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)
Oct 27, 2017, 8:54 am
#542
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: North Texas
Programs: SWA A-List, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 188
Staples no longer gives me uber credit as of October. Last I received was in August, though I don't think I tried in September. I think uber credit mostly on VGC's.
Oct 28, 2017, 12:41 am
#543
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Chicago Burbs
Programs: SPG Gold, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 223
Odd thing is that my friend opened his Uber app on Android and it showed 5%. My iOS uber app still shows 1% and I’m not getting any credits.
I should load my ink card into his app and see if it works. Hard to complain about free Uber Credit but it would be nice if it actually works as the app shows.
Nov 5, 2017, 2:51 pm
#547
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: North Texas
Programs: SWA A-List, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 188
Haven't received mine so can't say. But at the end of the day, does it really matter? Most people will eventually take another Staples trip and can find $15 worth of stuff to buy that they'd have to buy somewhere else.
Nov 5, 2017, 3:20 pm
#548
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: DUB-BOS
Programs: various
Posts: 3,683
Bought visas today, no rebate printed. Was rushing to airport so no time to wait and figure things out.
I thought I read somewhere that one could decipher the rebate code as it follows a simple formula. Anyone able to share that?
I thought I read somewhere that one could decipher the rebate code as it follows a simple formula. Anyone able to share that?
Nov 5, 2017, 4:34 pm
#549
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,837
There are reports in DOC that the Blue VGCs are NOT included in rebate (inlistrd SKU that have rebate)
Nov 5, 2017, 5:01 pm
#550
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
I haven't bought yet, I'll buy on the cut off date so it'll post on my next statement.
Nov 5, 2017, 9:14 pm
#551
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: DUB-BOS
Programs: various
Posts: 3,683
No mention of those SKU's being out of scope in the flyer
Nov 5, 2017, 11:19 pm
#552
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,837
763603, 192695, 763608, 763455, 725725, 763604, 763602, 374172, 763607, 374177, 866291
Nov 6, 2017, 7:24 am
#553
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: Continental Onepass, Hilton, Marriott, USAir and now UA
Posts: 6,422
Corporate said that there was a "systemwide glitch" that was preventing the print-out of the rebate form. However, they said that the fix was coming "sometime after Tuesday"
The work around is to do the rebate on-line using the code as well described above. Just go to the "rebate center" tab on the home page and follow the directions for inputting the code.
However, I was warned to wait until at least Tuesday or the center will spew out an "invalid code rebate" error message. So I will wait until tomorrow.
As an aside, the staff at this Staples did not have a clue on this sale. I had to get the circular and show them the ad. There were no signs indicating a sale as well. I think corporate should do a better job with their promotions.
Nov 6, 2017, 11:21 am
#554
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 3,267
374177 is the correct sku for the $200 blue vgc I bought at staples today. I checked the sku on the shelf against the ad before I bought. Didn't get a printed form at checkout, but I'm sure it's just a glitch that will be fixed
Nov 6, 2017, 11:30 am
#555
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 163
You guys should know this is a common issue with "easy" rebates. When the rebate appears as a mail-in rebate on https://rebate.staples.com it cannot be submitted online and no rebate form prints. This is Staples's error. They will probably correct it in the middle or end of the week and then you can submit your rebate using the 17-digit code at the bottom of your receipt like you normally would.