Feb 9, 2017, 8:17 pm
Last edit by: lowkeyflyer
This is the master thread for all VGC and MCGC sold at Staples.
The previous discussion can be found here.
The VGCs sold at Staples are issued by Metabank and serviced by Blackhawk Network.
The activation code for online purchase comes with the card. Cards purchased at store are activated at check-out.
To activate cards over the phone (without activation codes), call (877) 426-2551 to talk to a rep.
To activate cards over the web, www.giftcardkey.com.
The default PIN number is the last four digits of the card number but can be changed online.
As of 5/12/2014, all known portals are dead.
Earn 5x points with Chase Ink, or Simply Cash for 5% cash back
Buy Visa gift cards (Metabank) at Staples ($200 for $7.95) or the website ($300 for $8.95).
2k Limit per transaction / 10k per day for online. In-store is usually 2k but YMMV
Often times, there are promotions with no or reduced activation fees
The previous discussion can be found here.
The VGCs sold at Staples are issued by Metabank and serviced by Blackhawk Network.
The activation code for online purchase comes with the card. Cards purchased at store are activated at check-out.
To activate cards over the phone (without activation codes), call (877) 426-2551 to talk to a rep.
To activate cards over the web, www.giftcardkey.com.
The default PIN number is the last four digits of the card number but can be changed online.
As of 5/12/2014, all known portals are dead.
Earn 5x points with Chase Ink, or Simply Cash for 5% cash back
Buy Visa gift cards (Metabank) at Staples ($200 for $7.95) or the website ($300 for $8.95).
2k Limit per transaction / 10k per day for online. In-store is usually 2k but YMMV
Often times, there are promotions with no or reduced activation fees
Visa/MasterCard Gift Cards at Staples(2017 onwards)
May 15, 2018, 1:19 pm
#721
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This wasnt the case with any of the stores I hit both in the LA and NYC area, dont remember exactly what yr it expired but 2021 100% it wasnt on any of those purchased. And Im talking about well in excess of a dz stores
May 15, 2018, 5:07 pm
#722
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May 18, 2018, 7:33 am
#725
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May 19, 2018, 10:15 am
#727
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One of my staples no longer accepts cc for gc purchases. Only cash
Hey
Went into a staples near me and they told me that since 4 months ago they have not allowed purchasing of GC using a CC.... Only Cash.
If this will become a thing.. that will be horrible.
Anyone else came across this?
Went into a staples near me and they told me that since 4 months ago they have not allowed purchasing of GC using a CC.... Only Cash.
If this will become a thing.. that will be horrible.
Anyone else came across this?
May 19, 2018, 10:28 am
#728
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May 19, 2018, 10:51 am
#729
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Cash only for V/MCGC GC remains YMMV for now. Looks like it is up to each store manager to set the rule because other branches are not hard coded and continue to accept CCs for prepaid GCs. The limit of $2K per customer per day has remained consistent in the stores I've been to.
May 22, 2018, 11:02 am
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Jun 1, 2018, 12:33 pm
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