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
Jun 17, 2014, 8:05 am
#61
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 407
TWG said he's bought 4 cards over the past couple of months, so I assume it's been making the rounds on the private forums/PM communities for awhile now.
He also said the following:
Bank of America and Chase cards run as purchases.
Citi and US Bank run as cash advances.
Will be interesting to see how the whole thing plays out, I'm doing other things with MS at the moment. Really only did one test purchase so I had a hard data point. Another handy back up if it sticks around and something I might put into more regular rotation after experimenting with it a bit.
Don't hit it too hard guys and it'll stick around.
He also said the following:
Bank of America and Chase cards run as purchases.
Citi and US Bank run as cash advances.
Will be interesting to see how the whole thing plays out, I'm doing other things with MS at the moment. Really only did one test purchase so I had a hard data point. Another handy back up if it sticks around and something I might put into more regular rotation after experimenting with it a bit.
Don't hit it too hard guys and it'll stick around.
I figured it was established since a poster wanted it to "die", but just thought it was an interesting method to get introduced to the larger public
Jun 17, 2014, 8:07 am
#62
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 506
Joke's on them though, I use .......
Jun 17, 2014, 8:15 am
#63
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Washington DC
Programs: United, AA, Avianca
Posts: 249
Honestly, this isn't that lucrative. $5 for $1000 at best. TD bank is way better. USBUxx equivalent. This isn't a crazy steal, just another avenue. And, frankly$200 VGCs after visa edge discount from office stores is still cheaper (albeit more work, but also quicker magnified return). So, don't go jumping crazy on this b/c "people" are. Think about it.
Jun 17, 2014, 8:17 am
#64
Suspended
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 2,998
Jun 17, 2014, 8:21 am
#65
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 400
I guess it's possible since he's no longer a Senior Moderator or the FT Talkboard President.
I hear he's trolling around Milepoint, too
Jun 17, 2014, 8:23 am
#66
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: AA, SPG, MR, UR, Cash Back!
Posts: 606
Honestly, this isn't that lucrative. $5 for $1000 at best. TD bank is way better. USBUxx equivalent. This isn't a crazy steal, just another avenue. And, frankly$200 VGCs after visa edge discount from office stores is still cheaper (albeit more work, but also quicker magnified return). So, don't go jumping crazy on this b/c "people" are. Think about it.
Jun 17, 2014, 8:38 am
#68
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 148
Honestly, this isn't that lucrative. $5 for $1000 at best. TD bank is way better. USBUxx equivalent. This isn't a crazy steal, just another avenue. And, frankly$200 VGCs after visa edge discount from office stores is still cheaper (albeit more work, but also quicker magnified return). So, don't go jumping crazy on this b/c "people" are. Think about it.
1k denomination is easier to liquidate, you can finish 5k~10k in a matter of 10,15 minutes. The same cannot be said for 25-50 $200 VGCs. It's up to what ppl prefer, less profit faster turnaround, or vice versa. TD and USB have limits.
Jun 17, 2014, 8:53 am
#69
Suspended
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 2,998
Honestly, this isn't that lucrative. $5 for $1000 at best. TD bank is way better. USBUxx equivalent. This isn't a crazy steal, just another avenue. And, frankly$200 VGCs after visa edge discount from office stores is still cheaper (albeit more work, but also quicker magnified return). So, don't go jumping crazy on this b/c "people" are. Think about it.
Jun 17, 2014, 8:55 am
#70
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,060
Sure, but even at 3x of a 500 dollar card you are ahead of this unless the fee for the unload is insane. It looks nice, and is the closest to the free days of Chase, but in the end the newer options are better IMHO. Another tool to use if other avenues close for sure.
Jun 17, 2014, 8:59 am
#71
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: AA, SPG, MR, UR, Cash Back!
Posts: 606
I'll take $504.95 at 5% over $1004.95 at a best 2 points any day. If you are using these cards to load BB or Serve it is a waste IMO. If MO's are you bag then by all means.
Jun 17, 2014, 9:04 am
#72
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Los Angles
Posts: 2,101
Last year Chase GCs were free!
This card has limitations to pick up large volumes. So, guys relax no worries.
When any new idea/program is picked up by bloggers, they get paid because some one wants to promote it. we are the marketing target, it does not die - but gets main stream popular, that's the intention.
Jun 17, 2014, 9:12 am
#73
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Around The World
Programs: ALL :)
Posts: 384
suitable for a quick 'min spend' but for churning the CL not worth it, if U have Ink and AmEx old.
Last year Chase GCs were free!
This card has limitations to pick up large volumes. So, guys relax no worries.
When any new idea/program is picked up by bloggers, they get paid because some one wants to promote it. we are the marketing target, it does not die - but gets main stream popular, that's the intention.
Last year Chase GCs were free!
This card has limitations to pick up large volumes. So, guys relax no worries.
When any new idea/program is picked up by bloggers, they get paid because some one wants to promote it. we are the marketing target, it does not die - but gets main stream popular, that's the intention.
Jun 17, 2014, 9:14 am
#74
Suspended
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 2,998