Jan 7, 2016, 3:49 pm
Last edit by: skitch23
This thread is a continuation of the previous discussion located here.
See post #412 - Ordering gc's thru the Kroger site will post fuel points to the associated shopper card upon shipment of physical cards and email delivery for e-gc's. Points are earned in the same increments as if you bought them at the store (usually 2x or 4x if there is a promotion). Transactions are processed by GiftCardMall and therefore do not earn additional points/cb from your credit card issuer for a "supermarket purchase".
See post #412 - Ordering gc's thru the Kroger site will post fuel points to the associated shopper card upon shipment of physical cards and email delivery for e-gc's. Points are earned in the same increments as if you bought them at the store (usually 2x or 4x if there is a promotion). Transactions are processed by GiftCardMall and therefore do not earn additional points/cb from your credit card issuer for a "supermarket purchase".
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Jan 25, 2016, 11:12 am
#76
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: DFW
Posts: 683
I think the max discount is 10 cents per gallon in most of the country (I know it is in the DFW area), but I remember people saying in the Pacific NW that Shell had a max discount of $1 per gallon, so apparently the max discount varies by region.
Jan 25, 2016, 11:14 am
#77
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: DFW
Posts: 683
Did you fill up at night? My experience in the DFW area for the past couple of years has been if I fill up before 9pm the max is 35 gallons. If I fill up after 10pm the max is 25 gallons. Not sure about between 9pm and 10pm as I always try to get there before 9pm to be safe.
Jan 25, 2016, 1:34 pm
#78
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: Marriott Platinum Premier, UA 1K
Posts: 375
Did you fill up at night? My experience in the DFW area for the past couple of years has been if I fill up before 9pm the max is 35 gallons. If I fill up after 10pm the max is 25 gallons. Not sure about between 9pm and 10pm as I always try to get there before 9pm to be safe.
Thanks for the feedback. I filled up shortly after 5am. Next fill-up I'll make sure it's a reasonable time of day and see what happens.
Jan 25, 2016, 3:08 pm
#79
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: California
Posts: 264
And at Ralphs at least, when they have a special promotion offering 40 cents off per gallon, that works (even though it's more than the normal max); I don't know if Kroger/Fred Meyer/etc do that too.
Jan 27, 2016, 10:52 pm
#80
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Window Seat
Programs: National Executive, HHonors Gold, IHG Platinum, Hyatt Visitor
Posts: 2,495
Kroger (Smiths) in Nevada and Utah has posted numerous signs at its checkouts now saying all gift card purchases with Credit must show ID and must match the last 4 digits on the card to what shows up on the terminal.
I never ratted Kroger out for its old $100+ gift card transactions with Credit require ID policy which was a violation of Visa and MasterCard Rules but this new policy and all these signs they have posted all over the checkouts, self checkouts, and gift card racks has crossed the line.
I never ratted Kroger out for its old $100+ gift card transactions with Credit require ID policy which was a violation of Visa and MasterCard Rules but this new policy and all these signs they have posted all over the checkouts, self checkouts, and gift card racks has crossed the line.
Jan 27, 2016, 11:21 pm
#81
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 4,431
My local Ralphs has removed all variables. I'm in LA area.
Jan 28, 2016, 3:57 am
#83
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Midwest
Programs: Delta PM, Hhonors Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 114
Kroger (Smiths) in Nevada and Utah has posted numerous signs at its checkouts now saying all gift card purchases with Credit must show ID and must match the last 4 digits on the card to what shows up on the terminal.
I never ratted Kroger out for its old $100+ gift card transactions with Credit require ID policy which was a violation of Visa and MasterCard Rules but this new policy and all these signs they have posted all over the checkouts, self checkouts, and gift card racks has crossed the line.
I never ratted Kroger out for its old $100+ gift card transactions with Credit require ID policy which was a violation of Visa and MasterCard Rules but this new policy and all these signs they have posted all over the checkouts, self checkouts, and gift card racks has crossed the line.
I'm not sure why you're complaining. Kroger treats us pretty nicely, as actual customers and not like criminals like at WM. Part of that is likely because they have this simple step to help protect themselves from fraudulent activity while serving legit customers like us.
Jan 28, 2016, 6:23 am
#84
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,207
Kroger (Smiths) in Nevada and Utah has posted numerous signs at its checkouts now saying all gift card purchases with Credit must show ID and must match the last 4 digits on the card to what shows up on the terminal.
I never ratted Kroger out for its old $100+ gift card transactions with Credit require ID policy which was a violation of Visa and MasterCard Rules but this new policy and all these signs they have posted all over the checkouts, self checkouts, and gift card racks has crossed the line.
I never ratted Kroger out for its old $100+ gift card transactions with Credit require ID policy which was a violation of Visa and MasterCard Rules but this new policy and all these signs they have posted all over the checkouts, self checkouts, and gift card racks has crossed the line.
Jan 28, 2016, 7:20 am
#85
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,710
Kroger (Smiths) in Nevada and Utah has posted numerous signs at its checkouts now saying all gift card purchases with Credit must show ID and must match the last 4 digits on the card to what shows up on the terminal.
I never ratted Kroger out for its old $100+ gift card transactions with Credit require ID policy which was a violation of Visa and MasterCard Rules but this new policy and all these signs they have posted all over the checkouts, self checkouts, and gift card racks has crossed the line.
I never ratted Kroger out for its old $100+ gift card transactions with Credit require ID policy which was a violation of Visa and MasterCard Rules but this new policy and all these signs they have posted all over the checkouts, self checkouts, and gift card racks has crossed the line.
Jan 28, 2016, 9:55 am
#86
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: MDW
Programs: WN (CP 6x, A+ 2x), Marriott (LT Titanium), Hyatt Explorer, Hertz PC, UA/*A Silver
Posts: 425
Kroger (Smiths) in Nevada and Utah has posted numerous signs at its checkouts now saying all gift card purchases with Credit must show ID and must match the last 4 digits on the card to what shows up on the terminal.
I never ratted Kroger out for its old $100+ gift card transactions with Credit require ID policy which was a violation of Visa and MasterCard Rules but this new policy and all these signs they have posted all over the checkouts, self checkouts, and gift card racks has crossed the line.
I never ratted Kroger out for its old $100+ gift card transactions with Credit require ID policy which was a violation of Visa and MasterCard Rules but this new policy and all these signs they have posted all over the checkouts, self checkouts, and gift card racks has crossed the line.
Jan 28, 2016, 10:55 am
#87
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: DFW
Posts: 683
Kroger has been asking for ID for any gift card purchases over $100 or so in the DFW area for at least a year. I always have my license out before I even get to the register so they don't even have to ask me for it. I always step up with credit card, license and kroger card in hand, and peel off the tabs from the back of the cards before I get to the register to make the purchase process as easy as possible for the employee.
Jan 28, 2016, 12:34 pm
#88
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,837
Kroger in MI enters driver's license info (after credit card is swiped) before the transaction will go through.
Jan 28, 2016, 5:00 pm
#89
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: 787
Programs: Too many to list
Posts: 1,306
So what are those US Bank issued cards from Kroger good for? I wasn't able to pay for MO at Kroger with it, nor did it work at BB kiosk or WM money center.
I know for sure I was able to get MO with them this summer. Did something change?
I know for sure I was able to get MO with them this summer. Did something change?
Jan 28, 2016, 5:29 pm
#90
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 97
I have no issue using US Bank VGCs at WM money center. ( No Kates for me. all my 4 nearby Kates have been disabled all functions except ATM button 
). I never use US Bank GCs at Kroger for MO. I only use Vanilla GCs or Simon GCs since they are cheaper or easier to purchase.
). I never use US Bank GCs at Kroger for MO. I only use Vanilla GCs or Simon GCs since they are cheaper or easier to purchase.