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 13, 2018, 4:13 pm
#916
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The $200 GCs are only good if you get the CCs with office supply rewards and you get some good ways to liquidate them. Or you get $500 GCs from online and they are much easier to liquidate. I do not know how much it takes for someone to get rid of 50 to 100 GCs in a short period of time.
Nov 13, 2018, 4:29 pm
#917
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 572
On Sunday I was able to purchase 3 times $2K (3 different stores) without any fees, today 2 x 2K and the last store let me buy only 1 GC.
It looks like I'm the only MSer in my area. Redeeming the 200s for MOs at grocery stores. 46 cents for each 500. No WM needed
It looks like I'm the only MSer in my area. Redeeming the 200s for MOs at grocery stores. 46 cents for each 500. No WM needed
Nov 13, 2018, 4:58 pm
#918
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This is great. But depositing $10k worth of MOs (cash) into bank account is another hazard to consider.
Nov 13, 2018, 8:13 pm
#919
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 30
Did anyone else get the message "ITEM WILL BE ACTIVATED WITHIN 24 HOURS" on their receipt in-store for purchasing $200 Visa cards? I did yesterday and called in today as the card is still not working after more than 24 hours, but the rep said there is nothing they can do and I would have to go back to the store to have them activate the card.
Nov 13, 2018, 8:19 pm
#920
Join Date: Aug 2018
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, American Plat, Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, Caesar Diamond
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After being able to purchase a MO, split tender yesterday at WM no problem, today the first one went through, then the rest had an error saying "Debit not available" (I got the same error for the other 3 cards I tried to swipe also). Not sure if anybody has any input on that error.
Nov 13, 2018, 8:26 pm
#921
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After being able to purchase a MO, split tender yesterday at WM no problem, today the first one went through, then the rest had an error saying "Debit not available" (I got the same error for the other 3 cards I tried to swipe also). Not sure if anybody has any input on that error.
Nov 13, 2018, 8:38 pm
#922
Join Date: Aug 2018
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, American Plat, Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, Caesar Diamond
Posts: 28
Nov 14, 2018, 7:54 am
#923
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 740
After being able to purchase a MO, split tender yesterday at WM no problem, today the first one went through, then the rest had an error saying "Debit not available" (I got the same error for the other 3 cards I tried to swipe also). Not sure if anybody has any input on that error.
Nov 15, 2018, 11:07 am
#924
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After being able to purchase a MO, split tender yesterday at WM no problem, today the first one went through, then the rest had an error saying "Debit not available" (I got the same error for the other 3 cards I tried to swipe also). Not sure if anybody has any input on that error.
Nov 15, 2018, 9:35 pm
#925
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 463
10% off Happy Gift Cards, 11/18 - 11/24
one per transaction, but Staples never seems to enforce this.
10% off and 5% cashback is very good. But a reminder that all the info is exposed, so you run a risk of someone spending your card for you after you activate it, so buyer beware.
one per transaction, but Staples never seems to enforce this.
10% off and 5% cashback is very good. But a reminder that all the info is exposed, so you run a risk of someone spending your card for you after you activate it, so buyer beware.
Last edited by Klemhuzzah; Nov 15, 2018 at 9:41 pm
Nov 18, 2018, 2:35 pm
#927
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: Continental Onepass, Hilton, Marriott, USAir and now UA
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