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 $2000 of card face value per 24 hour rolling period.
Limit of 10 cards per 24 hours.
Cashback posted in 48 hours.
Cash Register Freezing
Multiple reports that the CVS cash register will freeze and lock after scanning the ID when purchasing multiple prepaid cards. Then the register's computer needs to be restarted. Some report that "swiping" the ID instead of "scanning" will avoid the issue.
Limit of 7 tenders (swipes) per transaction. This is most commonly run into when using low-value AGCs. After seven, the transaction must be complete, no cash (or any other payment method) will be accepted to pay the balance.
CVS master thread(2013-2016)
Jul 22, 2013, 6:39 am
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I've read reports on here of stores pulling them so they could replace them with a different security strip. I wonder if that's happening on this side of the country. The western united states was reporting that before...
Jul 22, 2013, 7:25 am
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In NY/NJ havent run into that problem , I have heard its ca$h only even thou Ive purchased there before. Just asking her to try it since the CVS near to my office never had a ca$h policy, and bingo it worked. Ive also found its alot easier to use 2 different CCs instead of 1 for the full amount. It always goes thru, when I ddi 1 transaction alot of times they need a mgr overide and the CC doesnt always go thru
Jul 22, 2013, 7:47 am
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It would be a useful data point to know the locations that suddenly dont have VRs instead of us just complaining
Jul 22, 2013, 10:40 am
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Jul 22, 2013, 11:29 am
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Jul 22, 2013, 3:32 pm
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just bought a smoothie at Jamba Juice in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Jul 22, 2013, 3:34 pm
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Jul 22, 2013, 6:10 pm
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Yup. They are drying up fast and not restocking.
Jul 22, 2013, 6:45 pm
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