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)
Jul 23, 2018, 12:40 pm
#391
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: CVG
Programs: Hyatt Giraffe
Posts: 1,663
Not sure if it's because I found a stash of 4.95 cards.... haven't bought a CVS in a long time, hope it's not $1k because that'll be the primary outlet for the new town we are moving to.
Jul 23, 2018, 1:15 pm
#392
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 369
I just did three $500s at three CVS ($1500) along a strip yesterday afternoon. I was considering adding a fourth that is a little further out of the way, but don't know if they count the fees, which would kick it above the $2K threshold.
Sep 10, 2018, 6:12 am
#394
Suspended
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 350
Any recent updates on this? I just tried 2k a few days ago in Charleston SC and it kicked the 2nd 2 cards back as a refund. Wouldn't ring up the 2nd set even though CSR was willing to try again, gave a cannot sell message.
Not sure if it's because I found a stash of 4.95 cards.... haven't bought a CVS in a long time, hope it's not $1k because that'll be the primary outlet for the new town we are moving to.
Not sure if it's because I found a stash of 4.95 cards.... haven't bought a CVS in a long time, hope it's not $1k because that'll be the primary outlet for the new town we are moving to.
Sep 20, 2018, 6:46 am
#397
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: PSC
Programs: Hilton Diamond/IHG Platinum/DL Plutononium
Posts: 1,728
Unfortunately the CVS near my office doesn't let you get VGC at the self checkout, despite 1/2 the registers being self checkout. Anyone with any DPs on ringing up VGC at selfcheckout?
Sep 20, 2018, 9:08 am
#398
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 559
How are you getting 5x at pharmacies past 50k?
Sep 20, 2018, 5:09 pm
#401
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,837
Oct 2, 2018, 8:02 am
#403
Join Date: May 2017
Location: USA
Posts: 207
Surprised no one has posted in here, but the Dosh cashback app is doing 5% back at CVS for a week. Pertinent info on Doc's link below:
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/dosh-...shback-at-cvs/
My thoughts on early DPs:
- started Oct 1, so presumably until Oct 8 but not confirmed.
- I asked Dosh Facebook, and they said no daily limit, so try to hit the full $2000 CVS limit.
- Those saying that purchase not tracking seem to have picked a CVS location not shown in Dosh app, so double check carefully.
- I believe it requires $25 min to cash out to bank account or PayPal. PP takes a few days.
- My test purchase for $400 VGC had $20.35 showing up in Dosh/e-mail notification within a few minutes of leaving the store.
- These are gonna be Vanillas, with $5.95 fees.
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/dosh-...shback-at-cvs/
My thoughts on early DPs:
- started Oct 1, so presumably until Oct 8 but not confirmed.
- I asked Dosh Facebook, and they said no daily limit, so try to hit the full $2000 CVS limit.
- Those saying that purchase not tracking seem to have picked a CVS location not shown in Dosh app, so double check carefully.
- I believe it requires $25 min to cash out to bank account or PayPal. PP takes a few days.
- My test purchase for $400 VGC had $20.35 showing up in Dosh/e-mail notification within a few minutes of leaving the store.
- These are gonna be Vanillas, with $5.95 fees.
Oct 2, 2018, 8:28 am
#405
Join Date: May 2017
Location: USA
Posts: 207
