Jun 23, 2014, 11:43 am
Last edit by: vinhboy
UNDEAD - All Cards for Sale Online Were Pulled By MetaBank, But Some May Once Again Be Available (see #374)
Doctor of Credit has detailed write up here
Limits
MasterCard gift card: $1,000 limit, $4.95 activation fee
Travel MasterCard card: $1,500 limit, $6.95 activation fee
Reloadable Visa card: $3 monthly fee, loads every 7 days.
Youth card: $1,500 limit, $6.95 activation fee & $3 monthly fee
It looks like you can also do ATM withdrawals with the travel card (cost of $1.50 per withdrawal), this could come in handy if you have any owner/operator fee free ATMs near you. To view these cards follow these instructions:
Buy It
Go to https://www.metabank.com/personal/cards
Click “Buy MasterCard Gift Cards online”
PIN
- Yes you can set a pin
Cash Advance
- BOA, Chase, Barclay Arrival are purchases, No CA
- Citi and US Bank are Cash Advances, Yes CA
- Discover, No CA, ref (make sure you CA limit is not set to $0) ref
Features & Other
- Walmart billpay works with this card (Chase and Barclay confirmed)
- Evolve does not recognize the MC as debit
- Reloadable Visa works with Evolve
- Reloadable Visa works with BB.
- Temporary shutdowns have occurred.
- Once you have used the temp card, a card with your name will be sent to you about a week later.
***Contrary to Terms, 1k in loads are possible every 7+ days. Day 1, load. Next 7 days, loads are not possible due to "exceeding the limit in a 7 day period." After 7 days have passed, another online load is possible. Online myprepaidbalance.com accepts Visa, MC, Discover.***
Doctor of Credit has detailed write up here
Limits
MasterCard gift card: $1,000 limit, $4.95 activation fee
Travel MasterCard card: $1,500 limit, $6.95 activation fee
Reloadable Visa card: $3 monthly fee, loads every 7 days.
Youth card: $1,500 limit, $6.95 activation fee & $3 monthly fee
It looks like you can also do ATM withdrawals with the travel card (cost of $1.50 per withdrawal), this could come in handy if you have any owner/operator fee free ATMs near you. To view these cards follow these instructions:
Buy It
Go to https://www.metabank.com/personal/cards
Click “Buy MasterCard Gift Cards online”
PIN
- Yes you can set a pin
Cash Advance
- BOA, Chase, Barclay Arrival are purchases, No CA
- Citi and US Bank are Cash Advances, Yes CA
- Discover, No CA, ref (make sure you CA limit is not set to $0) ref
Features & Other
- Walmart billpay works with this card (Chase and Barclay confirmed)
- Evolve does not recognize the MC as debit
- Reloadable Visa works with Evolve
- Reloadable Visa works with BB.
- Temporary shutdowns have occurred.
- Once you have used the temp card, a card with your name will be sent to you about a week later.
***Contrary to Terms, 1k in loads are possible every 7+ days. Day 1, load. Next 7 days, loads are not possible due to "exceeding the limit in a 7 day period." After 7 days have passed, another online load is possible. Online myprepaidbalance.com accepts Visa, MC, Discover.***
Buying Metabank Gift Cards online
Aug 24, 2014, 7:56 pm
#361
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: BGM
Programs: HHonors Gold, Club Carlson Gold, Marriott Platinum, IHG Plat, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 771
Aug 25, 2014, 7:13 pm
#362
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: BGM
Programs: HHonors Gold, Club Carlson Gold, Marriott Platinum, IHG Plat, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 771
Has anybody been shut down after they submitted all of their information? It seems like that wouldn't be worth it if you were going to quit. I submitted my information and only loaded and unloaded once since then. Then, I loaded once more and have yet to try to unload it, but will try tomorrow.
Aug 28, 2014, 12:29 pm
#363
Join Date: May 2008
Location: BOS/SIN
Programs: SQ
Posts: 2,704
Quick data point from a TC:
My card has been loaded at least 5 times and I've never been shut down.
I do travel a lot and have used the card for MO's in ATL and BOS.
I do also think that the reason it is still working perfectly is because I used it for ATMs in Lima and Bogota when I lost another debit card.
Maybe use this card for a MO when you are out of town and it will avoid the issues.
My card has been loaded at least 5 times and I've never been shut down.
I do travel a lot and have used the card for MO's in ATL and BOS.
I do also think that the reason it is still working perfectly is because I used it for ATMs in Lima and Bogota when I lost another debit card.
Maybe use this card for a MO when you are out of town and it will avoid the issues.
Sep 9, 2014, 8:07 pm
#366
Suspended
Join Date: May 2014
Location: ILG/PHL
Programs: Amex Plat, AA Gold, SPG Gold, Hyatt Gold, HHonors Gold, Carlson Gold
Posts: 1,075
Sep 9, 2014, 8:11 pm
#367
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: BGM
Programs: HHonors Gold, Club Carlson Gold, Marriott Platinum, IHG Plat, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 771
Again, not much, but it gets me travel at less than 1/2 price.
Sep 9, 2014, 8:24 pm
#368
Suspended
Join Date: May 2014
Location: ILG/PHL
Programs: Amex Plat, AA Gold, SPG Gold, Hyatt Gold, HHonors Gold, Carlson Gold
Posts: 1,075
Yeah, that's probably my only card I'd consider using it with. I guess I'll keep them active with a load every once and a while but for the time being I'd rather just add some more NW Buxx teens. Load is only $4 for the same amount.
Sep 10, 2014, 12:21 am
#369
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 168
I only have 1 travel card, which is why it isn't scalable. But, I can load $1k every 7 days. It costs $10 (1%) to load and I'm doing it on my Arrival and learning 2.2% (on the $1010). So, I'm earning $22.22 for a cost of $10.
Again, not much, but it gets me travel at less than 1/2 price.
Again, not much, but it gets me travel at less than 1/2 price.
I had my card shut down twice and was a serious hassle to get it activated again. Sent in DL, card statements.
They seem to be more concerned with fraud rather than MS but wondering if they shut down again, how long it might take to get the loaded funds back.
Sep 10, 2014, 5:15 am
#370
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: BGM
Programs: HHonors Gold, Club Carlson Gold, Marriott Platinum, IHG Plat, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 771
How are you draining the funds? ATM.
I had my card shut down twice and was a serious hassle to get it activated again. Sent in DL, card statements.
They seem to be more concerned with fraud rather than MS but wondering if they shut down again, how long it might take to get the loaded funds back.
I had my card shut down twice and was a serious hassle to get it activated again. Sent in DL, card statements.
They seem to be more concerned with fraud rather than MS but wondering if they shut down again, how long it might take to get the loaded funds back.
Also, forgot to include the .50 fee per transaction in my cost earlier.
Sep 10, 2014, 6:05 am
#371
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,273
Sep 10, 2014, 6:06 am
#372
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,273
I only have 1 travel card, which is why it isn't scalable. But, I can load $1k every 7 days. It costs $10 (1%) to load and I'm doing it on my Arrival and learning 2.2% (on the $1010). So, I'm earning $22.22 for a cost of $10.
Again, not much, but it gets me travel at less than 1/2 price.
Again, not much, but it gets me travel at less than 1/2 price.
Sep 10, 2014, 6:14 am
#373
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,273
This is tempting then. I sent in info then shopped and drained the rest of the card via BB. But it was such a hassle (time-consuming), I've avoided both cards since. I just don't have the time to d#*k around with The Dragon.
Sep 12, 2014, 7:08 pm
#375
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 241
Thanks a lot for posting this. In for one with my Arrival to add to the mix of manufactured spend. Every little bit helps.
Will update when/if I get to speak with Dragon Lady.
Will update when/if I get to speak with Dragon Lady.
