May 3, 2017, 4:10 pm
Last edit by: ChrisFlyer66
Posts for 2018 on this topic are here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1885680-mgc-sam-s-club-2018-a.html
Always test one gc before buying too many that you cannot liquidate.
As of 6/2017:
HB Vanilla mc & visa issued by Bancorp - liquidate at PO or some grocery stores, not WM. The Bancorp gcs are easier to liquidate.
Vanilla mc issued by MetaBank - might be able to liquidate at Kmart BP, Paypal, not WM or PO.
Always test one gc before buying too many that you cannot liquidate.
As of 6/2017:
HB Vanilla mc & visa issued by Bancorp - liquidate at PO or some grocery stores, not WM. The Bancorp gcs are easier to liquidate.
Vanilla mc issued by MetaBank - might be able to liquidate at Kmart BP, Paypal, not WM or PO.
MGC at Sam's Club(2016-2017)
Mar 21, 2016, 11:54 pm
#19
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 92
A few weeks ago a CSR told me I could buy GC's with a CC, so I signed up for the Plus membership. When I tried to buy a MCGC the cashier and a manager said cash only for variables.
Jun 13, 2016, 10:09 am
#20
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: NYC
Posts: 365
Went to pick up my membership card and tried to buy 1 $500 Vanilla. First they've got confused asked each other then someone came to help then after scanning my DL they've started to ask all kind of question I've giggled when they wanted my SSN and refused to give them nicely it made them very angry lol. Then they've sent me to the membership desk where they've said cash only for GCs.. All in all i've stayed in line 5 times. I don't know what wrong buttons they've hit but I have a suspicion that they were trying to apply me for their CC?! Is there any recent positive experience in terms of GC? Also AFAIK The membership had to come with $25 gift card, chicken and apple pie they won't even tell me how to get these so I left empty handed. God bless Costco! 
Jun 14, 2016, 1:34 pm
#22
Join Date: Oct 2014
Programs: All of them
Posts: 1,664
So what's the consensus, do they take CC for any of the $500 GCs? I don't normally shop there and have no desire to, but could get a membership if they allow this consistently.
Jun 14, 2016, 1:42 pm
#23
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
I have a membership and tried at my Sam's and the cashier said DC and cash only but at the service desk they took my CC as payment. I guess it's part of YMMV.
Jun 14, 2016, 3:46 pm
#25
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 825
Membership required, they accept CC, only 1 per transaction, must be done at service desk.
Jun 15, 2016, 5:45 am
#27
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 64
Next time I'm in with family/friends, I'll try to do a little research and see what I can discover.
Jun 15, 2016, 2:24 pm
#28
Join Date: Aug 2015
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, JB Mosaic, SW AList + CP
Posts: 383
i bought a $500 card today with my CC
SO.CAL
saw above that it has to be done at svc desk. not in my case, girl at register did it first try.
SO.CAL
saw above that it has to be done at svc desk. not in my case, girl at register did it first try.
Jun 15, 2016, 2:35 pm
#29
Join Date: Oct 2014
Programs: All of them
Posts: 1,664
Good info. I did find the cards at my local SC, but don't feel like paying $45 for membership just to buy those. Anyone know of any promos to get it for $10-20?
Jun 15, 2016, 2:58 pm
#30
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: S Cal
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, United Silver, Marriott Plat, IHG Plat
Posts: 1,142
I have an offer from AmEx for a shopping day at Sam's in June or July. I am not a Sam's member.
I am curious if anyone using that AmEx certificate has tried buying a $500 GC at Sam's.
I am curious if anyone using that AmEx certificate has tried buying a $500 GC at Sam's.