Jan 12, 2014, 9:38 am
Last edit by: ChrisFlyer66
This is the thread for posts through 2016. The new thread for 2017 is http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1826119-billpay-walmart-2017-a.html
Bill Pay cannot be done at a regular register.
It must be done at Customer Service/Returns.
Or at the Money Center in stores that have it.
BUSINESS DAY transaction completion time is 18:59:59 EST
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WM offers two BP services: CheckFreePAY and MoneyGram. The cashier can initiate CheckFreePAY by selecting Money Services followed by Bill Pay on the register for a fee of $1-1.88. Moneygram is $4.99.
Once your CFP account is set up, you can add cc. When you want to BP give them your phone# to look up your account under Money Services. They often get confused and think you want MG, but just say it is under Money Services.
ONLY 4 successful debit card swipes can pay for a transaction.
ONLY 5 payments per 16 digit account number per rolling 30 days.
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:-:VISA and MC
If your particular card isn't on the list below, try "VISA" or "MASTERCARD."
"VISA" and "MASTERCARD" payee can no longer be found by search at some stores. If the employee can no longer find "VISA" or "MASTERCARD" by searching in CheckFreePAY, then you cannot pay either, end of story.
Following do not work:
$1.88 next day.
$1.88 next day.
:-:Issuing Bank
Discover - Use for all Discover network cards
$1.50 next day, $1.00 three days.
American Express AMEX cards(SPG, BC, BCE, BCP, etc) cannot be paid through CheckFreePAY. Some AMEX cards issued by other banks can be paid.
AMEX cards(SPG, BC, BCE, BCP, etc) can be paid using MoneyGram for $4.99
Barclay Listed under barclay - need biller zip - $1.50 next day, $1.00 three days
Bank of America Consumer Loans - Use for BoA-issued and FIA-issued cards; will not work for BofA Small Business cards.
$1.50 next day, $1.00 three days. (Will require a ZIP but apparently yours will work as well as theirs, which is 19886)[INDENT]Works:
$1.50 next day.
$1.50 next day, $1.00 three days.
$1.50 next day, $1.00 three days.
For money order questions, check the following threads and their wiki posts:
Bill Pay cannot be done at a regular register.
It must be done at Customer Service/Returns.
Or at the Money Center in stores that have it.
BUSINESS DAY transaction completion time is 18:59:59 EST
Friday after 06:59PM EST, until Monday BEFORE 07:00PM EST arrives Tuesday
Tuesday BEFORE 7:00PM arrives Wednesday
Wednesday BEFORE 07:00PM arrives Thursday
Thursday BEFORE 07:00PM arrives Friday
Friday BEFORE 07:00PM arrives Monday
But when a next-day payment will post and be visible depends upon the CC issuer.Tuesday BEFORE 7:00PM arrives Wednesday
Wednesday BEFORE 07:00PM arrives Thursday
Thursday BEFORE 07:00PM arrives Friday
Friday BEFORE 07:00PM arrives Monday
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WM offers two BP services: CheckFreePAY and MoneyGram. The cashier can initiate CheckFreePAY by selecting Money Services followed by Bill Pay on the register for a fee of $1-1.88. Moneygram is $4.99.
Once your CFP account is set up, you can add cc. When you want to BP give them your phone# to look up your account under Money Services. They often get confused and think you want MG, but just say it is under Money Services.
ONLY 4 successful debit card swipes can pay for a transaction.
ONLY 5 payments per 16 digit account number per rolling 30 days.
--------------------------------------------
:-:VISA and MC
If your particular card isn't on the list below, try "VISA" or "MASTERCARD."
"VISA" and "MASTERCARD" payee can no longer be found by search at some stores. If the employee can no longer find "VISA" or "MASTERCARD" by searching in CheckFreePAY, then you cannot pay either, end of story.
Following do not work:
Any and all Vanilla VISA, Vanilla MC, and OneVanilla VISA.
Glimcher VISA
MASTERCARDGlimcher VISA
$1.88 next day.
Works:
VISABank of America Cash Rewards Business MC
Barclay (Arrival, US Airways) MC - Posts at 11PM EST, credit available 1AM EST
Chase Business Ink Bold MC
Citi AAdvantage (Platinum Select, Executive, Business) MC - Posts at 3AM EST (+1 day)
Citi ThankYou Preferred MC
CitiBusiness Platinum Select MC
Does not work:Barclay (Arrival, US Airways) MC - Posts at 11PM EST, credit available 1AM EST
Chase Business Ink Bold MC
Citi AAdvantage (Platinum Select, Executive, Business) MC - Posts at 3AM EST (+1 day)
Citi ThankYou Preferred MC
CitiBusiness Platinum Select MC
Barclay Business US Airways MC - NOT PAYABLE - tried 2x
$1.88 next day.
Works:
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Barclay Priceline VS
Chase (Amazon, Freedom, Sapphire Preferred, United, Slate) VS - Posts at 10PM EST
Chase Business Ink Bold VS
Citi (AAdvantage, Dividend, ThankYou Preferred) VS
FIA Fidelity VS
PNC CashBuilder VS
US Bank (Cash+, Club Carlson, Flexperks) VS
Wells Fargo Cashback VS
Does not work:Chase (Amazon, Freedom, Sapphire Preferred, United, Slate) VS - Posts at 10PM EST
Chase Business Ink Bold VS
Citi (AAdvantage, Dividend, ThankYou Preferred) VS
FIA Fidelity VS
PNC CashBuilder VS
US Bank (Cash+, Club Carlson, Flexperks) VS
Wells Fargo Cashback VS
TD Bank VS - [Source]
:-:Issuing Bank
Discover - Use for all Discover network cards
$1.50 next day, $1.00 three days.
American Express AMEX cards(SPG, BC, BCE, BCP, etc) cannot be paid through CheckFreePAY. Some AMEX cards issued by other banks can be paid.
AMEX cards(SPG, BC, BCE, BCP, etc) can be paid using MoneyGram for $4.99
Barclay Listed under barclay - need biller zip - $1.50 next day, $1.00 three days
Bank of America Consumer Loans - Use for BoA-issued and FIA-issued cards; will not work for BofA Small Business cards.
$1.50 next day, $1.00 three days. (Will require a ZIP but apparently yours will work as well as theirs, which is 19886)[INDENT]Works:
FIA Fidelity VS & MC
BoA Alaska Airlines Visa
Does not work: Capital OneBoA Alaska Airlines Visa
$1.50 next day.
Personal and business CCs
Citibank American Express - Use for Citi-issued AMEX cards$1.50 next day, $1.00 three days.
Citi AAdvantage AMEX
PNC Bank - Use for PNC-issued Visa network cards$1.50 next day, $1.00 three days.
PNC CashBuilder VS
Warning: Some users have reported being shutdown for using bill pay services.For money order questions, check the following threads and their wiki posts:
Billpay at Walmart(2013-2016)
Nov 21, 2014, 12:23 pm
#3197
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 80
Correct. CSR cannot press debit button BEFORE you swipe, else the card would be denied. It really is the debit button that matters but since most CSRs tend to quickly press debit after entering the amount, it is better to just tell the CSR not to enter/press ANYTHING until after you swipe and enter your PIN, then she enter the amount, then press debit - seems to be a better "float". Many CSRs would initially hesitate but are willing to try, once they see the success, hopefully the next time would be easier.
Nov 24, 2014, 8:26 am
#3198
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 116
I remember this being posted a while back but can't find the exact situation and need some help:
I Did a $1998.12 BP. After 2 $500 GC swipes the screen froze (as it always does) so I reset it. While it was resetting, the cashier hit a button by mistake and the register thought I paid the rest of the payment in cash and printed the receipt. On the receipt were the 2 $500 debit GC charges and $1,000 in phantom cash that I never gave them. So, the mgr came over and voided the entire transaction (I have the receipt for this). However, it's been 7 days and the funds have not gone back to my GCs.
Anyone have this happen to them? Do the funds ever go back to the GCs or do I now need to fight with WM to get my $1,000 back? (BTW the BP transaction never processed to my CC so the void was successful.)
Thanks
I Did a $1998.12 BP. After 2 $500 GC swipes the screen froze (as it always does) so I reset it. While it was resetting, the cashier hit a button by mistake and the register thought I paid the rest of the payment in cash and printed the receipt. On the receipt were the 2 $500 debit GC charges and $1,000 in phantom cash that I never gave them. So, the mgr came over and voided the entire transaction (I have the receipt for this). However, it's been 7 days and the funds have not gone back to my GCs.
Anyone have this happen to them? Do the funds ever go back to the GCs or do I now need to fight with WM to get my $1,000 back? (BTW the BP transaction never processed to my CC so the void was successful.)
Thanks
Nov 24, 2014, 8:29 am
#3199
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 207
I remember this being posted a while back but can't find the exact situation and need some help:
I Did a $1998.12 BP. After 2 $500 GC swipes the screen froze (as it always does) so I reset it. While it was resetting, the cashier hit a button by mistake and the register thought I paid the rest of the payment in cash and printed the receipt. On the receipt were the 2 $500 debit GC charges and $1,000 in phantom cash that I never gave them. So, the mgr came over and voided the entire transaction (I have the receipt for this). However, it's been 7 days and the funds have not gone back to my GCs.
Anyone have this happen to them? Do the funds ever go back to the GCs or do I now need to fight with WM to get my $1,000 back? (BTW the BP transaction never processed to my CC so the void was successful.)
Thanks
I Did a $1998.12 BP. After 2 $500 GC swipes the screen froze (as it always does) so I reset it. While it was resetting, the cashier hit a button by mistake and the register thought I paid the rest of the payment in cash and printed the receipt. On the receipt were the 2 $500 debit GC charges and $1,000 in phantom cash that I never gave them. So, the mgr came over and voided the entire transaction (I have the receipt for this). However, it's been 7 days and the funds have not gone back to my GCs.
Anyone have this happen to them? Do the funds ever go back to the GCs or do I now need to fight with WM to get my $1,000 back? (BTW the BP transaction never processed to my CC so the void was successful.)
Thanks
You can call the Walmart store and their accounting office can look up the details and see if they have your money.
Nov 24, 2014, 9:05 am
#3200
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 688
I remember this being posted a while back but can't find the exact situation and need some help:
I Did a $1998.12 BP. After 2 $500 GC swipes the screen froze (as it always does) so I reset it. While it was resetting, the cashier hit a button by mistake and the register thought I paid the rest of the payment in cash and printed the receipt. On the receipt were the 2 $500 debit GC charges and $1,000 in phantom cash that I never gave them. So, the mgr came over and voided the entire transaction (I have the receipt for this). However, it's been 7 days and the funds have not gone back to my GCs.
Anyone have this happen to them? Do the funds ever go back to the GCs or do I now need to fight with WM to get my $1,000 back? (BTW the BP transaction never processed to my CC so the void was successful.)
Thanks
I Did a $1998.12 BP. After 2 $500 GC swipes the screen froze (as it always does) so I reset it. While it was resetting, the cashier hit a button by mistake and the register thought I paid the rest of the payment in cash and printed the receipt. On the receipt were the 2 $500 debit GC charges and $1,000 in phantom cash that I never gave them. So, the mgr came over and voided the entire transaction (I have the receipt for this). However, it's been 7 days and the funds have not gone back to my GCs.
Anyone have this happen to them? Do the funds ever go back to the GCs or do I now need to fight with WM to get my $1,000 back? (BTW the BP transaction never processed to my CC so the void was successful.)
Thanks
Nov 24, 2014, 9:22 am
#3201
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: CA
Programs: BA, AA, United
Posts: 429
This has happened to me so many times. In most cases the gift card was refunded right away. I had one case a few weeks back with Kate not printing my MO and I wanted for over 7 days and the GC was never credited. I had to go to the store, they had to make a few calls and after about an hour, I was given 500$ cash. In fact the manager thanked me for being very patient about this and offered a 10% off next time I want to purchase anything in WM. If not for MS, I will never step into a WM.
So, you should go to the store, ask for the back office manager and explain the situation. He/She should be able to verify and give you the cash. Prepare to spend at least 1 hour there for them to resolve this.
While you are it, you might as well MS some more.
So, you should go to the store, ask for the back office manager and explain the situation. He/She should be able to verify and give you the cash. Prepare to spend at least 1 hour there for them to resolve this.
While you are it, you might as well MS some more.
This happened to me once where i used 2 x $500 and she entered cash for $1k for a total of $2k bill payment. They voided it and instead of crediting the gift cards they gave me $1k in cash. They also had me do another billpay with $1k cash and $1k with the remaining 2 x $500 gift cards I had.
Nov 24, 2014, 9:30 am
#3202
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 116
This has happened to me so many times. In most cases the gift card was refunded right away. I had one case a few weeks back with Kate not printing my MO and I wanted for over 7 days and the GC was never credited. I had to go to the store, they had to make a few calls and after about an hour, I was given 500$ cash. In fact the manager thanked me for being very patient about this and offered a 10% off next time I want to purchase anything in WM. If not for MS, I will never step into a WM.
So, you should go to the store, ask for the back office manager and explain the situation. He/She should be able to verify and give you the cash. Prepare to spend at least 1 hour there for them to resolve this.
While you are it, you might as well MS some more.
So, you should go to the store, ask for the back office manager and explain the situation. He/She should be able to verify and give you the cash. Prepare to spend at least 1 hour there for them to resolve this.
While you are it, you might as well MS some more.
Nov 25, 2014, 5:16 am
#3203
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 39
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Nov 25, 2014, 6:15 am
#3204
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
Wanted to get some feedback on this idea. Currently some cash back sites are offering rebates on purchases from giftcardmall. This includes visa gift cards. Though the cash back will take up to 12 weeks to post it will cover the card fees and I can easily float the fees until the rebate posts.
I was considering purchasing 4x 500 Visa GC online and then liquidating via Walmart bill pay direct back to Chase in amounts of $1998.12.
Are there any details I should be aware of or reasons why this will not work as easily as it seems?
I was considering purchasing 4x 500 Visa GC online and then liquidating via Walmart bill pay direct back to Chase in amounts of $1998.12.
Are there any details I should be aware of or reasons why this will not work as easily as it seems?
IME, I take other's experiences at WM as a guide only, what works for me does not work for them, and vice-versa so I go ahead and do what I can. Fortunately, I have lots of friendly WMs in my area.
Nov 27, 2014, 7:55 pm
#3205
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: LIS/ATL/other
Programs: UA 1K, Avis PC, Hertz PC, Sixt Plat, Marriott Gold, HH Silver
Posts: 1,983
Nov 28, 2014, 11:54 pm
#3206
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 143
I know some workarounds have been discussed, but I still seem to be having the following issue at my local WM when paying bills through CheckFreePay:
After two (of four planned) swipes on the new POS unit, I get the dreaded green "OK" button of death. When I press it, nothing happens and the only workable option seems to be to reboot the unit (clear and -), which takes some time and holds up the line. A similar problem occurs with MO purchases, but this can be resolved by the associate.
Has anyone discovered an effective workaround with this billpay issue on the new POS units? I have tried many different options without success.
After two (of four planned) swipes on the new POS unit, I get the dreaded green "OK" button of death. When I press it, nothing happens and the only workable option seems to be to reboot the unit (clear and -), which takes some time and holds up the line. A similar problem occurs with MO purchases, but this can be resolved by the associate.
Has anyone discovered an effective workaround with this billpay issue on the new POS units? I have tried many different options without success.
Nov 30, 2014, 1:53 pm
#3207
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 109
can I do billpay for $2000 at one store, and go to another store immediately to billpay the same credit card for another $2000? because both transactions will be processed through checkfreepay, will that raise red flag?
also, the next day billpay could reach my credit card account before the transaction is actually posted, will the credit card company accept the bill pay and have a negative balance on my credit card account for couple day until the transaction is actually posted?
also, the next day billpay could reach my credit card account before the transaction is actually posted, will the credit card company accept the bill pay and have a negative balance on my credit card account for couple day until the transaction is actually posted?
Nov 30, 2014, 9:17 pm
#3208
Join Date: Nov 2009
Programs: DL DM-1MM HH Diamond
Posts: 361
can I do billpay for $2000 at one store, and go to another store immediately to billpay the same credit card for another $2000? because both transactions will be processed through checkfreepay, will that raise red flag?
also, the next day billpay could reach my credit card account before the transaction is actually posted, will the credit card company accept the bill pay and have a negative balance on my credit card account for couple day until the transaction is actually posted?
also, the next day billpay could reach my credit card account before the transaction is actually posted, will the credit card company accept the bill pay and have a negative balance on my credit card account for couple day until the transaction is actually posted?
Maybe, but I have not heard any reports.
Yes
Nov 30, 2014, 10:06 pm
#3209
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, MLife Gold, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold, Caesars Diamond, Amex Plat
Posts: 5,945
can I do billpay for $2000 at one store, and go to another store immediately to billpay the same credit card for another $2000? because both transactions will be processed through checkfreepay, will that raise red flag?
also, the next day billpay could reach my credit card account before the transaction is actually posted, will the credit card company accept the bill pay and have a negative balance on my credit card account for couple day until the transaction is actually posted?
also, the next day billpay could reach my credit card account before the transaction is actually posted, will the credit card company accept the bill pay and have a negative balance on my credit card account for couple day until the transaction is actually posted?
Dec 1, 2014, 11:05 am
#3210
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: NYC
Posts: 415
I know some workarounds have been discussed, but I still seem to be having the following issue at my local WM when paying bills through CheckFreePay:
After two (of four planned) swipes on the new POS unit, I get the dreaded green "OK" button of death. When I press it, nothing happens and the only workable option seems to be to reboot the unit (clear and -), which takes some time and holds up the line. A similar problem occurs with MO purchases, but this can be resolved by the associate.
Has anyone discovered an effective workaround with this billpay issue on the new POS units? I have tried many different options without success.
After two (of four planned) swipes on the new POS unit, I get the dreaded green "OK" button of death. When I press it, nothing happens and the only workable option seems to be to reboot the unit (clear and -), which takes some time and holds up the line. A similar problem occurs with MO purchases, but this can be resolved by the associate.
Has anyone discovered an effective workaround with this billpay issue on the new POS units? I have tried many different options without success.
Any one know more about this? PM if necessary.