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 18, 2020, 1:54 pm
#1651
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: BOS
Posts: 550
I am talking about the dates posted on the sign, so I imagine if the offer does not go through you can ask the manager about it.
:Last edited by DiMAn0684; Oct 18, 2020 at 2:29 pm
Oct 18, 2020, 3:13 pm
#1652
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 96
Actually, it IS a two week promo as I successfully purchased five VISAs today without an activation fee.
The store I saw that sign yesterday is a bit off the beaten path, and had full shelves yesterday. My nearby one was almost empty on Friday, so I imagine it's totally empty today.
I am talking about the dates posted on the sign, so I imagine if the offer does not go through you can ask the manager about it.
I am talking about the dates posted on the sign, so I imagine if the offer does not go through you can ask the manager about it.
Oct 19, 2020, 6:46 am
#1653
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
Just wonder how most of you guys cash in those $200 cards. Multi swipes for MO? Or paying some bills with them? I just paid a large bills with several of those cards at the expenses of CC rewards. It is like swapping the 5x (or 5%) for the 2x (or 2%) on spending.
Oct 19, 2020, 9:47 am
#1654
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: BOS
Posts: 550
Multi-swipe MOs for me. Bills are a backup plan, at effective 7.5%+ return for me it's worth it either way.
Oct 20, 2020, 12:31 pm
#1655
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 369
I primarily use them for tax payments, the 7.5% reward helps me justify the 2.5% processing fee.
Oct 23, 2020, 1:50 pm
#1656
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: BOS
Posts: 550
VGC promo is still going at my local store, they even re-stocked mid-promo and still have a good amount of cards. Next week Staples is doing fee-free MCGC promo. I guess these deals help them make store revenues for Q4 look better, since there likely was less demand for school supplies this year.
Oct 24, 2020, 12:18 pm
#1657
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 48
Load Serve and Blue Bird.
Oct 24, 2020, 7:48 pm
#1659
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 48
To each his own. I have a solid relationship with my WM and certain CSRs. I'll do 4 to 5 loads per visit on my amex reloadable cards. Load $600 (3 x $200) per transaction. 5 loads liquidates $3k at $0 liquidation cost. In and out in 10 minutes. Sure, not as quick as when I load $1k VGC with 1 swipe but still pretty damn easy.
Oct 25, 2020, 7:47 am
#1660
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Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
To each his own. I have a solid relationship with my WM and certain CSRs. I'll do 4 to 5 loads per visit on my amex reloadable cards. Load $600 (3 x $200) per transaction. 5 loads liquidates $3k at $0 liquidation cost. In and out in 10 minutes. Sure, not as quick as when I load $1k VGC with 1 swipe but still pretty damn easy.
Oct 27, 2020, 8:17 am
#1662
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Atlanta, GA
Programs: Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 80
Hm... I've never seen that. I'm in metro Atlanta an have done Bluebird reloads at 10+ Walmarts and no such thing of $500 limit per load. Sometimes they do restrict it to one swipe depending on the CSR amount, but no load limits except for the $2,000 one by BB itself.
Oct 27, 2020, 12:14 pm
#1663
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: EWR/PHL/BWI
Posts: 4,412
I believe the BB daily limit is $2,500.