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THIS IS A WIKI FOR AND OLD THREAD AND IS NO LONGER BEING UPDATED.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THIS IS A WIKI FOR AND OLD THREAD AND IS NO LONGER BEING UPDATED.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)
Nov 10, 2017, 1:09 pm
#1112
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: The World!!!
Programs: Some of them not all ...
Posts: 1,532
Hello All,
The other day i was declined (by an unfamiliar cashier) attempting to purchase $499.30 MO. After i swiped, she looked at her screen, and then asked to see the card. I handed her the VGC, she said can't use these -- I then purchased the MO w/ my bank debit card. Which seemed to surprise her.
I was wondering if there is anything internally that would indicate to the cashier that a VGC is being used ? It seemed as if something on the screen triggered the cashier to ask to see the card.
I compared the receipt from the debit card purchase to the VGC purchase, and both receipts looked the same to me.
Any data points on how the VGC transaction appears / if it appears differently than a debit card transaction on the cashier's end ?
The other day i was declined (by an unfamiliar cashier) attempting to purchase $499.30 MO. After i swiped, she looked at her screen, and then asked to see the card. I handed her the VGC, she said can't use these -- I then purchased the MO w/ my bank debit card. Which seemed to surprise her.
I was wondering if there is anything internally that would indicate to the cashier that a VGC is being used ? It seemed as if something on the screen triggered the cashier to ask to see the card.
I compared the receipt from the debit card purchase to the VGC purchase, and both receipts looked the same to me.
Any data points on how the VGC transaction appears / if it appears differently than a debit card transaction on the cashier's end ?
Nov 10, 2017, 1:27 pm
#1113
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 17
TY Carlitos !
I am in NY. I find Some WMs are more easy going than others, but that's probably the case every where
I am in NY. I find Some WMs are more easy going than others, but that's probably the case every where
Nov 10, 2017, 2:42 pm
#1114
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 506
There are some DPs about transaction timeouts using Meta VGCs from GC.com. It may be particular store issue too. I personally buy Meta VGCs from GCM and I've never had this type of issue at WM.
Nov 12, 2017, 2:00 pm
#1115
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: Delta Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 34
Hello All,
The other day i was declined (by an unfamiliar cashier) attempting to purchase $499.30 MO. After i swiped, she looked at her screen, and then asked to see the card. I handed her the VGC, she said can't use these -- I then purchased the MO w/ my bank debit card. Which seemed to surprise her.
I was wondering if there is anything internally that would indicate to the cashier that a VGC is being used ? It seemed as if something on the screen triggered the cashier to ask to see the card.
I compared the receipt from the debit card purchase to the VGC purchase, and both receipts looked the same to me.
Any data points on how the VGC transaction appears / if it appears differently than a debit card transaction on the cashier's end ?
The other day i was declined (by an unfamiliar cashier) attempting to purchase $499.30 MO. After i swiped, she looked at her screen, and then asked to see the card. I handed her the VGC, she said can't use these -- I then purchased the MO w/ my bank debit card. Which seemed to surprise her.
I was wondering if there is anything internally that would indicate to the cashier that a VGC is being used ? It seemed as if something on the screen triggered the cashier to ask to see the card.
I compared the receipt from the debit card purchase to the VGC purchase, and both receipts looked the same to me.
Any data points on how the VGC transaction appears / if it appears differently than a debit card transaction on the cashier's end ?
I haven't seen or heard any DPs, but they could conceivably do this, as they could load the BIN number of card issuers/banks they want name-checked/ID/whatever checked, and then issue an on-screen message to the CSR to do so... They'd likely need to do a software update, but it's definitely possible. And, if it were happening, we'd likely see widespread reporting of it fairly quickly.
Nov 12, 2017, 6:58 pm
#1116
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: DUB-BOS
Programs: various
Posts: 3,690
I haven't seen or heard any DPs, but they could conceivably do this, as they could load the BIN number of card issuers/banks they want name-checked/ID/whatever checked, and then issue an on-screen message to the CSR to do so... They'd likely need to do a software update, but it's definitely possible. And, if it were happening, we'd likely see widespread reporting of it fairly quickly.
Nov 12, 2017, 11:42 pm
#1117
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: ONT
Programs: AGR, UA, AA
Posts: 476
California is hit or miss. The usual rules apply - WMNM is slightly better than the others, but every store has their own rules depending on the manager there. A couple of years ago when I was doing the BB/Serve game the inland area was better than Los Angeles. Don't know now.
Nov 17, 2017, 6:43 pm
#1118
Join Date: May 2003
Location: N/A
Posts: 403
I posted in Simon thread but recommended that I post here. So, here I am.
I am asumming forks here typically goes to WM MO route to unload simon. I had a MO transaction cancelled midway thru the purchase, and of course the funds from one simon card drained. WM did not refund me cash or anything (I got receipt). Card is bought from the Mall and not from online retailer. According to WM, my simon card is “pending” status, therefore WM claims they cannot do anything at this time. This is after I was required to speak with the store manager(?) and she was all understanding until she saw the print out of the transaction history of the card and alleged that it is “pending” status (how she got this “pending” I don’t know).
Will this “pending” ever goes away and the funds returned to the card? Or do I have to keep pressing with WM? I don’t want to draw unnecessary attention at this WM, but it is a big money (thank god, only one card). The manager wanted to see the transaction record and I gave them a printout of the transaction history (WM gave me back the paper). If you ever had similar experience, can you share (private message or here), how you resolved this?
This is the 1st time ever happened to me and I am beginning to bit panic here. (NOt that I cannot float, but I’d like to have my money back). It’s been 5 days now and the funds not returned to simon card. Do I have a option to file a claim with GCM (I kind of doubt it, but asking here cuz I don’t know). THank you so much.
I am asumming forks here typically goes to WM MO route to unload simon. I had a MO transaction cancelled midway thru the purchase, and of course the funds from one simon card drained. WM did not refund me cash or anything (I got receipt). Card is bought from the Mall and not from online retailer. According to WM, my simon card is “pending” status, therefore WM claims they cannot do anything at this time. This is after I was required to speak with the store manager(?) and she was all understanding until she saw the print out of the transaction history of the card and alleged that it is “pending” status (how she got this “pending” I don’t know).
Will this “pending” ever goes away and the funds returned to the card? Or do I have to keep pressing with WM? I don’t want to draw unnecessary attention at this WM, but it is a big money (thank god, only one card). The manager wanted to see the transaction record and I gave them a printout of the transaction history (WM gave me back the paper). If you ever had similar experience, can you share (private message or here), how you resolved this?
This is the 1st time ever happened to me and I am beginning to bit panic here. (NOt that I cannot float, but I’d like to have my money back). It’s been 5 days now and the funds not returned to simon card. Do I have a option to file a claim with GCM (I kind of doubt it, but asking here cuz I don’t know). THank you so much.
Last edited by msiamsia; Nov 17, 2017 at 6:52 pm
Nov 17, 2017, 8:24 pm
#1119
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 800
I posted in Simon thread but recommended that I post here. So, here I am.
I am asumming forks here typically goes to WM MO route to unload simon. I had a MO transaction cancelled midway thru the purchase, and of course the funds from one simon card drained. WM did not refund me cash or anything (I got receipt). Card is bought from the Mall and not from online retailer. According to WM, my simon card is “pending” status, therefore WM claims they cannot do anything at this time. This is after I was required to speak with the store manager(?) and she was all understanding until she saw the print out of the transaction history of the card and alleged that it is “pending” status (how she got this “pending” I don’t know).
Will this “pending” ever goes away and the funds returned to the card? Or do I have to keep pressing with WM? I don’t want to draw unnecessary attention at this WM, but it is a big money (thank god, only one card). The manager wanted to see the transaction record and I gave them a printout of the transaction history (WM gave me back the paper). If you ever had similar experience, can you share (private message or here), how you resolved this?
This is the 1st time ever happened to me and I am beginning to bit panic here. (NOt that I cannot float, but I’d like to have my money back). It’s been 5 days now and the funds not returned to simon card. Do I have a option to file a claim with GCM (I kind of doubt it, but asking here cuz I don’t know). THank you so much.
I am asumming forks here typically goes to WM MO route to unload simon. I had a MO transaction cancelled midway thru the purchase, and of course the funds from one simon card drained. WM did not refund me cash or anything (I got receipt). Card is bought from the Mall and not from online retailer. According to WM, my simon card is “pending” status, therefore WM claims they cannot do anything at this time. This is after I was required to speak with the store manager(?) and she was all understanding until she saw the print out of the transaction history of the card and alleged that it is “pending” status (how she got this “pending” I don’t know).
Will this “pending” ever goes away and the funds returned to the card? Or do I have to keep pressing with WM? I don’t want to draw unnecessary attention at this WM, but it is a big money (thank god, only one card). The manager wanted to see the transaction record and I gave them a printout of the transaction history (WM gave me back the paper). If you ever had similar experience, can you share (private message or here), how you resolved this?
This is the 1st time ever happened to me and I am beginning to bit panic here. (NOt that I cannot float, but I’d like to have my money back). It’s been 5 days now and the funds not returned to simon card. Do I have a option to file a claim with GCM (I kind of doubt it, but asking here cuz I don’t know). THank you so much.
What you describe seems like the transaction pushed through and you received a receipt.
What you should have done was to have called a CSM to void out the transaction. When you kill a transaction mid-way the money goes back onto the card almost instantly.
Can you describe, in more detail, what "MO transaction cancelled midway thru the purchase" means?
Nov 18, 2017, 2:30 pm
#1120
Join Date: May 2003
Location: N/A
Posts: 403
What you should have done was to have called a CSM to void out the transaction.
Nov 19, 2017, 8:19 pm
#1121
Join Date: May 2014
Location: LAX
Programs: AA, UA, DL, NSA, CIA, MIB
Posts: 537
Anyone have any experience with USBank Visa Gift Cards from Kroger when going to WM to buy MOs? I have 2 and the POS machines aren't reading them at 2 different locations.
Nov 19, 2017, 8:24 pm
#1123
Join Date: May 2014
Location: LAX
Programs: AA, UA, DL, NSA, CIA, MIB
Posts: 537
Nov 19, 2017, 8:45 pm
#1125
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Bay Area, CA
Programs: AA Plat, UA Gold, AS MVP Gold, HH Diamond, SPG Gold, Club Carlson Gold, US
Posts: 956
I bought 2 money orders. One of the money order number on the receipt matches the money order while the other does not. Did anyone face similar issues?