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, 12:50 pm
#1816
Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: UA-1K, MM, Hilton-Diamond, Marriott-Titanium
Posts: 4,432
Aug 1, 2014, 2:00 pm
#1818
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Philadelphia
Programs: HH Diamond, IHG Plat, SPG & Marriott Gold, CC Silver
Posts: 541
Not sure why the sad face. No, these are all terms for the ATM-like machine that some Walmarts have. The Money Center is the counter with the clerks where you can pay bills, buy money orders, wire money, etc. Unfortunately it is also usually the Customer Service center, so you stand in line a long time behind people with carts full of crap being returned.
There may or may not be a kiosk/ATM/Kate in the Money Center. One Walmart near me has one, one does not.
There may or may not be a kiosk/ATM/Kate in the Money Center. One Walmart near me has one, one does not.
Aug 1, 2014, 2:12 pm
#1819
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 3,506
Can people stop going back and forth between MBVGC and OVs? Its getting quite confusing. If there are issues with MBVGCS, please make a separate thread on it.
Its hard to find out if OVs are working temporarily again.
Its hard to find out if OVs are working temporarily again.
Aug 1, 2014, 2:24 pm
#1821
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 44
Not sure why the sad face. No, these are all terms for the ATM-like machine that some Walmarts have. The Money Center is the counter with the clerks where you can pay bills, buy money orders, wire money, etc. Unfortunately it is also usually the Customer Service center, so you stand in line a long time behind people with carts full of crap being returned.
There may or may not be a kiosk/ATM/Kate in the Money Center. One Walmart near me has one, one does not.
There may or may not be a kiosk/ATM/Kate in the Money Center. One Walmart near me has one, one does not.
Aug 1, 2014, 2:32 pm
#1822
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 18
UPDATE: OV to BB at WM Kate Successful Again?
Hello All --
A user commenting on Grant's blog (http://travelwithgrant.com/bluebird/...y-one-vanilla/), indicated a successful OV to BB reload today at a WM kate. Since the WM fraud investigation with Bancorp recently finished, this is certainly plausible. Can anyone else confirm this?
A user commenting on Grant's blog (http://travelwithgrant.com/bluebird/...y-one-vanilla/), indicated a successful OV to BB reload today at a WM kate. Since the WM fraud investigation with Bancorp recently finished, this is certainly plausible. Can anyone else confirm this?
Aug 1, 2014, 3:02 pm
#1823
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 407
I've got $220 in a card I might try...but alas my trip isnt schedule for this week.
Maybe I should give it a go anyway...
Maybe I should give it a go anyway...
Aug 1, 2014, 3:02 pm
#1824
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 3,506
Hello All --
A user commenting on Grant's blog (http://travelwithgrant.com/bluebird/...y-one-vanilla/), indicated a successful OV to BB reload today at a WM kate. Since the WM fraud investigation with Bancorp recently finished, this is certainly plausible. Can anyone else confirm this?
A user commenting on Grant's blog (http://travelwithgrant.com/bluebird/...y-one-vanilla/), indicated a successful OV to BB reload today at a WM kate. Since the WM fraud investigation with Bancorp recently finished, this is certainly plausible. Can anyone else confirm this?
Aug 1, 2014, 3:04 pm
#1825
Join Date: May 2014
Location: LAX
Programs: AA, UA, DL, NSA, CIA, MIB
Posts: 537
but i don't want to go to WM
Aug 1, 2014, 3:36 pm
#1827
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: ORD
Posts: 220
i tried to load $500 OV at Kate 10 minutes ago, and it didn't go through.
Aug 1, 2014, 4:00 pm
#1828
Join Date: Feb 2008
Programs: National Executive Elite, Hertz PC, Avis CC, Continental Onepass
Posts: 451
I was able to load 4 OV at Kate and one was declined.
Aug 1, 2014, 4:10 pm
#1829
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 3,506
The 4th one for you got declined since you hit the $2K velocity limit. Read the wiki in the link below to understand why you made that mistake. Why anyone would tease with the Kate velocity limit is beyond me.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manuf...ys-broken.html
Because I am at work and haven't had a chance to give it a try yet. Just trying to gather some info.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manuf...ys-broken.html
Because I am at work and haven't had a chance to give it a try yet. Just trying to gather some info.
Last edited by ericdabbs; Aug 1, 2014 at 6:35 pm Reason: Deleted some irrelevant info