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)
Nov 28, 2013, 9:54 pm
#3166
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 76
Arlington, but I didn't hit *all* the CVS' in North or South Arlington. Are they $1k or $5k limits (do you know)?
Nov 29, 2013, 12:50 pm
#3167
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: IAD/DCA
Programs: Bunch of mid-tiers
Posts: 1,034
All of the stores I go to are $1k. I briefly found one that would do $5k, but it reverted. I've pushed this a bit with no success but never really gotten into a full-blown argument with a manager. I trudge along at $1k.
Nov 29, 2013, 12:56 pm
#3168
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: KWI
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 806
From what I've heard Arlington is a bit of a dead zone, especially along the metro line. I buy in Fairfax, which has good availability overall but it varies store to store. Nowadays I find one store with a ton, while two others nearby have nothing, so you have to hunt. I have had success in close-in parts of Fairfax such as Falls Church. I've had limited success in DC and Alexandria, but don't get to these locations much to know if this was just luck.
All of the stores I go to are $1k. I briefly found one that would do $5k, but it reverted. I've pushed this a bit with no success but never really gotten into a full-blown argument with a manager. I trudge along at $1k.
All of the stores I go to are $1k. I briefly found one that would do $5k, but it reverted. I've pushed this a bit with no success but never really gotten into a full-blown argument with a manager. I trudge along at $1k.
Nov 29, 2013, 1:09 pm
#3169
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: DCA - PDX - LAX
Programs: AA Gold, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, AS 75k
Posts: 765
Its been great in DC and NoVa lately.
Nov 29, 2013, 7:52 pm
#3170
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: Hyatt Glb, MR Plat
Posts: 2,577
Was just told cash only notification to all CVS countrywide..
Nov 29, 2013, 7:55 pm
#3171
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: LAS
Programs: DL PM, UA PS, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 4,904
I love when people with 2 posts tell us how to do buy VRs.
Nov 29, 2013, 8:10 pm
#3172
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: San Diego
Programs: UA Lifetime PE, Hilton Dia, WN CP, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 293
Got so excited last night to find about two dozen beans in my local CVS. They have been out for over two months. And, they're the only CVS within ten miles that takes cc. Bought two last night. Went back today for two more and they're all gone!
I've been stopping in this store 2-3 times a week. I'm going to alter my commute to stop in twice a day now. Appears I have competition
I've been stopping in this store 2-3 times a week. I'm going to alter my commute to stop in twice a day now. Appears I have competition
Nov 29, 2013, 8:34 pm
#3173
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: MCO
Programs: AA 1MM, BA, UA, HH Dia, CC Gold, SPG Plat
Posts: 795
Nov 29, 2013, 10:05 pm
#3176
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: In CT,left my heart in Leicester.
Programs: Work in progress.
Posts: 1,237
I've got $7k of VRs.
Keep getting "The card is SUSPENDED. Error Code 4005"
I have all the receipts. Did a search and found this and two other threads without any specific answers.
Was wondering if anyone knew what causes this, and what steps I should take to fix it?
I'm going to go into the store tomorrow and also call InComm tomorrow.
Hoping that the store will just reissue me new cards. But I'd rather not go into the store if there's another way to get this fixed...simply because my store has implemented a $1k/day limit. And the cashier decided to let me do $5k and going in with all the receipts, would just get her into trouble.
Would appreciate any help that I can get.
Thanks.
Keep getting "The card is SUSPENDED. Error Code 4005"
I have all the receipts. Did a search and found this and two other threads without any specific answers.
Was wondering if anyone knew what causes this, and what steps I should take to fix it?
I'm going to go into the store tomorrow and also call InComm tomorrow.
Hoping that the store will just reissue me new cards. But I'd rather not go into the store if there's another way to get this fixed...simply because my store has implemented a $1k/day limit. And the cashier decided to let me do $5k and going in with all the receipts, would just get her into trouble.
Would appreciate any help that I can get.
Thanks.
Nov 29, 2013, 10:59 pm
#3177
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: In CT,left my heart in Leicester.
Programs: Work in progress.
Posts: 1,237
Update: Just got off the phone with InComm.
Turns out 3-4 of the cards have been used already and the rest are inactive.
They've asked me to send them all the copies etc, which I'm going to do tomorrow.
Kinda' freaked out and hoping this gets resolved. Has anyone been in a situation like this before?
P.S- I purchased the cards 3 days ago. Didn't get a chance to use them until now. Scratched the silver strip 10 minutes before posting here.
Turns out 3-4 of the cards have been used already and the rest are inactive.
They've asked me to send them all the copies etc, which I'm going to do tomorrow.
Kinda' freaked out and hoping this gets resolved. Has anyone been in a situation like this before?
P.S- I purchased the cards 3 days ago. Didn't get a chance to use them until now. Scratched the silver strip 10 minutes before posting here.
Nov 30, 2013, 12:34 am
#3178
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: FL
Programs: AAdvantage Elite Plat, HH Gold, SPG Gold, Hertz Gold, BA
Posts: 498
Update: Just got off the phone with InComm.
Turns out 3-4 of the cards have been used already and the rest are inactive.
They've asked me to send them all the copies etc, which I'm going to do tomorrow.
Kinda' freaked out and hoping this gets resolved. Has anyone been in a situation like this before?
P.S- I purchased the cards 3 days ago. Didn't get a chance to use them until now. Scratched the silver strip 10 minutes before posting here.
Turns out 3-4 of the cards have been used already and the rest are inactive.
They've asked me to send them all the copies etc, which I'm going to do tomorrow.
Kinda' freaked out and hoping this gets resolved. Has anyone been in a situation like this before?
P.S- I purchased the cards 3 days ago. Didn't get a chance to use them until now. Scratched the silver strip 10 minutes before posting here.
Nov 30, 2013, 5:50 am
#3179
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 53
Incom error message
Update: Just got off the phone with InComm.
Turns out 3-4 of the cards have been used already and the rest are inactive.
They've asked me to send them all the copies etc, which I'm going to do tomorrow.
Kinda' freaked out and hoping this gets resolved. Has anyone been in a situation like this before?
P.S- I purchased the cards 3 days ago. Didn't get a chance to use them until now. Scratched the silver strip 10 minutes before posting here.
Turns out 3-4 of the cards have been used already and the rest are inactive.
They've asked me to send them all the copies etc, which I'm going to do tomorrow.
Kinda' freaked out and hoping this gets resolved. Has anyone been in a situation like this before?
P.S- I purchased the cards 3 days ago. Didn't get a chance to use them until now. Scratched the silver strip 10 minutes before posting here.
Have you looked at your debit card (e.g. BB) to see if transactions actually went thru?
Nov 30, 2013, 6:02 am
#3180
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 291
Update: Just got off the phone with InComm.
Turns out 3-4 of the cards have been used already and the rest are inactive.
They've asked me to send them all the copies etc, which I'm going to do tomorrow.
Kinda' freaked out and hoping this gets resolved. Has anyone been in a situation like this before?
P.S- I purchased the cards 3 days ago. Didn't get a chance to use them until now. Scratched the silver strip 10 minutes before posting here.
Turns out 3-4 of the cards have been used already and the rest are inactive.
They've asked me to send them all the copies etc, which I'm going to do tomorrow.
Kinda' freaked out and hoping this gets resolved. Has anyone been in a situation like this before?
P.S- I purchased the cards 3 days ago. Didn't get a chance to use them until now. Scratched the silver strip 10 minutes before posting here.