One Vanilla MO problems...
Apr 26, 2014, 12:26 am
#46
Join Date: May 2003
Location: CA
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 2,879
Is it any real surprise that this is happening? When CVS stopped selling VR for credit, everyone turned to WM. They have always had the GC policy and the dramatic increase in BB/MO transactions ran a BIG red flag up that had to be investigated.
Apr 26, 2014, 1:32 pm
#47
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,708
I think that's it. Volume at WM spiked up when CVS stopped selling VR for credit. They had to wonder what was going on and wanted to protect themselves. Before that the volume was low enough to not be an issue for them.
Apr 26, 2014, 7:49 pm
#49
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Tucson - Seattle
Programs: UA 1K;
Posts: 2,474
The ability to bill pay and write checks adds value.
Apr 26, 2014, 8:42 pm
#51
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,708
Apr 26, 2014, 11:32 pm
#53
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: UA 1K, AA EP, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Platinum, M life Noir
Posts: 1,279
It has spread to Seattle.
One WM is virtually halted for MS as the cashiers are instructed to inspect debit cards and swipe them on the register. No name..no swipe
The others have not gone that far...yet
A turnover in cashiers will do much to help a fading of the get tough policy.
...or is that just wishful thinking.
One WM is virtually halted for MS as the cashiers are instructed to inspect debit cards and swipe them on the register. No name..no swipe
The others have not gone that far...yet
A turnover in cashiers will do much to help a fading of the get tough policy.
...or is that just wishful thinking.
Apr 27, 2014, 1:05 am
#54
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,060
Old news here in San Jose/Nor Cal - stay away from MC and keep to the registers, longer but safer for loads. For MO, we are essentially in a deep dark hole - but there are a few other options and one or two safe WM - but they are falling fast indeed.
Apr 27, 2014, 8:42 am
#55
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,710
Apr 27, 2014, 8:53 am
#56
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Down South, The Desert
Programs: Marriot Rewards, Southwest Rapid rewards, Emerald Club, Avis Preferred
Posts: 1,871
It hasn't spread where I am yet. But, I'm sure it will since it's being pushed hard by the blogs and that beans are done in most places.
Apr 27, 2014, 10:14 am
#57
Join Date: May 2001
Location: RSW/FMY
Programs: All, but no status!
Posts: 754
Are guys you really questioning the logic of government regulations and/or Walmart policies? 
I'm just relaying how I understand the rules, I don't make them. http://www.fincen.gov/financial_inst...reference.html
I'm just relaying how I understand the rules, I don't make them. http://www.fincen.gov/financial_inst...reference.html
Apr 27, 2014, 10:19 am
#58
Join Date: May 2001
Location: RSW/FMY
Programs: All, but no status!
Posts: 754
This reminds me of something about which I've been wondering: what happens to the cards that have already been swiped and gone through if the transaction ultimately can't be completed? My guess is that it'd be a major pain to make the funds available again.
Apr 27, 2014, 10:51 am
#59
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Fort Myers, FL
Programs: Hilton Gold, SPG & IHG Plat, & every airline program that I can join
Posts: 2,279
Can OV's be loaded to MVD's and then cash advanced at a bank? Seems last year I was CA and depositing to my account from my MVD, Just can't remember how I was loading it!
JudyJFLA
JudyJFLA
Apr 27, 2014, 1:43 pm
#60
Join Date: May 2001
Location: RSW/FMY
Programs: All, but no status!
Posts: 754
FWIW, I asked at WM today whether it would be possible load MVD, and was told yes, for a $3.95 fee. I did not actually try it myself, because all of my MVD cards have been shut down. If you haven't been using it for a while, you may want to check out the MVD thread. It seems like over the past couple months they have been shutting down cards pretty much immediately for various reasons. Then it can sometimes be a hassle to get your money out. Personally (and I think I'm not alone) I've given up using that system because it's just not worth the effort.