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 28, 2021, 4:19 pm
#1727
Join Date: Mar 2005
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Mar 28, 2021, 4:36 pm
#1728
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 595
Not true. I use my business simply cash card at staples and OM regularly for vgc purchases. I've had no issues. Currently my simply cash even has a $25 off offer at staples for purchases over $500, use 10x before June. I've used it several times already. About the only other thing I just this card for is wireless bill.
Mar 28, 2021, 5:42 pm
#1729
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 524
Not true. I use my business simply cash card at staples and OM regularly for vgc purchases. I've had no issues. Currently my simply cash even has a $25 off offer at staples for purchases over $500, use 10x before June. I've used it several times already. About the only other thing I just this card for is wireless bill.
Mar 29, 2021, 6:35 am
#1730
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: Continental Onepass, Hilton, Marriott, USAir and now UA
Posts: 6,438
Not true. I use my business simply cash card at staples and OM regularly for vgc purchases. I've had no issues. Currently my simply cash even has a $25 off offer at staples for purchases over $500, use 10x before June. I've used it several times already. About the only other thing I just this card for is wireless bill.
Keep forgetting that the simply cash card is a business card
My information is strictly Amex personal cards.
Apr 8, 2021, 7:45 am
#1734
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: Continental Onepass, Hilton, Marriott, USAir and now UA
Posts: 6,438
Since the WM meltdown, I have had no issues with finding these cards. All my Staples have superlative supplies on the racks.
That doesn't mean that much to me since I have had little need for these cards as well.
That doesn't mean that much to me since I have had little need for these cards as well.
Apr 8, 2021, 8:35 am
#1736
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: So.FL
Programs: AA Platinum Jet Blue Mosaic
Posts: 106
What I was trying to say was that with the reduced fee (1.95) managers will have less incentive to hide the cards.
In one of my local stores, when the card are fee free, this particular manager hides the cards all week
In one of my local stores, when the card are fee free, this particular manager hides the cards all week
Apr 8, 2021, 9:03 am
#1737
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: Continental Onepass, Hilton, Marriott, USAir and now UA
Posts: 6,438
