Jan 5, 2017, 9:57 pm
Last edit by: ChrisFlyer66
Note: The 2017 posts are here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1819656-five-back-visa-card-2017-a.html
EDIT 2/3/17 @ 6pm: Rumors suggest Kmart is (or perhaps already has) dropped out of the program. We have two DPs of swipes at Kmart on 2/2 that received 5B on 2/3 (posts #1395 and #1400). Perhaps swipes through "end of week" will receive 5B... could mean 'til the end of Friday 2/3 or Sunday 2/5 or who knows. Please post DPs.
CVS - No longer working
Kmart - Hit & Miss for buying MOs
Staples & Staples.com - Confirmed working but limited to $200/$300 cards
Lowes - Confirmed working but limited to $200 cards
EDIT 1/29/17: Making 5B great again!
EDIT 1/28/17: The gravy train is over
EDIT 1/20/17 @ 2pm EST: At least 2 DPs of 5B posting today (1/20/17) from CVS transactions that took place on Thursday 1/19.
EDIT 1/18/17: CVS is still part of the 5B program. You should still be getting 5B for purchases there. If you aren't, then you should call in. There is no use in posting DPs until on or after the 1/20/17 published CV-Sexit.
EDIT 2/3/17 @ 6pm: Rumors suggest Kmart is (or perhaps already has) dropped out of the program. We have two DPs of swipes at Kmart on 2/2 that received 5B on 2/3 (posts #1395 and #1400). Perhaps swipes through "end of week" will receive 5B... could mean 'til the end of Friday 2/3 or Sunday 2/5 or who knows. Please post DPs.
CVS - No longer working
Kmart - Hit & Miss for buying MOs
Staples & Staples.com - Confirmed working but limited to $200/$300 cards
Lowes - Confirmed working but limited to $200 cards
EDIT 1/29/17: Making 5B great again!
EDIT 1/28/17: The gravy train is over
EDIT 1/20/17 @ 2pm EST: At least 2 DPs of 5B posting today (1/20/17) from CVS transactions that took place on Thursday 1/19.
EDIT 1/18/17: CVS is still part of the 5B program. You should still be getting 5B for purchases there. If you aren't, then you should call in. There is no use in posting DPs until on or after the 1/20/17 published CV-Sexit.
Five Back Visa Gift Card? (2016)
Oct 29, 2016, 6:42 pm
#91
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Or you simply swiped your card which auto-drained and then you swiped again...
I have the same experience as you with debit transaction if not the last one. Though I tried it a few months ago and with a different vgc. It would autodrain though when using credit even when not the last tranasaction. I figured debit wouldn't work (if not the last) because of the cash withdrawal option.
Since then, I never tried.
Since then, I never tried.
My guess is, CVS POS is not standardized nationwide. Therefore what works in one region may not work the same in another region. As long as the cashier allows GC to be used for another GC, that is all that matters.
Now it is counting time on when to see the $10 rebate shows up.
Oct 29, 2016, 6:47 pm
#92
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Does loading these cards to SRV or BB count as a transaction (aka earn the 5% back)?
Oct 29, 2016, 7:41 pm
#93
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Did you tell the cashier you would pay with multiple cards?
Or you simply swiped your card which auto-drained and then you swiped again...
The last payment does not matter because the Full Amount would always be the same or smaller than the value on your last card - so it would not post any issue. Though I do not see the advantage to switch to debit mode on the last card if all the previous swipes worked as credit (and had to give the cashier the last 4 digits anyway).
My guess is, CVS POS is not standardized nationwide. Therefore what works in one region may not work the same in another region. As long as the cashier allows GC to be used for another GC, that is all that matters.
Now it is counting time on when to see the $10 rebate shows up.
Or you simply swiped your card which auto-drained and then you swiped again...
The last payment does not matter because the Full Amount would always be the same or smaller than the value on your last card - so it would not post any issue. Though I do not see the advantage to switch to debit mode on the last card if all the previous swipes worked as credit (and had to give the cashier the last 4 digits anyway).
My guess is, CVS POS is not standardized nationwide. Therefore what works in one region may not work the same in another region. As long as the cashier allows GC to be used for another GC, that is all that matters.
Now it is counting time on when to see the $10 rebate shows up.
This is how it looks in the transaction log:
Authorization amount:
$30.00
Retailer name:
CVS/PHARM
Purchase date:
10/28/2016
Settlement amount:
$10.00
Oct 29, 2016, 8:55 pm
#94
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 90
I got 2x FiveBack card 3 days ago, went to CVS did a test, buy a VGC for $395, so total comes to $399.50, first card, I select Debit, slide the card, put in the pin, it auto drain 200, Second I select credit, slide the card, give cashier last 4 digit.
today, 48 hour later, card that paid as credit got the 5% back, but the first card paid as Debit didn't get anything, balance is $0.
so, I guess Debit get NO 5% back!
today, 48 hour later, card that paid as credit got the 5% back, but the first card paid as Debit didn't get anything, balance is $0.
so, I guess Debit get NO 5% back!
Oct 29, 2016, 10:05 pm
#95
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Just to clarify, were you using Credit or Debit?
Oct 29, 2016, 10:09 pm
#96
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I got 2x FiveBack card 3 days ago, went to CVS did a test, buy a VGC for $395, so total comes to $399.50, first card, I select Debit, slide the card, put in the pin, it auto drain 200, Second I select credit, slide the card, give cashier last 4 digit.
today, 48 hour later, card that paid as credit got the 5% back, but the first card paid as Debit didn't get anything, balance is $0.
so, I guess Debit get NO 5% back!
today, 48 hour later, card that paid as credit got the 5% back, but the first card paid as Debit didn't get anything, balance is $0.
so, I guess Debit get NO 5% back!
Read Post 84 - the poster used debit and received the rebate.
May be debit took a bit longer to post than the credit?
Wait a day or 2 and if the 5% still not show up, call on weekday during business hours. Read upthread - people got the rebates manually posted this way during the 2 days in Mid Oct when system had glitches.
Oct 30, 2016, 12:16 am
#97
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Indeed that often happens with debits. Call the number on the back of the card, press a number to report a problem (any problem -- just to get a person on the phone). The rep who responds will likely open a case, and you should get the missing 5% in a few days.
Oct 30, 2016, 7:01 am
#98
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Are these the steps to follow? I might try it.
1. Go to OfficeMax or Office Depot to buy the Five Back Visa Gift Card. Pay total of $206.95 with Chase Ink card or Simply Cash. Get 5X rewards = 1035 Ultimate Rewards points
2. Bring card to CVS and make $200 in purchases as CREDIT to get cash back. $10 should be re-credited to the gift card (5% back)
3. Upon next visit to CVS, use remaining $10 on card. 50 cents should be re-credited to the gift card (5% back)
4. Upon next visit to CVS, use the remaining 50 cents. 3 cents should be re-credited to the gift card (5% back)
5. Toss away gift card because it’s not worth worrying about 3 cents
1. Go to OfficeMax or Office Depot to buy the Five Back Visa Gift Card. Pay total of $206.95 with Chase Ink card or Simply Cash. Get 5X rewards = 1035 Ultimate Rewards points
2. Bring card to CVS and make $200 in purchases as CREDIT to get cash back. $10 should be re-credited to the gift card (5% back)
3. Upon next visit to CVS, use remaining $10 on card. 50 cents should be re-credited to the gift card (5% back)
4. Upon next visit to CVS, use the remaining 50 cents. 3 cents should be re-credited to the gift card (5% back)
5. Toss away gift card because it’s not worth worrying about 3 cents
Oct 30, 2016, 8:06 am
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Are these the steps to follow? I might try it.
1. Go to OfficeMax or Office Depot to buy the Five Back Visa Gift Card. Pay total of $206.95 with Chase Ink card or Simply Cash. Get 5X rewards = 1035 Ultimate Rewards points
2. Bring card to CVS and make $200 in purchases as CREDIT to get cash back. $10 should be re-credited to the gift card (5% back)
3. Upon next visit to CVS, use remaining $10 on card. 50 cents should be re-credited to the gift card (5% back)
4. Upon next visit to CVS, use the remaining 50 cents. 3 cents should be re-credited to the gift card (5% back)
5. Toss away gift card because it’s not worth worrying about 3 cents
1. Go to OfficeMax or Office Depot to buy the Five Back Visa Gift Card. Pay total of $206.95 with Chase Ink card or Simply Cash. Get 5X rewards = 1035 Ultimate Rewards points
2. Bring card to CVS and make $200 in purchases as CREDIT to get cash back. $10 should be re-credited to the gift card (5% back)
3. Upon next visit to CVS, use remaining $10 on card. 50 cents should be re-credited to the gift card (5% back)
4. Upon next visit to CVS, use the remaining 50 cents. 3 cents should be re-credited to the gift card (5% back)
5. Toss away gift card because it’s not worth worrying about 3 cents
Oct 30, 2016, 8:57 am
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Oct 30, 2016, 8:58 am
#101
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Personally, step 3 is too much for me. I just spend the $10 somewhere else. Some stores do not like the idea of buying vgc using vgc and I am more than happy they let me do step 2 already.
Oct 30, 2016, 11:48 am
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Oct 31, 2016, 12:56 pm
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I got 2x FiveBack card 3 days ago, went to CVS did a test, buy a VGC for $395, so total comes to $399.50, first card, I select Debit, slide the card, put in the pin, it auto drain 200, Second I select credit, slide the card, give cashier last 4 digit.
today, 48 hour later, card that paid as credit got the 5% back, but the first card paid as Debit didn't get anything, balance is $0.
so, I guess Debit get NO 5% back!
today, 48 hour later, card that paid as credit got the 5% back, but the first card paid as Debit didn't get anything, balance is $0.
so, I guess Debit get NO 5% back!
Nov 2, 2016, 10:11 pm
#105
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 139
I bought a $100 five back dining everywhere card in the grocery store today. Anyone can confirm that the card can only be used in the restaurant but not other places?
Thanks.
Thanks.