Simon mall gift card(2014-2015)
Aug 21, 2014, 12:10 pm
#136
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Midwest
Programs: AA LT Gold 1MM ,Hyatt Explorist,Marriott Platinum,HHonors Diamond
Posts: 364
Aug 21, 2014, 12:27 pm
#138
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 35
I had the same experience regarding AGC. In 3 separate Simon mall locations in my area, I was told specifically that a gift card purchase is not allowed using a gift card. The AGCs I have specifically say "prepaid gift card" on the front - which was a deal breaker.
They also want to see the card first and insist in swiping it themselves. I fear using AGC for SVGC has come to an end, at least in my area.
They also want to see the card first and insist in swiping it themselves. I fear using AGC for SVGC has come to an end, at least in my area.
Aug 21, 2014, 1:00 pm
#139
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Midwest U.S.A
Programs: Too many to list. Since the early 90's.
Posts: 1,407
It was nice while it lasted. Like all good ms ways, they go away as more and more try to get in on it and discretion is lost.
Aug 21, 2014, 7:11 pm
#140
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Somewhere above the Mason-Dixon
Programs: DL Ham Samich
Posts: 1,661
Multiple swipes (2-3) needed for Simon USBVGCs at Kate today, but the failed swipes didn't spit out error codes like to would for Vanilla variety
Aug 21, 2014, 10:01 pm
#142
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 692
I just logged into my volume account at Simon and the new changes are already in place.
Can order $1000 cards and it says, "The Visa® Simon Giftcard® is issued by MetaBank®, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Visit simongiftcard.com for more information."
There are two types of Visa cards available, VISA® Simon Giftcard® and VISA® Simon Rewardcard™
I'm not sure what the difference is.
Can order $1000 cards and it says, "The Visa® Simon Giftcard® is issued by MetaBank®, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Visit simongiftcard.com for more information."
There are two types of Visa cards available, VISA® Simon Giftcard® and VISA® Simon Rewardcard™
I'm not sure what the difference is.
Aug 21, 2014, 10:12 pm
#143
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: The great Midwest
Programs: None
Posts: 67
I just logged into my volume account at Simon and the new changes are already in place.
Can order $1000 cards and it says, "The Visa® Simon Giftcard® is issued by MetaBank®, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Visit simongiftcard.com for more information."
There are two types of Visa cards available, VISA® Simon Giftcard® and VISA® Simon Rewardcard™
I'm not sure what the difference is.
Can order $1000 cards and it says, "The Visa® Simon Giftcard® is issued by MetaBank®, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Visit simongiftcard.com for more information."
There are two types of Visa cards available, VISA® Simon Giftcard® and VISA® Simon Rewardcard™
I'm not sure what the difference is.
Aug 21, 2014, 10:16 pm
#144
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 692
Who wants to be a guinea pig and order one of the new Simon Meta's and see if they drain at WM? 
Aug 21, 2014, 10:53 pm
#145
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: ATL
Programs: AA, AGR, DL, MR, WoH, UA
Posts: 951
Picked up some USB cards from my local Simon mall.
Desk person said that the impetus for the change was an update in corporate identity, i.e., Simon has a new logo and wanted new card designs with it. She said that the mall will offer several Visa designs, including a relatively plain gray one with just the Simon logo. New cards will be in next week, for sale starting the first. As some have discovered, they won't be getting any more of the old USB cards.
I'm guessing that Blackhawk was able to offer Simon a better kickback with new designs. My mall has a big rack of various gift cards, and I wouldn't be surprised if GCM stocks it.
Desk person said that the impetus for the change was an update in corporate identity, i.e., Simon has a new logo and wanted new card designs with it. She said that the mall will offer several Visa designs, including a relatively plain gray one with just the Simon logo. New cards will be in next week, for sale starting the first. As some have discovered, they won't be getting any more of the old USB cards.
I'm guessing that Blackhawk was able to offer Simon a better kickback with new designs. My mall has a big rack of various gift cards, and I wouldn't be surprised if GCM stocks it.
Aug 22, 2014, 1:01 am
#147
Join Date: May 2014
Location: PHL
Programs: SW CP, SPG Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 571
anyone know if the outlet locations sell GC?
Aug 22, 2014, 4:31 am
#148
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 58
Yes, the outlets sell the gift cards.
I'm very concerned with Simon Mall now using Metabank. AAA used Metabank and shut me down after several $1,000 test purchases over several months.
I'm very concerned with Simon Mall now using Metabank. AAA used Metabank and shut me down after several $1,000 test purchases over several months.
Aug 22, 2014, 5:26 am
#149
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Atlanta
Programs: Delta Diamond; HHonors Diamond
Posts: 655
Me too. Metabank very quickly banned me from AAA gift cards in November. Its security department told me that they view offloading the entire amount in one swipe as inconsistent with the purpose of the cards. I called only because the bank required me to call to get my money returned to me for my remaining unused cards.
Aug 22, 2014, 6:05 am
#150
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Midwest U.S.A
Programs: Too many to list. Since the early 90's.
Posts: 1,407
Me too. Metabank very quickly banned me from AAA gift cards in November. Its security department told me that they view offloading the entire amount in one swipe as inconsistent with the purpose of the cards. I called only because the bank required me to call to get my money returned to me for my remaining unused cards.