, I can do only 1K. I said ok.
Then total was $1k +9.xx fees. I asked him to split the transaction, with $1K on AGC and rest on a cc. He is like " I am the store Manager, I will NOT Split the transaction, you have to swipe all on one shot", Was too rude IMO.
What can I do if he is the store manager? But any way, ended up using BC card finally.
Jun 6, 2014, 8:46 am
#9624
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I said this yesterday and another poster made the point to mention that it's not applicable everywhere. Though I suspect it's applicable most places.
Jun 6, 2014, 8:59 am
#9626
Join Date: Apr 2014
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I just bought PP cards with a CC this morning at CEE VEE SSSSS.
Jun 6, 2014, 9:05 am
#9627
Join Date: Apr 2014
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Jun 6, 2014, 9:15 am
#9628
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Warm, sunny Florida
Posts: 251
Can't remember, but what's the transaction limit on OVs at once? Is it $2500 per transaction before the POS locks up? Swear I remember seeing $2500 before for some reason
Jun 6, 2014, 9:47 am
#9630
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