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)
Jun 13, 2014, 1:56 pm
#9781
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 11
I just got denied buying a ov with an amex gift card from the Office Depot promotion. It was hard codes not to accept this type of card. Anyone else had issues. I just bought with amex gift cards ordered online last week. Anybody heard about a change? I'm going to register the amex gift cards and see if that changes anything. I'll let you know what happens.
Jun 13, 2014, 2:03 pm
#9782
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 908
I just got denied buying a ov with an amex gift card from the Office Depot promotion. It was hard codes not to accept this type of card. Anyone else had issues. I just bought with amex gift cards ordered online last week. Anybody heard about a change? I'm going to register the amex gift cards and see if that changes anything. I'll let you know what happens.
I usually get denied by the cashier, not the POS machine. You just have to try again with another cashier, or another location.
They do not like GC for GC.
Jun 13, 2014, 4:09 pm
#9784
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 15
My local cvs is now cash only for all visa and Mastercard gift cards, including OV. This is in a small town in Louisiana. I'm thinking it is just this stores new policy... memo came out today. Going to a neighboring town tomorrow, and hope to load up there. Just kind of a bummer as there are only a few places around here to get OV and VGC.....
Jun 13, 2014, 4:17 pm
#9787
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 908
I'll probably try to pick up a few in about 3hrs here in So Cal. I'll let you guys know.
Jun 13, 2014, 4:18 pm
#9788
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: DC/NOVA
Programs: AA Gold, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 192
I just got denied buying a ov with an amex gift card from the Office Depot promotion. It was hard codes not to accept this type of card. Anyone else had issues. I just bought with amex gift cards ordered online last week. Anybody heard about a change? I'm going to register the amex gift cards and see if that changes anything. I'll let you know what happens.
Jun 13, 2014, 4:41 pm
#9790
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Sacramento CA - SMF
Programs: UA 1K, PC Plat, SPG Gld, HH Gld, MR Gld
Posts: 207
Purchased $2000 this morning in Sacramento.
Jun 13, 2014, 6:04 pm
#9791
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 11
Ya I got the alternate form of payment both at cvs and walgreens off of one of the Office Depot amex $100 gift cards to by a OV. Maybe it is just those cards. I quickly switched to my 5% wellsfargo just to get out of there. Maybe I'll go to an out of the way cvs and try a bunch of different things just to see how shady I can be without the clerk getting freaked out.
Jun 13, 2014, 6:47 pm
#9792
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 15
I sent my wife on a detour on her way home from work. She was just able to buy a VGC at a CVS one town over. So, it seems to only be my local store. I'm still bummed about it, but nothing I can do at this point I guess except use another avenue or just drive to another town....
Jun 13, 2014, 6:48 pm
#9793
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 322
Wow, apparently f0xx and I were too snarky to have our answers to DCBob left up? All f0xx did was question his literacy.
Anyway, yeah, Bob, you could buy VRs at the pharmacy register until this week. So, next time you have to start a post with "I am not sure what you are talking about", it's best not to finish it.
Anyway, yeah, Bob, you could buy VRs at the pharmacy register until this week. So, next time you have to start a post with "I am not sure what you are talking about", it's best not to finish it.
Jun 13, 2014, 7:04 pm
#9794
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 322
And a clarification in case someone else misses another point: yes, technically you can STILL buy VR at pharmacy, just not with CC any more, in southern Florida at least.
Jun 13, 2014, 7:26 pm
#9795
Join Date: Oct 2013
Programs: Hyatt Globalist No More..., Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond, SPG Platinum, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 4,375
I just got denied buying a ov with an amex gift card from the Office Depot promotion. It was hard codes not to accept this type of card. Anyone else had issues. I just bought with amex gift cards ordered online last week. Anybody heard about a change? I'm going to register the amex gift cards and see if that changes anything. I'll let you know what happens.