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)
Jan 13, 2017, 6:22 am
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Jan 13, 2017, 6:46 am
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I got that yesterday, but after I tried with a different card on the same transaction it went through.
The same card that got the error worked too.
Jan 13, 2017, 6:52 am
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Jan 13, 2017, 8:05 am
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I can confirm there is currently something happening behind the scenes at CVS. I wasn't even buying with FB, just my 0BC and the friendly cashier told me they have a memo it'll be cash for now although it is only temporary. I asked the manager and she apologized to me for the inconvinience but she said CVS was hit hard by *"certain groups" that they have to cut their losses by accepting cash only for now. She said, hopefully when you come back, we'll accept CCs again.
*I didn't pry on those "certain groups" she was referring to but I have an idea. I'm not sure if there's a memo that some managers may NOT have read/paid attention to but all stores may know by today.
For those whose FBs are still accepted, good luck and hopefully, CVS won't stiff you of your CBs. After all, it'll "only be $4.95 per VGC" loss that you can charge to cost of doing business.
For the rest of us, game over.
*I didn't pry on those "certain groups" she was referring to but I have an idea. I'm not sure if there's a memo that some managers may NOT have read/paid attention to but all stores may know by today.
For those whose FBs are still accepted, good luck and hopefully, CVS won't stiff you of your CBs. After all, it'll "only be $4.95 per VGC" loss that you can charge to cost of doing business.
For the rest of us, game over.
Jan 13, 2017, 11:34 am
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