Feb 3, 2017, 9:45 am
Last edit by: RedSun
This is the thread for 2017 onward. The previous discussion can be found here.
UPDATED Oct-2018: A lot of CVS store take CCs for GC purchases. Some stores check CCs and scan driver's license (with hand scanner). The best GCs are OVVGC and VVGC. The only differences are card designs. The current fee is $5.95 for $25 - $500 variable loading. If prompted for PIN, enter the last 4 digits.
Look for mobile shipping portal with CVS bonus. Certain CCs have category bonus.
CVS is cash only for all Incomm-related reloads and reloadable cards, including Vanilla Reloads and Serve swipe reloads. See memo to stores for complete list. Other cards at CVS can still be bought using credit, but YMMV depending on location, Manager, etc.
Transaction limits since October 20, 2014:
Transactions with $300 or more of card face value require ID.
Limit $ 2000 of card face value per 24 hour rolling period. (Some are reporting limit of $1000 per 24 hrs as of 2/2018)?
Limit of 10 cards per 24 hours.
Cash Register Freezing
Multiple reports that the CVS cash register will freeze and lock after scanning the ID when purchasing multiple prepaid cards. Then the register's computer needs to be restarted. Some report that "swiping" the ID instead of "scanning" will avoid the issue.
Limit of 7 tenders (swipes) per transaction. This is most commonly run into when using low-value AGCs. After seven, the transaction must be complete, no cash (or any other payment method) will be accepted to pay the balance.
System error after giving them license If you keep getting this error, there could be a problem with the magnetic strip on your license. Have them use the wand to scan it instead.
UPDATED Oct-2018: A lot of CVS store take CCs for GC purchases. Some stores check CCs and scan driver's license (with hand scanner). The best GCs are OVVGC and VVGC. The only differences are card designs. The current fee is $5.95 for $25 - $500 variable loading. If prompted for PIN, enter the last 4 digits.
Look for mobile shipping portal with CVS bonus. Certain CCs have category bonus.
CVS is cash only for all Incomm-related reloads and reloadable cards, including Vanilla Reloads and Serve swipe reloads. See memo to stores for complete list. Other cards at CVS can still be bought using credit, but YMMV depending on location, Manager, etc.
Transaction limits since October 20, 2014:
Transactions with $300 or more of card face value require ID.
Limit $ 2000 of card face value per 24 hour rolling period. (Some are reporting limit of $1000 per 24 hrs as of 2/2018)?
Limit of 10 cards per 24 hours.
Cash Register Freezing
Multiple reports that the CVS cash register will freeze and lock after scanning the ID when purchasing multiple prepaid cards. Then the register's computer needs to be restarted. Some report that "swiping" the ID instead of "scanning" will avoid the issue.
Limit of 7 tenders (swipes) per transaction. This is most commonly run into when using low-value AGCs. After seven, the transaction must be complete, no cash (or any other payment method) will be accepted to pay the balance.
System error after giving them license If you keep getting this error, there could be a problem with the magnetic strip on your license. Have them use the wand to scan it instead.
CVS Master Thread(2017 onwards)
Oct 17, 2018, 10:11 pm
#437
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 120
When using US passport for id, do they scan it? If yes, there is the bar code located?
Also, I have the same question about Global Entry card (I called the customer service and they said
GE is not accepted at all, but I want to make sure).
Thanks,
Nik
Also, I have the same question about Global Entry card (I called the customer service and they said
GE is not accepted at all, but I want to make sure).
Thanks,
Nik
Oct 18, 2018, 9:34 pm
#440
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 92
I seem to recall people reporting that when their driver's license did not scan at CVS, the cashier had to type in the info. Presumably they could do that with a US passport, unless they are satisfied with scanning the barcode for the passport number on the inside back cover. CVS sets the rule as to what they accept, and I haven't see any evidence they will take GE.
Oct 18, 2018, 10:27 pm
#441
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 120
Here's evidence for GE card:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/24923175-post10872.html
I tried it today and it doesn't scan. I didn't want to annoy and force them to enter stuff by hand.
Apart from DL, are there any scannable forms of ids as of today?
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/24923175-post10872.html
I tried it today and it doesn't scan. I didn't want to annoy and force them to enter stuff by hand.
Apart from DL, are there any scannable forms of ids as of today?
Oct 21, 2018, 6:13 pm
#445
Join Date: May 2017
Location: USA
Posts: 207
Since I was not around when these $4.95 Vanillas were more prevalent, is this what they look like? I feel like a few CVS locations in my area may still carry them.
But my dumb self has been getting the $5.95 ones that are silver or white.
But my dumb self has been getting the $5.95 ones that are silver or white.
Oct 21, 2018, 6:43 pm
#446
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
I do not see any difference between VVGC vs OVVGC cards. Just different color and patterns. Also, I care less about the $1.00 difference.
Oct 21, 2018, 11:11 pm
#448
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 559
Yes this is the one. One of my nearby CVS had these and day 1 i was able to purchase and on day 2 ,the transaction got reversed after the payment. Issuing a refund.
Oct 22, 2018, 8:17 am
#449
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,322