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 21, 2014, 5:38 am
#9856
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 95
Before I received the new style drivers license that can be scanned the cashiers would attempt to swipe my license like a credit card and would still need to enter in all off my information manually. It wasn't a SAR just the only way to get the data needed from my ID. Finally got the new ID and had a cashier scan it and then still proceed to manually enter the data. Again, it wasn't a SAR but either she didn't scan correctly or a glitch happened and didn't pre fill the data like it usually does.
Jun 21, 2014, 5:43 am
#9857
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Hilton Diamond, Citi-Prestige,
Posts: 131
Went to this same store at a different day and time to buy some Pepsi and saw some OV at the counter and ask the cashier if they can be paid with a cc she said yes sure can. So i got one and it processed fine.
Jun 21, 2014, 11:43 am
#9861
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 571
Listen, you won't be certain when someone files an SAR on you. A SSN is not necessary. They are required to file if you walk away after being requested for more information or seem otherwise spooked by scrutiny, even if they get little or no info from you. The manager may have been filling out whatever is required by CVS or what is required by people outside of them. You shouldn't be worried about this if you aren't doing anything fraudulent. People who move a lot of money have no doubt had stacks of reports written on them by various sources.
Jun 22, 2014, 9:16 am
#9862
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 95
CVS master thread
At cvs could you use a VGC with pin to buy a VR? Ignore the 8-9 in fees.
Do they check license, need to hand card to cashier?
Do they check license, need to hand card to cashier?
Jun 22, 2014, 9:17 am
#9863
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: USA
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Posts: 477
Jun 22, 2014, 11:15 am
#9864
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 829
stopped by at (formerly friendly) CVS store and there are huge signs: "ALL GIFT CARDS ARE CASH ONLY".
Jun 22, 2014, 7:18 pm
#9866
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Indiana
Posts: 40
I tried to buy a Paypal Cash card today and was told cash only, this was also a store that I just bought some from not long ago. Different crew though.
Jun 23, 2014, 4:29 am
#9868
FlyerTalk Evangelist
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Jun 23, 2014, 7:52 am
#9870
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 95
Why? Even with the rewards debit cards out there, this is not worth it...
with a 5x card, buy a $500 $4.95 VGC. put pin on it.
Buy a $4.95 VR.
$9.90 spent - rewards earned, $25-9.90 = $14.10
question is do they check ID and ask to see VGC to compare name on debit transactions.