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 22, 2014, 2:28 pm
#1681
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Orange County, CA (SNA)
Programs: Delta - PM , MM; Hilton - Diamond, Marriott - Peon
Posts: 911
Jun 22, 2014, 4:07 pm
#1682
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 920
I can almost guarantee it was from MS'ers trying to use VGCs... Too bad you didn't have a chance to read before trying this.
Jun 22, 2014, 4:14 pm
#1683
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 199
Just found out a local store by my house allowed it. Only one in the area besides WM. Was Afraid I'll have to drive 45 min away...
Jun 22, 2014, 4:24 pm
#1684
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 156
last 2 days, liquidated around 25k. Still holding 10k OVs. Without WM it is very tough to push volume.
Jun 22, 2014, 5:35 pm
#1686
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 367
Better hurry, because those locations may soon be closed. I've already alerted my local stores and asked them to place limits on MOs and report suspicious behavior.
Jun 22, 2014, 6:23 pm
#1689
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,263
May go pick up some more OVs tomorrow since the racks are full and do some more MO washing while the gettin' is good (and still allowed). I did discover a few more viable MS methods this weekend that are working quite well for me in case MO purchases die a quick death.
Jun 22, 2014, 7:04 pm
#1690
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: PHL
Posts: 930
Anyone else notice that Bow Tie has not mentioned this yet? Probably a good sign. We have yet to spoonfeed him a workaround.
Jun 22, 2014, 7:07 pm
#1691
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Los Angles
Posts: 2,101
I did about $17k the past 2 days and am finally out of OV. Luckily we have a high concentration of various stores that allow MO purchases with debit.
May go pick up some more OVs tomorrow since the racks are full and do some more MO washing while the gettin' is good (and still allowed). I did discover a few more viable MS methods this weekend that are working quite well for me in case MO purchases die a quick death.
May go pick up some more OVs tomorrow since the racks are full and do some more MO washing while the gettin' is good (and still allowed). I did discover a few more viable MS methods this weekend that are working quite well for me in case MO purchases die a quick death.
Jun 22, 2014, 7:31 pm
#1693
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: BOS, MHT
Programs: AA ltg, B6, DL, UA, AS, SPG/Marriott Plt, HH, Hyatt
Posts: 10,052
Jun 22, 2014, 7:34 pm
#1694
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: WAS
Programs: SPG Plat. Marriott Plat. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Diamond. IHG Plat.
Posts: 2,580
Jun 22, 2014, 8:01 pm
#1695
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: New Hampshire
Programs: AA Platinum, Marriott Gold, Everything else: Dirt
Posts: 802