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THIS IS A WIKI FOR AND OLD THREAD AND IS NO LONGER BEING UPDATED.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THIS IS A WIKI FOR AND OLD THREAD AND IS NO LONGER BEING UPDATED.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)
Oct 26, 2017, 6:27 pm
#1036
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Oct 26, 2017, 7:30 pm
#1037
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Right? Isn't it great that nobody in this thread is talking about GDs and bringing more attention to them? Oh wait.
Oct 26, 2017, 8:30 pm
#1038
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Oct 26, 2017, 10:29 pm
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Oct 27, 2017, 11:23 am
#1040
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Any Kroger "siblings" in Chicagoland to but these 2.3.4. 5 X cards? Thanks.
Oct 27, 2017, 2:55 pm
#1041
Join Date: Sep 2015
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My WMNM codes as grocery for my 3% cashback card and my current 5% WF card, so I'm happy as a clam to shop there.
Oct 27, 2017, 4:13 pm
#1043
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Good luck with folks at WMNM. They are basically PITA, at least those in my area.
Oct 27, 2017, 7:20 pm
#1044
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My WMNM use to be great for MOs before they closed. Usually no lines.
Oct 27, 2017, 7:44 pm
#1045
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So you say that GDOT VISA cards at WM can purchase and work for MO?
Oct 30, 2017, 10:01 am
#1047
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Denied at a WM in Carrolton, TX. Worker said they used to allow 2 GCs but now they don't allow any.
Oct 30, 2017, 12:21 pm
#1048
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Miami Area has been a NO go zone for me for more than 2 years (means CSRs even). But my Middle of Nowhere Mid West Wally s are a beauty. Like today, my friend the CSR allowed me to Swipe one $500 and two $100 VGCs while paying the remaining balance of a $1,000 USD MO with my normal Debit Card (The $100s got me 800 Fuel Points on Krogy
) and she doesn't even want to look at my Gebbits because she just does not care. As long as the machine says Approved!!! that is all she needs to walk towards the MO machine and take the printed MO.
Oct 30, 2017, 5:22 pm
#1049
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 506
got error message today when buying MOs on second transaction: Money Gram limit exceeded
Oct 31, 2017, 5:40 am
#1050
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 766
Probably my last post on this for some time:
I got a call back from Wally that they could not locate the money with the reference numbers and authorization codes; this came from the central office. At this point, I'm not bothering them anymore as I don't want to burn the site. (Honestly, the Wally folks could not have been nicer.)
So, I have not started the dispute process with GC.com I guess they first have to send me a form to fill out that will take 1-2 biz days. Then, it will take 45-90 days for an answer.
I just redeemed a slug of points to cover the loss for now.
I got a call back from Wally that they could not locate the money with the reference numbers and authorization codes; this came from the central office. At this point, I'm not bothering them anymore as I don't want to burn the site. (Honestly, the Wally folks could not have been nicer.)
So, I have not started the dispute process with GC.com I guess they first have to send me a form to fill out that will take 1-2 biz days. Then, it will take 45-90 days for an answer.
I just redeemed a slug of points to cover the loss for now.