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
May 30, 2014, 11:29 pm
#302
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I also have a very difficult time understanding why the insistence on buying OV when it is giving so much trouble. Why not branch out and try Meta or USB?
It doesn't help you much to not have "gift card" written on your card if it is a pain to use.
It seems that people have a fixation on doing the same thing...even in the face of difficulty.
It doesn't help you much to not have "gift card" written on your card if it is a pain to use.
It seems that people have a fixation on doing the same thing...even in the face of difficulty.
May 30, 2014, 11:44 pm
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May 30, 2014, 11:48 pm
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May 31, 2014, 1:53 am
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May 31, 2014, 2:00 am
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May 31, 2014, 5:15 am
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I started reading this thread and my head started hurting and my eyes started bleeding lol
May 31, 2014, 6:37 am
#309
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I avoid WM as much as possible. I do have to endure the monthly loading of 2-BBs...but can't imagine having to purchase MOs there also.
The odds on a given day is that you will stand in line behind 5 or 6 people and then get up to the counter and get turned away or told you can only do one swipe.
I have found other sources for MOs, including one that charges $.29
Maximum is usually only $500. per MO, but still beats WM any day.
I also have a very difficult time understanding why the insistence on buying OV when it is giving so much trouble. Why not branch out and try Meta or USB?
It doesn't help you much to not have "gift card" written on your card if it is a pain to use.
It seems that people have a fixation on doing the same thing...even in the face of difficulty.
The odds on a given day is that you will stand in line behind 5 or 6 people and then get up to the counter and get turned away or told you can only do one swipe.
I have found other sources for MOs, including one that charges $.29
Maximum is usually only $500. per MO, but still beats WM any day.
I also have a very difficult time understanding why the insistence on buying OV when it is giving so much trouble. Why not branch out and try Meta or USB?
It doesn't help you much to not have "gift card" written on your card if it is a pain to use.
It seems that people have a fixation on doing the same thing...even in the face of difficulty.
May 31, 2014, 7:36 am
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Is everyone hitting the physical red cancel button on the keypad or are you hitting the cancel button on the screen? will both work?
Also, when you hit cancel is it literally IMMEDIATELY after you swipe? So for those that have the cancel screen that flys by so fast, could you swipe and have your finger on the physical keypad cancel button and hit it right away?
Also, when you hit cancel is it literally IMMEDIATELY after you swipe? So for those that have the cancel screen that flys by so fast, could you swipe and have your finger on the physical keypad cancel button and hit it right away?
May 31, 2014, 7:42 am
#312
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Is everyone hitting the physical red cancel button on the keypad or are you hitting the cancel button on the screen? will both work?
Also, when you hit cancel is it literally IMMEDIATELY after you swipe? So for those that have the cancel screen that flys by so fast, could you swipe and have your finger on the physical keypad cancel button and hit it right away?
Also, when you hit cancel is it literally IMMEDIATELY after you swipe? So for those that have the cancel screen that flys by so fast, could you swipe and have your finger on the physical keypad cancel button and hit it right away?
May 31, 2014, 8:28 am
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Depends on when you hit wally world I almost never see a line there. That said it is not the only place I hit either.
May 31, 2014, 8:35 am
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Just a datapoint, but last night I went to a Walmart where I've never had problems before with countless BPs, BB loads, and MOs and went in to try to purchase 2k of MO's with 4 OVs.
The CSR told me that as of the previous day, all such transactions must be done using one DC only and no more split transactions are allowed, and that even if tries it wont work. Moreover also told me that on that morning, people from Moneygram came over and had a "meeting" at that walmart instructing to no longer allow splitting payments among multiple cards. I was trying to explain how it will go through if the split payment button is pressed after my swipes but wasn't willing to listen at all, so I left at that.
Went after that to another walmart where the CSR had some confusion initially too but then managed to get the payments to go through.
Am bummed out about possibily losing one of my most reliable walmarts to date but think will try back at the same location after about two weeks or so and hopefully someone else is working there. Also, am not sure whether to believe if that supposed "meeting" from Moneygram is the truth or not.
The CSR told me that as of the previous day, all such transactions must be done using one DC only and no more split transactions are allowed, and that even if tries it wont work. Moreover also told me that on that morning, people from Moneygram came over and had a "meeting" at that walmart instructing to no longer allow splitting payments among multiple cards. I was trying to explain how it will go through if the split payment button is pressed after my swipes but wasn't willing to listen at all, so I left at that.
Went after that to another walmart where the CSR had some confusion initially too but then managed to get the payments to go through.
Am bummed out about possibily losing one of my most reliable walmarts to date but think will try back at the same location after about two weeks or so and hopefully someone else is working there. Also, am not sure whether to believe if that supposed "meeting" from Moneygram is the truth or not.