Aug 2, 13, 7:51 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 30, 14, 4:28 pm
#9932
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 3,677
Yeah, sure, just go to CVS, pick a card at random, put $500 on it. Then go to WM and have them spend half an hour trying to get a card that cant work to work. That way you have paid a fee to get a card you can't use. And you have annoyed the WM cashiers to the point that when the next person comes in with a GC to do BP, they just say "no GCs for BP".
That's a great plan, huh? Far better than spending 30 seconds to post an answer, or a link to the page that has the answer.
That's a great plan, huh? Far better than spending 30 seconds to post an answer, or a link to the page that has the answer.
Last edited by Brugge; Jun 30, 14 at 5:25 pm
Jun 30, 14, 4:36 pm
#9933
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,241
Yeah, sure, just to CVS, pick a card at random, put $500 on it. Then go to WM and have them spend half an hour trying to get a card that cant work to work. That way you have paid a fee to get a card you can't use. And you have annoyed the WM cashiers to the point that when the next person comes in with a GC to do BP, they just say "no GCs for BP".
That's a great plan, huh? Far better than spending 30 seconds to post an answer, or a link to the page that has the answer.
That's a great plan, huh? Far better than spending 30 seconds to post an answer, or a link to the page that has the answer.
Also, all cards that you buy can be used as debit, just not necessarily to do what you want it to do (load Serve or BB at WM)...it is not like you are buying money you can't use.
Jun 30, 14, 4:39 pm
#9934
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: DFW, TX
Programs: AA Gold, Avios, UA, DL, SPG, Hyatt, Hilton, Rapid Rewards
Posts: 28
^^^
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Yeah, sure, just to CVS, pick a card at random, put $500 on it. Then go to WM and have them spend half an hour trying to get a card that cant work to work. That way you have paid a fee to get a card you can't use. And you have annoyed the WM cashiers to the point that when the next person comes in with a GC to do BP, they just say "no GCs for BP".
That's a great plan, huh? Far better than spending 30 seconds to post an answer, or a link to the page that has the answer.
That's a great plan, huh? Far better than spending 30 seconds to post an answer, or a link to the page that has the answer.
Jun 30, 14, 5:51 pm
#9935
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 908
I think the original question was ,"what is there left in CVS that we can buy (with cc) to load BB". The reply was "Yes".
I only see Vanilla brand gcs. Which are Bancorp, which are no good for BB.
I understand if it was a newbie question, but it's not a newbie question, and people are not asking to be spoon fed.
I only see Vanilla brand gcs. Which are Bancorp, which are no good for BB.
I understand if it was a newbie question, but it's not a newbie question, and people are not asking to be spoon fed.
Jun 30, 14, 6:06 pm
#9936
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 450
I think the original question was ,"what is there left in CVS that we can buy (with cc) to load BB". The reply was "Yes".
I only see Vanilla brand gcs. Which are Bancorp, which are no good for BB.
I understand if it was a newbie question, but it's not a newbie question, and people are not asking to be spoon fed.
I only see Vanilla brand gcs. Which are Bancorp, which are no good for BB.
I understand if it was a newbie question, but it's not a newbie question, and people are not asking to be spoon fed.
My new favorite thing to do is to buy and liquidate products in store. It's YMMV but I have one store that is "full service."
Jun 30, 14, 6:16 pm
#9937
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 908
Sorry 
to be exact:
"Is there anything left to buy at CVS to load BB"
How much does CVS charge for a money order? I read somewhere, the max $ is $300 per money order, I'm probably wrong.
to be exact:"Is there anything left to buy at CVS to load BB"
How much does CVS charge for a money order? I read somewhere, the max $ is $300 per money order, I'm probably wrong.
Jun 30, 14, 7:57 pm
#9938
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 571
Jun 30, 14, 8:07 pm
#9939
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: DFW, TX
Programs: AA Gold, Avios, UA, DL, SPG, Hyatt, Hilton, Rapid Rewards
Posts: 28
I went to CVS to do the "field work". I stood there and looked at all the Vanilla cards - and then all the cash only prepaid debit cards. I did not see any that could be bought with CC and unloaded at BB. If anyone knows of a card that can be bought with CC and unloaded at BB at CVS, I'd appreciate the info. I haven't been able to figure it out. I know I can buy OV and get MO but I prefer to drain at BB. I have other places but like CVS because you can buy in bulk.
Thanks
Thanks
Jun 30, 14, 8:19 pm
#9941
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: DFW, TX
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Posts: 28
Jun 30, 14, 8:45 pm
#9942
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 3,677
Just so you know, Silver delights in posting absurd things. One of his favorites is that you can buy VR at CVS to load BB. How? By paying cash for the VRs. Just really hilarious stuff, isn't it?
By the way, if you look at the left side of the thread, and then click on the name of the poster, it gives you the option to "ignore" all posts from that person. Something to think about, isn't it?
By the way, if you look at the left side of the thread, and then click on the name of the poster, it gives you the option to "ignore" all posts from that person. Something to think about, isn't it?
Jun 30, 14, 8:47 pm
#9943
Join Date: May 2013
Location: RMS
Programs: DL Plat, UA Gold, Bonvoy Titanium, Hilton Credit Card Diamond
Posts: 8,627
I went to CVS to do the "field work". I stood there and looked at all the Vanilla cards - and then all the cash only prepaid debit cards. I did not see any that could be bought with CC and unloaded at BB. If anyone knows of a card that can be bought with CC and unloaded at BB at CVS, I'd appreciate the info. I haven't been able to figure it out. I know I can buy OV and get MO but I prefer to drain at BB. I have other places but like CVS because you can buy in bulk.
Thanks
Thanks
Jun 30, 14, 9:44 pm
#9944
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: DFW, TX
Programs: AA Gold, Avios, UA, DL, SPG, Hyatt, Hilton, Rapid Rewards
Posts: 28
Just so you know, Silver delights in posting absurd things. One of his favorites is that you can buy VR at CVS to load BB. How? By paying cash for the VRs. Just really hilarious stuff, isn't it?
By the way, if you look at the left side of the thread, and then click on the name of the poster, it gives you the option to "ignore" all posts from that person. Something to think about, isn't it?
By the way, if you look at the left side of the thread, and then click on the name of the poster, it gives you the option to "ignore" all posts from that person. Something to think about, isn't it?
Jun 30, 14, 10:16 pm
#9945
Join Date: May 2005
Location: DFW
Programs: AA Plat
Posts: 271
I went to CVS to do the "field work". I stood there and looked at all the Vanilla cards - and then all the cash only prepaid debit cards. I did not see any that could be bought with CC and unloaded at BB. If anyone knows of a card that can be bought with CC and unloaded at BB at CVS, I'd appreciate the info. I haven't been able to figure it out. I know I can buy OV and get MO but I prefer to drain at BB. I have other places but like CVS because you can buy in bulk.
Thanks
Thanks
