Jan 10, 2015, 9:50 pm
Last edit by: ed765
This thread has begun a new tradition of annual master threads, this one on Visa Buxx. The previous 2003- 2014 megathread is here.
tcook052
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Buxx cards can only be loaded with a Visa or MasterCard.
tcook052
MS Forum Moderator
Buxx cards can only be loaded with a Visa or MasterCard.
NW Buxx
•Initial purchase fee: $5 (waived with promo code: 02050053 - ( the promo code appears to be working consistently)
•$2 load fee
•Max load per rolling 7 days: $500
•Max load per rolling 30 days: $1,000
•Max ATM per week: ($200 - but only if specifically enabled online, including PIN setup). No fee for some Allpoint ATMs (no way to know in advance if the Allpoint ATM will ding you $1; check your account carefully and call if necessary to reverse the $1 charge…IME 2/3 Allpoint ATMs do charge the fee).
•Max spend per rolling 7 days: $800
•Max # of CC on file is 2.
•Max balance per card: $1000
•Max of 2 loads per CC per 7 day rolling period.
If you card fails to load, check to see if there are at least 7 calendar days between loads, make sure the load won't bring your card above the maximum balance, or try the other CC.
Funding with Citi cards codes as a purchase for NW Buxx.
•Initial purchase fee: $5 (waived with promo code: 02050053 - ( the promo code appears to be working consistently)
•$2 load fee
•Max load per rolling 7 days: $500
•Max load per rolling 30 days: $1,000
•Max ATM per week: ($200 - but only if specifically enabled online, including PIN setup). No fee for some Allpoint ATMs (no way to know in advance if the Allpoint ATM will ding you $1; check your account carefully and call if necessary to reverse the $1 charge…IME 2/3 Allpoint ATMs do charge the fee).
•Max spend per rolling 7 days: $800
•Max # of CC on file is 2.
•Max balance per card: $1000
•Max of 2 loads per CC per 7 day rolling period.
If you card fails to load, check to see if there are at least 7 calendar days between loads, make sure the load won't bring your card above the maximum balance, or try the other CC.
Funding with Citi cards codes as a purchase for NW Buxx.
TD Bank Go Buxx
•Can only be loaded with TD Bank credit cards, debit cards or direct deposit
•Initial purchase fee: $4.95 + $1 load fee
•Max load per day: $500
•Max load per 7 days: $2,000
•Max load per rolling 30 days: $3,000
•Max per ATM withdraw: $60/week. (No fee at TD Bank.)
•Max balance: $2,000
•Max transactions: no limit
•Max load per funding TD CC (across multiple teens): $6,000 per 30 days
Limits are per teen card, not per master account
TD Bank card loads are treated as purchases by TD Bank and earn points.
Cannot be used to pay CITI or Capital One cards by phone.
States not supported: AL, AK, AS, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FM, GA, GU, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, MP, OH, OK, OR, PW, PR, SD, TN, TX, UT, VI, WA, WV, WI, WY
USPS MOs count against the ATM withdrawal limit.
Do not create too many accounts too fast. Some reports of account shutdown when same SSN used across multiple cards / accounts in a short period of time.
•Can only be loaded with TD Bank credit cards, debit cards or direct deposit
•Initial purchase fee: $4.95 + $1 load fee
•Max load per day: $500
•Max load per 7 days: $2,000
•Max load per rolling 30 days: $3,000
•Max per ATM withdraw: $60/week. (No fee at TD Bank.)
•Max balance: $2,000
•Max transactions: no limit
•Max load per funding TD CC (across multiple teens): $6,000 per 30 days
Limits are per teen card, not per master account
TD Bank card loads are treated as purchases by TD Bank and earn points.
Cannot be used to pay CITI or Capital One cards by phone.
States not supported: AL, AK, AS, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FM, GA, GU, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, MP, OH, OK, OR, PW, PR, SD, TN, TX, UT, VI, WA, WV, WI, WY
USPS MOs count against the ATM withdrawal limit.
Do not create too many accounts too fast. Some reports of account shutdown when same SSN used across multiple cards / accounts in a short period of time.
USB Buxx (closed)
USB BUXX is closed:
Last day to load was Oct 24th, 2015.
Last day to use or withdraw all funds Dec 30th.
Cards closed Dec 31st
Transaction History available through 6/30/16
(NOTE: stopped taking new applications ~mid February 2014 through the official link.
USB BUXX is closed:
Last day to load was Oct 24th, 2015.
Last day to use or withdraw all funds Dec 30th.
Cards closed Dec 31st
Transaction History available through 6/30/16
(NOTE: stopped taking new applications ~mid February 2014 through the official link.
VISA Buxx (2015)
Apr 6, 2015, 7:45 pm
#256
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 467
What is the normal recourse when NW Buxx charges an ATM fee for Allpoint ATM withdrawal? Just report it each time or what?
Apr 6, 2015, 9:20 pm
#257
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: LAC
Programs: Regal Crown Club
Posts: 488
Yes. Alternatively don't use an ATM but the Walmart cash back option for $100 along with something you need anyway. Just buy the cheapest piece in your cart with the NWB, get $100 back, and then pay the rest with your regular grocery card.
Apr 7, 2015, 7:11 am
#258
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: UA, CO, Delta, AA, BA, Hilton, Starwood, Marriott
Posts: 211
Has anyone successfully paid Citi Credit Card with USB visa buxx card recently? Thanks!
Apr 7, 2015, 8:01 am
#260
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,516
By the way, if you have an offer on your Citi Preferred card like extra 2pts on everything, do not use it to load your NW buxx card - you don't get extra 2pts on loads, only regular 1pt. Found it in hard way, since I was expecting much more points than it was posted. It was the same issue last statement, but I wasn't careful enough to check.
Apr 7, 2015, 8:18 am
#261
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
with Citi DCB, no CA and get 2% if charges paid by statement cut. as an added precaution, request to lower your CA to zero, especially if you have no use for that feature. they are glad to oblige.
Apr 7, 2015, 1:48 pm
#263
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
100% sure since August 2014 up to March statement post date. My calculations tally with Citi's calculations since I pay all charges on or before statement cut leaving me with zero balance.
Apr 7, 2015, 8:44 pm
#264
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 467
So apparently my local grocery store no longer MOs from pre-paid debit cards... WM is a pain to get to and no US Bank ATMs around. Any suggestions for easiest liquidation method at this point?
Apr 7, 2015, 9:50 pm
#265
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: DFW
Programs: AA, UA, SPG, BA, HH
Posts: 122
Did you check Citi why it did not get the 2nd 1%?
thanks
what are not eligible for 2% reward?
thanks
what are not eligible for 2% reward?
Apr 8, 2015, 11:28 am
#266
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 137
By the way, if you have an offer on your Citi Preferred card like extra 2pts on everything, do not use it to load your NW buxx card - you don't get extra 2pts on loads, only regular 1pt. Found it in hard way, since I was expecting much more points than it was posted. It was the same issue last statement, but I wasn't careful enough to check.
US Buxx is posted as purchase under DIRECT MARKETING/DIRECT MARKETERS
But, NW Buxx is posted as purchase under MORTGAGE COMPANIES-FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
Issue you identified is just with NW Buxx usage? Have you also used Citi Preferred with US Buxx?
Apr 9, 2015, 6:49 am
#267
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,516
Starting this month, I am using Citi Preferred heavily for both NW Buxx and US Buxx.
US Buxx is posted as purchase under DIRECT MARKETING/DIRECT MARKETERS
But, NW Buxx is posted as purchase under MORTGAGE COMPANIES-FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
Issue you identified is just with NW Buxx usage? Have you also used Citi Preferred with US Buxx?
US Buxx is posted as purchase under DIRECT MARKETING/DIRECT MARKETERS
But, NW Buxx is posted as purchase under MORTGAGE COMPANIES-FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
Issue you identified is just with NW Buxx usage? Have you also used Citi Preferred with US Buxx?
Apr 9, 2015, 6:40 pm
#269
Moderator: Travel Buzz
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Sunny San Diego
Posts: 3,099