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 26, 2014, 12:40 pm
#2446
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 4
Beans are back in business!
Just did a $499.30 MO with OV at Kate. This after numerous failed attempts over the last week and a half. Finally dumped to Serve at FD over the weekend.
I'm at my Serve and BB limits this month so I have to wait until the 1st to start rolling again. In the meantime I'll be hitting up CVS and WG to dump the 5k AGCs that I received today from my order over the weekend. Staples GCs on the way as well so Labor Day will likely involve a lot of quality time with Kate.
Just did a $499.30 MO with OV at Kate. This after numerous failed attempts over the last week and a half. Finally dumped to Serve at FD over the weekend.
I'm at my Serve and BB limits this month so I have to wait until the 1st to start rolling again. In the meantime I'll be hitting up CVS and WG to dump the 5k AGCs that I received today from my order over the weekend. Staples GCs on the way as well so Labor Day will likely involve a lot of quality time with Kate.
Aug 26, 2014, 1:14 pm
#2448
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 407
2 confirms only from new accounts, not that i doubt you or anything and it wont really put a hamper in my mood to try it, but i would love more datapoints!
although, my load limit is maxed so i have to wait til the first anyway...
although, my load limit is maxed so i have to wait til the first anyway...
Aug 26, 2014, 1:23 pm
#2449
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
Beans are back in business!
Just did a $499.30 MO with OV at Kate. This after numerous failed attempts over the last week and a half. Finally dumped to Serve at FD over the weekend.
I'm at my Serve and BB limits this month so I have to wait until the 1st to start rolling again. In the meantime I'll be hitting up CVS and WG to dump the 5k AGCs that I received today from my order over the weekend. Staples GCs on the way as well so Labor Day will likely involve a lot of quality time with Kate.
Just did a $499.30 MO with OV at Kate. This after numerous failed attempts over the last week and a half. Finally dumped to Serve at FD over the weekend.
I'm at my Serve and BB limits this month so I have to wait until the 1st to start rolling again. In the meantime I'll be hitting up CVS and WG to dump the 5k AGCs that I received today from my order over the weekend. Staples GCs on the way as well so Labor Day will likely involve a lot of quality time with Kate.
btw, for those who have friendly WAG, I saw tags in their giftcard area advertising buy ANY 2 Vanilla GCs, get a $5 WAG giftcard. Best part is the ad is showing OV $500
YMMV on whether your store will sell 2 OVs in one transaction. Use persuasion instead of fighting with cashier, they may just let you buy 2.
Last edited by Mamibear; Aug 26, 2014 at 2:24 pm Reason: corrected gc amount
Aug 26, 2014, 1:40 pm
#2450
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: DL PM, SPG Plat
Posts: 885
Another datapoint that OVs loaded at both Kate and register (with workaround) for me just a few minutes ago. Now, let's hope this isn't just a temporary glitch in the system.
Aug 26, 2014, 1:46 pm
#2451
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 407
Damn....
I'm bitter I maxed it via alternate methods. I'd rather not hold OVs if I don't have to anymore.
I'm bitter I maxed it via alternate methods. I'd rather not hold OVs if I don't have to anymore.
Aug 26, 2014, 1:49 pm
#2452
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
btw, friendly reminder to use your blue cash when you buy OVs at WAG for 5% CB plus your free $5 GC.
Last edited by Mamibear; Aug 26, 2014 at 2:26 pm Reason: corrected typo
Aug 26, 2014, 2:00 pm
#2454
Suspended
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 2,998
Guesses to how long until WM's POS reverting back to not working and people begin whining about holding $5k in OV's?
Aug 26, 2014, 2:17 pm
#2456
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 407
since walgreens has been a drugstore?
probably since they opened
probably since they opened
Aug 26, 2014, 2:26 pm
#2458
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: The great Midwest
Programs: None
Posts: 67
All business is risk. Any system with a single point of failure is very risky.
On the other hand, gotta make hay while the sun shines.
Aug 26, 2014, 2:52 pm
#2459
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA, BA, CX, DL, EK, F9, GA, HA, IB, JL, KE, LH, MH, NH, OS, PG, QR, RJ, SA, TG, UA, VN, WN, ZH
Posts: 927
Aug 26, 2014, 3:00 pm
#2460
Join Date: May 2003
Location: CA
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 2,879