FlyerTalk Forums - CVS master thread(2013-2016)

If name/DOB/(possibly address) match, it counts as the same. Your passport does not have a permanently written address on it, unlike a DL. I haven't had to give DOB for Passport on manual entry, will let you know later today.

Edit: biz as usual

Does the cashier completely type your passport info each time?

stuntgoats

Dec 2, 2015 6:49 pm

So if I want to use a passport and driver's license to spend more than $2,000 I would need them to be in different names?

CWAL	Dec 2, 2015 7:46 pm

No to the last two posts.

The Suburbs

Dec 4, 2015 1:54 pm

AGC -> VGC working?

Anyone recently try buying OV/VGC with AGC? I know there's not many people going this route anymore, but I bought a few $500 AGC for a gas promo and tried buying a $495 OV at CVS today. Swiped the AGC and put in as credit, employee scanned my ID, put in the last 4 of the AGC, and got an alternate tender required message. Tried 3 times in total before I left.

Are some/all CVS registers now hardcoded not to accept AGC for VGC purchases? Anyone know of any supermarket/drugstore chains in the New Englad area that aren't hardcoded to reject AGC for VGC?

I can spend them down without much issue, but thought I'd ask to see if anyone else has run into this recently.

cdancer20

Dec 4, 2015 2:37 pm

When did you buy your AGCs before you tried to use them? If it's like OfficeDepot/OfficeMax, they take some hours (maybe up to 24) to fully activate.

The Suburbs

Dec 4, 2015 3:25 pm

Bought them only about an hour beforehand, but assumed it was good to go, as it was activated when I checked online. I'll give it another try tomorrow I guess. Thanks for the response.

Chelski

Dec 4, 2015 5:17 pm

YMMV.

Phantom707

Dec 5, 2015 12:02 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by GetawaysRus (Post 25816398)

My local OM refused a credit card for purchase of a variable VGC. Fixed value cards are OK there, however.

Local ODs are cash only.

And, by the way, welcome to FlyerTalk!

All OfficeMax, OfficeDepot, and Staples stores are hard coded to only accept cash for variable amount Visa gift cards as well as MasterCard (since everyone ignores those) gift cards, and I believe the same is true for PayPal My Cash cards. Fixed amount cards can be purchased with credit.

The Suburbs

Dec 5, 2015 12:02 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chelski (Post 25815519)

Did you have any success? I tried today and got the tender not allowed and selected CC. I also tried within an hour of purchasing. I'll try again tomorrow.

Was able to purchase a $494 VGC (closest CVS doesn't carry OVs) today running the AGC I bought yesterday. Looks like it's best to give it 24 hours before trying to use them at drug stores.

babehwa

Dec 5, 2015 2:56 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Suburbs (Post 25818336)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chelski (Post 25815519)

Did you have any success? I tried today and got the tender not allowed and selected CC. I also tried within an hour of purchasing. I'll try again tomorrow.

Was able to purchase a $494 VGC (closest CVS doesn't carry OVs) today running the AGC I bought yesterday. Looks like it's best to give it 24 hours before trying to use them at drug stores.

All AGCs are usually good for use 4 hours after at the time of purchase.

Chelski

Dec 5, 2015 5:41 pm

YMMV.

phatjoe

Dec 16, 2015 10:31 am

Anyone having issues with chip malfunction on card reader due to new systems.

eajusa

Dec 16, 2015 2:18 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by phatjoe (Post 25873688)

Anyone having issues with chip malfunction on card reader due to new systems.

Yes.

CWAL	Dec 16, 2015 2:34 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by phatjoe (Post 25873688)

Anyone having issues with chip malfunction on card reader due to new systems.

Yeah, cashier just moved to the next register over and it was fine.

SpongyBard

Dec 17, 2015 8:11 am

The only other person who MS at my favorite CVS has started telling the cashiers she's making 10% when buying VGCs. ugh, don't like that kind of attention.

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