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THIS IS A WIKI FOR AND OLD THREAD AND IS NO LONGER BEING UPDATED.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 $$$". The Gebit must have current balance of that amount or more otherwise slip with Error 51 will print out. Warning: (YMMV) It appears (my experience on 3 occasions during prepaid card load and buying MO in 2 different WMs) that after the debit card was charged no cash could be credited back to the card. Cashier should issue cash back. Keep the slip and contact manager if in doubt. Remember date, time and register if no slip.
You cannot successfully swipe more than 4 cards in a single transaction. If the cashier screws up and enters $50.00 instead of $500.00 (thus making it impossible for 4 swipes to complete the transaction), the transaction will need to be canceled. The funds should return to your cards right away but may take 24 hours, so note the time and person helping you.
MO fee is usually 70 cents each. Subtract from your total or pay in cash.
Start slow and buy one MO to see how it works. Your store or cashier may work different and have rules that other store do not have.
Very few Kate's can sell money orders anymore.
Debit codes PDF
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/attac...0&d=1461170080
The 2018 thread is here.
THIS IS A WIKI FOR AND OLD THREAD AND IS NO LONGER BEING UPDATED.
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All WM registers allow 4 debit swipes per transaction, but YMMV per store and cashier. Refer to cards as debit.
-Visas issued by MetaBank work great. Pin is last 4 digits
-MC issued by US bank work good, but you need to change payment type to debit before they enter the amount in the register. Swipe and hit "Cancel" or "Change Payment" to select "Debit" on the screen and have them enter amount and then enter the pin. Pin in packaging.
-Any Vanilla product affiliated with InComm or ITC Financial Services will not work for swipes > $49.99.
NO variety or design of VISA or MC Gebit's will ever auto-drain at Walmart.
The amount of each swipe needs to be entered by the cashier. Ask to "split the payment by $$$". 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
Buying Money Orders at Walmart (2017)
Dec 12, 2017, 12:11 pm
#1261
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Any one tried wearing Walmart vest off eBay and buy MO?
Dec 12, 2017, 7:52 pm
#1263
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Lol, just don't get a yellow one..unless you're "from the store across town"
Dec 12, 2017, 8:53 pm
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Dec 12, 2017, 9:01 pm
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Dec 12, 2017, 9:49 pm
#1266
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Dec 13, 2017, 9:17 am
#1267
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I've been a long time lurker in this thread, but I've been doing MO's @ WM for a year and just wanted to add my $0.02.
I have my local store which I've never had a problem at, but I've done a few road trips in the last few months and have hit a bunch of random WM's across many states. I've never had a problem getting a MO w/4 swipes at any location I hit. My technique is to be super nice to the agent when I walk up, asking how their day is and if other customers are treating them OK. I think this goes a long way. I've almost never had any questioning about my gift cards after that interaction. Only 1 time did the girl ask what card I was using when I said $200 on the first swipe, and I ignored her question and just repeated, "$200 on the first card, please" and she dropped the questioning.
This is a social game.
I have my local store which I've never had a problem at, but I've done a few road trips in the last few months and have hit a bunch of random WM's across many states. I've never had a problem getting a MO w/4 swipes at any location I hit. My technique is to be super nice to the agent when I walk up, asking how their day is and if other customers are treating them OK. I think this goes a long way. I've almost never had any questioning about my gift cards after that interaction. Only 1 time did the girl ask what card I was using when I said $200 on the first swipe, and I ignored her question and just repeated, "$200 on the first card, please" and she dropped the questioning.
This is a social game.
Dec 13, 2017, 4:08 pm
#1268
Join Date: Dec 2010
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Yesterday, I had a strange thing when purchasing MOs. I got 2 MO, swiping 4x$465. When I swiped the last one, CSR went to pick up MOs, entered numbers and when it was a time to print a receipt, I saw (ans she saw) a message on the screen: "Change -$465" and drawer was opened. She was confused, I was confused - clearly I have MOs that match the amount I paid. Why the register told her to give me money? She called CSM, she couldn't figure it out (receipt didn't say anything that might look like a reason for refund), so she told CSR to close drawer and let me go.
What do you think happened? Am I in trouble?
What do you think happened? Am I in trouble?
Dec 13, 2017, 9:14 pm
#1269
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 662
Sounds like the money order machine went down.
Dec 14, 2017, 3:42 am
#1270
Join Date: Dec 2010
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How do you mean? She printed both MOs (you know how it works - one MO prints, she grabs it, entered some numbers, another MO prints, etc). I did check the balance on MOs - it says the MO in outstanding status, which means it has a full balance.
Dec 14, 2017, 5:10 am
#1271
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I was going to recommend you call in and see that it is a "valid" MO. Sounds like you're good to go. You got what you paid for, right?
Dec 14, 2017, 5:57 am
#1272
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Yesterday, I had a strange thing when purchasing MOs. I got 2 MO, swiping 4x$465. When I swiped the last one, CSR went to pick up MOs, entered numbers and when it was a time to print a receipt, I saw (ans she saw) a message on the screen: "Change -$465" and drawer was opened. She was confused, I was confused - clearly I have MOs that match the amount I paid. Why the register told her to give me money? She called CSM, she couldn't figure it out (receipt didn't say anything that might look like a reason for refund), so she told CSR to close drawer and let me go.
What do you think happened? Am I in trouble?
What do you think happened? Am I in trouble?
for as long as your receipt shows there are 4 DCs swiped, just hold on to it in case you have an issue with the bank. IME, drawers open when I pay the fee in cash but there's no message to give me change. I don't think you'll have a problem.
Dec 14, 2017, 8:45 am
#1273
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yes, it shows 4 swipes. I didn't use cash either for the fees. I hope MOs are legit - they should be right, if automatic phone line says "in outstanding status". I guess, if amount was wrong, the status would be different.
Dec 14, 2017, 10:39 pm
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A conversation with a couple of long-time WM Money Center employees have revealed that stores are being advised that prepaid gift cards are not to be accepted. Apparently, this was triggered recently (in my area) by a customer in possession of several $200 "Office Depot" VGC's a CSM was called as the cashier felt the transactions seemed 'suspicious.'
As a result, now any swipes more than one will require showing your card to the cashier, and perhaps valid ID also. If it is determined that a customer is using a prepaid gift card the transaction will be cancelled. I was told this is going to become WM company 'policy' and was told this will be the procedures until WM can figure out how to update its software to automatically deny prepaid gift cards.
Since then, I have been doing single $500 VGC -> MO's and I have witnessed several people being asked to show the card they are using.
I really think this works against WM in the long run; they sell their own VGC's and they profit off those and MO's.
It is those darn $200 office supply VGC's that tipped them off to suspicious activity.
As a result, now any swipes more than one will require showing your card to the cashier, and perhaps valid ID also. If it is determined that a customer is using a prepaid gift card the transaction will be cancelled. I was told this is going to become WM company 'policy' and was told this will be the procedures until WM can figure out how to update its software to automatically deny prepaid gift cards.
Since then, I have been doing single $500 VGC -> MO's and I have witnessed several people being asked to show the card they are using.
I really think this works against WM in the long run; they sell their own VGC's and they profit off those and MO's.
It is those darn $200 office supply VGC's that tipped them off to suspicious activity.