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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.
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Old Mar 19, 13, 11:47 am
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Exclamation CVS master thread(2013-2016)
Anyone been told that they could only do $1,000/day at CVS. I was used to the $1000/transaction, but not per day...

When does Hilton end the drug store bonus?
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Old Mar 19, 13, 11:52 am
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Yes. 1k per day. But go in the morning and at night. People at night won't know you went in the morning. Your second question would be in May.
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Old Mar 19, 13, 11:55 am
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While randomly enforced, it's been that way for a while at many stores
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Old Mar 19, 13, 12:08 pm
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$1k per transaction has been the rule at most of mine. I've never tried to do the AM/PM thing. I doubt CVS has the systems in place to enforce a daily limit, other than by staff people recognizing you.
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Old Mar 19, 13, 12:33 pm
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1K a day seems fair to me.
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Old Mar 19, 13, 12:39 pm
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what exactly are you guys talking about? Spend $1k/ day in cvs?
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Old Mar 19, 13, 12:40 pm
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what exactly are you guys talking about? Spend $1k/ day in cvs?
buying $1 mint coins.
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Old Mar 19, 13, 12:49 pm
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buying $1 mint coins.
With Amex TCs
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Old Mar 19, 13, 12:53 pm
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sometimes i have to buy my meds in 2 trips because of the 1k limit.. fml
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Old Mar 19, 13, 12:54 pm
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Originally Posted by Stoughton View Post
With Amex TCs
And cash it out through Cyberrebate.
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Old Mar 19, 13, 1:08 pm
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Local CVSs have been writing your name and last 4 digits of the card (and type of card...) on a chart/clipboard. Ive asked each time how often i can come back and i've been told it's just to monitor once a day.

One however told me that after your name is on the list, you will need to get manager approval for all future purchases. She even said it's now required "by law" that they do it... highly doubt that but whatever, i got my stuff and went on my way.
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Old Mar 19, 13, 1:14 pm
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Well that policy is going to cost them...limiting me to $1,000 in cadburry eggs a day is just silly.
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Old Mar 19, 13, 1:14 pm
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Originally Posted by nakataboi View Post
Local CVSs have been writing your name and last 4 digits of the card (and type of card...) on a chart/clipboard. Ive asked each time how often i can come back and i've been told it's just to monitor once a day.

One however told me that after your name is on the list, you will need to get manager approval for all future purchases. She even said it's now required "by law" that they do it... highly doubt that but whatever, i got my stuff and went on my way.
Note to self... don't buy my VRs at your local CVS.
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Old Mar 19, 13, 1:20 pm
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Note to self... don't buy my VRs at your local CVS.

Yes, please dont buy your VirtualReality goggles at my CVSs. You can have LA area haha
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Old Mar 19, 13, 2:09 pm
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Originally Posted by nakataboi View Post
Yes, please dont buy your VirtualReality goggles at my CVSs. You can have LA area haha
One of my local CVS's has been $1K per day for a while. The other one, which happens to be in a nicer part of town, is only limited to $1K per transaction. It sure does help to acquaint yourself with the cashiers.
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