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
Aug 1, 2014, 7:13 am
#1801
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,273
Last night I went to WM to load my BB with my Metabank Travel card (that I've been using just fine) and a $500 VGC from a grocery store. I was told that no gift cards as debit are allowed due to a new policy and "American Express is cracking down". So, she didn't even let me attempt to use my VGC, but did let me try my Metabank Travel card. I swiped the card, entered my pin and then got the "tender not allowed" message.
I then asked if I could buy a MO since it was "American Express" that was cracking down and she declined to even allow me to attempt to buy a MO.
This is the WM that I go to on average 2-3 times a week all the time and this is the first that I've heard anything like this. This particular cashier has done this for me tens of times before, so she knows me.
I was told that this just happened in the past "week or so".
I then asked if I could buy a MO since it was "American Express" that was cracking down and she declined to even allow me to attempt to buy a MO.
This is the WM that I go to on average 2-3 times a week all the time and this is the first that I've heard anything like this. This particular cashier has done this for me tens of times before, so she knows me.
I was told that this just happened in the past "week or so".
Aug 1, 2014, 7:35 am
#1802
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: BGM
Programs: HHonors Gold, Club Carlson Gold, Marriott Platinum, IHG Plat, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 771
Rejected: Amt=1000.00 Card has status IA. -- [WALMART/SAMCLUB WALMART/SAMCLUB Wal-Mart Super Cent xxxxxxxxxx NY US]
I'm going to assume that "status IA" means inactive, but I'll have to call later and see what I find out.
Aug 1, 2014, 7:45 am
#1803
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 572
I just looked at the transaction history on myprepaidbalance.com and this is what it says for when I tried yesterday:
Rejected: Amt=1000.00 Card has status IA. -- [WALMART/SAMCLUB WALMART/SAMCLUB Wal-Mart Super Cent xxxxxxxxxx NY US]
I'm going to assume that "status IA" means inactive, but I'll have to call later and see what I find out.
Rejected: Amt=1000.00 Card has status IA. -- [WALMART/SAMCLUB WALMART/SAMCLUB Wal-Mart Super Cent xxxxxxxxxx NY US]
I'm going to assume that "status IA" means inactive, but I'll have to call later and see what I find out.
Aug 1, 2014, 7:46 am
#1804
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: BGM
Programs: HHonors Gold, Club Carlson Gold, Marriott Platinum, IHG Plat, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 771
Aug 1, 2014, 9:33 am
#1805
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 148
Anyone else having trouble with MBVGC? I loaded last weekend everything was fine...
Aug 1, 2014, 11:40 am
#1806
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: DFW
Posts: 478
One more data point... Loaded 5k OVs to 2xBB today at WM both Kiosk and Regular Register.
*** Be Cautious *** This is a big YMMV due to the various system errors. MC CSR would be iritated easily if multiple OVs got Debit Not Available errors.
There was a wired system error spit from Kate today: *** REFRESH TERM CONFIGURATION *** *METROLOGICAL CHECKSUM = 2785 *, anyone had seen it before?
*** Be Cautious *** This is a big YMMV due to the various system errors. MC CSR would be iritated easily if multiple OVs got Debit Not Available errors.
There was a wired system error spit from Kate today: *** REFRESH TERM CONFIGURATION *** *METROLOGICAL CHECKSUM = 2785 *, anyone had seen it before?
Aug 1, 2014, 11:45 am
#1807
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 44
One more data point... Loaded 5k OVs to 2xBB today at WM both Kiosk and Regular Register.
*** Be Cautious *** This is a big YMMV due to the various system errors. MC CSR would be iritated easily if multiple OVs got Debit Not Available errors.
There was a wired system error spit from Kate today: *** REFRESH TERM CONFIGURATION *** *METROLOGICAL CHECKSUM = 2785 *, anyone had seen it before?
*** Be Cautious *** This is a big YMMV due to the various system errors. MC CSR would be iritated easily if multiple OVs got Debit Not Available errors.
There was a wired system error spit from Kate today: *** REFRESH TERM CONFIGURATION *** *METROLOGICAL CHECKSUM = 2785 *, anyone had seen it before?
Aug 1, 2014, 12:02 pm
#1809
Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: UA-1K, MM, Hilton-Diamond, Marriott-Titanium
Posts: 4,432
Aug 1, 2014, 12:03 pm
#1810
Join Date: May 2011
Location: CT
Programs: HHonors Silver
Posts: 429
One more data point... Loaded 5k OVs to 2xBB today at WM both Kiosk and Regular Register.
*** Be Cautious *** This is a big YMMV due to the various system errors. MC CSR would be iritated easily if multiple OVs got Debit Not Available errors.
There was a wired system error spit from Kate today: *** REFRESH TERM CONFIGURATION *** *METROLOGICAL CHECKSUM = 2785 *, anyone had seen it before?
*** Be Cautious *** This is a big YMMV due to the various system errors. MC CSR would be iritated easily if multiple OVs got Debit Not Available errors.
There was a wired system error spit from Kate today: *** REFRESH TERM CONFIGURATION *** *METROLOGICAL CHECKSUM = 2785 *, anyone had seen it before?
Aug 1, 2014, 12:35 pm
#1812
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 511
Happened to me - I got locked after 3 loads. Have fun talking with the angry CSR lady - seems like there is only one for this product given the experiences of myself and others.
Aug 1, 2014, 12:35 pm
#1813
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Down South, The Desert
Programs: Marriot Rewards, Southwest Rapid rewards, Emerald Club, Avis Preferred
Posts: 1,871
Aug 1, 2014, 12:42 pm
#1814
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: BGM
Programs: HHonors Gold, Club Carlson Gold, Marriott Platinum, IHG Plat, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 771
Guess I'll have to call that lady again who never answers the phone and when she does, she's angry about it!