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 2, 2014, 8:16 pm
#511
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 3,509
It doesn't hurt to explore all options. I just wish now that the OVs and Vanilla VGCs allow you to set a PIN before hand like the Metabank VGCs. The workaround is not so inconvenient but again you have to quick on the ball to press cancel. At checkout registers is not so obvious that you are pressing the Cancel button right away since the register blocks the cashiers view when you slide your card but at the MC the cashier can see you (if they wanted to) and be curious why you are doing it.
Jun 2, 2014, 8:19 pm
#513
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: CT
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 429
Jun 2, 2014, 8:23 pm
#514
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Posts: 1,929
Yeah, the older B&W POS terminals are somewhat slow. But workable
Jun 2, 2014, 8:29 pm
#515
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: IAD/DCA
Programs: Bunch of mid-tiers
Posts: 1,034
Jun 2, 2014, 8:50 pm
#516
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 571
Now I'm wondering, too: Has anyone tried just signing the screen and attempting it as credit??
Jun 2, 2014, 10:46 pm
#518
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,758
Theses posts are funny. Setting pin first, running as credit. Does anyone here have any idea how this stuff works? I have to give you all credit. You even had MM wasting his time on this.
Did anyone try standing on their right foot, swinging a chicken around their head with their left hand while swiping with their right hand?
Did anyone try standing on their right foot, swinging a chicken around their head with their left hand while swiping with their right hand?
Jun 2, 2014, 11:00 pm
#519
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 546
Theses posts are funny. Setting pin first, running as credit. Does anyone here have any idea how this stuff works? I have to give you all credit. You even had MM wasting his time on this.
Did anyone try standing on their right foot, swinging a chicken around their head with their left hand while swiping with their right hand?
Did anyone try standing on their right foot, swinging a chicken around their head with their left hand while swiping with their right hand?
Jun 3, 2014, 12:10 am
#521
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: SAN
Posts: 234
So are the Metabank VGCs running as normal where you don't have to do the work around?? I just acquired a handful of those and would like to know before hand if i have to be ready to do the work around.
Jun 3, 2014, 1:09 am
#522
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 10
I just got back from WM. The workaround did not work at the checkout lane (old POS) but the workaround did work at the customer service desk (old POS).
Jun 3, 2014, 5:53 am
#523
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: CT
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 429
Jun 3, 2014, 6:39 am
#524
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 227
I'm finding it all depends on how long that dang 'Change Payment' stays visible and selectable. I found my lucky lane #13 has a nice long display time, and I was able to load $3k to my BBs in succession without issues (and a competent cashier!).
Jun 3, 2014, 6:58 am
#525
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: PHL
Posts: 930
Interested as well.