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maksimfa Apr 6, 2014 3:24 pm

Guys, you just have to go and try. That is part of the game. Someone would of report it if it was cash advance. Secondly, set cash advance limits and try small.

Go visit the malls, support economy, buy a gift card.

Thank you to the posters here and the op for the tip.

MariaSangria Apr 6, 2014 3:34 pm


Originally Posted by zgrzfg (Post 22659418)
Thx for the info.


Originally Posted by MariaSangria (Post 22659005)
They sell Amex and Visa gift cards. I purchased the US Bank Visa and unloaded via Evolve with no issues. About to do BB at WM today, but don't expect any issues. You can also buy them online in bulk, but I’m hesitant to fill out the form and give that much info.

It’s coded on my Citi bill as transaction type 2:

04/05/2014 XXXXX MALL 4820 LOCATION 502.95
Merchant Category: MISCELLANEOUS / SPECIALTY RETAIL STORES
Person: XXXXXXX

And for Amex:

XXXXXX MALL 4820 PERSON $502.95
Doing business as:
XXXXXX MALL 4820
ATTN MALL MNGMNT OFFICE
ADDRESS
UNITED STATES
Category: Other – Miscellaneous



Just loaded OV and SGC to BB at WM with no issues.

yoshapman Apr 8, 2014 12:31 pm

Called my local Simon Mall in NJ and they said they only sell Visa gift cards to Businesses, but you can buy the Amex ones for $2.95. Anyone had this issue? Obviously I want the Visa and not the Amex one. This was guest services though - is the info kiosk any different, or are they both the same thing?

JWEMTX Apr 8, 2014 1:30 pm


Originally Posted by MariaSangria (Post 22659005)
They sell Amex and Visa gift cards. I purchased the US Bank Visa and unloaded via Evolve with no issues. About to do BB at WM today, but don't expect any issues. You can also buy them online in bulk, but I’m hesitant to fill out the form and give that much info.

Did you buy these at the mall or did you order it online from their website?

Haleyb Apr 8, 2014 1:52 pm

Simon Says, go to the mall.

aGeist Apr 8, 2014 1:57 pm

what is the mcc it comes up as? best i could get is like 2%

Stryker1sf Apr 8, 2014 3:53 pm


Originally Posted by Haleyb (Post 22671900)
Simon Says, go to the mall.

Let's go to the mall....today! - Robin Sparkles

bensim Apr 8, 2014 6:12 pm


Originally Posted by MariaSangria (Post 22659705)
Just loaded OV and SGC to BB at WM with no issues.

Is SGC Simon gift cards? Thx.

satman40 Apr 12, 2014 7:27 pm

They sell both, amex and B of A

If you purchase the wrong one, guess you can use the Amex card the next day to get the B of A, 2.95 more....

cruisr Apr 12, 2014 7:34 pm


Originally Posted by yoshapman (Post 22671383)
Called my local Simon Mall in NJ and they said they only sell Visa gift cards to Businesses, but you can buy the Amex ones for $2.95. Anyone had this issue? Obviously I want the Visa and not the Amex one. This was guest services though - is the info kiosk any different, or are they both the same thing?

I went to the Mall at Short Hills today and they told me they only sell Amex GC. NO Visa GC. Guess I have to do more shopping at other malls.

Rossir Apr 12, 2014 8:14 pm

Simon does not sell Visa cards in NJ, nor in my state of CT. It's in their terms and conditions on their website. Only Amex cards are sold in NJ and CT.

satman40 Apr 12, 2014 10:02 pm

The card can be delivered to anyone within the United States with the following exceptions.

American Express Simon Giftcards cannot be ordered from or shipped to Hawaii, Louisiana or Vermont.

Simon Visa Giftcards cannot be ordered from or shipped to Connecticut, Hawaii, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Rhode Island or Vermont.

We do not send Simon Giftcards to post office boxes, APO or FPO addresses, or international addresses.

satman40 Apr 12, 2014 10:05 pm


Originally Posted by cruisr (Post 22695448)
I went to the Mall at Short Hills today and they told me they only sell Amex GC. NO Visa GC. Guess I have to do more shopping at other malls.

Then tell them you are a business, or have a trusted friend buy them in another state...

I have an INK Business card, most of us have an EBAY Business..

zipo Apr 12, 2014 10:11 pm


Originally Posted by satman40 (Post 22695883)
Then tell them you are a business, or have a trusted friend buy them in another state...

I have an INK Business card, most of us have an EBAY Business..

Exactly,they dont have anyway of verifying anything

Rossir Apr 12, 2014 11:07 pm


Originally Posted by satman40 (Post 22695883)
Then tell them you are a business, or have a trusted friend buy them in another state...

I have an INK Business card, most of us have an EBAY Business..

I don't understand. I was informed that they do not sell Visas in CT at a local office, and they prohibit the purchase online. Can you explain a workaround?


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