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)
#241
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 3,493
Staples runs two different types of promos depending if it is a Mastercard or Visa promo. When it is a Mastercard promo, the rebate is a $20 Staples GC which cannot be used to buy 3rd party GCs. However when it is a Visa promo, the rebate is a $20 rebate Visa GC which can be used to help pay for VGC purchases.
#243
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: CCR
Posts: 326
#246
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 122
Just found out I am a victim too. What are the course of actions to get the money back? Called CSR - very complicated faxing/dispute process. You would think USB could have tried to make this easier because it's not customer's fault.
#247
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: Northwest, United
Posts: 3,256
Why on earth would you call Chase?
There are plenty of good reasons why you should NOT call them:
1. They may conclude you have been violating the terms of your CC agreement, close all your accounts, claw back your points, and blacklist you - and they would be both correct in their conclusion and entirely justified in doing so. You're basically calling them and waving a red flag saying "nyah nyah, come and get me!". Don't be surprised if they do.
2. This brings yet more Chase eyeballs scrutinizing purchases at office supply stores. Everyone with an Ink card thanks you for that, Einstein.
3. Most of all, this is an abuse of the "dispute" process. You went to a store and you bought something. By disputing the charges, you are in effect saying "they didn't sell me what I tried to buy". Wrong - they most certainly did. You bought gift cards, they sold you gift cards. End of Chase's part in the transaction. Your dispute is not with Chase (at least until they decide to fire you as a customer). Your dispute is with the bank that issued the gift card that had fraudulent charges on it. You deal with them, not Chase.
MS has risks. This is one of them (getting all your Chase accounts closed is another).
If you can't afford to float the money, you should find another hobby.
#249
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 122
(facepalm)
Why on earth would you call Chase?
There are plenty of good reasons why you should NOT call them:
1. They may conclude you have been violating the terms of your CC agreement, close all your accounts, claw back your points, and blacklist you - and they would be both correct in their conclusion and entirely justified in doing so. You're basically calling them and waving a red flag saying "nyah nyah, come and get me!". Don't be surprised if they do.
2. This brings yet more Chase eyeballs scrutinizing purchases at office supply stores. Everyone with an Ink card thanks you for that, Einstein.
3. Most of all, this is an abuse of the "dispute" process. You went to a store and you bought something. By disputing the charges, you are in effect saying "they didn't sell me what I tried to buy". Wrong - they most certainly did. You bought gift cards, they sold you gift cards. End of Chase's part in the transaction. Your dispute is not with Chase (at least until they decide to fire you as a customer). Your dispute is with the bank that issued the gift card that had fraudulent charges on it. You deal with them, not Chase.
MS has risks. This is one of them (getting all your Chase accounts closed is another).
If you can't afford to float the money, you should find another hobby.
Why on earth would you call Chase?
There are plenty of good reasons why you should NOT call them:
1. They may conclude you have been violating the terms of your CC agreement, close all your accounts, claw back your points, and blacklist you - and they would be both correct in their conclusion and entirely justified in doing so. You're basically calling them and waving a red flag saying "nyah nyah, come and get me!". Don't be surprised if they do.
2. This brings yet more Chase eyeballs scrutinizing purchases at office supply stores. Everyone with an Ink card thanks you for that, Einstein.
3. Most of all, this is an abuse of the "dispute" process. You went to a store and you bought something. By disputing the charges, you are in effect saying "they didn't sell me what I tried to buy". Wrong - they most certainly did. You bought gift cards, they sold you gift cards. End of Chase's part in the transaction. Your dispute is not with Chase (at least until they decide to fire you as a customer). Your dispute is with the bank that issued the gift card that had fraudulent charges on it. You deal with them, not Chase.
MS has risks. This is one of them (getting all your Chase accounts closed is another).
If you can't afford to float the money, you should find another hobby.
#250
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: Northwest, United
Posts: 3,256
#251
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: LA
Posts: 46
Only Amex definitely get's level 3 data for staples right? Thinking if I should get some cards this week with my SPG and BRG to meet MSR but worried about eyes on my account..
maybe if I just do one or two transactions at $3-400 each
maybe if I just do one or two transactions at $3-400 each
#252
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 3
MSing at staples is only really worth it IMO if you have a 5x card. There are lower fee methods elsewhere.