May 29, 2014, 7:43 pm
Last edit by: prasha11
Does not work anymore, is dead..... what is the point to report 'not working'?
As of 08/25/2014, Bancorp cards (Vanilla Visa, OneVanilla, etc.) are rarely working first try for debit transactions at Walmart. There is no apparent geographical basis. Basically, it's a crapshoot.
Do not agitate a cashier or store and lose the ability to make these transactions in the future. Multiple failed swipes or transactions will likely increase scrutiny. You do not want that. It is best to stop using these cards.
Vanilla VISA defaulting to credit
As of 5/29/2014, at most Walmart locations, all Vanilla VISA cards issued by The Bancorp Bank are automatically recognized as credit. Most Mastercard have required a workaround for some time. The MoneyCenter Express (ATM, kiosk, Kate) is not affected by this change.
As of 08/25/2014, Bancorp cards (Vanilla Visa, OneVanilla, etc.) are rarely working first try for debit transactions at Walmart. There is no apparent geographical basis. Basically, it's a crapshoot.
Do not agitate a cashier or store and lose the ability to make these transactions in the future. Multiple failed swipes or transactions will likely increase scrutiny. You do not want that. It is best to stop using these cards.
Vanilla VISA defaulting to credit
As of 5/29/2014, at most Walmart locations, all Vanilla VISA cards issued by The Bancorp Bank are automatically recognized as credit. Most Mastercard have required a workaround for some time. The MoneyCenter Express (ATM, kiosk, Kate) is not affected by this change.
MO Purchases using OV @ WM
Jun 20, 2014, 2:26 pm
#1606
Join Date: May 2014
Location: SoCal
Posts: 2,164
People panic when they have one way of MSing, if you know of a different way, try it, if it works great, if it doesn't then try something else or....quit.... don't advertise what works at this time and lets move on... and for all the new people here..... this is the END... no more OVG, GVC or wally or Kate.
Jun 20, 2014, 2:40 pm
#1607
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 486
Yes, it's not clear at all that this is what's causing a problem at WM only. If ACH transactions affect WM, why not other MO issuers? Why are less-than-$100 swipes being allowed at WM, at least for some?
Without a rational mechanism to explain these anomalies, this remains conjecture. The two might be related, but there's no real proof yet. It could still be WM messing around with their software, as they have done before.
Without a rational mechanism to explain these anomalies, this remains conjecture. The two might be related, but there's no real proof yet. It could still be WM messing around with their software, as they have done before.
Jun 20, 2014, 3:06 pm
#1608
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: PHL
Posts: 930
I am amazed that I have not seen the term "class action" more in this thread. These threads usually end with everyone threatening to sue 
Jun 20, 2014, 3:32 pm
#1609
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 299
WM
W/O divulging too much info: Kmart
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Jun 20, 2014, 4:30 pm
#1610
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Philadelphia
Programs: HH Diamond, IHG Plat, SPG & Marriott Gold, CC Silver
Posts: 541
Jun 20, 2014, 4:41 pm
#1611
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: a hotel room, somewhere...
Posts: 962
Originally Posted by uncommonsensical
Originally Posted by uncommonsensical View Post
spoken by someone who joined in november and apparently has not been doing MS a # of years like myself and others. when there is smoke for a particular MS avenue there is nearly always fire soon after and then it's over and someone makes a youtube hitler video.
similar naive comments propagated the cvs thread early on (and every other major ms (mint, od, etc etc)...
spoken by someone who joined in november and apparently has not been doing MS a # of years like myself and others. when there is smoke for a particular MS avenue there is nearly always fire soon after and then it's over and someone makes a youtube hitler video.
similar naive comments propagated the cvs thread early on (and every other major ms (mint, od, etc etc)...
Good one. I suppose since I joined FT in Nov, I couldn't possibly have been doing MS for a # of years like yourself and others. Or have any real experience with buying MOs at WM.
All these recent POS changes that affect the credit/debit payment procedure at WM appear to be about EMV roll out. They are trying to make the system smarter, but in reality it is causing a lot of extra steps and time for the customer and for the cashier. But I suppose it's more fun to forecast doom and gloom.
All these recent POS changes that affect the credit/debit payment procedure at WM appear to be about EMV roll out. They are trying to make the system smarter, but in reality it is causing a lot of extra steps and time for the customer and for the cashier. But I suppose it's more fun to forecast doom and gloom.
all the newly minted so called experts ridiculed the OP as an idiot and laughed at me when i pointed out what was obvious to me, but nobody else early on in this thread: that walmart wasn't paying software engineers to makes changes for fun- it was an attempt to block prepaids. i was laughed at.
sometimes i really hate being right.
note: if you think the effort stops at OV, you're not paying attention. the rest are just an 'update' away ('smart' people feel free to mock me again)...
Jun 20, 2014, 4:54 pm
#1612
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Programs: US/AA, UA, AS, BA, IHG, HGP
Posts: 223
Have a free cookie I got from one of the other threads. They're free, and cookie-like. Good job.
and.... i told you so.
all the newly minted so called experts ridiculed the OP as an idiot and laughed at me when i pointed out what was obvious to me, but nobody else early on in this thread: that walmart wasn't paying software engineers to makes changes for fun- it was an attempt to block prepaids. i was laughed at.
sometimes i really hate being right.
note: if you think the effort stops at OV, you're not paying attention. the rest are just an 'update' away ('smart' people feel free to mock me again)...
all the newly minted so called experts ridiculed the OP as an idiot and laughed at me when i pointed out what was obvious to me, but nobody else early on in this thread: that walmart wasn't paying software engineers to makes changes for fun- it was an attempt to block prepaids. i was laughed at.
sometimes i really hate being right.
note: if you think the effort stops at OV, you're not paying attention. the rest are just an 'update' away ('smart' people feel free to mock me again)...
Jun 20, 2014, 5:27 pm
#1613
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Upstate
Programs: HH Diamond-IHG Plat-AA Gold
Posts: 215
W/O divulging too much info: Kmart does BP for WF CC. 1.50. Just hand cashier CC with biller zip code (i wrote the zip on back of card. ). Then swipe OV. Smooth. Don't start with the split payments thing, that would ruin it probably. I am happy paying 500/1x and paying from CAccout other times. WM should only be used for loading BB/Serve with cards that still will work. MO, use your heads!!
Jun 20, 2014, 5:48 pm
#1614
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: IL
Posts: 270
I think a good litmus test would be using a personalized MVD, although the conclusion is likely certain. This would both be BC and fit BBs T&C for debit card requirements. Another good test would be trying to buy something big at checkout and do change payment to debit.
All intriguing to say the least. Hopefully it comes back and we all can keep our mouths shut for once .
Jun 20, 2014, 5:49 pm
#1615
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 486
Except that the previous change (the one where OVs started reading as credit) happened before any agreement was reached between Bancorp and the FDIC. Even if they received a heads up, what incentive would WM have had to make these changes earlier than necessary?
Jun 20, 2014, 5:52 pm
#1616
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: IL
Posts: 270
Quote:
Originally Posted by uncommonsensical
Originally Posted by uncommonsensical View Post
spoken by someone who joined in november and apparently has not been doing MS a # of years like myself and others. when there is smoke for a particular MS avenue there is nearly always fire soon after and then it's over and someone makes a youtube hitler video.
similar naive comments propagated the cvs thread early on (and every other major ms (mint, od, etc etc)...
Quote:
Originally Posted by MsArbi
Good one. I suppose since I joined FT in Nov, I couldn't possibly have been doing MS for a # of years like yourself and others. Or have any real experience with buying MOs at WM.
All these recent POS changes that affect the credit/debit payment procedure at WM appear to be about EMV roll out. They are trying to make the system smarter, but in reality it is causing a lot of extra steps and time for the customer and for the cashier. But I suppose it's more fun to forecast doom and gloom.
and.... i told you so.
all the newly minted so called experts ridiculed the OP as an idiot and laughed at me when i pointed out what was obvious to me, but nobody else early on in this thread: that walmart wasn't paying software engineers to makes changes for fun- it was an attempt to block prepaids. i was laughed at.
sometimes i really hate being right.
note: if you think the effort stops at OV, you're not paying attention. the rest are just an 'update' away ('smart' people feel free to mock me again)...
Originally Posted by uncommonsensical
Originally Posted by uncommonsensical View Post
spoken by someone who joined in november and apparently has not been doing MS a # of years like myself and others. when there is smoke for a particular MS avenue there is nearly always fire soon after and then it's over and someone makes a youtube hitler video.
similar naive comments propagated the cvs thread early on (and every other major ms (mint, od, etc etc)...
Quote:
Originally Posted by MsArbi
Good one. I suppose since I joined FT in Nov, I couldn't possibly have been doing MS for a # of years like yourself and others. Or have any real experience with buying MOs at WM.
All these recent POS changes that affect the credit/debit payment procedure at WM appear to be about EMV roll out. They are trying to make the system smarter, but in reality it is causing a lot of extra steps and time for the customer and for the cashier. But I suppose it's more fun to forecast doom and gloom.
and.... i told you so.
all the newly minted so called experts ridiculed the OP as an idiot and laughed at me when i pointed out what was obvious to me, but nobody else early on in this thread: that walmart wasn't paying software engineers to makes changes for fun- it was an attempt to block prepaids. i was laughed at.
sometimes i really hate being right.
note: if you think the effort stops at OV, you're not paying attention. the rest are just an 'update' away ('smart' people feel free to mock me again)...
Jun 20, 2014, 6:41 pm
#1617
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Madison, WI, USA
Posts: 14,162
I went back to WM tonight, but when I tried to swipe for less than $100 like before, I got alternate payment two times. Since a line had formed behind me while I was waiting and the clerk was not one of the friendly, helpful ones, I decided not to try again. I'll go on Saturday and hope for one of the nice ones who might be willing to experiment, but I'm not counting on being successful. I've already started to use the cards for normal spend, since so far I haven't found any other Madison store for MOs that will take GCs.
Fortunately/unfortunately it looks like I'll have a big spend -- just before I got home my car became really loud on acceleration, so I'm looking at some kind of exhaust system repair. It sounds like it's forward, so maybe the whole thing.
Fortunately/unfortunately it looks like I'll have a big spend -- just before I got home my car became really loud on acceleration, so I'm looking at some kind of exhaust system repair. It sounds like it's forward, so maybe the whole thing.
Jun 20, 2014, 9:10 pm
#1619
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Around The World
Programs: ALL :)
Posts: 384
[QUOTE=craz;23068860][QUOTE=craigpd;23068740]Am I correct in stating that ...
You could have tried PMing some folks who in the past spoke about what you are interested in to see if they would answer you
assume most wont but at least a person should try and worse comes to worse, you could go out and purchase 1 card and try it.If it doesnt work then you arent out any $$$, just use that card till its Zeroed out instead of using say Barclays CC.Since you sued that Barclays to get the GC all you would have wasted is the fee for the GC, but you stil got all youer pts/miles or $
Please note I didnt say go out and buy $1000s (I wouldnt) till I knew for sure its workable, but as with the Vs anything else can also be stopped on a dime, so Id say its best getting what you will use then and there and then go back for more. Keep in mind there were posts where a person was able to get x MOs and then bingo no more even thou 5 secs before they were able to
I will gladly answer any newbie questions if it prevents them from posting on this thread.
NOTE TO NEWBIES: If you have a question PM me. I answer really quick, and maybe we can keep some of these avenues alive a little longer.
Plus I am really nice and friendly. I don't even chastise. In return one day think of your old friend Steve that nurtured you along if you find something really cool.
You could have tried PMing some folks who in the past spoke about what you are interested in to see if they would answer you
assume most wont but at least a person should try and worse comes to worse, you could go out and purchase 1 card and try it.If it doesnt work then you arent out any $$$, just use that card till its Zeroed out instead of using say Barclays CC.Since you sued that Barclays to get the GC all you would have wasted is the fee for the GC, but you stil got all youer pts/miles or $
Please note I didnt say go out and buy $1000s (I wouldnt) till I knew for sure its workable, but as with the Vs anything else can also be stopped on a dime, so Id say its best getting what you will use then and there and then go back for more. Keep in mind there were posts where a person was able to get x MOs and then bingo no more even thou 5 secs before they were able to
NOTE TO NEWBIES: If you have a question PM me. I answer really quick, and maybe we can keep some of these avenues alive a little longer.
Plus I am really nice and friendly. I don't even chastise. In return one day think of your old friend Steve that nurtured you along if you find something really cool.
Jun 20, 2014, 9:12 pm
#1620
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: USA
Posts: 1,179
a few days ago i went to CVS and grabbed 4 OV, and at the cashier there was a somewhat uninformed lady that told me cah only. she supposedly had the list and it was cash only, and stubornly refused to sell. The manager even more uninformed said the same (i always buy there but in a diferent shift). Iwas a little annoyed by that. Today I think it was my chubby guardian angel that make that lady not sell those OV.
I want to make a compilation of MS miracles and I need your MS miracle story.
I want to make a compilation of MS miracles and I need your MS miracle story.
I got fired from work, went home and since I had nothing to do during the day, took 20K+ in OVs and liquidated at WMT(s)...hours before this change happ. Phew!