Feb 3, 2017, 6:02 pm
Last edit by: ValueAdd82
This is the thread about the Five Back Visa card for 2017. The previous discussion can be found here.
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Simon sells $500 5back metabank vgc. Read the Simon thread for more details. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1812413-simon-mall-gift-cards-2017-a.html
Simon- Check balance: https://www.simon.com/giftcard/card_balance.aspx
FB - Check balance: https://www.fivebackgift.com/
Best Participating Stores: See the participating list for more stores
CVS - No longer working
Kmart - No longer working
Staples & Staples.com - No longer working
Lowes - Limited to buying $200 cards - more fees to pay and more to liquidate
CVS exit rumors appear: 1/9/17
CVS removed from program 1/20/17
KMart exit rumors appear: 2/2/17
KMart removed from program 2/7/17
Staples exit rumors appear: 4/26/17
Staples removed from program: 4/30/17
Lowes exit rumors appear: 5/11/17
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Simon sells $500 5back metabank vgc. Read the Simon thread for more details. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1812413-simon-mall-gift-cards-2017-a.html
Simon- Check balance: https://www.simon.com/giftcard/card_balance.aspx
FB - Check balance: https://www.fivebackgift.com/
Best Participating Stores: See the participating list for more stores
CVS - No longer working
Kmart - No longer working
Staples & Staples.com - No longer working
Lowes - Limited to buying $200 cards - more fees to pay and more to liquidate
CVS exit rumors appear: 1/9/17
CVS removed from program 1/20/17
KMart exit rumors appear: 2/2/17
KMart removed from program 2/7/17
Staples exit rumors appear: 4/26/17
Staples removed from program: 4/30/17
Lowes exit rumors appear: 5/11/17
Five Back Visa Card(2017)
Jan 4, 2017, 5:45 pm
#61
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 73
None of my FBs have a number in the back lower right corner! I called and filed a case for two of my cards by submitting the 16 digit card number.
The CSR said that it is indeed the merchant who refunds the 5%, so some stores (i.e. CVSs) may not be doing it correctly.
The CSR said that it is indeed the merchant who refunds the 5%, so some stores (i.e. CVSs) may not be doing it correctly.
Jan 4, 2017, 5:49 pm
#62
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,767
None of my FBs have a number in the back lower right corner! I called and filed a case for two of my cards by submitting the 16 digit card number.
The CSR said that it is indeed the merchant who refunds the 5%, so some stores (i.e. CVSs) may not be doing it correctly.
The CSR said that it is indeed the merchant who refunds the 5%, so some stores (i.e. CVSs) may not be doing it correctly.
Today at the end of the call I told the Blackhawk CSR today this particular issue and wanted her to pass along to whatever channel they used on customer feedback.
Back home from dining out, the rebates are manually posted. Last time this happened before New Year, someone actually called me back to inform me the rebates were now posted. This time no call but same quick action (a few hours after calling).
Jan 4, 2017, 6:17 pm
#63
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 39
I am convinced it is related to the store as the only non-posting cards I have had so far, all were used at one particular store.
Today at the end of the call I told the Blackhawk CSR today this particular issue and wanted her to pass along to whatever channel they used on customer feedback.
Back home from dining out, the rebates are manually posted. Last time this happened before New Year, someone actually called me back to inform me the rebates were now posted. This time no call but same quick action (a few hours after calling).
Today at the end of the call I told the Blackhawk CSR today this particular issue and wanted her to pass along to whatever channel they used on customer feedback.
Back home from dining out, the rebates are manually posted. Last time this happened before New Year, someone actually called me back to inform me the rebates were now posted. This time no call but same quick action (a few hours after calling).
Jan 4, 2017, 6:27 pm
#64
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 359
Similar experience here, only with 2 credit and 2 debit. The two $200 debits that were left with $.05 on them now have $10.05 as expected and the two credits that were drained remain at $0.00.
Jan 4, 2017, 7:47 pm
#65
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,727
I've been following this thread and reading all the Hamlet-like breast-beating. To call or not to call, that is the question.
The first few 5Bs that I used at our favorite drugstore credited within 48 hours. But now I've got cards used on 12/29, 12/30, 12/31, and 1/2 that are still waiting for the 5B. So at least I'm not the only one, and I'm guessing that there are others out there who are also waiting. I've been sitting tight but not calling. Perhaps today will be the day!
The first few 5Bs that I used at our favorite drugstore credited within 48 hours. But now I've got cards used on 12/29, 12/30, 12/31, and 1/2 that are still waiting for the 5B. So at least I'm not the only one, and I'm guessing that there are others out there who are also waiting. I've been sitting tight but not calling. Perhaps today will be the day!
Jan 4, 2017, 8:39 pm
#67
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 136
Jan 4, 2017, 10:12 pm
#68
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Jan 4, 2017, 11:22 pm
#69
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 267
Wine.... from CVS, even if you don't drink it, you always have a gift for any occasion : ). Stock up ! They have some to choose from and it's often on sale, plus you get 10% off for each 6 bottle purchase. Really a win-win for everybody. Cashiers are happy they make a good sale, CVS is happy you're shopping with them, and I'm really happy every evening, perhaps too much 
Jan 5, 2017, 4:49 am
#71
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 829
Jan 5, 2017, 5:12 am
#72
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 136
Wine.... from CVS, even if you don't drink it, you always have a gift for any occasion : ). Stock up ! They have some to choose from and it's often on sale, plus you get 10% off for each 6 bottle purchase. Really a win-win for everybody. Cashiers are happy they make a good sale, CVS is happy you're shopping with them, and I'm really happy every evening, perhaps too much
I do shop at CVS because they're omnipresent here but I keep a few CVS gift cards to do that - they generally sell at SVM gift cards on eBay for $88 ($100 face value) when they're on sale - usually every month or so.
Jan 5, 2017, 5:59 am
#74
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 136
I've got 8 cards left - all of them past 48 hours. I've already made a lot of money on this deal and I'm done and happy with my profits even with 8 cards hanging out there.
So.... I'm going to donate my last 8 cards to science and not call no matter what for 30 days to see if the money ever gets credited.
Jan 5, 2017, 7:22 am
#75
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
I've read some load them to netspend at HEB for no fee but I don't have experience with it. I'm sure there are other prepaids out there that people find on their own and keep mum owing to their fragile nature. IOW, for those who find them, they will not divulge to anyone to make it useful to them for the long run.