Jan 2, 2017, 9:18 pm
Last edit by: Travelz
This is a new thread for 2017. The previous discussion can be found here.
READ the posts in this thread before asking questions. Many have already been answered.
10k per day limit including fees - must fill out a form (use cards as a budget tool or whatever you want to put)
Check the Simon website for locations.
VGC issued by meta for 3.95 - Count your cards before you leave the mall
When ordering online, Simon uses GCM.
READ the posts in this thread before asking questions. Many have already been answered.
10k per day limit including fees - must fill out a form (use cards as a budget tool or whatever you want to put)
Check the Simon website for locations.
VGC issued by meta for 3.95 - Count your cards before you leave the mall
When ordering online, Simon uses GCM.
Simon Mall Gift Cards(2017-2018)
Feb 6, 2018, 7:44 pm
#571
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Atlanta, GA
Programs: AA PLT, AS 75K, DL DM, HY Globalist, HH Diamond, MC/RZ/SW Platinum, AB/UA Silver, WN CP
Posts: 1,122
If you have an HH card that earns a category bonus (i.e. 6x at grocery), it would make more sense to buy the VGCs there.
Feb 7, 2018, 2:34 am
#572
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Atlanta, GA
Programs: AA PLT, AS 75K, DL DM, HY Globalist, HH Diamond, MC/RZ/SW Platinum, AB/UA Silver, WN CP
Posts: 1,122
The plot thickens
Well, this is special. My DL Amex Card Spend, which had gone up to $2-3k, has now dropped back to $1-$2k as of 5Feb18.
Feb 12, 2018, 1:40 pm
#574
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,322
FWIW -- I noticed a "Help Wanted" sign at CS desk at a MS-friendly Simon mall near me. One really wouldn't need an "inside man" at this particular mall, but in other cases ...
Feb 12, 2018, 2:13 pm
#575
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,322
FWIW #2 -- Got an email from Simon today, advertising 10% off purchase fee for Simon Visas (use code FEBVI10), and 25% off for Simon Amexs (use code FEBAX25). Personally, not very exciting to me to save 39 cents off regular purchase price. Fine print, emphasis added:
*Offer applies to business-to-business orders only. Valid through 2/28/18 only on participating Cards purchased at Simon Guest Services, the Mall Office, or at simon.com/volume , while supplies last. No rain checks. Cannot be combined with any other offer. American Express,® Visa, and MetaBank® are not sponsors of this promotion. The Visa Simon Giftcard® can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted in the U.S. and cannot be used at ATMs or redeemed for cash. The Visa Simon Giftcard® is issued by MetaBank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. The American Express® Simon Giftcard® can be used at U.S. merchants that accept American Express® Cards, except cruise lines and casinos.
*Offer applies to business-to-business orders only. Valid through 2/28/18 only on participating Cards purchased at Simon Guest Services, the Mall Office, or at simon.com/volume , while supplies last. No rain checks. Cannot be combined with any other offer. American Express,® Visa, and MetaBank® are not sponsors of this promotion. The Visa Simon Giftcard® can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted in the U.S. and cannot be used at ATMs or redeemed for cash. The Visa Simon Giftcard® is issued by MetaBank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. The American Express® Simon Giftcard® can be used at U.S. merchants that accept American Express® Cards, except cruise lines and casinos.
Feb 13, 2018, 4:07 pm
#576
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Northeastern United States
Posts: 597
FWIW #2 -- Got an email from Simon today, advertising 10% off purchase fee for Simon Visas (use code FEBVI10), and 25% off for Simon Amexs (use code FEBAX25). Personally, not very exciting to me to save 39 cents off regular purchase price. Fine print, emphasis added:
*Offer applies to business-to-business orders only. Valid through 2/28/18 only on participating Cards purchased at Simon Guest Services, the Mall Office, or at simon.com/volume , while supplies last. No rain checks. Cannot be combined with any other offer. American Express,® Visa, and MetaBank® are not sponsors of this promotion. The Visa Simon Giftcard® can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted in the U.S. and cannot be used at ATMs or redeemed for cash. The Visa Simon Giftcard® is issued by MetaBank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. The American Express® Simon Giftcard® can be used at U.S. merchants that accept American Express® Cards, except cruise lines and casinos.
*Offer applies to business-to-business orders only. Valid through 2/28/18 only on participating Cards purchased at Simon Guest Services, the Mall Office, or at simon.com/volume , while supplies last. No rain checks. Cannot be combined with any other offer. American Express,® Visa, and MetaBank® are not sponsors of this promotion. The Visa Simon Giftcard® can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted in the U.S. and cannot be used at ATMs or redeemed for cash. The Visa Simon Giftcard® is issued by MetaBank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. The American Express® Simon Giftcard® can be used at U.S. merchants that accept American Express® Cards, except cruise lines and casinos.
Feb 13, 2018, 9:20 pm
#577
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,762
The most useful feature of having a business account at Simon for me is you can call or email them in advance with the number of VGCs and the amounts you want on them and they will have them ready for you when you get there so all you have to do is pay, sign, and go. The discount is nice, but it's not a huge deal to me.
The major difference between a personal purchase and a business purchase is that business account can have the card value up to $1K and still pay only $3.95 per card. Though I am sure you know that, the activity on the cards bought by business account is closely tracked. Anything deviated from organically spending it down would cause the business account be shut down.
Feb 13, 2018, 9:28 pm
#578
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Atlanta, GA
Programs: AA PLT, AS 75K, DL DM, HY Globalist, HH Diamond, MC/RZ/SW Platinum, AB/UA Silver, WN CP
Posts: 1,122
You do NOT need a business account to call in your order. Once you are a trusted customer of your location you can phone in your order.
The major difference between a personal purchase and a business purchase is that business account can have the card value up to $1K and still pay only $3.95 per card. Though I am sure you know that, the activity on the cards bought by business account is closely tracked. Anything deviated from organically spending it down would cause the business account be shut down.
The major difference between a personal purchase and a business purchase is that business account can have the card value up to $1K and still pay only $3.95 per card. Though I am sure you know that, the activity on the cards bought by business account is closely tracked. Anything deviated from organically spending it down would cause the business account be shut down.
Feb 14, 2018, 5:41 am
#579
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Northeastern United States
Posts: 597
You do NOT need a business account to call in your order. Once you are a trusted customer of your location you can phone in your order.
The major difference between a personal purchase and a business purchase is that business account can have the card value up to $1K and still pay only $3.95 per card. Though I am sure you know that, the activity on the cards bought by business account is closely tracked. Anything deviated from organically spending it down would cause the business account be shut down.
The major difference between a personal purchase and a business purchase is that business account can have the card value up to $1K and still pay only $3.95 per card. Though I am sure you know that, the activity on the cards bought by business account is closely tracked. Anything deviated from organically spending it down would cause the business account be shut down.
Feb 14, 2018, 6:58 am
#580
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 17
CL
Question for the heavy hitters, are you cycling your credit or do you just have really high CL’s on the cards you use at Simon?
Feb 14, 2018, 7:36 am
#581
Join Date: May 2007
Location: DFW
Programs: WN A+, AA, HYATT DIAMOND, SPG
Posts: 1,125
Feb 14, 2018, 7:39 am
#582
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: California
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, HH DIA, Hertz PC, GE + Pre✓, Amazon Super Special Prime
Posts: 1,008
A little bit of A, little bit of B. Have a few cards I can make 3-4 trips to simon before hitting CL, others its just 1 trip. I try to liquidate and then payoff balances rather quickly on all cards- 1-2 days for a 10k order of cards. And I make sure to sprinkle in organic spending on all my cards in between big Simon purchases.
Feb 17, 2018, 2:46 pm
#583
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 11
The Simon Mall in Independence, Mo just changed hands after Simon defaulted on its debt. No more Visa GCs there as of 2/16.
Feb 17, 2018, 2:54 pm
#584
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 437
I got some sm gcs ax and vs should i spend right away?
Feb 17, 2018, 5:42 pm
#585
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: PHX & AGP
Programs: AA Lifetime PLT, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 11,453
I've been cycling my three CC's, with purchases other than GC's, and haven't had an issue. I did call the CC companies and told them what will be happening, and so far no issues, this has been going on now for 2.5 yrs.