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
Jun 19, 2015, 10:52 am
#3661
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 24,153
No different then a problem with your phone or cable , CSr will try and talk you thru a fix a few different ways if necessary and if nothing works sets up an apt for service to come to you, lucky if they get to you within a few days, so why is this any different
Jun 19, 2015, 12:31 pm
#3664
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Los Angles
Posts: 2,101
I ran into this multiple times. Can be anything from the line in or out,to a problem with the printer (usually the case) among others. If they cant get it fixed on their own (and usually it takes a mgr with the proper keys) then they have to wait for service to arrive
No different then a problem with your phone or cable , CSr will try and talk you thru a fix a few different ways if necessary and if nothing works sets up an apt for service to come to you, lucky if they get to you within a few days, so why is this any different
No different then a problem with your phone or cable , CSr will try and talk you thru a fix a few different ways if necessary and if nothing works sets up an apt for service to come to you, lucky if they get to you within a few days, so why is this any different
My WF offer is ending next week, do not want to pre-buy the Gebits and sit on it for months to liquidate because thats the only MO store for me + BB (5k/month)....
Jun 19, 2015, 1:01 pm
#3665
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 24,153
Usually its out of paper issue, but this time is strange, connection problem...some kind of network issue?
My WF offer is ending next week, do not want to pre-buy the Gebits and sit on it for months to liquidate because thats the only MO store for me + BB (5k/month)....
My WF offer is ending next week, do not want to pre-buy the Gebits and sit on it for months to liquidate because thats the only MO store for me + BB (5k/month)....
All I ever hear is sorry the MOs are down and not working, never asked why, just left and drove to the next location
Jun 19, 2015, 3:26 pm
#3666
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 100
Yes. MO machine was down for more than three months at one local WM. I submitted a complaint via WM's web site, but no action was taken until I called the number on WM's site to file another complaint.
Jun 19, 2015, 4:38 pm
#3667
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,740
New Twist - MO limits to $500 a piece
At a super Wally today that has a MC. Cashier told me the maximum value on MO now is $500, though it is still $0.70 up to $1000.
Jun 19, 2015, 5:35 pm
#3668
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Los Angles
Posts: 2,101
surprise, surprise.....probably that is being set up! printer has enough paper,
my only hope...other 2 wmt around me - no Gebit cards
so u get 4 MOs per receipt because 4x500 is max allowed!
Jun 20, 2015, 12:28 am
#3669
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,740
Yup, instead of 2x $1000 it spit out 4x $500. Annoying as it took twice as long and twice the money orders.
Jun 20, 2015, 2:48 am
#3670
Join Date: Aug 2014
Programs: SPG Gold, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 73
I have read through several of these posts. Could anyone provide me with info regarding what GC are eligible towards purchasing MO at Wally. I don't know of any other $500 that you are allowed to get with a CC purchase then OV. Generally I get VCG at Staples/OM but they are fixed at 200
Jun 20, 2015, 4:38 am
#3671
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 441
I have read through several of these posts. Could anyone provide me with info regarding what GC are eligible towards purchasing MO at Wally. I don't know of any other $500 that you are allowed to get with a CC purchase then OV. Generally I get VCG at Staples/OM but they are fixed at 200
Jun 20, 2015, 8:56 am
#3672
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
I have read through several of these posts. Could anyone provide me with info regarding what GC are eligible towards purchasing MO at Wally. I don't know of any other $500 that you are allowed to get with a CC purchase then OV. Generally I get VCG at Staples/OM but they are fixed at 200
Jun 20, 2015, 11:03 am
#3673
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,740
Usually its out of paper issue, but this time is strange, connection problem...some kind of network issue?
My WF offer is ending next week, do not want to pre-buy the Gebits and sit on it for months to liquidate because thats the only MO store for me + BB (5k/month)....
My WF offer is ending next week, do not want to pre-buy the Gebits and sit on it for months to liquidate because thats the only MO store for me + BB (5k/month)....
Weather, construction nearby, anything that affects the internet connection of a particular area, can affect the Moneygram operation.
A nearby Wally is in the process to remodel to a Super Wally, while the store continues operating thru the project that has been going on for almost a year now. Their moneygram went down A LOT thanks to the construction. In fact they have someone monitor the downs, (because their internet connection or whatever else would also be down) Once it is back up an employee would go to the CS desk to inform the cashiers there now Moneygram is working.
Jun 20, 2015, 11:04 am
#3674
FlyerTalk Evangelist
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Location: Florida
Posts: 29,740
Jun 20, 2015, 7:02 pm
#3675
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SAN
Programs: Delta Gold. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 1,672
Thread closure
This thread about buying Money Orders at Walmart using OneVanilla(OV) cards is over one year old. As OV (and all Vanilla cards) generally stopped working at Walmart to buy MO (or load bluebird/serve) almost a year ago (as indicated in the wiki), I think this thread has outlasted its usefulness. In fact most recent posts have been about topics other than buying MO with OV @ WM. Therefore I think it is time to close this thread.
If there is new information about using Vanilla cards at Walmart to buy Money Orders, please contact the mods to re-open the thread. Note that there are other threads for discussing other types of gift cards or other places where you can buy money orders besides Walmart.
If there is new information about using Vanilla cards at Walmart to buy Money Orders, please contact the mods to re-open the thread. Note that there are other threads for discussing other types of gift cards or other places where you can buy money orders besides Walmart.