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THIS IS A WIKI FOR AND OLD THREAD AND IS NO LONGER BEING UPDATED.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THIS IS A WIKI FOR AND OLD THREAD AND IS NO LONGER BEING UPDATED.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)
Dec 29, 2017, 1:04 pm
#1411
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 4
It's true, happened to me in Northern Virginia too. This method takes all of the information that would have gone on the old money order form if you were making over $2k in purchases (name, address, social security number, drivers license number, etc.) and inputs it into the computer. It is only required if you are buying over $750 in money orders.
My local Walmart used this method for about two days, then realized they were wasting so much time putting this into the system for even one $1k money order (it takes 3-5 minutes depending on the service rep), and subsequently limited money orders to one swipe only to stop the volume of purchases over that $750 threshold.
My local Walmart used this method for about two days, then realized they were wasting so much time putting this into the system for even one $1k money order (it takes 3-5 minutes depending on the service rep), and subsequently limited money orders to one swipe only to stop the volume of purchases over that $750 threshold.
Dec 29, 2017, 1:19 pm
#1412
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,837
Im not sure I can trust WM with my SSN.
what prevents you from mistyping a SSN?
what prevents you from mistyping a SSN?
Dec 29, 2017, 3:11 pm
#1415
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 483
This new system sounds bad for over $750. I wonder if they can swipe our DL to prefill the info. I can't remember my ssn very well.
BP with the app sounds better and the payments might not be anonymous using the app.
BP with the app sounds better and the payments might not be anonymous using the app.
Dec 29, 2017, 4:07 pm
#1416
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,837
Is the $750 threshold the value of the MO or total for transaction?
so can we have multiple MOs <750 to not prompt for SSN?
so can we have multiple MOs <750 to not prompt for SSN?
Dec 29, 2017, 4:37 pm
#1418
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 483
I was kidding. I know it but I didn't want to write it down anywhere at WM.
It will be interesting to see how each store deals with the new program. Some might just do it the old way, but limit us to one trans. One store has us get back in line for another trans, so that would work.
It will be interesting to see how each store deals with the new program. Some might just do it the old way, but limit us to one trans. One store has us get back in line for another trans, so that would work.
Dec 29, 2017, 5:10 pm
#1419
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 4
I believe that it is for transaction. They have a big screen on their side that lets them input amounts for up to ten money orders at once. The system seems designed to make money orders one transaction, though I suppose a friendly customer service representative could circumvent the rules and do multiple transactions.
Dec 29, 2017, 6:00 pm
#1420
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: NRT
Programs: UA gold
Posts: 135
My biggest concern is I should input those info every single time. Ideally, once you are entered into system, you shouldn't have to fill again next time.
Dec 29, 2017, 6:48 pm
#1421
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: JRF
Programs: AA Gold, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, National Executive Elite
Posts: 1,784
Recently, was asked to sign a receipt (which the cashier then took back) after buying MOs with 4 swipes. Is this normal? Never had this happen before first time seeing it...
Dec 30, 2017, 12:46 pm
#1423
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 3,500
It's true, happened to me in Northern Virginia too. This method takes all of the information that would have gone on the old money order form if you were making over $2k in purchases (name, address, social security number, drivers license number, etc.) and inputs it into the computer. It is only required if you are buying over $750 in money orders.
My local Walmart used this method for about two days, then realized they were wasting so much time putting this into the system for even one $1k money order (it takes 3-5 minutes depending on the service rep), and subsequently limited money orders to one swipe only to stop the volume of purchases over that $750 threshold.
My local Walmart used this method for about two days, then realized they were wasting so much time putting this into the system for even one $1k money order (it takes 3-5 minutes depending on the service rep), and subsequently limited money orders to one swipe only to stop the volume of purchases over that $750 threshold.
This is the MO that says "gift certificate" on it. When I was traveling I came across this new procedure. I was asked to show DL and sign for the MO but no SS# and I did 2K and paid the 1.40 separately. I didn't even realize they send 'gift certificate" on them until I looked closely.
Last edited by ericdabbs; Dec 30, 2017 at 12:51 pm
Dec 30, 2017, 5:51 pm
#1424
Join Date: May 2014
Location: LAX
Programs: AA, UA, DL, NSA, CIA, MIB
Posts: 537
Was in the Covina area in S. Cal today. Stopped by 3 different WMs. One let me buy 2 $500, they wouldn't do $1k and split payments so it cost me $1.40, all else was BAU. The next stop was "No Gift Cards" so I left. The last stop was $1k and I had to sign a little receipt. Didn't have to show an ID. The MO didn't have anything different on it.
Dec 31, 2017, 7:29 am
#1425
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 156
After 1 month gap, yesterday ventured out for VGC liquidation. I have not encountered the new MO system. At couple of stores, MO down sign is posted. May be they are upgrading to newer hardware. It is getting difficult to get MOs. Took me 1.3x more time then last month. This is at NorCal.