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)
Jun 18, 2017, 7:42 pm
#376
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Join Date: Dec 2009
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Jun 19, 2017, 7:46 pm
#377
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: IND
Posts: 2,005
Just got the late May one today (submitted May 21st, got delivery notice mail May 31st). I'm glad they advised to just wait wait wait as if they knew there was some delay this time. As commented here, activation is now needed.
Jun 20, 2017, 6:35 am
#378
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,303
Same here, my last May Round 1 came in yesterday, after all of my May Round 2's came in. I've never had one not arrive, but one of my addresses takes twice as long as all the others for some reason.
Jun 20, 2017, 5:59 pm
#380
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Metro ATL
Posts: 359
) and after calling 866-923-0052 provided tracking number and rep fixed it and I received replacement card in 6-7 business days.
Jun 21, 2017, 6:55 am
#381
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,303
I am just curious as to what difference it makes? Is this an autodrain situation in that if it runs as debit it will autodrain at places with self check out?
Jun 21, 2017, 9:29 am
#382
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 12
Just bought 2/ $200 VGC from Staples for the rebate and attempted to redeem for MO at Walmart (selected debit) and the machine said "cannot complete transaction as debit." Is there any other way to liquidate these or should I try a different location?
Jun 21, 2017, 2:55 pm
#384
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: ATL
Programs: AA, AGR, DL, MR, WoH, UA
Posts: 951
My general experience is that autodrain only works when cards are run as credit.
Jun 21, 2017, 2:56 pm
#385
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: ATL
Programs: AA, AGR, DL, MR, WoH, UA
Posts: 951
What did you find in the Walmart thread?
Jun 21, 2017, 3:09 pm
#386
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Northeastern United States
Posts: 597
CVS, Lowes, S&S, and Staples all autodrain for me with PIN debt prepaids.
Jun 21, 2017, 3:24 pm
#387
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,303
Oh now I see, people are taking all of their $20 rebate cards and buying a MO? You would have to have extraordinary relationships at MO places to go up there and swipe 5 times for $20 each for a $100 MO. Not even close to being worth the risk for me, I keep it to two swipes and have been good since Bluebird shutdown over a year ago. I immediately apply the Staples $20 (soon to be $15) to my residential water bill as they come in and get them off my plate.
Jun 21, 2017, 3:33 pm
#388
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 12
Jun 21, 2017, 6:09 pm
#389
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 4,431
I bought 2x $200 VGC at Staples about an hour ago and just tried registering for the $15/$300 VGC rebate. Step 1 (before entering my info) of the process says--
I tried going through the process and everything else is the same, but it never indicates what the rebate is. I did this exact deal yesterday with a different email/address and it went through as normal, showing $15/300. Has anybody ever encountered this? I usually don't get around to registering for the rebate until about 1 week after purchase; is it because the system needs more time to register the rebate ID?
Your eligible rebates are still being determined
Continue to Step 2 and fill out your information so we can notify you when your rebates are ready.
Continue to Step 2 and fill out your information so we can notify you when your rebates are ready.
Jun 21, 2017, 6:26 pm
#390
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I bought 2x $200 VGC at Staples about an hour ago and just tried registering for the $15/$300 VGC rebate. Step 1 (before entering my info) of the process says--
I tried going through the process and everything else is the same, but it never indicates what the rebate is. I did this exact deal yesterday with a different email/address and it went through as normal, showing $15/300. Has anybody ever encountered this? I usually don't get around to registering for the rebate until about 1 week after purchase; is it because the system needs more time to register the rebate ID?
I tried going through the process and everything else is the same, but it never indicates what the rebate is. I did this exact deal yesterday with a different email/address and it went through as normal, showing $15/300. Has anybody ever encountered this? I usually don't get around to registering for the rebate until about 1 week after purchase; is it because the system needs more time to register the rebate ID?
B) It takes like 4 hours from the time of purchase for the promo to get initialized or whatever the computer geeks call it. So if you try to submit the rebate prior to that you may see the weird messages.
C) Also I think there is some sort of IP tracker or whatever the computer geeks call it. If you submit several rebates back-to-back, you'll notice that some of them "are still being determined". As long as you're submitting legit info, it'll work out.