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)
Mar 29, 2017, 1:27 am
#184
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 163
Updated: Chase Ink Cash is the one limited to $25K (but has no annual fee), not Bold.
Last edited by dealhunter32; Mar 29, 2017 at 10:37 am
Mar 29, 2017, 6:04 am
#185
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 6
So the charges finally reposted with a transaction date of 03/25 and a post date of 03/27. My deadline was 03/21. Looks like I won't be getting my sign up bonus points. I sent an SM to the Ur team. Do you think there is any chance they would honor these purchases?
Mar 29, 2017, 9:49 am
#186
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: So.FL
Programs: AA Platinum Jet Blue Mosaic
Posts: 106
Did Chase Change the limits recently?
I have CHASE INK BOLD, I have the original printed collateral materials that came with the card. The materials I have show INK BOLD earning 5 points per $1 on the first $50,000 spent annually at office supply stores, etc.
Did this limit change to $25,000 recently?
Anyone?
Mar 29, 2017, 10:41 am
#188
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 163
I have CHASE INK BOLD, I have the original printed collateral materials that came with the card. The materials I have show INK BOLD earning 5 points per $1 on the first $50,000 spent annually at office supply stores, etc.
Did this limit change to $25,000 recently?
Anyone?
Did this limit change to $25,000 recently?
Anyone?
Plus is credit card ($50K office / $95 AF), Bold is charge card ($50K office / $95 AF), Cash is credit card with no annual fee ($25K office).
I only have one (Plus) and maxed the $50K out on the Office Depot Visa/MasterCard offers.
Mar 29, 2017, 11:02 am
#189
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SAN
Programs: Delta Gold. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 1,672
Yes, I think there is a chance they will honor the purchase, but it isn't a guarantee. Good luck!
Mar 29, 2017, 8:10 pm
#190
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SAN
Programs: Delta Gold. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 1,672
Mar 29, 2017, 8:23 pm
#191
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: So.FL
Programs: AA Platinum Jet Blue Mosaic
Posts: 106
Oops, you are right. I got Bold ($50K) and Cash ($25K) mixed up.
Plus is credit card ($50K office / $95 AF), Bold is charge card ($50K office / $95 AF), Cash is credit card with no annual fee ($25K office).
I only have one (Plus) and maxed the $50K out on the Office Depot Visa/MasterCard offers.
Plus is credit card ($50K office / $95 AF), Bold is charge card ($50K office / $95 AF), Cash is credit card with no annual fee ($25K office).
I only have one (Plus) and maxed the $50K out on the Office Depot Visa/MasterCard offers.
Mar 31, 2017, 2:44 pm
#193
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 2,061
Apr 1, 2017, 2:51 pm
#194
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 5
I went to get a $300 visa gift card using 5back visa gift card. Unfortunately, the cashier blocked the transaction stating that a gift card cannot be used to buy another gift card. I just said Thanks and walked away -- is this typical or I just ran into bad luck
Apr 1, 2017, 3:00 pm
#195
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,837
$300s are only available online.