Question of MS with CSP
Mar 8, 2016 | 6:56 am
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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Question of MS with CSP
Hi all. Please be patient with this newbie. My husband just got the Chase Sapphire Preferred. We are planning to purchase some cattle today. I had hoped we could go to WM, buy MO and then use those to pay for the cattle as well as meet his minimum spend. He just got this card and was activating it this morning. It must be in their script they read, because I didn't ask, but he said MO's do not meet minimum spend or generate any points. So I guess that shoots that down UNLESS you FTers know of another method. Thanks for your help!!!
Mar 8, 2016 | 7:03 am
#2
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 477
Hi. Welcome to MS world. If I understand clearly, you tried to buy MO with a CC?
You can't buy a MO with a CC directly. You have to buy GCs first and than use that to get MOs. Be warned that only specific gcs can be used in WM to make a MO.
You can't buy a MO with a CC directly. You have to buy GCs first and than use that to get MOs. Be warned that only specific gcs can be used in WM to make a MO.
Mar 8, 2016 | 7:33 am
#3
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Thanks anubond005. Nice to have a pleasant reply. So I would need to purchase the MO's with gift cards that I purchased with a CSP? I have a BB card that I just received. Should I involve it in the mix or just purchase the gift cards (which brands), then use those to purchase the MOs. I think I read that the My vanilla did not work at WM?
Mar 8, 2016 | 7:59 am
#4
Join Date: Jul 2014
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yes, it should work like this: CSP>VGC>BB>pay CC or any bill via B/P
my vanilla debit is a reloadable prepaid card, it won't work to load your BB since you have to register this card like BB before you can start using it.
I suggest you read all related threads so you have an idea of current issues in buying VGCs and MOs. Good luck!
my vanilla debit is a reloadable prepaid card, it won't work to load your BB since you have to register this card like BB before you can start using it.
I suggest you read all related threads so you have an idea of current issues in buying VGCs and MOs. Good luck!
Mar 8, 2016 | 9:25 am
#5
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 132
yes, it should work like this: CSP>VGC>BB>pay CC or any bill via B/P
my vanilla debit is a reloadable prepaid card, it won't work to load your BB since you have to register this card like BB before you can start using it.
I suggest you read all related threads so you have an idea of current issues in buying VGCs and MOs. Good luck!
my vanilla debit is a reloadable prepaid card, it won't work to load your BB since you have to register this card like BB before you can start using it.
I suggest you read all related threads so you have an idea of current issues in buying VGCs and MOs. Good luck!
It would be great if cattle sales would accept GC for payment, but sure that's not an option either.
To OP, there are many options besides WM to buy MO. There is a forum link for that here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manuf...ift-cards.html
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Mar 9, 2016 | 6:28 am
#6
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Maybe I lived in Texas too long, but what about opening a UFB Direct bank account and then using their debit card to fund a herd to get AAdvantage miles? So far as I know, UFB has no beef against rewarding miles for purchasing cattle.
Mar 9, 2016 | 2:21 pm
#7
Join Date: Apr 2010
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OP have you asked the cattle dealer directly if he accepts credit cards?
I'd imagine you're looking to spend a good chunk of change so there's some motivation on his part to sign up for PayPal, Square, or any other of the mobile payment services. You could always offer to pay the fee (try offering to split first) to make it more appealing.
I'd imagine you're looking to spend a good chunk of change so there's some motivation on his part to sign up for PayPal, Square, or any other of the mobile payment services. You could always offer to pay the fee (try offering to split first) to make it more appealing.
Mar 11, 2016 | 5:19 pm
#8
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OP have you asked the cattle dealer directly if he accepts credit cards?
I'd imagine you're looking to spend a good chunk of change so there's some motivation on his part to sign up for PayPal, Square, or any other of the mobile payment services. You could always offer to pay the fee (try offering to split first) to make it more appealing.
I'd imagine you're looking to spend a good chunk of change so there's some motivation on his part to sign up for PayPal, Square, or any other of the mobile payment services. You could always offer to pay the fee (try offering to split first) to make it more appealing.
Mar 11, 2016 | 5:44 pm
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OP have you asked the cattle dealer directly if he accepts credit cards?
I'd imagine you're looking to spend a good chunk of change so there's some motivation on his part to sign up for PayPal, Square, or any other of the mobile payment services. You could always offer to pay the fee (try offering to split first) to make it more appealing.
I'd imagine you're looking to spend a good chunk of change so there's some motivation on his part to sign up for PayPal, Square, or any other of the mobile payment services. You could always offer to pay the fee (try offering to split first) to make it more appealing.
Mar 12, 2016 | 6:55 am
#12
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Actually, you might get slightly more value using a Barclay's Arrival card as cattle likely fall into the transportation category. Saw plenty of bull riding at my hometown rodeo.