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 18, 2014, 10:56 pm
#1156
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: WAS
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Posts: 2,580
Jun 18, 2014, 11:00 pm
#1158
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: KSTP KSPG
Programs: AOPA
Posts: 974
We were all n00b once, it is funny that is always the the ones who get in last want to close the door first.........
Jun 18, 2014, 11:02 pm
#1159
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Location: ORD
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Jun 18, 2014, 11:03 pm
#1160
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 571
I had a GF that was put off by the money cycling. Just the idea, she wasn't involved at all. Even the fat, easy sign up bonuses were beneath her. So I got an Asian girlfriend who loves that I can travel all over Asia with no trouble.
Jun 18, 2014, 11:07 pm
#1161
Join Date: May 2014
Location: PHL
Programs: SW CP, SPG Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 571
I see you joined in the month of May too, sweet! We're like brothers!
I never said I wasn't new, you can go through and look at my posts I'm sure. I just think that it's crazy for the more experienced crew to blame new-to-MS people for recent crackdowns. I did my own research and found methods of MS that work best for me. I don't ask questions before doing my own research. I didn't even know about this board prior to starting this whole "game."
I never said I wasn't new, you can go through and look at my posts I'm sure. I just think that it's crazy for the more experienced crew to blame new-to-MS people for recent crackdowns. I did my own research and found methods of MS that work best for me. I don't ask questions before doing my own research. I didn't even know about this board prior to starting this whole "game."
Jun 18, 2014, 11:10 pm
#1162
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 457
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Last edited by MsArbi; Oct 30, 2014 at 12:29 am
Jun 18, 2014, 11:11 pm
#1163
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But if the GF or wife always has negative things to say about it ...
I had a GF that was put off by the money cycling. Just the idea, she wasn't involved at all. Even the fat, easy sign up bonuses were beneath her. So I got an Asian girlfriend who loves that I can travel all over Asia with no trouble.
I had a GF that was put off by the money cycling. Just the idea, she wasn't involved at all. Even the fat, easy sign up bonuses were beneath her. So I got an Asian girlfriend who loves that I can travel all over Asia with no trouble.
Jun 18, 2014, 11:16 pm
#1165
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Jun 18, 2014, 11:19 pm
#1167
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Programs: US/AA, UA, AS, BA, IHG, HGP
Posts: 223
Jun 18, 2014, 11:24 pm
#1169
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We do travel there alot, but go other places as well..Just spent some time in Guatemala and Belize last month, so definitely not the only reason we MS. We do have a thing for the Thai girls though (well most nationalities if they are petite and cute)
Jun 18, 2014, 11:25 pm
#1170
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: CA
Posts: 93
Potential bad news.
Data point: as many experienced here, Kate and BP did not work. Went to buy some chips on OV, went through as Visa tender no problem . Then I went to buy some candy and this time I pressed cancel and changed payment type to debit, got a mismatch tender error or something like that, but upon pressing OK the transaction went through. Repeated a second time as debit payment, went through again. Could be that they figured out how to tell regular transactions apart from cash transactions.
Data point: as many experienced here, Kate and BP did not work. Went to buy some chips on OV, went through as Visa tender no problem . Then I went to buy some candy and this time I pressed cancel and changed payment type to debit, got a mismatch tender error or something like that, but upon pressing OK the transaction went through. Repeated a second time as debit payment, went through again. Could be that they figured out how to tell regular transactions apart from cash transactions.