Feb 3, 2017, 9:54 am
Last edit by: ChrisFlyer66
This is the thread for 2017. The previous discussion can be found here.
The 2018 thread is here.
THIS IS A WIKI FOR AND OLD THREAD AND IS NO LONGER BEING UPDATED.
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All WM registers allow 4 debit swipes per transaction, but YMMV per store and cashier. Refer to cards as debit.
-Visas issued by MetaBank work great. Pin is last 4 digits
-MC issued by US bank work good, but you need to change payment type to debit before they enter the amount in the register. Swipe and hit "Cancel" or "Change Payment" to select "Debit" on the screen and have them enter amount and then enter the pin. Pin in packaging.
-Any Vanilla product affiliated with InComm or ITC Financial Services will not work for swipes > $49.99.
NO variety or design of VISA or MC Gebit's will ever auto-drain at Walmart.
The amount of each swipe needs to be entered by the cashier. Ask to "split the payment by $$$". The Gebit must have current balance of that amount or more otherwise slip with Error 51 will print out. Warning: (YMMV) It appears (my experience on 3 occasions during prepaid card load and buying MO in 2 different WMs) that after the debit card was charged no cash could be credited back to the card. Cashier should issue cash back. Keep the slip and contact manager if in doubt. Remember date, time and register if no slip.
You cannot successfully swipe more than 4 cards in a single transaction. If the cashier screws up and enters $50.00 instead of $500.00 (thus making it impossible for 4 swipes to complete the transaction), the transaction will need to be canceled. The funds should return to your cards right away but may take 24 hours, so note the time and person helping you.
MO fee is usually 70 cents each. Subtract from your total or pay in cash.
Start slow and buy one MO to see how it works. Your store or cashier may work different and have rules that other store do not have.
Very few Kate's can sell money orders anymore.
Debit codes PDF
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/attac...0&d=1461170080
The 2018 thread is here.
THIS IS A WIKI FOR AND OLD THREAD AND IS NO LONGER BEING UPDATED.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
All WM registers allow 4 debit swipes per transaction, but YMMV per store and cashier. Refer to cards as debit.
-Visas issued by MetaBank work great. Pin is last 4 digits
-MC issued by US bank work good, but you need to change payment type to debit before they enter the amount in the register. Swipe and hit "Cancel" or "Change Payment" to select "Debit" on the screen and have them enter amount and then enter the pin. Pin in packaging.
-Any Vanilla product affiliated with InComm or ITC Financial Services will not work for swipes > $49.99.
NO variety or design of VISA or MC Gebit's will ever auto-drain at Walmart.
The amount of each swipe needs to be entered by the cashier. Ask to "split the payment by $$$". The Gebit must have current balance of that amount or more otherwise slip with Error 51 will print out. Warning: (YMMV) It appears (my experience on 3 occasions during prepaid card load and buying MO in 2 different WMs) that after the debit card was charged no cash could be credited back to the card. Cashier should issue cash back. Keep the slip and contact manager if in doubt. Remember date, time and register if no slip.
You cannot successfully swipe more than 4 cards in a single transaction. If the cashier screws up and enters $50.00 instead of $500.00 (thus making it impossible for 4 swipes to complete the transaction), the transaction will need to be canceled. The funds should return to your cards right away but may take 24 hours, so note the time and person helping you.
MO fee is usually 70 cents each. Subtract from your total or pay in cash.
Start slow and buy one MO to see how it works. Your store or cashier may work different and have rules that other store do not have.
Very few Kate's can sell money orders anymore.
Debit codes PDF
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/attac...0&d=1461170080
Buying Money Orders at Walmart (2017)
Aug 10, 2017, 5:12 pm
#691
Join Date: May 2014
Location: LAX
Programs: AA, UA, DL, NSA, CIA, MIB
Posts: 537
Aug 11, 2017, 6:20 am
#692
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 208
Yes there's always organic spend, but getting caught with 1 set of simon's would be a pain to for organic spend.
Aug 11, 2017, 7:10 am
#693
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 766
if you haven't already, start a log of who you spoke to on the phone, time etc for EVERYTHING. Do not be stupid about this, its very important if you run into issues on your refund. These companies could gaf about you. Word to the wise.
These pos make paypal look like a charity...
These pos make paypal look like a charity...
Aug 15, 2017, 7:05 am
#695
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: DUB-BOS
Programs: various
Posts: 3,683
My main WM has gone to a single swipe / no VGC card policy. Happened over a couple of months. I think one or 2 employees started it off and it gradually spread to all.
Even some who used to joke with me about earning air miles no longer will allow it.
Even some who used to joke with me about earning air miles no longer will allow it.
Aug 15, 2017, 1:37 pm
#696
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: DC
Posts: 189
how many MO's do you usually buy at once? I've been doing one and coming back another day.
Aug 15, 2017, 1:42 pm
#697
Join Date: May 2014
Location: LAX
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Aug 15, 2017, 1:44 pm
#698
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: NY
Posts: 523
It depends on the store policy. The stores by me don't allow more than one transaction for MO's, so that limits me to two @ $1K each. If you live near a store that still uses paper cash transaction forms, you could theoretically do more if they allow it.
Aug 16, 2017, 12:44 pm
#699
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 575
I did my first Wally MO. I must say its was a big nerve racking at the beginning. But i decided to go to a Walmart that i know doesnt have a lot of people. No lines for the service center, guy asked me what i wanted, told him i wanted an MO, asked me how much i want, told him 499.(i know i should have said 499.30), didnt even ask me debit card or anything, swipe my VGC, transaction approved walked out with my MO within a min.
I can get used to this! now to buy more VGC fee free! :]
I can get used to this! now to buy more VGC fee free! :]
Aug 16, 2017, 1:04 pm
#700
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Cincinnati
Programs: AA, Hyatt
Posts: 371
I did my first Wally MO. I must say its was a big nerve racking at the beginning. But i decided to go to a Walmart that i know doesnt have a lot of people. No lines for the service center, guy asked me what i wanted, told him i wanted an MO, asked me how much i want, told him 499.(i know i should have said 499.30), didnt even ask me debit card or anything, swipe my VGC, transaction approved walked out with my MO within a min.
I can get used to this! now to buy more VGC fee free! :]
I can get used to this! now to buy more VGC fee free! :]
Aug 17, 2017, 5:55 pm
#704
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: 787
Programs: Too many to list
Posts: 1,306
wm employees are the best. today I got "1 MO per day" BS from new barely speaking English lady. LOL.