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Old Nov 23, 2016, 4:28 pm
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I too buy 2 OVs today. Try at one USPS and work!
Go to next USPS and work there !! he he he!
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Old Nov 23, 2016, 5:08 pm
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Originally Posted by ezakipocky
Base SoCal. I used to buy MO at PO with vanilla gc (not OV) issued by Bancorp. without any issue. This morning when I tried to buy another one. The rep said no funds available. I tried to with two cards. There is no possibility that the card is not activated. Then I went the grocery store and it worked. If possible I will try another PO. But I do have a bad feeling.
You'll be fine, if at worst needing to try again or at a different location. I just did two $500 Vanilla (not OneVanilla) GCs at a PO in southern OC today.
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Old Nov 23, 2016, 5:45 pm
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Originally Posted by lesamuel
Does anyone know if one can buy an MO with the PPBDC?
Expect that it may be location dependent. In FlyerTalk terms, YMMV.

I have done this in the past. But I do it very, very rarely because so many people say that PP is quick to shut down accounts when there is activity they consider suspicious.
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Old Nov 24, 2016, 7:38 am
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My Meta did the same at a contract post office last week, but then worked when reran.

Originally Posted by 1353513636
But his/her meta declined for buying stamps....this is new DP.
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Old Nov 25, 2016, 11:10 am
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Originally Posted by 1353513636
But his/her meta declined for buying stamps....this is new DP.
He was trying to buy stamps and money order in the same transaction.
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Old Nov 25, 2016, 6:31 pm
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tried US Bank VGC today at USPS, got Authorization Declined

it was good with US Bank MGC last week
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Old Nov 26, 2016, 8:25 am
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What area of the country? The Meta storm seemed to blow west to east. Wondering if the next ill wind will follow the same pattern.

Originally Posted by jackkyxu
tried US Bank VGC today at USPS, got Authorization Declined

it was good with US Bank MGC last week
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Old Nov 26, 2016, 11:05 am
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Does MetaBank still work for Walmart MO?
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Old Nov 26, 2016, 2:45 pm
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Originally Posted by jackkyxu
tried US Bank VGC today at USPS, got Authorization Declined

it was good with US Bank MGC last week
What kind of card, OV/V?
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Old Nov 26, 2016, 3:37 pm
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DP: USB MGC with pin worked today at PO for single swipe (NorCal) - don't want to push my luck with split tender as this PO knows me and is aware of MS game.
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Old Nov 26, 2016, 3:54 pm
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I feel like this thread is getting a lot of "double penetration" from people who have nothing to add.

Please read the thread and refrain from posting information already known.
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Old Nov 26, 2016, 4:33 pm
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Originally Posted by jackkyxu
tried US Bank VGC today at USPS, got Authorization Declined

it was good with US Bank MGC last week
Originally Posted by Amex For Children Of Africa
What kind of card, OV/V?
If by OV/V you mean OneVanilla / Vanilla - US Bank does not issue any card of vanilla flavor.

Originally Posted by sechs
I feel like this thread is getting a lot of "double penetration" from people who have nothing to add.

Please read the thread and refrain from posting information already known.
What really is amazing is, it seems some people still dont know which banks issue what, not to mention reporting Meta not working is worthless by now. If and when Meta suddenly works again, or, Bankcorp suddenly fails - THEN it is worth a lot to post. Otherwise, as you said - lots of noise that adds no value.
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Old Nov 26, 2016, 5:29 pm
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Originally Posted by jackkyxu
tried US Bank VGC today at USPS, got Authorization Declined

it was good with US Bank MGC last week
as ive said many times. does the card show balance online? does it show an attempted transaction? if it does not then it is an issue with the card.
Originally Posted by sechs
I feel like this thread is getting a lot of "double penetration" from people who have nothing to add.

Please read the thread and refrain from posting information already known.
Originally Posted by Happy
If by OV/V you mean OneVanilla / Vanilla - US Bank does not issue any card of vanilla flavor.



What really is amazing is, it seems some people still dont know which banks issue what, not to mention reporting Meta not working is worthless by now. If and when Meta suddenly works again, or, Bankcorp suddenly fails - THEN it is worth a lot to post. Otherwise, as you said - lots of noise that adds no value.
YES YES YES!!! thank you!!
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Old Nov 26, 2016, 7:40 pm
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Originally Posted by Happy
If by OV/V you mean OneVanilla / Vanilla - US Bank does not issue any card of vanilla flavor.



What really is amazing is, it seems some people still dont know which banks issue what, not to mention reporting Meta not working is worthless by now. If and when Meta suddenly works again, or, Bankcorp suddenly fails - THEN it is worth a lot to post. Otherwise, as you said - lots of noise that adds no value.
Sorry for the mix up and for ruining your day...
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Old Nov 26, 2016, 8:22 pm
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Originally Posted by noturbizniss
as ive said many times. does the card show balance online? does it show an attempted transaction? if it does not then it is an issue with the card.




YES YES YES!!! thank you!!
There have been numerous reports of failed VGCs from US Bank.
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