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)
Nov 6, 2017, 7:47 pm
#556
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DFW
Posts: 1,249
My blue $200 vgc sku was 375429. Not a listed valid sku.
Nov 7, 2017, 6:40 am
#557
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: AA EP; WN CP;UA SILVER; MARRIOTT TITANIUM; HH DIAMOND; IHG PLAT; RADISSON PLAT; HYATT GLOBAL
Posts: 1,938
Verified with manager before purchase; product SKU matches the flyer and rebate form, so purchased.
Nov 7, 2017, 7:18 am
#558
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 3,267
Ya, the bug is that the shelf sku for the blue $200 is 374177. The receipt prints out a totally different sku of 375429. I might snap a photo of it tomorrow just in case staples doesn't honor the rebate.
I'm inclined to take a chance, though. They screwed up the last time staples rebates glitched on me and had to go to manual processing. I received a $60 check for a $20 rebate! 😁
I'm inclined to take a chance, though. They screwed up the last time staples rebates glitched on me and had to go to manual processing. I received a $60 check for a $20 rebate! 😁
Nov 7, 2017, 9:46 am
#560
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: DUB-BOS
Programs: various
Posts: 3,683
Ya, the bug is that the shelf sku for the blue $200 is 374177. The receipt prints out a totally different sku of 375429. I might snap a photo of it tomorrow just in case staples doesn't honor the rebate.
I'm inclined to take a chance, though. They screwed up the last time staples rebates glitched on me and had to go to manual processing. I received a $60 check for a $20 rebate! 😁
I'm inclined to take a chance, though. They screwed up the last time staples rebates glitched on me and had to go to manual processing. I received a $60 check for a $20 rebate! 😁
Nov 7, 2017, 2:53 pm
#561
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 3,267
Called in after receiving a denial email for an online submission. This was a few months ago, when their registers printed out rebate claim forms for an expired promo. The $60 was purely operator error on their part. I didn't argue. 😀
Nov 8, 2017, 1:37 pm
#565
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: ATL
Programs: AA, AGR, DL, MR, WoH, UA
Posts: 951
I have piles of paper, and there's no reason to buy overpriced at Staples.
Nov 8, 2017, 5:27 pm
#567
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,828
Nov 9, 2017, 12:36 pm
#570
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688