Community
Wiki Posts
Search

Kroger Master Thread

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 10, 2014 | 2:07 pm
  #286  
 
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 24
can i use my kroger card at a shell station where theres no kroger stores in that region?
edubsmann is offline  
Old Aug 10, 2014 | 2:10 pm
  #287  
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 349
Originally Posted by shenxing
MC kiosks with the MO functionality enabled are exceedingly rare. I managed to get one out a machine once and then it immediately shat itself and went to the lock screen.
Used to have them at my WMNM. Suddenly the functionality has been disabled which is upsetting.

Was at Kroger earlier and requested 2k money orders and the sassy rep got nosy and obnoxious asking her manager, pulling out a money order book, etc. yet, most don't bat an eye at 5k gc purchases.
aGeist is offline  
Old Aug 10, 2014 | 3:50 pm
  #288  
All eyes on you!
15 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: DFW
Posts: 699
Just stopped by a Kroger in McKinney and one in Plano (DFW area) and both asked to see my debit cards. First time either had done that. First one denied me, second one looked at them, gave them back to me and let me proceed with the purchase. Not sure what they were looking for, maybe to see if it said "Debit" on the card.
knopfler is offline  
Old Aug 10, 2014 | 8:25 pm
  #289  
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 52
Originally Posted by edbyu
I'm DFW based. The highest denomination of fixed value cards that I've seen around my neck of the woods is $100. My friend who lived in Utah swore he had $200 fixed value cards at Smith's. Have others seen $200 fixed value cards floating around or is he mistaken?
He's mistaken.
peteypablo is offline  
Old Aug 10, 2014 | 8:26 pm
  #290  
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 52
Originally Posted by edubsmann
can i use my kroger card at a shell station where theres no kroger stores in that region?
Yes, for up to 10 cents per gallon discount.
peteypablo is offline  
Old Aug 10, 2014 | 8:55 pm
  #291  
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: SEA
Posts: 1,887
Depends on region. In the Pacific NW you can get $1 / gallon discount.
HikerT is offline  
Old Aug 11, 2014 | 6:51 am
  #292  
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,273
Originally Posted by fletch512
Perhaps...but keep on advertising to the general public exactly which places still work for you, and those last few places will kick the bucket, as well. I knew the writing was on the wall for Kr0ger when WM stopped accepting OV and more people starting posting about Kr0ger as an alternative. I used to not have any problems at my local Kr0gers, and the clerks knew me as a repeat customer. Then they started telling me about other people visiting the store making huge purchases in MO or VGC. Then the managers started changing the policies to make MS more difficult. The FT effect.
Been saying this for a long time. This thread is a bad as the one that lists every grocery store in the country (so that heavy hitters can get there without problem as they travel around). Kills the deal for people who actually live there.
ZzzzX is offline  
Old Aug 11, 2014 | 9:05 am
  #293  
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 450
Had a VGC give me "not authorized" error trying to buy a MO today. Will try another Kroger later today. Maybe I hit them too hard in the past and they figured it out
newbynewbynew is offline  
Old Aug 11, 2014 | 9:12 am
  #294  
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 253
Originally Posted by newbynewbynew
Had a VGC give me "not authorized" error trying to buy a MO today. Will try another Kroger later today. Maybe I hit them too hard in the past and they figured it out
Just happened to me @ two Grocery Stores (Names Edited per Suggestion)
Something is up.

Edit: I tried a debit transaction to buy items at another store and it worked. I guess its not the PIN.

Last edited by Lappie; Aug 11, 2014 at 9:39 am Reason: Debit
Lappie is offline  
Old Aug 11, 2014 | 9:34 am
  #295  
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Down South, The Desert
Programs: Marriot Rewards, Southwest Rapid rewards, Emerald Club, Avis Preferred
Posts: 1,871
Originally Posted by ZzzzX
Been saying this for a long time. This thread is a bad as the one that lists every grocery store in the country (so that heavy hitters can get there without problem as they travel around). Kills the deal for people who actually live there.
Agreed. I wouldn't even mention the places that you can buy MOs in a public forum. You're sending folks to your places of operation that might not have the discretion that you do.
TheDapperDon is offline  
Old Aug 11, 2014 | 5:06 pm
  #296  
Original Member
All eyes on you!
25 Years on Site
 
Join Date: May 1998
Posts: 1,139
Originally Posted by Lappie
Just happened to me @ two Grocery Stores (Names Edited per Suggestion)
Something is up.

Edit: I tried a debit transaction to buy items at another store and it worked. I guess its not the PIN.
Used both a US Bank visa gift card and a OV visa gift card at the store that is the subject of this thread to buy you-know-what's, so MSing appears alive and well.
Andy2 is offline  
Old Aug 22, 2014 | 12:16 pm
  #297  
10 Countries Visited
20 Countries Visited
30 Countries Visited
10 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, MLife Gold, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold, Caesars Diamond, Amex Plat
Posts: 6,227
Anyone have an update on this? I'd like to use a point earning bank debit card for bill pay at Kroger.
Stgermainparis is offline  
Old Aug 22, 2014 | 3:00 pm
  #298  
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: SEA
Posts: 1,887
As others reported, cash or check only at my Kroger.
HikerT is offline  
Old Aug 27, 2014 | 8:10 am
  #299  
10 Countries Visited
20 Countries Visited
30 Countries Visited
10 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Dallas
Programs: AA, Southwest
Posts: 176
So, Ive been a long time lurker to the MS community. I completed a good amount of MS on Blue Cash statement that closes tonight. Over a period of months, Ive ramped up with Amex to a significant amount multiple times my 10K limit with no adverse action from AMEX.

I wanted to share few observations about some of the local Krogers in the Dallas area. Ive noticed they have the ones closest to Uptown been getting very suspicious about money orders. Ive even had one lady say she wasnt going accept my T-Mobile card because it wasnt a debit card from a real bank. At another Kroger, I have been basically been banned from using my blue cash to purchase Metas when certain employees are working because they said it was a gift card and not a credit card. In a lot of Krogers, I feel it is definitely harder to do split accounts for Money orders and I try to only use my T-Mobile card at Kroger and go to Wal-Mart if I need to a multiple account money order. In the more affluent suburbs, the Krogers stores still seem friendly and dont question large transactions or are happy when I say Im getting extra points on my credit card for online spending.

I have noticed that ones that question the MS activities are usually older with a power chip on their shoulder and the younger high school / college kids dont really care. In the end, I try to not let these low paid workers try to affect me, I guess it is part of MS fun.
XtraPerks is offline  
Old Aug 28, 2014 | 6:30 am
  #300  
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 20
Same here XtraPerks. Live in DFW also and some g-stores are definitely watching things. The TT near me post what I call a non-CC person closest to the GC stand. As I approach, before I even get to the register, she asks how I am paying for it and says I hope it is cash.
chinomad is offline  


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.