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 11, 2014, 1:42 pm
#2161
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 437
That's what I try to convey in the wiki, but this is another good way to put. ^
Aug 11, 2014, 1:44 pm
#2162
Join Date: May 2003
Location: CA
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 2,879
Aug 11, 2014, 1:46 pm
#2163
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 13
This morning I went through a bunch of USB VGCs with no issue, and also liquidated the last of my VVGCs, at the WM MC. The VVGCs all eventually worked, but required on average about 4 swipes each. I won't buy more of them until this settles down, as I don't want to antagonize the wonderful WM employees who let me do this.
Aug 11, 2014, 2:00 pm
#2164
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 349
if i was a cashier i would just pissed off, i could care less what they were doing and more the line building behind 10x swipe.
Aug 11, 2014, 2:40 pm
#2166
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 97
Ditto all the above. Talking Kate's ear off is one thing, but airing your dirty laundry in front of a live checker is not cool.
Aug 11, 2014, 2:50 pm
#2167
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 657
Went to kiosk, loaded bluebird with Vanilla visa gc (not OV), failed, tried two more times and it failed. Tried another card and it worked on the first swipe, 3 more worked on the first swipe after that.
So kinda weird but it works. Used the card that failed 3 times to buy MO at grocery store with no problems.
So kinda weird but it works. Used the card that failed 3 times to buy MO at grocery store with no problems.
Aug 11, 2014, 3:03 pm
#2168
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 920
5/5 VGCs worked today. Had to swipe most twice. 1 went through right away, another took 3 swipes.
I agree with the sentiment of the past posters. It's worth it to lay off of VGCs/OVs since they'll only make cashiers/managers more hesitant to allow GCs if they have to constantly cancel transactions, etc. I'd suggest only buying 2 VGCs a week to throw into the mix and see if the problems subsides soon (if ever).
The dollar saved isn't worth antagonizing the golden goose. Although it pains me to not be able to save that 1 measly dollar, I'd rather pay another dollar to have this avenue last til the end of the year rather than be cut a few months short.
I agree with the sentiment of the past posters. It's worth it to lay off of VGCs/OVs since they'll only make cashiers/managers more hesitant to allow GCs if they have to constantly cancel transactions, etc. I'd suggest only buying 2 VGCs a week to throw into the mix and see if the problems subsides soon (if ever).
The dollar saved isn't worth antagonizing the golden goose. Although it pains me to not be able to save that 1 measly dollar, I'd rather pay another dollar to have this avenue last til the end of the year rather than be cut a few months short.
Aug 11, 2014, 3:57 pm
#2170
Formerly known as FTRox87
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: TX
Programs: AA/US 1M, AS, BA, CX, EK, EY, JL, KE, LH, NH, OS, QF, QR, TG, UA/CO | *$G
Posts: 1,428
4 USB VGCs worked on 1st try on a mix of kate/register.
2 MB MCGCs worked on 2nd try @ register, both times req change payment as has been the case for a while. but 1st time req more than one try.
2 MB MCGCs worked on 2nd try @ register, both times req change payment as has been the case for a while. but 1st time req more than one try.
Aug 11, 2014, 4:28 pm
#2171
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Central VA/LYH/ROA
Programs: BA, AA, SPG, HLTN, ETC
Posts: 365
Just one little data point. I loaded a kate today with 1 OV without an issue. Accepted first try. She loved it and we got along fine.
Aug 11, 2014, 7:02 pm
#2173
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: LAX
Posts: 14
Just tried 2 different OVs at two different registers. Swiped each one 4x before giving up. I used the change payment button but the register kept giving me "Debit not available".
Aug 11, 2014, 8:47 pm
#2174
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 769
3 of 6 went through. tried other 3 2x each.
Aug 11, 2014, 11:39 pm
#2175
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 186
Maybe this is an attempt by WM to shut this down for good by getting all the cashiers annoyed at MO purchasers who do multiple failed swipes.