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)
Mar 23, 2017, 5:55 pm
#151
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 169
I think there is a sync issues between stpales.com and gcm, the preauthorization hold from staples.com on my five back vgc dropped and balance reverted to initial, also I already received my $300 vgc mailer. what if I used up balance at this time? will staples file a collection on me when it failed to charged my fb later?
Mar 23, 2017, 5:58 pm
#153
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,767
I think there is a sync issues between stpales.com and gcm, the preauthorization hold from staples.com on my five back vgc dropped and balance reverted to initial, also I already received my $300 vgc mailer. what if I used up balance at this time? will staples file a collection on me when it failed to charged my fb later?
Mar 23, 2017, 7:14 pm
#157
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 404
You're not the only one in this situation, and its not the first time its happened. Is it really a road you want to go down....
Mar 23, 2017, 9:19 pm
#158
Join Date: May 2011
Location: CMH
Programs: w/+1: AS MVPG; IHG/Marriott Plat; Hilton/BW Diamond; Hertz Prez; SG Silver
Posts: 1,188
if you were buying MO, IME this morning it remains at 4 swipes of gebit plus cash for the fee. Since there's two of you who reported this, there is a possibility it's a new policy implemented in certain regions for now. It might help if you post your city/state this is happening.
if you're talking about loading of ANY prepaid, swiping the card to be loaded is counted as one swipe so you're left with just three swipes max.
if you're talking about loading of ANY prepaid, swiping the card to be loaded is counted as one swipe so you're left with just three swipes max.
Mar 24, 2017, 7:10 pm
#159
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SAN
Programs: Delta Gold. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 1,677
I also have staples VGC and the five-back cards used to buy them have not been charged. Nothing would stop me from draining them all buying MO tonight. I'm not going to do that, but I am a bit curious about what would happen.
Mar 25, 2017, 9:32 am
#161
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SAN
Programs: Delta Gold. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 1,677
Mar 25, 2017, 9:54 am
#162
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 404
Mar 25, 2017, 6:59 pm
#163
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SAN
Programs: Delta Gold. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 1,677
daily limit?
I see a note on staples website saying you cannot buy more than $2000 of gift cards in one order. But do they let you place multiple orders in one day that total more than $2000?
Mar 25, 2017, 9:18 pm
#164
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: STL
Posts: 1,546
I ordered 6x$300 last night. First time ordering anything from Staples. Sometime in the middle of the night, they actually tried to authorize my Chase Ink card, and Chase fraud prevention kicked in. I woke up to the fraud alert text, replied that I made the purchase, and called Staples so they could reprocess the payment. Everything was good.
I just checked the order status tonight, and it says Canceled, and I haven't received any sort of communicaton from Staples indicating why. I figure I'll call tomorrow, but would anyone have any insight into this? Is this a common issue? Thanks!
I just checked the order status tonight, and it says Canceled, and I haven't received any sort of communicaton from Staples indicating why. I figure I'll call tomorrow, but would anyone have any insight into this? Is this a common issue? Thanks!
Mar 25, 2017, 9:35 pm
#165
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 41