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)
Aug 27, 2017, 12:54 pm
#482
Join Date: Apr 2012
Programs: 25 million points to burn!
Posts: 1,522
This was posted at Doctor of Credit today in the comments section:
Previous VISA or MASTERCARD deals showed words “$300 or more”, e.g.:
Get a $15 Staples Easy Rebates Gift Card on a Purchase of $300 or more of MasterCard Gift Cards (SKUs 763603, 192695, 763608, 763455, 725725) at Staples Stores ONLY
But this time, only $300, no “or more”, so I’m afraid you end up with $200+$100 AGC."
I followed this advice and got $300 instead of the usual $400. Rebate printed off with no problems.
Previous VISA or MASTERCARD deals showed words “$300 or more”, e.g.:
Get a $15 Staples Easy Rebates Gift Card on a Purchase of $300 or more of MasterCard Gift Cards (SKUs 763603, 192695, 763608, 763455, 725725) at Staples Stores ONLY
But this time, only $300, no “or more”, so I’m afraid you end up with $200+$100 AGC."
I followed this advice and got $300 instead of the usual $400. Rebate printed off with no problems.
Aug 28, 2017, 3:05 pm
#483
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 766
I'm having a devil of a time liquidating the Amex GC. In the past, I used to do sunnies at wally world, but somehow amex seems to be blocking that. So, first time that happened, I unloaded at hyvee for some $500 meta visa gc with no issues, but now amex appears to be blocking them too. Anyone else have advice to unload them? I have no CVS, but do have Sams and Walgreens.
Aug 28, 2017, 3:55 pm
#484
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: The Phoenix Desert
Programs: Hilton Cubic Zirconia, Marriott Fools Gold
Posts: 1,692
I'm having a devil of a time liquidating the Amex GC. In the past, I used to do sunnies at wally world, but somehow amex seems to be blocking that. So, first time that happened, I unloaded at hyvee for some $500 meta visa gc with no issues, but now amex appears to be blocking them too. Anyone else have advice to unload them? I have no CVS, but do have Sams and Walgreens.
Aug 28, 2017, 4:36 pm
#486
Join Date: Nov 2015
Programs: DL, Marriott & IHG Platty; HH Diamonte
Posts: 861
I'm having a devil of a time liquidating the Amex GC. In the past, I used to do sunnies at wally world, but somehow amex seems to be blocking that. So, first time that happened, I unloaded at hyvee for some $500 meta visa gc with no issues, but now amex appears to be blocking them too. Anyone else have advice to unload them? I have no CVS, but do have Sams and Walgreens.
Aug 30, 2017, 4:44 pm
#488
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,825
Sep 2, 2017, 5:00 pm
#490
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2009
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The 2nd time I called I got a different rep who made me give him all the info, then he told me to email all the same info to [email protected] along with a photo of the receipt.
Overall fairly painless, maybe 6-8 minutes per call.
Thanks to others who posted info with phone #s and email addresses.
Sep 3, 2017, 5:47 pm
#494
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,837
Check the staples rebates website and DOC.
I just bought 4x MCGCs in 2 transactions and rebate receipt says $15 Visa GC
https://rebate.staples.com/promocent...tml?sku=763604
I just bought 4x MCGCs in 2 transactions and rebate receipt says $15 Visa GC
https://rebate.staples.com/promocent...tml?sku=763604
Last edited by lumangoy; Sep 3, 2017 at 6:18 pm
