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)
Aug 1, 2013, 1:37 pm
#1127
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 1,153
Why does the title of this thread still say $1k? Isn't it $5k now?
Aug 1, 2013, 3:03 pm
#1128
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Southern California
Posts: 391
I saw the cashiers screen after dl was swiped, it said "id validation in progress". This is presumably to take out the human checking the id. Cashier said the dl info is not stored. Left with 12 cards between the 2 of us...2 card per transaction spread over a few CCs.
Aug 1, 2013, 3:55 pm
#1130
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Beverly Hills
Posts: 713
Bought my first VRs at CVS today for manufactured US DM spend on my barclay master card. Was thrilled I could do it but my $1500 CL sucks. Scared the absolute sh*t out of me when she swiped my ID. This is just to keep limits on how many VRs you can buy in a day, yes?
Any word on $5k vs $1k limit per day?
Any word on $5k vs $1k limit per day?
Aug 1, 2013, 4:34 pm
#1132
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: USA
Posts: 1,179
Bought my first VRs at CVS today for manufactured US DM spend on my barclay master card. Was thrilled I could do it but my $1500 CL sucks. Scared the absolute sh*t out of me when she swiped my ID. This is just to keep limits on how many VRs you can buy in a day, yes?
Any word on $5k vs $1k limit per day?
Any word on $5k vs $1k limit per day?
Fwiw, the manager I spoke to said they were keeping track of the number of VRs you buy against your name/ID to help monitor money laundering issues. Pretty much they have a database of your name and VR purchases going forward.
Aug 1, 2013, 5:04 pm
#1133
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 939
If you ever scanned your CVS card everytime you made a purchase and that card had your real info on it they have had the ability to track you all along.
Aug 1, 2013, 5:48 pm
#1134
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 1,153
Is it limited to VR or all VR/VISA/MC/AMEX GCs? Last time I asked $1k only on VR or VISA/MC/AMEX GCs combined, the answer was for all. Time to switch to WG.
Aug 1, 2013, 5:49 pm
#1135
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 1,153
But this one is worse, DL info is in it. It's not difficult to fake ExtraCare Bucks registration info. Yes, my grocery store takes the DL info, but it's not for monitoring money laundering activity but making sure that I'm not using a stolen CC, correct?
Last edited by vagrants; Aug 1, 2013 at 5:55 pm
Aug 1, 2013, 5:54 pm
#1136
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Airline nobody. Sad!
Posts: 26,062
Aug 1, 2013, 5:57 pm
#1137
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: USA
Posts: 1,179
Any transactions over >1K...doesn't matter if VR or GCs.
Best bet is to just get one on each trip, if you're not comfortable with DL scan.
Aug 1, 2013, 7:08 pm
#1139
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Beverly Hills
Posts: 713
Is there any kind of benefit to loading just under $500 per reload vs right at $500? I'm thinking the advantage would be avoiding suspicions from the CC companies, CVS, etc. Insight?
Aug 1, 2013, 9:01 pm
#1140
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: ORD
Programs: status free since 2017
Posts: 2,188
Amex can even go as far as requesting receipts and see itemized transactions. Play to your standards. Don't go out of your comfort zone.