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)
Sep 27, 2017, 5:05 pm
#528
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: CCR
Posts: 326
They have to be doing these credits manually. That is the only way to explain the inconsistency, the Time between purchase and credit, and the errors in crediting.
i just got $9.27 credit for a (3) VGC online order placed last night.
i just got $9.27 credit for a (3) VGC online order placed last night.
Sep 27, 2017, 11:11 pm
#529
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Chicago Burbs
Programs: SPG Gold, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 223
Staples (and Walgreens) now show at 1% in my Uber app. Many other restaurants still show at 10%.
I got a few receipts manually credited by sending pictures of them to Uber help. So there was likely a change in the credit system before the app system was upgraded.
Probably a small window to get 10% manual credits over the past few days.
I got a few receipts manually credited by sending pictures of them to Uber help. So there was likely a change in the credit system before the app system was upgraded.
Probably a small window to get 10% manual credits over the past few days.
Oct 23, 2017, 10:52 am
#532
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,837
Oct 23, 2017, 11:09 am
#533
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 2,061
I don't think so....
https://rebate.staples.com/promocent...tml?sku=763604
says:
$15.00 Gift Card
unlike September one, it said:
$15.00 Staples Visa Prepaid Card
https://rebate.staples.com/promocent...tml?sku=763604
says:
$15.00 Gift Card
unlike September one, it said:
$15.00 Staples Visa Prepaid Card
Oct 23, 2017, 11:28 am
#534
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,837
Oct 24, 2017, 12:01 pm
#536
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,302
I believe this is ultimately a mistake on Staples part. I'm sure one will be able to call in when your rebate arrives to complain that it is store credit when in fact your printed out rebate suggests Visa, but my guess is it will be too time consuming.
Oct 24, 2017, 12:12 pm
#537
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 574
you can even turn it around and buy another visa gift card if you wanted.
Oct 24, 2017, 1:13 pm
#538
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,207
advertised by staples, yes, but if you look on the easy rebate site, it says gift card, it will be a store gift card this time around unless the rebate processor changes it.
