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 30, 2013, 10:34 am
#1066
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But why would anyone buy 5k of VRs in one go? BB has a 5K Limit per month and 1k per day. Do people have 5 accounts? what am i missing?
Jul 30, 2013, 10:58 am
#1068
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Bay Area, CA
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Jul 30, 2013, 11:00 am
#1069
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 72
Confirmed in San Diego area that ID (driver's license) is required to purchase more than one VR. ID screen did not pop up until the 2nd VR was entered.
I chatted with the checkout person and she and her colleague confirmed it was new and they said it was to make sure you did not buy more than $1K per day. She said there were some people that came in and went "round and round" at the same store buying $1K per transaction. She also said she heard that the data was shared with all stores so that you could not hop stores in the same day.
Anybody able to hop stores in the same day?
I chatted with the checkout person and she and her colleague confirmed it was new and they said it was to make sure you did not buy more than $1K per day. She said there were some people that came in and went "round and round" at the same store buying $1K per transaction. She also said she heard that the data was shared with all stores so that you could not hop stores in the same day.
Anybody able to hop stores in the same day?
Jul 30, 2013, 11:09 am
#1070
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: SFO
Programs: Hilton-Gold
Posts: 706
Confirmed in East Bay area also about scanning DL. I don't mind them scanning my license but don't know what will they do with that information. I asked the lady but she said its company policy.
I was able to buy 2K worth in separate transactions.
I was able to buy 2K worth in separate transactions.
Jul 30, 2013, 11:17 am
#1071
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Location: STL
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Jul 30, 2013, 12:59 pm
#1073
Join Date: May 2013
Location: AZ
Programs: AA, UA, US
Posts: 525
went to the the store that has never disappointed me, got 3 X vr's cashier had to slide my dl on 2nd vr. so limit is >1k and dl had to be swiped. on a side note, the store had a big stash of vr on friday, i had to dig the last 3 hiding behind the google play cards 
Jul 30, 2013, 10:24 pm
#1074
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 448
Went to 3 stores in the Vegas area and they now all have signs and memos going out saying no credit cards for prepaid cards. Is this dependent on individual stores?
Jul 31, 2013, 7:37 am
#1076
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 321
Went to CVS yesterday and bought 2 $500 VRs. No Problem. Since the queue was long, I came back after few minutes (being courteous to other patrons, shouldn't have). New guy was at the counter and he saw I already purchased two cards and did not let me buy more. I waited around and went back when the first guy at the counter came back and bought two more VRs. This 2nd guy saw me purchasing and was mad at me and almost yelled at me. I yelled back at him and he said it is the law and I can't buy more than $1000 in day in VRs. We had a calm discussion and he explained that people are using these VRs for money embezzlement and management does not want any problem and they are limiting to $1000 a day for customer.
Jul 31, 2013, 7:45 am
#1077
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 1,153
Went to CVS yesterday and bought 2 $500 VRs. No Problem. Since the queue was long, I came back after few minutes (being courteous to other patrons, shouldn't have). New guy was at the counter and he saw I already purchased two cards and did not let me buy more. I waited around and went back when the first guy at the counter came back and bought two more VRs. This 2nd guy saw me purchasing and was mad at me and almost yelled at me. I yelled back at him and he said it is the law and I can't buy more than $1000 in day in VRs. We had a calm discussion and he explained that people are using these VRs for money embezzlement and management does not want any problem and they are limiting to $1000 a day for customer.
Jul 31, 2013, 7:45 am
#1078
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Went to CVS yesterday and bought 2 $500 VRs. No Problem. Since the queue was long, I came back after few minutes (being courteous to other patrons, shouldn't have). New guy was at the counter and he saw I already purchased two cards and did not let me buy more. I waited around and went back when the first guy at the counter came back and bought two more VRs. This 2nd guy saw me purchasing and was mad at me and almost yelled at me. I yelled back at him and he said it is the law and I can't buy more than $1000 in day in VRs. We had a calm discussion and he explained that people are using these VRs for money embezzlement and management does not want any problem and they are limiting to $1000 a day for customer.
I then said unless youre accusing me of fraud laundeting or embezelment you can f off
I wont go in that store til those staffers rotate out in like 9 months or so
Bunch of brainwashed idiots they all are!
Jul 31, 2013, 7:48 am
#1079
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 76
Live in NJ and work in NY. First time saw VR in one of NYC store. took 1 to clerk, she refused outright -- cash only !
Jul 31, 2013, 8:23 am
#1080
Join Date: Feb 2011
Programs: AA LT GLD 1MM
Posts: 811
I wonder how many people actually buy VR's with cash or whatever for their intended purpose?