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RedSun May 5, 2018 5:51 pm


Originally Posted by radonc1 (Post 29719880)
I presume there is an answer somewhere which I can't find so I will ask......

If you have been banned from BB, I presume that the ban will extend to Serve as well. Does anyone know if the ban is ever lifted (I am assuming that one will use the previously banned SS# although the email address certainly could be changed as well as the old BB home address. The name could be modified slightly to include a middle name such as from John Jones to John Paul Jones.)

I do not get real experience, but I figure if the ban is on the SSN, then the only way you can do is to borrow the SSN from a family member or close friend. Name and email address mean nothing.

jsl_313 May 7, 2018 5:44 am


Originally Posted by asot550 (Post 29716408)
Was approved for one bb on April 19, then two more on the 20th. Got the we can't approve you for an account message on the 4th. I've tried every few days since and still haven't been able to sign up for more (or any serve accounts). I've activated all 3 bb but have only loaded one of them. I can still load that one no problem. Any idea when I'll be able to sign up for more? Does applying but getting denied reset the clock on your cooldown period? I've seen people mention a cooldown period of one week, two weeks, ten days, three weeks, etc. so it seems inconsistent across accounts.

Give it a couple of weeks and try again. I opened 4 Serves and 3 BBs across a 2-week span before I ran into issues. I waited 2-3 weeks and got approved for my 5th Serve.

jsl_313 May 7, 2018 5:50 am

Does anybody have experience with using MCGC (Metabank) to load serve at DG/FD/WM?

Superorb May 7, 2018 8:16 am


Originally Posted by jsl_313 (Post 29724513)
Does anybody have experience with using MCGC (Metabank) to load serve at DG/FD/WM?

No different from VGC except for at WM with the change payment trick.

abhilife2001 May 7, 2018 10:46 am

Can Visa Everywhere GC load to Serve ?
 
Hi,
Was wondering if we can load Visa Everywhere (Grocery Everywhere gc's) to Serve in WM ? Thinking whether to use the current OD offer for free Visa Everywhere GC's.

Thanks

Superorb May 7, 2018 1:31 pm


Originally Posted by abhilife2001 (Post 29725711)
Hi,
Was wondering if we can load Visa Everywhere (Grocery Everywhere gc's) to Serve in WM ? Thinking whether to use the current OD offer for free Visa Everywhere GC's.

Thanks

Yes..

Turner1855 May 7, 2018 1:59 pm

My recent FD just told me only cash for Serve loads after I've been using them for a year or so for GC loads. I'm hoping this is just one guy acting out and not the beginning of the end.

RedSun May 8, 2018 6:43 pm

Reloaded 3 $500 VGCs today at a local DG. The Green Serve is great, no fee.
Also visited one FD and two other DG stores. All other folks have no ideas, or require cash to re-load. It needs some homework to find the right place.

abhilife2001 May 10, 2018 4:39 pm


Originally Posted by Superorb (Post 29726402)
Yes..

Thanks, worked nicely.. always helps to get gift cards free of cost .:)

abhilife2001 May 10, 2018 4:41 pm


Originally Posted by Superorb (Post 29725034)
No different from VGC except for at WM with the change payment trick.

+1.. though I now see that I need to press the cancel option multiple times (3/4 ) to reach the options to select "Debit", but yes it works.

Ryn996 May 10, 2018 4:45 pm

Loaded a $500 OV at a DG last week. Went back today with another $500 OV, but a different cashier was working. She said you can only load cash 🙄. Went to another one and got it loaded with no issues.

Superorb May 10, 2018 5:21 pm


Originally Posted by Ryn996 (Post 29740182)
Loaded a $500 OV at a DG last week. Went back today with another $500 OV, but a different cashier was working. She said you can only load cash 🙄. Went to another one and got it loaded with no issues.

Ya cashiers at DG like to make rules up all the time.

radonc1 May 10, 2018 6:39 pm


Originally Posted by radonc1 (Post 29719880)
I presume there is an answer somewhere which I can't find so I will ask......

If you have been banned from BB, I presume that the ban will extend to Serve as well. Does anyone know if the ban is ever lifted (I am assuming that one will use the previously banned SS# although the email address certainly could be changed as well as the old BB home address. The name could be modified slightly to include a middle name such as from John Jones to John Paul Jones.)

Tried to sign up for a Serve card 2.5 years after being banned from BB. Still on the DNF (Do not fly) list with Amex :(

RedSun May 11, 2018 8:04 pm

I can fund my Serve card with Wells Fargo Propel AmEx card, no fee and receive 1 CPP. I'm not sure if it is worth it and risk getting shut down. At $2,000 load/month, the points are just worth $20 (still free).

asot550 May 12, 2018 9:39 am


Originally Posted by asot550 (Post 29716408)
Was approved for one bb on April 19, then two more on the 20th. Got the we can't approve you for an account message on the 4th. I've tried every few days since and still haven't been able to sign up for more (or any serve accounts). I've activated all 3 bb but have only loaded one of them. I can still load that one no problem. Any idea when I'll be able to sign up for more? Does applying but getting denied reset the clock on your cooldown period? I've seen people mention a cooldown period of one week, two weeks, ten days, three weeks, etc. so it seems inconsistent across accounts.

Tried applying again today 8 days after previous denial and still no go. Going to wait 15 days before my next application. Feels like I'm tempting fate on this one though... I'm at the max on the first bb I opened and I'd really like to cycle these if possible. Much easier to liquidate than MO since you can go to the regular wm cashiers instead of only mc.


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