May 28, 2015, 11:17 pm
Last edit by: ChrisFlyer66
Posts in 2017 onwards are here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1826121-visa-gc-walmart-2017-a.html
Tips in Reading Your Walmart Receipt to Prevent Errors
1. Locate the barcode on the back of the Sunnie; this is what Wally uses to load it; somehow their system links the barcode with the account number in the background. The barcode number is what goes on your receipt.
2. Find the "loading" of the Sunnie at the BOTTOM of your receipt. (NOT the top)
3. The last four numbers of the barcode will be shown; that is how you match it to the Sunnie.
What Happens if a Clerk Attempts to Load 1 Sunnie Twice
It will tie up your CC money for 5-8 business days. It will automatically credit back at that time.
Misc. Issues
1. Reports indicate that some stores only accept cash/debit for GC. This doesn't appear to be the case in every store so YMMV.
2. In the same store (or during multiple transactions) misinformed CSRs may tell you "no credit cards." Try a different CSR, or go back.
3. If you receive a "tender not allowed" message or the first swipe didn't work, ask to try it again but don't argue the point. (For some reason, pin-enabled cards fail or take several attempts before they work.)
4. Remember: if your card didn't work and the CSR insists on seeing it or says "no CC allowed" it's best to try a different CSR, lane, or store.
Tips in Reading Your Walmart Receipt to Prevent Errors
1. Locate the barcode on the back of the Sunnie; this is what Wally uses to load it; somehow their system links the barcode with the account number in the background. The barcode number is what goes on your receipt.
2. Find the "loading" of the Sunnie at the BOTTOM of your receipt. (NOT the top)
3. The last four numbers of the barcode will be shown; that is how you match it to the Sunnie.
What Happens if a Clerk Attempts to Load 1 Sunnie Twice
It will tie up your CC money for 5-8 business days. It will automatically credit back at that time.
Misc. Issues
1. Reports indicate that some stores only accept cash/debit for GC. This doesn't appear to be the case in every store so YMMV.
2. In the same store (or during multiple transactions) misinformed CSRs may tell you "no credit cards." Try a different CSR, or go back.
3. If you receive a "tender not allowed" message or the first swipe didn't work, ask to try it again but don't argue the point. (For some reason, pin-enabled cards fail or take several attempts before they work.)
4. Remember: if your card didn't work and the CSR insists on seeing it or says "no CC allowed" it's best to try a different CSR, lane, or store.
Visa GC/ Walmart(through 2016)
Aug 28, 2015, 8:34 pm
#602
Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: UA-1K, MM, Hilton-Diamond, Marriott-Titanium
Posts: 4,433
Just had some issues reloading at my Neighborhood Walmart. I had loaded $500 giftcards.com giftcard earlier at another Walmart (Supercenter). Went through fine.
I have 2x $500 Simon GC.
I loaded the first one okay. Everything went through. And when I tried to load the second one, the transaction got declined.
So I got only $1000 loaded total today. Isn't Bluebird supposed to be a $2500 limit?
I have 2x $500 Simon GC.
I loaded the first one okay. Everything went through. And when I tried to load the second one, the transaction got declined.
So I got only $1000 loaded total today. Isn't Bluebird supposed to be a $2500 limit?
Aug 29, 2015, 6:24 am
#603
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 92
I assumed I could only load 2x $500 on my Serve card because of this...
I think when I try to load a third, it errors every time (and I KNOW it's not the velocity threshold because I have sat on a bench and no one touched the machine for the full 10 minutes)
Aug 29, 2015, 9:08 am
#604
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,322
Screen on every Kate that I have used in Southeast US has always been $1000 per day limit. You can do $2500 per day if you use register or MC.
Aug 29, 2015, 11:06 am
#606
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: DFW/DAL
Programs: AAdvantage, Avios, WN RR, IHG
Posts: 12
Edit: Went back and loaded the other $500 today and it worked.
Last edited by Explosive; Aug 29, 2015 at 12:01 pm
Aug 29, 2015, 2:46 pm
#607
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: DTW
Programs: AA Gold, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 819
Ugh. Bad experience today. Went to WM#1 that is close to me. Grabbed 10 Sunnies. Found a nice cashier. 2 of the Sunnies worked fine. Other 8 would not register (she thinks there may have been a bad batch). Went back got other Sunnies in different container types. Waited in long ... line. Nice cashier left and was replaced by a idiot. He called over a manager as he was very confused. Went through a big thing about needing forms of ids, etc. Finally they sent me to Money Center. Money Center would only ring up as debit.
Went to WM#2, found nice cashier. Went to buy sunnie #1, approved on AGC, declined at end of transaction, sunnie #2 processes fine, sunnie #3 same issue as sunnie #1 it took off my AGC, but then came back with "DEBIT NOT APPROVED CALL AUTHORIZER". Got a printout from Walmart Customer Service of the 2 declines (as it didn't print out a receipt at the register). Anything I need to do to make sure I get my money back on my Amex Gift Cards? I heard I will have to wait 7 days from Amex.
Its very odd, I even got to the point where I sign my name and everything. Amex authorized the payment, but then the transaction declines. But, then it works fine the next time. Wondering if the cashier entered something different on her end.
Went to WM#2, found nice cashier. Went to buy sunnie #1, approved on AGC, declined at end of transaction, sunnie #2 processes fine, sunnie #3 same issue as sunnie #1 it took off my AGC, but then came back with "DEBIT NOT APPROVED CALL AUTHORIZER". Got a printout from Walmart Customer Service of the 2 declines (as it didn't print out a receipt at the register). Anything I need to do to make sure I get my money back on my Amex Gift Cards? I heard I will have to wait 7 days from Amex.
Its very odd, I even got to the point where I sign my name and everything. Amex authorized the payment, but then the transaction declines. But, then it works fine the next time. Wondering if the cashier entered something different on her end.
"Q: Can I use these gift cards to load Bluebird at Walmart?
A: No. Amex gift cards can be used as credit cards, but not as debit cards. You cannot setup a PIN. You cannot use them to load Bluebird, buy money orders, or pay bills at Walmart."
I even ran into the same thing trying to load my husband's Redbird (since it's a debit card) onto my Bluebird. Kept coming up as credit, not debit. Didn't work at cashier so went to Money Center and after several tries it dawned on all of us that Amex will not work with Bluebird.
Aug 29, 2015, 3:01 pm
#608
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
I was under the impression that AGC do not work at Walmart. This is from Frequent Miler's blog:
"Q: Can I use these gift cards to load Bluebird at Walmart?
A: No. Amex gift cards can be used as credit cards, but not as debit cards. You cannot setup a PIN. You cannot use them to load Bluebird, buy money orders, or pay bills at Walmart."
I even ran into the same thing trying to load my husband's Redbird (since it's a debit card) onto my Bluebird. Kept coming up as credit, not debit. Didn't work at cashier so went to Money Center and after several tries it dawned on all of us that Amex will not work with Bluebird.
"Q: Can I use these gift cards to load Bluebird at Walmart?
A: No. Amex gift cards can be used as credit cards, but not as debit cards. You cannot setup a PIN. You cannot use them to load Bluebird, buy money orders, or pay bills at Walmart."
I even ran into the same thing trying to load my husband's Redbird (since it's a debit card) onto my Bluebird. Kept coming up as credit, not debit. Didn't work at cashier so went to Money Center and after several tries it dawned on all of us that Amex will not work with Bluebird.
Paying the VGCs with AGCs is also YMMV, some WMs will take them, others won't.
Aug 29, 2015, 7:01 pm
#609
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: DTW
Programs: AA Gold, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 819
Thanks. You're right, I was mistaken. Thought both Bluebird and Redcard were debit cards.
Aug 30, 2015, 10:51 pm
#611
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: DTW
Programs: AA Gold, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 819
Visited fav WM today and loaded 3 VGC to Bluebird. Traveling for a few day. When we stopped for dinner I noticed WM a few blocks down road. Stopped in to get a VGC and then load to Bluebird. That store had a WMC machine (Kate?). The first one I've ever seen. Great I can try it. Screen pops up that loads of $1-$1000 daily limit so I don't even try since I've already loaded $1500 for the day. Get in car and have DH look up daily limits because I thought it was $2k. Will stop at store on way home in a few days.
Buying the VGC wasn't without it's drama. As soon as clerk touches it she says cash only on these. I say I've gotten them at other stores other ways. She pushes back that it won't work with a card. I say can we give it a try. It goes through fine.
Buying the VGC wasn't without it's drama. As soon as clerk touches it she says cash only on these. I say I've gotten them at other stores other ways. She pushes back that it won't work with a card. I say can we give it a try. It goes through fine.
Aug 31, 2015, 8:36 am
#612
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 283
Visited fav WM today and loaded 3 VGC to Bluebird. Traveling for a few day. When we stopped for dinner I noticed WM a few blocks down road. Stopped in to get a VGC and then load to Bluebird. That store had a WMC machine (Kate?). The first one I've ever seen. Great I can try it. Screen pops up that loads of $1-$1000 daily limit so I don't even try since I've already loaded $1500 for the day. Get in car and have DH look up daily limits because I thought it was $2k. Will stop at store on way home in a few days.
Buying the VGC wasn't without it's drama. As soon as clerk touches it she says cash only on these. I say I've gotten them at other stores other ways. She pushes back that it won't work with a card. I say can we give it a try. It goes through fine.
Buying the VGC wasn't without it's drama. As soon as clerk touches it she says cash only on these. I say I've gotten them at other stores other ways. She pushes back that it won't work with a card. I say can we give it a try. It goes through fine.
Sep 28, 2015, 6:32 pm
#613
Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 292
Heads up: Was just at a store that's usually sold out but had just restocked. Got five of the "Walmart Visa Gift Cards" that were packaged like Sunnies, but they're issued by Green Dot Bank, Provo, UT. This is the Happy Holidays design.
Sep 28, 2015, 7:07 pm
#614
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 527
But does KATE allow you to insert Greenies into her ?