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)
Nov 19, 2018, 7:25 am
#481
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Depends on how much time you're spending doing it... Assuming 2% as your baseline earn rate, plus $10 Dosh, minus two 79c mo, you're netting $16.76. If you have a CVS that's on your normal route to/from work and can be in/out in 5-10 minutes that's ~$100/hr for your time.
Nov 20, 2018, 6:41 pm
#483
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Charlotte, NC
Programs: AA Plat, VA Silver, IHG Plat, HH Gold
Posts: 28
Just tried to purchase 2 One Vanilla's at CVS and when cashier scanned second one, it said "quantity met - 8". I haven't bought any other gift cards today so I'm not violating the $2k/day rule. Here are my last few purchases.
2 - 10/30
2 - 11/7
2 - 11/12
2 - 11/14 (this was with passport, not DL)
1 - 11/20 (wouldn't let me buy the 2nd one)
So today would have been 8 on my DL in the last month, but it wouldn't let me buy the 8th one so now I'm at 7 for the month.
Anyone know of a weekly or monthly limit? Even the store manager couldn't tell me.
2 - 10/30
2 - 11/7
2 - 11/12
2 - 11/14 (this was with passport, not DL)
1 - 11/20 (wouldn't let me buy the 2nd one)
So today would have been 8 on my DL in the last month, but it wouldn't let me buy the 8th one so now I'm at 7 for the month.
Anyone know of a weekly or monthly limit? Even the store manager couldn't tell me.
Nov 21, 2018, 2:41 pm
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Nov 21, 2018, 4:49 pm
#486
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Nov 21, 2018, 8:19 pm
#488
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True. On the other hand, I can just get a bunch of Meta VGC at grocery stores with the Gold card at 4x MR. That is better and Metas are easier to unload.
Jan 9, 2019, 12:18 pm
#495
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 239
Just to show that CVS does work, here's the details from a $500 Vanilla purchase on Jan 4.
DescriptionCVS/PHARMACY #05815Also known asCVS/PHARMACYMethodIn personCategoryHealth & Wellness
Rewards earned with this transaction
How we calculate rewards+ Bonus from 1Q 5% category: Drugstores2,023.80+ 1% (1 Pt)/$1 earned on all purchases505.95
Total points2,529.75
