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 27, 2014, 12:04 am
#2476
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 156
It is not working. I tried to buy mo.same error debit not available. I hope folks are giving correct data points. I had to use tmob and boa debit card to complete the txn.
Aug 27, 2014, 1:39 am
#2477
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Somewhere above the Mason-Dixon
Programs: DL Ham Samich
Posts: 1,661
Try it and report back what happens
Aug 27, 2014, 6:30 am
#2478
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
is there an option to cancel if one doesn't want to use their bank DC?
Aug 27, 2014, 7:28 am
#2480
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 32
I was able to load my BB card with a OV card yesterday at 4:30pm in the New Orleans WMT with a KATE.
Aug 27, 2014, 8:06 am
#2481
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Madison, WI, USA
Posts: 14,162
I successfully bought 4 $1000 MOs over the last 2 days with $500 OVs and VVs and the only errors were those caused by the cashier. This is way better than before -- I hope it lasts for a while.
Aug 27, 2014, 8:21 am
#2482
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: LAX
Programs: AA EXP, AMEX PLAT, Priority Pass, Admirals Club, SPG Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 222
I was able to liquidate an OV to BB with a Cashier at WM last night.
Aug 27, 2014, 8:22 am
#2483
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 407
I'm hoping at my wally this will still hold true come Monday
Aug 27, 2014, 10:41 am
#2486
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 584
I tried several attempts at Kate but went 0/5 on an OV card (with metas interspersed).
The experiment ended abruptly when an evil manager I've had a history with came over and started hovering nearby. I heard her talking into her walkie talkie CODE 1 CODE 1. I don't know if she was there for me...she's left me alone at Kate before, but she won't let me use customer service. I googled "Code 1 walmart" and it appears to be for shoplifting, so I dunno. This is certainly a walmart where I could envision there being shoplifting!
The experiment ended abruptly when an evil manager I've had a history with came over and started hovering nearby. I heard her talking into her walkie talkie CODE 1 CODE 1. I don't know if she was there for me...she's left me alone at Kate before, but she won't let me use customer service. I googled "Code 1 walmart" and it appears to be for shoplifting, so I dunno. This is certainly a walmart where I could envision there being shoplifting!
Aug 27, 2014, 11:06 am
#2487
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 466
I tried several attempts at Kate but went 0/5 on an OV card (with metas interspersed).
The experiment ended abruptly when an evil manager I've had a history with came over and started hovering nearby. I heard her talking into her walkie talkie CODE 1 CODE 1. I don't know if she was there for me...she's left me alone at Kate before, but she won't let me use customer service. I googled "Code 1 walmart" and it appears to be for shoplifting, so I dunno. This is certainly a walmart where I could envision there being shoplifting!
The experiment ended abruptly when an evil manager I've had a history with came over and started hovering nearby. I heard her talking into her walkie talkie CODE 1 CODE 1. I don't know if she was there for me...she's left me alone at Kate before, but she won't let me use customer service. I googled "Code 1 walmart" and it appears to be for shoplifting, so I dunno. This is certainly a walmart where I could envision there being shoplifting!
Aug 27, 2014, 12:11 pm
#2488
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 59
from my end here in NC, i've found it work almost exclusively on the monochrome units ONLY at customer service. all other registers including the ones with the new color screens failed at least last week for me. but somehow my local WM it has been working quite easily by just hitting cancel or change payment.
Aug 27, 2014, 12:45 pm
#2489
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 145
is it possible to do split payment for up to 1k with kate ?